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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-10-22
BeSiegeS Jerusalem

The city Of Jerusalem. 80 cen.
turtles old, has endured more than
20 sieges and blockades. 10 recon-
structons and two periods of desc
lation, and has passed from one re.
.igion to another six times.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-10-22

Henry Myers of Anaconda is
here this week to visit relatives,
including his sister, Mrs. Bella
kipling, who is confined to the
local hospital.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-10-22

In attendance at the Deanery
meeting at Conrad la s t week
Rev. FIR. George Corner,
Mrs. Henry Lair, Mrs. M a r y
Huntsberger. Mrs. Medore La
Breche, Sr. and Mrs. Guy Smith.
Evening star., 1948-12-16
license Revocation Asked
On Oversize Oyster Boats
Rx the Assosiufad Prsss

ANNAPOLIS, Dec. 16.-The Tide
water Fisheries Commission is gun
ming for the licenses of Eastern
Shore oystermen using diversified
ooatS.
In bills of complaint filed by
chairman John E. Clark and Com
nissioners George T. Harrison and
Allan A. Sellers, the commission
asked that dredging licenses OF Al
boats be revoked.
Four of the vessels operate in
Evening star., 1948-12-16
| New Hospital Project,
Part Of Training School
Expansion, Dedicated

The District Training School at
Laurel, Md, has completed the first
project in a widespread program
which may triple the size of the in
stitution for the feeble-minded.
Dedication ceremonies were held
at the school, Is miles from WASH
ington, yesterday afternoon at the
opening of 16 new hospital ward
rooms, which will increase the size
of the hospital from 40 to about
100 beds.
Commissioner Guy Mason, head
ing District officials attending the
ceremony, said the new .third-floor
hospital facilities complete a seven
year project for improvement but
that they are only the first step
in program to develop the school,
which he termed one Of his pet
projects"
$4,000 Laundry Started.
DR.. James Lewald, superintendent
of the school, said construction al
ready has started on a $4,000
laundry. Funds also have been ap-
propriated for residence halls for
doctors and employees and to plan
security buildings" for inmates
who continually walk away from
the institution. Future plans, he
said, call for more dormitories to
increase the present capacity Of
$50 persons to at least 1900.
There are about 1900 feeble
minded people in the District" DR..
Lewsld said. I'VE feel we should
provide facilities for about 10 per
cent of them"
The other 90 per cent. he ex-
planned, either can be cared for by
families at home or, despite low
mentalities, are able to adjust them
selves to normal life.
I. @. Below 70.
All inmates, who must be COM
mitted through court action, have
I. @. ratings below 10, DR.. Lewald
said.
While there are many persons 1--WE
know should be here now" all the
problems at the school are not con-
fined to space, however, the super.
intendent said.
The school has been largely ne.
elected by civic and fraternal groups
which regularly visit most institu.
tions, for example. The distance
from Washington may be q factor In
the lack of such attention by the
public, according to Miss Mary Grol.
man, assistant to the education
director.
Another major problem Is the
lack of personnel, DR.. Lewald added
After the dedication ceremonies
yesterday, about 10 of the children
presented a Christmas pageant, de-
picting the birth of Christ.
Attending the ceremonies, besides
Mr.. Mason, were Fred S. Kogod
vice chairman Of the Board Of Pub.
lie Welfare: A. j. Driscoll, chairman
of the boards institutions commit
tee; John w. Tramburg, director Of
welfare, and Paul Kirby, assistant
director of the board.
Evening star., 1948-12-16
Slayer Of Stepfother
Starts 20-Yeur Term
BY the Assoeioied Press

LURAY, Va, Dec. 16.-Judge
William ". Ford in Page County
Circuit Court yesterday ordered
Evening star., 1948-12-16

Somerset County, Is In Talbot, and
"a In Dorchester. Some of these
complaints say, are 20 tons. The
absolute limit in all counties is 1917
tons.
The commissioners asked each
County Court to restrain the craft
in its Jurisdiction from operating
until the cases are heard.
Evening star., 1948-06-21

