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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-01-17
Social and Personal
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Jr, Jimmie and Tommy TOlck, Mary
Ellis Manning, Eddie Abrahamson.
Sylvia. Sally, Victor and Roy
Moore, David Branson, Phyllis and
Nancy Nodes, JaeQuelyn and Lon
ME Few, Little CAmelIta Carter
was unable to be present, but sent
a beautiful gift.
Post New Years Party; On Fri.
day, Jan. 5, the Misses Juan With
crspoon and Zelma Williams were
hostcsses at n post-NeW Years
party which was held at the Sum-
nor Field social room. Guests were:
Misses Lcnor Dillcn, Weller White,
Rauby Williams, Mary Kate Breed
love, Edna and Matte Shaw. Jane
Stone, Janet Sims, Janet Aron,
Betty Ellis, Betty Law, Pat Lacey,
Eleanor Domery. Dolores Breed
love, Gladys Green and Villanova
billiard, Also present were; Measru.
Frederic Dillon, 0dell Benford,
John BOaSley. Billie Dawson, Ron
ME and Melvin Stone, CODY Treats,
Carol Robinson, Edward White,
Kenny Mckinney. Donald NapuS.
Norland Mccoy. Snookie Turner,
Ronnie Aron, Kenneth Robinson,
Daniel Davis. Charles Ellis, Sonny
McCampbell. "Chase" Smith and
Junior MRnderville. Mrs. II. d.
Witherspoon chaperoned the party.
Mira, Vivian MeGreROF Of Beth.
any, Mo-, has been In Minneapolis
visiting her mother, Mrs. EStellS
Johnson. 0si Aldrich Ave. N. MIRA.
McGrcgor returned TO Missouri ON
Thursday, Jan. 0.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-01-17

900 p. M. wCCo every Tuesday night
going hacuah the prolific and hard
working producer New York last week The stuff is
candid"
Song Of the South is view at the
Minneapolis Opheum with minimum of
The haven't only been coming from Negro
groups and the TomnE the 6lm but
complaining Of the Dear Old
antebem atmosphere which permCates the flicker from
Thanks Rbo Tamadge the Dear Old South
land ouChy subject circles praises be- Add to
Of the South hasn't been drawing too
the boxo in Of the larger cities causes
o wonder II things aren't looking up bit
RnE Crosby scheduled production Abes Irish Rose has been
troubles This vehicle makes the
Irish which have been funny
right through here
Of Negro stereophg films
radio has rCpecussons among other mnoe The Is
the production
rathe than up a hornets nest HMM.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-01-17

in Chicago. While in Chicago she
was the guest of relatives.
Mrs. Lydia Roberts, mother OF
Mrs. Palmer Jackson, 370S Fourth
Ave. So, who was repeatedly in
serious condition last week because
Of pneumonia is now seemingly on
the road to recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Luke (nee
Lorraine Curry who have been
staying with Mrs. Luke's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Curry, 1886
Fifth Ave. So, left Sunday, Jan.
IL, to make their home in Los
Angeles, Calf. Mr.. Luke is for
merly from the Angel City. While
in Minneapolis the couple attended
the University Of Minnesota gradu-
ate school where both were study
ing clinical psychology. They will
continue their studies in California.
ChicagOans Leave: MIR. and Mrs.
Melvin Powell Of Chicago who have
been living at 2206 Elliot Ave. So,
left for Chicago on Jan. Il. The
couple was here for two months to
visit with Mrs. Fannie Powell mir
Powelrs mother), 25l9 Lake Place
Miss OpAline G. White. 22O6 Ell.
hot Ave. So, is on an indefinite
stay in Minneapolis. Miss White
who has obtained employment
with the Mayors Council on Hu.
man Relations during the Self Sur.
vey arrived only to spend the
Christmas Holidays and stayed or
because of her apparent liking for
Minneapolis. She has an adopted
sister, Mrs. lie Roy Johnson, OF
this city.
MIR. Charles Wagner. 1899 Fifth
Ave. So, spent the week end OF
Jan. 4 in Fergus Falls, Mimi, be-
cause of the illness of his father
Mr.. Bud Wagner. Mr.. Wagner i,
in White hospital in Fergus Fall,
where he is improving.
Little Gerald Marty, 9S3 Aldricl
Ave. No, celebrated his secon,
birthday Sunday, January IL, a
a party given for him by his par
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-01-17
'EYn Eve

