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Evening star., 1947-08-04
Legion Boys Conduct
Presidential Race
While Seeing Sights .

The 103 participants in the Ameri-
can Legion's second annual Boys
Forum of National Government to-
day were combining education,
sightseeing and political activity.
AS they moved by bus from one
Federal department to another, the
high school students were cam
paigning for their tickets in "presi-
Dental election"
They were luncheon guests of the
War Department at the Pentagon.
There, the visitors were welcomed
by Gen. Thomas T. Handy, deputy
chief of staff; 1t. Gen. Hoyt F.
Vandenberg, deputy Air Forces COM
mander; Brig. Gen. Claude B. Feren-
baugh, commanding general of the
Military District of Washington, and
other high officers.
Snyder and Brannan Greet Them.
Earlier. the boys had beed greeted
by Secretary of the Treasury Snyder
and Assistant Secretary of Agri-
culture Charles F. Brannan.
In outlining work of his depart
ment, Mr.. Brannan emphasized its
CONSTANT concern for effective soil
conservation.
1--WE can cease to be world power
If the Importance of this program
is lost sight of, he warned.
Secretary of Commerce Hartman
and Attorney General Clark were to
receive the group in the afternoon
Press Club Dinner Tonight.
At S o'clock. the boys will return
to Clendenin Hall at American Uni
versity for the election.
At 7 o'clock tonight. they will at
tend a press and radio dinner in the
National Press Club at which news
men will explain how Washington
news is reported.
The "Federalist" and National
ist" Parties we're clashing in the
mock election.
Nominating conventions were held
last night, at which the Federalists
chose Ed Gong. 16. of Miami, Fla.
and James c. Pittman, Is, of Hat
tiesburg, Miss, as their presidential
and vice presidential candidates, re-
spectively.
Platform Committees Busy.
The Nationalists named Thomas
w. Bush, II, of Huntington Park
Calf, for president and James r
Harland, jr., II, of Greenville, Miss.
for vice president.
Platform committees of the two
parties were at work today.
President Truman will greet the
students at the White House to-
morrow morning, and Secretary oi
State Marshall will speak to them
in the afternoon.
The forum will continue through
| Thursday,
Evening star., 1947-08-04
Finch to Address AVG
On District Suffrage

Wilbur Finch, veteran local civic
leader, will address the American
Veterans Committee on District suf-
frage at 1918 pm. tomorrow in the
YWCA, Seventeenth and K streets
NV,
The luncheon is the first In a
series to be held each month by the
veterans organization to present
current issues in local government.
Mr.. Finch, president of the Cen
trail Suffrage League and chairman
of the suffrage committee of the
Federation of Citizens Associations,
will discuss present prospects of self
government here.
Evening star., 1947-08-04
IS English Bombers Fly
From Here 10 MICHIGAN

A squadron of Is Royal Air Force
heavy bombers on visit here from
England left Washington this morn
ing for Selfridge Field, Mich, on
a tour of six Army air bases.
The flight of Lincoln bombers took
of at $3.50 am. under a low over.
cast.
Their route was to take them
over several Canadian cities and
the estimated arrival time at Sell
fridge Field was pm. Wing
Comdr. c. D. Milne is in command
of the squadron.
The planes will remain in De-
troit until August 8 Their itinerary
then includes Army airf1elds at
Salina, Kans.: Sacramento, Los
Angeles, Fort Worth and the AAF
Air University at Montgomery, Ala.
The squadron arrived here last
Monday. They will return here
August Is and go to Canada before
returning to England
Evening star., 1947-08-04
Alexandra Council
Looks 10 Other Towns
For City Manager
cir instructor is 1st