Oil burner users who tremble at
the thought of a serious break
down some blustery day next win
ter with no repairman Immediately
available can start breathing easier.
Through the united efforts of the
Board of Education, the Federal
Government and distributors OF the
heating units here, a training pro-
gram has been set up to prepare a
corps of servicemen specializing IN
this work.
This is one trade which is Ger
'tainly not crowded" reported A.
Graham Shields, director of the oil
heating division of Merchants and
Manufacturers Association. The
group last summer subscribed $1,000
and several oil burners for use in the
new course. which is being taught
at the Chamberlain Vocational
High School, Thirteenth street and
Potomac avenue Sc.
I'VE will be able to place grad
yates of this training for many years
to come" he said. Previously, all
|repairmen learned by experience
Now, boys and men are being spe-
cially prepared for this work"
Course for Two Groups.
The course is divided into two
groups, both taught by Charles
Curry, 3848 South Capitol street, who
was top serviceman with Wash
ington distributor before he was
chosen to inaugurate the new course
last October.
High school students take three
year course, mixing practical expe-
rience with theory and regular high
school courses.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Government and Dealers Set Up
Oil Burner Maintenance Course

"Our principal task is to teach
them why oil burners work-or
don't work." said Mr.. Curry. THE
boys here are getting the whole
background of the subject. And this
understanding will help them re-
pair units faster and better"
The other group, which meets at
night. consists of repairmen who
are being taught more advanced
subjects-and faster, more efficient
ways of repairing or installing
burners. This night group met
twice a week, beginning in Feb
ruary. Last session this class was
held Thursday night. But the
courses for both students and re-
pairmen will resume in September.
Course Is Praised.
Value of the course was vouched
for by Chester Avery. 10, of 5298
Third avenue Sc, one of the IS
youths now enrolled in the Cham
berlain undergraduate course.
after a few months of training,
I took our oil burner at home all
apart and put it together, too
William Aye. 10. of 1920 Nichols
avenue Sc, one of the original
students who helped set up the
equipment when the undergradu-
ate course got underway, a month
behind schedule last October, said
he likes the training.
But it's no job for a fellow who
hates to get dirty he said, rubbing
his own grimy hands on his shop
apron. 1.-TWO or three Of the guys
dropped out because it got then
hands all filthy"
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Watchman, II, Beaten
And Robbed Of $3.50

A 72-year-old watchman was
beaten and robbed of $500 early to-
day at the warehouse yard of the
Leo Butler contracting firm, Branch
vile, Md.
Prince Georges County police said
Joseph H. Wilson, ST., who lives in
a trailer in the yard. reported he
was beaten by two men about 2 am.
In addition to the money. the men
took two suitcases of clothing and
two shotguns and pistol, police
said.
Mr.. Wilson was knocked uncon-
scious, and it was not until he re-
covered about As minutes later that
he was able to get a neighbor to
summon help.
The injured man was taken to
Leland Memorial Hospital, River
dale, where his condition was de-
scribed as satisfactory. He is suf-
fering from head injuries.
Police said Mr.. Wilson could offer
no description of his assailants
other than the fact that they were
white and about Is feet tall"
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Jap Beetle Quarantine
Put in Effect Here

The annual japanese beetle quar-
antine went in effect in the District
and nearby Virginia and Maryland
counties today, the Agriculture De-
partment revealed.
Fruits. vegetables and bulk ship
ments of cut flowers moving out of
heavily infected areas, will be sub
ject to inspection and certihcation
until the beetles end their summer
fight.
The District is classified as "a
heavily infested area"
Alexandria is one of the infested
Virginia cities, together with Airing
ton, Fairfax and Loudoun Counties.
Other infested areas are listed as
the cities of Norfolk, South Norfolk,
Portsmouth and Suffolk and the
counties of Accomac, Norfolk,
Northampton, Princess Anne and
parts of Nansemond.
All of Maryland is classified as
infested except for the counties of
Allegany, Calvert, Charles, Garrett,
st. Marys and Washington.
Highways leading to these areas
will be guarded by inspectors au-
thorized to search all trucks.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
DenfeId to Be Principal Speaker
At Soap Box Derby Saturday
AIICurs Will Be Taken
To Armory Today and
Tomorrow for Check

Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, chief
of Naval operations, will be princi-
pal speaker Saturday at ceremonies
opening the seventh running of the
Washington Soap Box Derby.
Announcement of Admiral Den
fields acceptance of an invitation
to appear at the event was made
today by Howard P. Bailey. as
sistant to the managing editor of
The Star and general chairman of
the derby.
The opening address in 1947 was
made by Attorney General Clark,
who already has indicated desire
to be on hand this year when a
record number of contestants COM
petes for the honor of represent
ing Washington in the All-Ameri-
can finals at Akron, Ohio, on
August Is.
Notable War Record.
Admiral Denfeld. one of the
youngest men to become the Navy's
top officer took the post last
December IS. He has served as
chief of the Navy Bureau of Per-
sonnel and was commander in chief
of the Pacific Fleet when named
by President Truman to succeed
Fleet Admiral Chester w. Nimitz.
AS commander of destroyer
fotilla combating the submarine
menace during the early days Of
World War II, he was one of the
first Americans in military serv-
ice to get into action.
He was commanding battleship
division when Japan surrendered.
Owen C. Holleran, District De-
partment commander of the Ameri-
can Legion: Gail T. Judd, director
of racing; Mr.. Bailey, and District
officials also will take part in the
brief ceremony before the first heat
Of the big race.
Cars will be Inspected.
All the gravity powered cars en-
tered in the contest will be trans
ported to the District National
Guard Armory today and tomorrow,
where they will be inspected.
Mr.. Judd warned that entrants
who have not taken their cars by
tonight to the Chevrolet dealers with
whom they registered will have to
lake care of transorting the cars to
The Armory themselves.
He reminded race drivers that
they must be sure to tack inside the
cars, both their copy of the regis
tration blank and the drivers
license they received when they
Awards to be Made June 28.
The many prizes offered winners
will be awarded during victory
at pm. June 28 in the
of Commerce Audi
torium. Sporting goods and other
and trophies are given
to winners of certain heats and to
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Alexandra Expected
To Vote School Bonds

The Alexandria City Council Il
expected to pass an ordinance to-
morrow night authorizing issu-
ance of $5250,0oo in bonds for new
schools. recreation facilities and
streets.
The Council by resolution has ap-
proved issuance of $2,933 900 in
bonds for a school building pro-
gram in March. Issuance of the
bonds, however, has awaited formal
preparation and passage OF the
bond ordinance.
The School Board. meanwhile, has
let contracts for construction work
and only last week expressed con-
Germ that although it had received
bills, no bond ordinance had been
passed.
The bond issue is to include ST.
100000 for street improvements and
1894 900 for storm sewers and other
sewer facilities.
A dispute over occupancy Of first
floor rooms at the new Juvenile
and Domestic Relations Court is
expected to be settled Tuesday
night. Judge Marion B. West has
sought use of the entire building
for a court, while City Manager
Nicholas A. Colasanto instructed the
tax assessor and the State driver
permit Office to occupy first floor
rooms. Official sources hinted the
controversy may be settled by
compromise.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Derby Guide

The Event-A coaster race for
boys II to IS, inclusive, in which
contestants drive cars of their own
building.
Place-Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Branch and Alabama ave-
nues Sc.
Time-9 am. Saturday. A parade
Of contestants will precede the rae
ing, which will continue throughout
the day. The final heat, pitting the
Glass "a" winner against the Glass
"B" champion. will be about pm.
Sponsors-The Star and the Dis
trict Department of the American
Legion, in association with Chevro-
let.
Bus Transportation-The Hillcrest
bus, route C-6, OF the Capital
Transit Co., leaving Seventeenth
street and Pennsylvania avenue Sc,
which point can be reached by
streetcars or routes 80 and 80, and
B-2 buses.
Broadcasts-Bulletins on the races
progress will be carried throughout
the day. on Station WMAL. Special
broadcasts originating at the finish
line also are scheduled. The pro-
gram times will be announced later
Seating-As provided by spec
tators.
Refreshments-At stands operated
by U. S. S. Jacob Jones Post. Ameri-
can Legion.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Ross Assault Trial Delayed
To Admit NAACP LAWYER