The evil eye" is so feared among
the Neapolitans that at the approach
Of a person supposed TO possess one
an entire street will clear The evil
eye Is still much feared for horses
in India. China. Turkey. Greece and
Arabia Modern Egyptian mothers
believe an evil eye accounts for the
sickly appearance Of their babies
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-01-17
61Rs GRarn,
81 Ofyou
Iw By 1ta(le ScSbcE,

There to be week for everythng-"Bc Kind 10
Animals Week" Health Week." Clean Up and Paint Up
Week.. and So why not Concentrate On Your Hands
Week" That seems to be worthwhile any, at
least far rs you concerned.
Whether you know It or not your hands reveal much
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-01-17
Social and Personal
} MINNEAPOLIS

MIR. David HammOnds and son, Lawrence 274l Clinton
Ave. S. left Monday, JAN s, for Little Rock Ark where
Lawrence entered college. He accompanied by his
father to Shorter Phillip Curry College.
Holidays in Chicago: Mrs. Ida Moppins 3S4l Clinton Ave
S. returned home JAN after spending the Holiday Season
Evening star., 1947-01-19
Miss Vniam S1Uart
Wed to Mr.. KNck

In the New York Avenue Presby-
terian Church at 8 o'clock last eve
ming, Miss Vivian Lorna Swart OF
Washington, daughter Of Mr.. Ed
ward O. Swart Of Kingston, N. Y,
and the late Mrs. Swart, was mar
ried to Mr.. william Carl Kuck OF
Washington, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Kuck Of Athens, Wis. DR..
Peter Marshall oficiated.
Mr.. A. D. Sartwell Of Washington
escorted the bride and gave her in
marriage. Miss Dorothy E. Gulliver
of Rhinebeck, N. Y, and Washing
Il ton was the brides only attendant.
Mrs. Kucks gown was white lace cut
on princess lines and her fingertip
veil was held by tiara of orange
blossoms. She carried a cascade
Ibououet Of white carnations. Miss
CULVER wore a blue taffeta gown
and carried a cascade bouquet OF
pink carnations. The best man was
lMr. John Neubert, jr., Of Baltimore.
A small reception at the brides
home followed the ceremony. The
couple viii, reside in Washington.
Mrs. Kuck attended schools IN
Kingston and her husband attended
them in Athens. During the war he
was In the Navy and served two and
half years in the Western Pacific
4 theater,
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Mss Mackay Wed
TO Mr.. Debembroek
In Church Service

Miss Jane Ellen Mackay, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Francis Mac
kay of Washington, became the
bride yesterday of Mr.. Benjamin
Henry Depenbrock, son of Mrs. Ed
ward OckersTlausen of Arlington
and the late Mr.. Benjamin Henry
Depenbrock.
Msgr. Thomas G. smyth ofhciated
at the ceremony at 10 o'clock in the
Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament.
Mrs. John Kelley played the nuptial
music on the organ and accom-
panied the soloist, Miss Florence
Devine. A reception followed at the
Woman's Club of Chevy Chase.
The bride was escorted by her
father to the sanctuary, where she
was met by the bridegroom and his
brother, Mr.. Thomas Depenbrock,
who served as best man. She wore
white satin gown with flngertip
veil and carried white roses.
Miss Mary Louise ROCKFORD, the
maid of honor, wore gown of yel-
low taffeta with a yellow net Juliet
cap and carried a white prayer book.
Mrs. Walter Finnin and Miss Eliza
beth Soper, cousin of the bride, who
were her other attendants, wore
aqua taffeta gowns with matching
net Juliet caps and also carried
white prayer books.
The wedding guests were seated
by Mr.. Walter Cumberland, Mr..
Gerald Burns, Mr.. Joseph Gallagher
and Mr.. Frank DAILY. Mr.. Jack
Stewart and Mr.. Donald Cross
served as altar assistants.
Following wedding trip to the
East Coast of Florida, the newly
married couple will reside at 1903
-Four Mile Run drive, South Airing
ton. They will be at home to their
friends after February !.
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tended Green Mountain Junior Col
lege in Vermont before entering the
service. During the war he served
In the Special Service Staff Section
of Gen. Mark w. Clark'S forces In
Austria. He recently was discharged
from the Army with the rank of
first lieutenant and now is attend
ing George Washington University
Hill Tifrinafon
An early June wedding is planned
by Miss susanne Hill and Mr..
George Frank Ttrington, jr.. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Titrington Of Takonia
Park, whose engagement Is an
nounced by Mrs. John Baxter Hill
Of Chevy Chase.
Evening star., 1947-01-19