The Alexandria Council will go
outside the city to seek permanent
city manager. it was disclosed today
as three-man committee chosen to
find a new city manager prepared
to meet.
Col Everett A. Helmuth, commit
tee member, said that it was planned
to write to the International City
Managers Association and the Vir-
ginia League of Municipalities in
an effort to obtain an experienced
and trained" man.
II am definitely opposed TO ap-
pointment of any local man to the
position" Col. Hellmuth said.
Might Favor Businessman.
He said it was his understanding
the City Managers Association and
the Municipal League would pub
licize the fact that Alexandria is
seeking new city manager.
If the council fails to receive any
response from trained city mana
gers, however. Col. Hellmuth said
he favored employment of ''gooc
businessman"
The three-man committee, con.
sisting of Col. Hellmuth, Johr
Ewald and Mayor William T. vii.
kins, who is chairman, is to meet
some time today. The committee
was named at a special session ol
the Council Saturday when the res.
ignation of the former city manager
Carl Budwesky, was accepted.
Pancoast Filling In.
Joseph M. Pancoast, Alexandra
City attorney since 1943, has beer
designated temporary city manager
to act until the election of a perma
nent city manager.
The salary of the Alexandria city
manager is $500, and the salary
of the city attorney is $4,000. Mr.
Pancoast, who will act for the time
being in both capacities, has been
authorized by the council to allo-
cate any portion of his city attorney
salary toward the employment OF
legal help in that Office while he is
performing the duties of the city
managers Office.
The resignation of Mr., Budwesky
last Friday climaxed a series OF
rows among department heads and
the city council. In a terse letter
aimed at the councilmen, Mr. Bud
wesky charged that a majority OF
the council had been led in recent
actions for a few councilmen who
had the interest of friends al
stake.
Mr.. Budwesky's resignation letter
informed the council he made up his
mind to quit the minute he hearc
Of the ultimatum they delivered
July 26 ordering him to report or
the police and fire chief resigna
tions. Mayor Wilkins, however, an.
nounced that Mr.. Budwesky was
requested to resign Friday morning
Evening star., 1947-08-04
Wife Is Indicted
AsSIayer Of
Mother-in-Law
Mrs. Treeo Is Accused
Of MonsIoughter;
True Bills Name 28

Mrs. Irma Trego, SO, of 223S Prout
street Sc, was indicted today on q
charge of manslaughter in the death
OF her 74-year-old mother in law,
Mrs. Annie Trego.
The mother-in- law, who died June
9, had suffered broken leg and the
indictment accused the daughter i'm
law of beating the elderly woman
on April 10.
Police quoted the mother in-law
as stating she was in bed at the
Prout street address when attacked
by the daughter-in-law.
At a coroners inquest the daugh-
ter-in-law denied she had mis-
treated Mrs. Trego. In this she was
supported by her husband, RAYMOND
Irego, a Treasury Department en-
ploye.
28 Indictments Returned.
| The indictment was among % re-
turned before Justice Edward M.
Curran of District Court. Three
other persons were indicted In death
cases.
Margaret Lewis, 81, colored, of the
1000 block of Seventh street S.E. was
indicted on charge of second-de-
gree murder in the fatal shooting of
John H. Easton. 81, colored, of the
500 block of K Street Sc. in June.
Leroy Marshall, 40, colored, of the
1900 block of Seventh street NV.
was indicted on a charge of man.
slaughter in the death of Jesse Hol-
comb, So, colored, of the 400 block Of
|! S street NV, who he Is accused Of
hitting with brick.
Another manslaughter Indictment
accused David Borden, jr., 80, col.
ored, of the 100 block of P street
NV. with Staying James C. Smith.
80, colored, of the 1900 block Of
Columbia street NV. with a gun.
Accused of Shooting.
Joseph P. Capeto, 48, of the 1900
block of Thirteenth street NV. was
indicted on charges of breaking into
the apartment of Hazel B. Aguilera,
80, Of the 2700 block of Fourteenth
street NV on July and attempting
to kill her.
Police said Capeto fired four shots
into the lock of the door when the
woman, who was an acquaintance,
refused to let him into the apart
ment. She was uninjured.
Leslie B. Page, "a, colored. of the
600 block of Keefer place NV, was
indicted on charges of assault on a
member of the police force, assault
with a dangerous weapon and as
sault with intent to kill. He was
accused of striking Policeman viii
liam j.. Sartain, of the Sixth Pre-
cinct, with meat cleaver on July 8.
Page also is charged with stealing
the meat cleaver and $3.50 from a
restaurant.
Three sailors were indicted on a
charge OF, robbing a pedestrian of
$11 on July 20. The three, all
attached to the Naval Research
Laboratory, were listed at Thomas
j. Benner, %; Rollin L. Curtis, %.
and Albert j. Giguere, "a.
Evening star., 1947-08-04
-Four Die as Auto Hits
Truck in Virginia
Speeiol Dispatch 10 The Stor