The trial of Joseph tDupe) Ross,
81, on an indictment charging rape
of a 72-year -old partially blind Ia
koma Park widow, was continued
today in Montgomery County Cir
cult Court to permit the participa-
ton of an attorney from the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People.
The court rescheduled the trial
for June 20. after admitting to
practice Leon A. Ransom, who said
he had been retained by the Mont
gomery Branch of the NAACP to
represent Ross. colored garbage
collector.
County police arrested Ross the
day after the widow reported she
had been attacked at her home.
They said she furnished complete
description of the mans head and
face, made possible by her sense
of touch The police reported that
Ross first denied the accusation, but
later admitted attacking the wom-
an when, in the presence of the
police. she ran her fingers over his
face and identified him as the as
sailant.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Chevy Chase Red Cross
Elects Mrs. RiqqoII

The Chevy Chase Red Cross
Chapter has elected Mrs. Carrel j.
Riggall chairman; Mrs. Mason B.
Leming, vice chairman; Mrs. Ray
mond A. Walsh, secretary; Mrs.
George K. Smith, corresponding
secretary and Mrs. Robert w. Car
roll, treasurer.
Committee chairmen are: Mrs.
Charles A. Avant., blood donors;
Mrs. George w. Kelley, jr, camp
and hospital: Mrs. T. Stanley Hol-
land, canteen; Mrs. William E.
Chace, Junior Red Cross: Mrs. Ber-
nard N. Burnstine, production; Mrs.
L. Vaughn Bowly, surgical dressings;
Mrs. Roger J. Whiteford. publicity
and DR.. r. G. Lamb, disaster.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
$4,000 Raised for Family
OF Murdered Policeman

Contributions to the Charles F.
Caldwell benefit fund today totaled
more than $4,000. including ap-
proximately $500 collected over the
week end in six Sidney Lust the
aters in Prince Georges County.
State and municipal officials,
speaking at the various theaters,
urged patrons to contribute to the
support of the widow and two chill
dren of Pvt. Caldwell, who was shot
to death June IL while attempting
to make an arrest in Deanwood
Park.
Among the speakers were Repre-
sentative Sasscer, Democrat, of
Maryland; State Senator l.. Harold
Sothoron. Perry o. Wilkinson, chair
man of the Prince Georges County
delegation to the State Legislature;
Mayor Caesar L. Aiello of Hyatts-
vile, Mayor Floyd B. Matthias OF
Mount Rainier, H. Winship Wheat
ley, former States attorney of the
county. and Richard A. Mansfield,
safety director for The Star.
Collections were taken up in
the Cheverly. Haywood, Marlboro,
Hyattsville, Cameo and Drive-In
theaters.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Legion Post Elects
Parker Commander

William j. Parker has been elected
commander of Cissel- Saxon Post No
Al, American Legion, of Silver
Spring, succeeding William J. Bran
nan.
Other officers are George T
Thomas, first vice commander
Dwight Kneas, second vice com.
mander; C. Randy Bruner, thirc
vice commander; Paul Vierling
fourth vice commander: Charles E
Jones, finance officer; and Samue
Harvey. sergeant at arms.
Members of the executive commit.
tee are Homer Mason. Nick D
Pavey, William D. Marvel, L. S
Ray, John Alexander and Harry
Steingrebe.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Prince Georges Chest
.Meetino Set Tomorrow

The Board of Directors OF Prince
Georges County Community Chest
and Planning Council will hold its
quarterly meeting at 8 pm. tomorrow
at the County Service Building, Hy-
attsville.
Among the subjects to be dis
cussed will be the possibility Of
housing all Community Chest serv-
ices of the county in one building.
At present, the seven agencies are
in separate quarters.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Young Laurel
Couple Killed
On Motorcycle
Police Think Machine e
Went Out of Control
Because of Brakes