Iof Mrs. Joseph II. Rice Of WASH
ington and Baltimore, and the late
Mr.. Rice. Is . graduate Of Sinai
School Of Nursing. Her hance was
graduated from the University Of
Maryland School Of Commerce.
Kinq-Jacobs
The engagement Of Miss Elizabeth
Jeanne King to Mr.. James Wriley
Jacobs has been announced by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Law
son King OF Gaithersburg.
Miss King now is attending Penn
Hall Junior College In Chambers
burg, Pa Her fiance, who is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman B.
Jacobs, also of Gaithersburg, at
Evening star., 1947-01-19

KINsON SCHOOL you can enroll
for elf-Improvement or for the
professional Fashion Modelling
Course. There Is also course IN
Speech and Rhythm. The subjects
taught you will prove invaluable all
through your life-in business or
In the social world. For an appoint
ment with Pearl Atkinson, call
NORTH 6171, between and 8 pm.
1865 CONN. AVE, at Dupont
Circle.
Evening star., 1947-01-19
At Winter Resorts

Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney H. Reizen-
stein left Wednesday for Hollywood,
Fla, where they will spend the re-
mainder of the winter at the Holly
wood Beach Hotel.
Other Washingtonians in Holly
wood are Mr.. and Mrs. George
Marks and Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Kauf-
mann, with their children, who have
joined Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund !.
Kaufman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Gassen-
|heimer left Wednesday for Palm
Beach, where they viii spend the
remainder Of the winter. Mrs. Cas-
senheimer's mother, Mrs. Sallie
Weinrich, is in Miami Beach.
Evening star., 1947-01-19
Engagements
Are AnnOHnced

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore johnson
of Washington announce the en-
gagernent of their daughter, Miss
Betty Jean johnson, to Mr.. George
L. Schlinck Of Westwood, N. J. A
summer wedding is planned and the
couple will reside In New Jersey.
Rice-Meyers
Announcement has been made Of
the engagement Of Miss Ruth Shir-
ley Rice to Mr.. Macy Herbert Mey-
ers, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Max. B.
Meyers of Baltimore.
Miss Rice, VINO Is the daughter
Evening star., 1947-01-19

either wants a career-or wants
to improve herself. Phyllis Bell
and her staff give expert training.
And her courses cover-poise, pos
ture, carriage, makeup, hair-styling,
social counseling-as well as other
personality developing subjects.
Glasses are daily from 1880 to $780,.
The school offers . convenient
tuition plan: $40 upon registration,
the balance in small weekly pay
ments. 604 11th ST. NV. Phone
MA, 60S4-for appointment.
Evening star., 1947-01-19

talents In help
ing women and
girls to acquire
poise, q grace
full manner, ex-
cellent posture
and in gen.
orally improv-
ing their place
In the world. At
ARR
Evening star., 1947-01-19

technique IN halr
cuttin ng that
brings out the
natural wave in
your h air. Re-
suits: deep, soft,
beautiful waves!
Try h i'm. 1922
18th ST. NV.
Phone RE. l746.
Evening star., 1947-01-19

QUILL nave u
wonderful time
. . the food is
so good - and
the cocktails
will help you
enjoy them even
more. Order one
of the MANI
Evening star., 1947-01-19
Miss Trotb to We'd

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Troth Of
Chevy Chase announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Miss Nancy
Resh Troth, to Mr.. Ralph T. Schu-
bert of Madison, Wis. No date has
been set for the wedding.
Evening star., 1947-01-19

at MARGARET
E. S CH E E T z E,
INC. - that they
are continuing
these specials
SIS Five Star Oil
Permanent" - for
$40 and their
s17.50 Creme Oil"
n-.~ fNr
Evening star., 1947-01-19

drop = h e a d
Singer sewing
m a c h i n e S
and will pay
up to $50 for
it--then add a
pair of NY
Ions ee.
Th ey b NY
other makes.
Evening star., 1947-01-19

two, three or
four. Excellent
bar. Steaning,
tall POPOVERS!
Warm, cheerful
a t m os p h ere
highlighted with
log-burning fires.
Open daily from
noon to nine. Lo-
Gated on Poto-
mac--at F ST.
Evening star., 1947-01-19