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, July 4
-Four persons were killed on Route
20, about miles north of here last
night, when the automobile in which
they were riding crashed into the
rear of parked cattle truck.
State police listed the dead as
James Thomas, 55; Russell Cox, 49,;
Eugene Pritchett, 18, and Charles
Thomas. 10, all of Burleys, Abe
marie County.
According to State Trooper E. H.
Thompson the truck, which had
stopped for repairs, had lights burn
ing and warning flares placed
along the highway.
Evening star., 1947-08-04

A native of Denver and former
attorney there, Mr.. Brannan was
regional director for the Farm
Security Administration for some
years. The Community Chest Fed
Grafton campaign, representing units
in Washington, Alexandria, Arling-
ton County. Fairfax County, Mont
gomery County and Prince Georges
County, will open in the fall.
Evening star., 1947-08-04

HlcIlG uuIillg Lne
coming drive for
1948 funds, it
was announced
today.
Mr.. Brannan,
who was named
to the post by
Assistant Secre-
tary of the Navy
w. John Ken
ney, G ov er n
m e n t u n / t
chairman, has
serve ds as an
agricultural ad-
visor to the
United Nations
Economic and
Evening star., 1947-08-04
Boy Hurt in Collision
Of Scooter and TricycIe

A scooter-tricycle collision yester-
day sent one boy to a hospital for
treatment.
Thomas F. Cawley, 8, was riding
the scooter in front of his home
1910 Quarles street NE, when he
collided with the tricycle. ridden by
Leon Long, II, of 1914 Quarles street
NE.
Thomas mother took him in q
taxicab to Gallinger Hospital where
he was treated for cut left ankle
and released.
Evening star., 1947-08-04
Kansas Alumni Talk Set

Kenney L. Ford, Manhattan
Kans., president of the American
Alumni Council, will address the
Kansas State College Alumni Asso-
citation Of Washington at pm
tomorrow in the cafeteria of the
Social Security Building. He IL
executive secretary of the Kansas
State College Alumni Association.
Evening star., 1947-08-04
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NV The A.eomb


ThoYs whoi Hiroshimo's survivors
are finding out today -. and
fhoYs just one Of The foeis dug
up by THIS WEEK Magazines
Hof Of travelling reporters &
photographers. In Sundays sps-
eioI V-Doy issue, they show what
the bombed-ovt people Of the
world ore thinking, hoping, wor-
ying obou-on V-Doy plus 2
yeors. Get THIS WEEK, Sunday,
WI" The Sunday Star
Evening star., 1947-08-04
firemen to Celebrate

The Chapel Oaks Md Volun-
teer Fire Department will celebrate
it's first anniversary at $50 O'Clock
tonight at the firehouse, 5723
Sheriff road, Prince Georges
| County.
Evening star., 1947-08-04
Brannan Chosen 10 Lead
Community Chest Group

Assistant Secretary of Agriculture
Charles F. Brannan will head the
Community Chest Federation fund
campaign volunteers in his depart
Evening star., 1947-08-04
Let The Stor Follow
You on Vacation!