Two teen-age motorcyclists were
injured fatally last night a mile
north Of Laurel, Md. when their
machine went out of control on No,
l highway and threw them to the
pavement.
They were:
Miss Dorothy Fischer, 10, daughter
Of Mrs. Blanche Mahan of Laurel,
and a graduate last week of the
Laurel High School
Charles Golliday, II, Jessups, Md,
a cashier in a Laurel market.
No Witnesses Found.
Miss Fischer was pronounced dead
on arrival at st. Agnes Hospital,
Baltimore, and young Golliday died
there early today. State police said
there were no known witnesses to
the accident which occurred about
$3.50 O'Clock as the couple was re-
turning to Laurel from a ride.
Police believed the motorcycle
went out Of control when the brakes
were applied.
The youth, who had known Miss
Fischer for about a year, was driv-
ing the motorcycle, and the girl
was riding tandem, according to
her brother, Louis Fischer. Mr.,
Fischer works at the market where
young Goliday was employed.
She Was Telephone Operator.
Miss Fisher was a telephone oper.
ator at the Laurel exchange and had
worked there part-time while at
tending school. She lived with her
mother at % Avondale avenue.
Also surviving Miss Fischer are her
father, Joseph Fischer, Baltimore:
a sister, Mrs. Frances Bean, Silver
Spring, and three half sisters, Julia
Ellen, Della Marie and Hazel Lee
Mahan, Laurel
Miss Fischer was a member of St.
Mary's Catholic Church, Laurel.
Funeral services have been sched-
ued tentatively for Wednesday.
Young Golliday, who was born in
Winchester. Va, had lived in Jes-
sups for the past four years. He
attended Elkridge High School until
1916, according to his father, George
w. Golliday. He was a member Of
the Jessups Wesley Methodist
Church.
Also surviving are his mother, a
orother, George w. Golliday, ,jr..
Jessups, and four sisters, Mrs. Pearl
Sedgwick and Mrs. Violet Du Vail.
Jessups; Mrs. Charlotte Brown.
Washington, and Mrs. Mary Put
man, Strasburg. Va.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Blue Law Stops
| Arlington Mans
Work on House

Arlington police yesterday stopped
q resident from construction work
on his home because such activity
violates Virginia's blue law.
Police said NJ E. Cox was warned
against working on Sunday on his
house in the 1000 block of North
Twenty-fourth road. Mr.. Cox
amicably agreed to desist after the
warming Police were called to his
house by neighbors who complained
of the noise.
A second man was reported to
have been halted from remodeling
his house in the 5000 block of South
Eighth street.
The Virginia code, effective nearly
100 years, prohibits any person from
laboring except on household or
other work of necessity or charity"
on Sunday. Violators found guilty
are subject to a IS fine. The only
persons exempted are those who OBJ
serve another day Of the week as
the Sabbath.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Families on Vacation
Asked 10 Take AIonq
Underprivi|egedC Child

Families with whom underprivi-
liged children and those from
broken homes can share their sum-
mer vacations currently are sought
by the Prince Georges County We'll
fare Board.
In an appeal to county residents,
the welfare agency reported today
it has boys and girls who never
had a holiday at the shore, in the
mountains or on farm"
The board asked parents, who can
afford to do so, to let their chill
dren share their vacations with less
fortunate ones of the same ages.
I'VE believe this kind Of holiday
where underpriviliged youngsters
can have something they've never
had before-will be one Of your
happiest," Mrs. Ora West, home
finder for the welfare group, de-
clared.
Call Warfield 1900 and tell us
about your vacation plans. Well
find a child for you," she added.
The Welfare Board placed its
first such case last week, Mrs. West
said. In this instance, an 11-year-
old hoy-one of q family Of four
which had been broken up by
marital troubles-was given an op-
portunity to live with a farm family
which includes q 20-year -old youth.
They'll be real pals and it will
be fun for both," Mrs. West said.
The welfare agency also is seeking
foster parents to provide family life
for children, especially for those
between the ages of IL and 16. At
present, the county has 159 children,
ranging from a few weeks old to
16 years. placed in 80 foster homes
within the county and the need is
growing. Five years ago there were
only IS children under foster care
in the county.
Besides the foster children. the
Welfare Board also cares for 584
children under its Aid to Dependent
Children program, Mrs. West said.
Foster parents are paid $35
monthly for each child they care
for, but because of limited funds
those participating in the summer
guest" program can only be re-
warded in terms of the amount of
happiness" they receive through
helping children to have fun, Mrs.
West asserted