G n o OF II 3
Cranes "Ecruwhite" wedding paper,
which these fine engrayers believe
has traditional dignity and modern
charm. There are many correct
styles-two envelopes are now used
and samples are on display for .
leisurely consideration. 1877 q
STREET NV.
Evening star., 1947-01-19

bring your own
fabrici Or they
can make it Of
fine felt, or i'm
ported flowers!
Such Workman
ship! You'll be
delighted wi t h
t h e ir exquisite
trims, too. P.S.
If you need a hat
in @ hJIrry--at,-
Evening star., 1947-01-19

Il K r A ! n
S E r v &c e
can inweave
or reweave
the damaged
S pot in
woolens, silks
q II d fl n e
linens. They
also m e n d
run 8 a n d
Evening star., 1947-01-19
ENgagen1ent

The engagement of Miss Elizabeth
Macpherson to Mr.. w. w. Morris,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Morris OF
Oberlin, Ohio. is announced by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Mac
Pherson of Arlington. No date has
been set for the wedding.
Evening star., 1947-01-19
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" RREwooD AND BRIDES
are synonymous
BREW has started many
brides of to successful marriages
Evening star., 1947-01-19
{ leq2{y!Ygo~N Fl
- HAk6me
!" WHEN YOUR HAIR HAS
80 " TURNED TO SILVER"
and you feel like taking new
lease on life"-let EMILE restore

your har 10 lS
original color-with
his S pc a t j v e
hair = tinting meth
ods. So artful are
the n u m e r o US
S h a d e S, an d so
cleverly can they
be blended -- that
it will be sublimely
EMILE also does
Evening star., 1947-01-19

with hand
sonely en-
graved and
i'm p eccably
correct we'd
ding invita-
tons or an
nouncennents.
Spring brides
Of 1947--are
4 -
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g QUITTING MAKES THE
80 HAIR CURL!" That is,
If the cutting is done by MARCEL
who has mastered an amazing
Evening star., 1947-01-19

S CHOOL L
offers fasci-
n a t i d 8
courses to
tn e s'for.
ward = lock-
ing" girl or
mcuan VIM
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&C pRAIsE BE-To PEARL
''' i ATKINSON!" She de-
serves much praise and comn1en-
dation--for using her wonderful
Evening star., 1947-01-19

moth seafood platters. so appetiz-
ingly filled with piping hot. ex-
quisitely prepared seafood delica-
cies. They're popular at luncheon,
dinner and late supper-and In
between times, too. Happy, heart"
warming atmosphere-with tnnurm-
cradle dining rooms to accommo-
date parties Of any size. Ask the
headwaiter to seat you at the
Captains Table, or In the Ships
Cabin, or in any Of the other Ma
rine Dining Rooms. 1921 and 1907
e STREET NV.
Evening star., 1947-01-19

$3.50. These waves are particu-
larly good for dry, brittle and diff
fcult hair. Make your appointment
now! 1145 CONN. AVE. MA. 1926.
Evening star., 1947-01-19
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s. CTEAK HEAVEN-that's
80 WATER GATE INN"
They serve wonderful "soft-as-but-
ter" deliciously broiled steaks--for
Evening star., 1947-01-19
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" PERMANENTLY YOURS
for the remainder Of
January. So popular have the
Permanent Wave Specials" been
Evening star., 1947-01-19

values! just
look at the
savings! Up
to 500 OFF
on all coats,
S u / is an d
wool dresses.
All OF h e r
wearables -
including &C
ceSsorieS --
Evening star., 1947-01-19

superb -tinting on hair which
has been bleached, streaked or
damaged by unskilled methods.
1921 CONN. AVE. Phone DI 1915.
Evening star., 1947-01-19
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/" HOLE IN ONE" Whether
1t be a moth hole, ciga-
rette burn hole, or merely a snag-
the skilled weavers ct the STELOS
Evening star., 1947-01-19

tend their CLEARANCE of stun
ming hand made hats, values to $45
now $40. 3432 CONN. AVE,
OR. 1166.
Evening star., 1947-01-19

reduced 3oqo to 500. So hurry
in and get that coat you've
needed-and an extra dress or two.
Open Monday through Friday until
9 pm.-Saturday til 6. 1902
CONN. AVE. at Dupont Circle.
NO. 1859.
Evening star., 1947-01-19