Leave your subscription at
the Business Office Counter,
18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, or mail your vacation
address. In all cases payment
must be made in advance.
RATES FOR MAILING
Daily and Daily Sunday
Sunday Only Only
l month - LIS rs so
/ week ---- 80 rs is
Remittance may be made by
check, cash, money order or
stamps. +
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-12

The Japan Current of the Pa.
cific Ocean gives to Seattle a mild
and equitable climate the year
round.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-12
Mrs. Donald Miller Will Address
Church Women On India Tomorrow

The study periods of the Wom-
ans Auxiliary of st. Andrews
Covenant Presbyterian church
during January are being devoted
entirely to foreign missions, and,
as stated in this paper a few days
ago, Mrs. Donald Miller, of Rich.
mond. Va. will sound the keynote
Of this all-important subject in her
address on India to the women OF
the church tomorrow morning. al
III o'clock in the clubrooms of the
Kenan building.
Mrs. Miller, whose parents are
Presbyterian missionaries, was
born and lived several years in
India. and all of the women OF
the city who can should take ad-
vantage of this splendid opportuni-
ty to hear and learn more about
the inhabitants of this strife-torn,
paradoxical country h e r e the
rulers are among the richest PEG.
pie in the world but the lower
ty-stricken and down-trodden. The
women of India particularly need
the help, sympathy and under.
standing of their more fortunate
sisters in other countries, and
those women in Wilmington who
hear Mrs. Miller's enlightening
and interesting talk Monday will
assuredly want to do everything
they can to help relieve their
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-12
Miss Eloise Kellum
And MI. Reade Wed

BURGAW, Jan. lion Wednes'
day afternoon January ! at five
O'Clock, Miss Eloise Kellum be-
came the bride of John w. Reade,
Jr., in a ceremony performed by
the Rev. P. L. Clark in the pres
ence of a few intimate friends.
The bride was attired in a white
suit of Botany wool gabardine,
with a white hat. Her other &C.
cessories were black. She wore an
orchid.
Immediately after the ceremony
the couple left for a short we'd
ding trip.
Mrs. Reade is the daughter Of
Mrs. W. L. Kellum, ST., and the
late Mr.. Kellum, of Burgaw. She
was graduated from Geyer's Bust
ness college in Charlotte and was
recently employed by Swift ano
company, in Wilmington.
Mr.. Reade is the, son of Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Reade, Sr., also
of Burgaw. He is employed by the
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad com.
pany.
They will make their home ir
Wilmington.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-12
P R S O NJ A | S

Mary Del Willard, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Willard, is a
patient in James Walker Memoir
al hospital.
Wright Murphy OF Greensboro is
in the city because of illness OF
his sister, Miss Eliza Murphy, "a
patient in James Walker Memoir
al hospital.
Mrs. Vivian William Brown is
recuperating in James Walker
Memorial hospital following an op.
Grafton.
Oscar G. Rhodes is at home
after II months overseas with the
occupation forces in Germany. He
will resume his studies at Wake
Forest college on Jan. 81.
Mrs. W. L. Aston and daughter,
Lois Ann, have returned to their
home in Asheville after visiting
Mrs. Alston's mother, Mrs. R. l..
Jackson at her home on South
Third street and with other rela-
tives in the city.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-12

burdens and make life more toler-
able for them.
Mrs. Miller is the wife of Dr..
Donald G. Miller, who is Profess
sor of the New Testament at
Union Theological Seminary, in
Richmond, and is wildly remem-
bered by all who heard him talk
on Isaiah from the pulpit of St.
Andrews-C Covenant on November 9
and as guest speaker before the
Woman's Auxiliary on November
10. st. Andrews : Covenant feels
most fortunate il being able to
obtain the services of both of
these talented speakers of the
Southern Presbyterian church.
The women of the auxiliary
cordially invite the women of the
community to join them Monday
to hear Mrs. Miller's message and
all have lunch together at l
O'Clock. Those attending are asked
to bring sandwiches and cookies,
and the church will furnish cot
fee, salad, etc., to make this a
real fellowship hour.
SON BORN
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Carter an
nounce the birth of a son, Robert
Mcdaniel, at the Marion Sprunt
annex of James Walker Memorial
hospital on Jan. 2.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-12