pulls IN your precious stockings.
904 G ST. NV. (velati Bldg.). MA,
1922.
Evening star., 1947-01-19

relS, posture
in struction,
steam cabi-
n e t an d
shower 10
t i m e S $22:
20 tt m e S
$29.50. Ten
S W e d i s h
m a. 6 & a. q q s.
Evening star., 1947-01-19
REQUIEM! f..
Here lies the body A<
OF Narcotic Groy 1IA\
Who hoorded her Gosh \" '
For roiny day.
She soved for yeors.
Posing fa'hi0n ond y III
fome.
Then she up cnd died
Fore the blizzard come.
So, brothers and sisters,
Avoid this sod fote.
Dress up-und be COY
Before it's too late.
& -Helens

6 SALE-INGl SALE-NG!"
Now is the time-and
THE BLAIR SHOP Is the place
to go for really wonderful
Evening star., 1947-01-19
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&C. rs YOUR SEWING MA
/ CHINE OBSOLETE?"
CAPITAL SEWING MACHINE
COMPANY is searching for old
Evening star., 1947-01-19
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steam cabinet and lamp, $39
Pocket calorie book given each
member. 1929 F ST. NV. Phone
MA, 1855.
Evening star., 1947-01-19

o. 9l7 F ST. NV. Phone RE. 1900
!; 32l1. Night or Sunday, call co.
u025.
=" GO TO 1s1', ANNE kELLYs = l,l,:s..s
including ring rollers, exercycles,
vibrators, walking machines, BAR
Evening star., 1947-01-19
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N TACQUE-LYNN Is FULL
'''' OF ORIGINAL IDEAS"
when it comes to designing hats!
II you wish to match a coat or suit,
Evening star., 1947-01-19
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6 A NCHoR's AWE1GH!'
Set sail for ODON-
NELL'S SEA GRILL, outstanding
in Washington for fine seafoods.
Evening star., 1947-01-19
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g GLAMOUR CAN. BE
YOURSp--as a pro-
cessional model or "just yours"
PHYLLIS B ELLIS ideal
Evening star., 1947-12-27
Two Quakers Say Amnesty
In Draft Cases Falls Short
BY the Associoted Press

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-Two
leaders of the Society Of Friends say
they believe President Truman
stopped short" in pardoning 1900
draft violators
Clarence E. Pickett, executive Sec
retary of the American Friends
Service Committee, and Harold
Evans said yesterday that the Pres
ident should have included members
of the Jehovahs Witnesses sect and
those who objected to war service
on philosophical and ethical
grounds
Referring to the ethical OBJ
jectors, the Friends leaders said,
I'VE feel there is legal as we'll as
compassionate grounds for am
nesty," since the prisoners had
been put in class 4-E by their
Draft Boards.
The Jehovah's Witnesses take
their religion and dictates of their
conscience with deep seriousness
and we feel they should have been
restored to full citizenship" the
two men declared
Evening star., 1947-12-27
Brother and Sister Die,
Locked in Burning Home
BY the Assoeioied Press

MILFORD, Del, Dec. 27.-A s.
year-old girl and her 4-year -old
brother burned to death after theil
mother discovered blaze in their
home and unintentionally locked the
front door behind her as she ran
for help, Coroner w. I. Conaway
said.
Mr.. Conaway said Mrs. Willard E
Wyatt told him she was taking
nap yesterday with her two ehil-
dren, Edna Mae and Willard E., jr.
when she smelled smoke and went
downstairs to investigate. On find
ing the kitchen in flames, Mrs
Wyatt told him, she ran from the
house shouting for help .
The front door locked behind her
and neighbors together with fire.
men were unable to force their way
into the burning house in time to
save the children.
Evening star., 1947-12-27
Philadelphia Faces
Gas Supply Failure
BY the Associoted Press