Larry Wayne Beale, who has
been a patient in Babies hospital
At Wrightsville sound, has re-
turned to the home of his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman
Cobel. of Lake Forest. His par
erts, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Beale,
have returned to their home in
Greensboro after visiting him.
]. B. Fales, Jr., son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. Fales, has entered the
Submarine school at New London,
Conn. He received his basic train
ina at cambridge, Md, where he
was honor man FOR his company.
Mrs. L. o. Ellis is convelescing
At her home, 2O1 Wrightsville
Ave, after returning from James
Walker hospital.
Miss Miriam Hayden has re-
turned to Brenau college after
spending the holidays with her
parents at their home in Oleander.
Frank Herbst left last evening
for New York city, where he will
attend the National Motor Boat
show.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-12
Business Club
Hears Address
By j.. E. L. Wade

The January meeting of the Bust
mess and Professional Women's
club was held at the Friendly CAT
eteria Friday evening, at 6 pm.
Ruth Humphrey, president. pre-
sided.
The devotional, a pantomine Of
the Story Of the Good Samaritan,
was under the direction of Mary
Henri Lennon and the characters
were portrayed by Masters Emer-
son Head, Fred Kelly, L. G. Har-
ris, Gene Lockamy. and David Ri
venbark.
During dinner Sally Belts Knox
sang two beautiful classic selec-
tons accompanied by Helen Dob
son.
Myrtle Lee Wick, acting program
chairman in the absence of Jean
cite Morrow, introduced James E.
L. Wade, guest speaker. MI. Wade
a former member of the Upper
and Lower House Of Representa-
tives, was well-qualitied to speak
On the topic for the month, Legis-
lation-Our Tool. He presented a
very clear picture of the proce-
dure in introducing bills, determin-
ing their likelihood of success and
the final action in the legislative
program.
Julia Seigler. Social Affairs
chairman, made a report on the
plans Cor the local showing of the
New York Production of the play
Dear Ruth" which the Business
and Professional Women's club is
sponsoring and which will be pre-
scented at the High School on Janu-
ary 20. Miss Seigler pointed out
that the club is sponsoring this
showing for two specific civic pur-
poses as a portion of the proceeds
will be contributed toward the res
toration of the ITALIAN Hall, and
reminded the members OF the in
trinsic historical value to Whining
ton in accomplishing this restora-
ton. Miss Seigler also believes the
citizens of Wilmington will well
come the clubs efforts in sponsor
ing the presentation of theatrical
productions in Wilmington.
Mrs. Louise B. Polvogt, conven-
ton chairman made a report on the
progress of arrangements for the
state convention OF the Business
and Profe ssional Women's clubs to
be held at the Ocean Terrace no.
tel, Wrightsville Beach, June 20,
81 and %, and announced that the
June issue of the clubs monthly
publication, Tar Heel Woman, will
be devoted entirely to highlighting
the historical spots of Wilmington
and the resort attractions. This
publication has a wide circulation
throughout the state and Mrs. Pol
vogt believes that merchants and
residents alike will benefit as a
result of the distribution Of the
magazine together with the state
wide representation expected here
FOR the convention.
The following guests were pres
ent at the January meeting: James
E. L. Wade, guest speaker, Mas
tiers Emerson Head. Fred Kelly,
L. G. Harris, Gene Lockamy, Da-
vid Rivenbark, characters in the
program. Miss Margaret Russ,
Miss Callie R. Saleeby, Miss Ella
Mae Billiard, Mrs. Emily Wilkins
and Miss Stella Zaniewski.
Mrs. w. T. Spragens was voted
in as a member of the club.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-12
Lake Forest PIT. A.
Will Meet Tuesday