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-Ar
acute shortage of oil today threat
ened to close down the Philadelphia
Gas Works and leave more than
100000 industrial and home con-
sumers without gas.
Hudson w. Reed president of the
company, said yesterday that the
company's oil supplier has been
unable to meet an increased de-
mand for fuel oil and that unless
present supplies are increased i'm
mediately, the gas company will be
out of oil by February 4.
Mr.. Reed asserted that if it is
necessary to close down the plants
the first step would be to cut off
all supplies to industrial users.
The crisis faced by the company
he added, is the most serious in so
years. He said oil on hand was
down to 100000 gallons as COM
pared to an annual need of 49,
100000 gallons.
Thousands of families also were
struggling to obtain oil supplies, and
hundreds of homes were heatless.
Mayor Bernard Samuel yesterday
summoned fuel oil dealers to an
emergency meeting scheduled for
Monday at City Hall.
Evening star., 1947-12-27
Mrs. Mamie E. Dodd, 7S,
Funeral Services TODAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie
Elizabeth Dodd, 78. lifelong WASH
ington resident were to be held at
2:30 pm. today In Chambers fu-
neral home, 511 Eleventh street Sc.
Burial will be in Cedar Hill Gem
etery.
Mrs. Dodd died Wednesday in
the home of son, Norman B. Dodd,
1912 Thirty first street Sc, after
an illness of three months.
A native of Washington, she was
the daughter of Capt. and Mrs.
Samuel A. H. Marks. Her father
was an officer in the Union Army
during the Civil War.
Her husband, Henry F. Dodd,
owned two flour mills here. He died
on Christmas Day, 1928. Mrs. Dodd
ran a boarding house at 920 North
Carolina avenue Sc. until a few
years after her husbands death,
when she went to live with her son.
Mrs. Dodd is survived by three
sons, Norman B., C. Frank of 966
Eleventh street Sc. and Harry A.
of Hyattsville, Md; two daughters,
Mrs Leah r. Blanchard of Hyatts-
vile, and Mrs. Eugenia 1. Oliff Of
Arlington; sister, Mrs. Annie H.
King of Capitol Heights, Md:
brother, Albert A. Marks of 645 H
street NE; half brother Raymond
Marks of Washington 10 grand
children and IS great-grandchildre
Evening star., 1947-12-27
Miehbor's Child browns
lin Allan Jones' Pool
BY the Associoied Press

WEST LOS ANGELES, Dec. 81
Film Singer Allan Jones dived fully
clothed into his swimming pool yes
terday and brought up the body OF
3-year-old Susan Stepanian, a
neighbor's child, but resuscitation
attempts failed and three hours
later the. girl was pronounced dead.
Susan was the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Stephen A. Stepanian
Mr. Jones and his wife, Singer Irene
Hervey, said they saw the body OF
the girl in feet of water after
Susan's brother came to their door
and asked if they had seen his
sister.
Physicians estimated the girl had
been in the water IS minutes.
Evening star., 1947-12-27
Single Survivor
Relates How %
Died in Sea Blast
BY the Associoted Press

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 27.-Arnt
Roekka, sole survivor of the explo-
sion which wrecked the 1,950-ton
Norwegian steamer Skoghaud in the
North Sea Christmas Day and
caused the death of 26 crewmen,
told today how five men got off in
two lifeboats and four of these died
of injuries or exposure.
The other creWmen were either
killed by the explosion which oc-
Cured off the port of Schoorl, or
hurled into the stormy sea.
Mr.. koekks, a fireman, said he
piloted one boat with two injured
men. One died almost Immediately
and the other succumbed some
hours later. Finally the boat hit a
breakWater and capsized. Mr..
Roekka was pulled to safety by
shore watchers.
When the other lifeboat drlfted
ashore at Callantsoog its two occu-
pants were dead, lashed to the boat
to keep from being washed over
board.
Evening star., 1947-12-27
Mayor Holds New Meeting
On Chicago Printers Strike
BY the Assoeioied Press

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-Representa-
tives of striking AFL printers and
of six Chicago daily newspapers
conferred yesterday for the fourth
time with Mayor Martin H. Ken
nelly, who is attempting to settle
the month-old walkout
II am still optimistic, the mayor
said after two-hour meeting. But
on the other hand you can't be
too optimistic on a matter as i'm
portant as this" Another meeting
was planned for $50 pm. Monday
Since November "a the papers
Tribune, Sun, Times, Herald-Amer-
can, News and journal of Com
merce-have been publishing edi-
tions for which the news matter is
typewriter and photoengraved for
printing.
The local International Typo
graphical Union contends the strike
was caused by the publishers re-
fusal to grant immediate wage in
creases voted by the union, pending
negotiation of other issues. The
publishers contend the printers de-
manded a wage increase without a
satisfactory contract, to circumvent
the Taft-Hartley Laws prohibition
against a closed shop. The union
denies this.