The Lake Forest Parent-Teacher
association will hold its monthly
meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock in the school auditorium
with Mrs. J. P. Turner, the presi-
dent, presiding. e
The devotional will be given by
the Rev. Charles A. Maddry, pas
tor OF the First Baptist church.
A play entitled wildcat Willie"
will be presented by Mrs. Louise
Polvogt's Seventh grade. The pro-
gram will also include discussion
of the topic whats Happening in
Education" and the legislative pro-
gram favored by the North Caro-
lima Congress of Parents and
Teachers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-12
Of Tickets
For Dear Ruth
Reported Good


chairman for the "Dear Ruth"
performance sponsored by the VIII
mington Business and Professional
Women's club on Monday, jan.
20. in New Hanover High school
auditorium, yesterday reported an
excellent response on the part OF
Wilmington drama-lovers to pre-
liminary sales.
She requested that all WBPW
members report the sale of tickets
by calling her at $3.50 between the
hours of 7 and 9 o'clock. each
night, except for Thursday and
Sunday.
Tickets may be purchased either
from members of the club or from
the box office at Belk- Williams
company. Part of the proceeds
from the sale of tickets will be
given to the ITALIAN association for
the restoration of Thalian hall.
The Civic Drama Guild of New
York is presenting the comedy.
The role of Ruth is played by
Jane Butler who has appeared in
such New York hits as Angel
Street, Pride and Prejudice and
Over Twenty-one. Originally from
Chicago, Jane came to New York
to study, drama at the New School
of the Theatre. She was seen
there in a student production by
a talent scout of the Max Gordon
office and given her first profess
sional part, a little remembered
play "Three Cornered Moon"
This engagement as Edith Will
kins, the mother of Ruth, marks
the return to the stage of Ger
trude Guyer, after five years Of
flying planes for her country as
a member of the Woman's Air
Transport Command. Miss Guye1
has flown the Atlantic 104 times
has held a commercial pilots Ii
cense for seven years and has JUS
taken delivery on a brand new
Ercoupe, her own personal plane
Prior to entering the service, she
has appeared on Broadway ane
on tour with such important star.
as Walter Hampden Maurice
Evans, Jose Ferrer and Heller
Hayes.
William Renick as Judge Harry
Wilkins, Ruth's father, has played
this role over 300 times in Chicago
and on tour. He has been seen ir
road companies of ''Juaior Miss
jamie and kiss and Tell"
AS Lieutenant William Seawright
Robert CoWell feels completely al
home for he has just recently been
discharged from the Air Corps with
the rank of lieutenant. Also, as
in the play, he received his train.
ing at Egland Field and vas then
shipped to the Pacific where he
participated in u bombing mis-.
sions. While in the service he
produced, in his spare moments,
G. I. productions of THE Eve Of
st. Mark and boy Meets Girl
Wendy Drew, one of the original
Fluffys of Junior Miss" is en-.
trusted with the part of Miriam
Wilkins, the family brat
Miss Drew, though only II has
seemingly specialized in brat roles
for she played one in Tomorrow
the World and recently il the ill
fated The Bees and the Flow
ers."
Albert Hummer, Ruth's fiance.
is enacted by Robert Van Hooton,
whose last New York engagement
was THE Hasty Heart" in which
he played Lachie the thrifty
Scott, repla cling john Dahl when he
left for Hollywood. Other engage
ments have been with THE Two
Mrs. Carrolls," "Suds il Your
Eyes, and the road company OF
Life With Father"
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-12
ITALIAN Workshop
Will Meet Thursday

The ITALIAN Workshop will hold
the first meeting since the holi.
days on Thursday evening, Janu-
airy Is. at 8 o'clock in Lounge B
of the Community building, Sec
ond and Orange street.
All members have been request
ed to attend and all persons in
terested in little theatre work are
cordially invited to attend thu
meeting.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-12

The gauge of a stocking refers
to the number of needles used to
knit an inch and a half the denier
of the stocking refers to the thick
ness of each thread.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-12
Strange
Wedding Cards
Issued Here


The following invitations have
been received in the city to the
wedding of Miss Jocelyn Peck and
Allan Taylor Strange.
Mrs. Oscar Parsley Peck
requests the honor of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Elizabeth Jocelyn
to
Mr.. Allan Taylor Strange
on Saturday evening,
the twenty-fifth of January
at eight o'clock
Saint James Episcopal Church
Wilmington, North Carolina