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Smyrna times., 1948-02-26
Your School Reporter
NEWS OF THE
JOHN BASSETT MOORE SCHOOL

Poem by Patsy Pappas. Mona
Bartlett.
"A Living Flag" Recitation.
"Our Flag" and "a Parade" /"
Songs by Third Grades.
A singing game, by six girls.
Soldier Boy" game by twelve
boys.
Shoemaker Dance" two folk
dances.
'Klappdans."
The program was closed by the
singing of the first verse of "Am-
erica the Beautiful"
The many guests who attended
spoke very highly of the whole
program.
Virginia Newcomb
Play Rehearsals Begin
With a first-class play already
selected and details of casting at
tended to, the Junior Glass is set
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Basketball

On Tuesday, February II, Smyr-
ma Highs Eagles Travelled to Do
yer to take on the Senators in a
return engagement. Dover holds
the first decision 50-27. In the
Jay Wee, Smyrna seemed to be lost
on the big court or couldn't find
the range. Final score: Dover SO,
Smyrna "a.
In the Varsity game, Smyrna
playing without the services Of
Tilghman and Slant put on a squirt
in the second half and almost
caught Dover. Final score: Dover
46, Smyrna SO. Scott was high
for Dover with 10 points. Pryor
got IA for Smyrna.
On Wednesday, February 18,
Smyrna played the postponed
game with Harrington at Smyrna
Either the Smyrna boys were tired
from the Dover game, or they just
couldn't get started. The Varsity
contest was very close. With a
minute and a half to play, Donald
ILuff dropped in two one-handers
to put Smyrna ahead by one point.
Francis Quillen of Harrington an
swered with a layup to put Har-
rington ahead by one point. Pleas
anton then made set shot to put
Smyrna again in the lead, but
Quillen on a fast break put har-
rington ahead again and they
stayed there till the end of the
game. Quillen got IA counters for
Harrington. Donald Luff got 9 for
Smyrna. Final score: Harrington
I27, Smyrna 26.
On Friday, February 20, Smyrna
High, loser of eight straight, trav-
eled to Conrad to take on the Red
skins who had won six and lost
ten. In the first quarter Conrad
got Is while holding Smyrna to 2.
In the second period Smyrna tried
every shot possible and managed
to account for 9, and the half end
ed Conrad 30, Smyrna IL. Final
score was Conrad 81, Smyrna %.
The seventh grade basketball
team, under the direction of Mr..
Charles v. Williams, easily defeat
ed a team composed of eight grad
ers on Monday afternoon, 14-4. 1t
is hoped that through such games
players of much ability and stam-
ina will be developed. The MEM
bers of the team are: Charles New
mum, Aaron Reynolds, Earl Shane,
Thomas Pearce, Richard Scott,
Franklin Shane, Roger Hudson and
| Gilbert Johnson. To cheer the
team on to victory cheer leaders
were chosen from the seventh
grade, and much zest was added to
the contest. Those participating
we're Barbara Kombacher, Nancy
Knots, Bernice Burris, Patricia
Ryan, Louise Shane, Janet VOL
ford, Jane Pugh, Estella Marshall
1t is the plan of the ones in charge
to arrange a schedule with other
schools for the seventh-eighth
grade by next season.
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Ting down to the long and firing
series of rehearsals necessary to
good play production. The Play
committee has selected Spring
Fever" by Glenn Hughes as its
annual play offering. To be given
some time in April, Spring Few
er" will employ a cast of II as
follows:
Howard Brant, Neal Tilghman.
Edward Burns, Raymond Mabrey.
Vic Lewis, Leonard Pleasanton.
Lou Heron, Virginia Newcomb.
Mrs. Spangler, Floan Kitchens.
Anne Purcell, Hazel Johnson.
Vivian George, Jean Brown.
Henry Purcell, Robert Collins.
Phoebe Purcell, Suzanne Pratt.
Maude Corey, Jane Dukes.
Professor Virgil Bean, Donald
Knots.
DR.. Dixon, Charles Anton.
The remainder of the class will
take over such important work as
staging, lighting, directing, and
costuming. First rehearsal was
held on Monday, February % be-
ginning at 700. Miss Ruth Webb
who for the past three years has
scored a success with each Junior
Play, expressed optimism that this
years production might even excel
previous productions. Spring Few
er" is being produced by special
arrangement with Row, Peterson
and Company.
Roger Woolston
High School Assembly
On Monday, February %, Miss
Ruth Webb's 90 homeroom pre-
sented an assembly on Washing
tons Birthday.
The program opened with the
Bible reading, Lords Prayer and
Flag Salute followed by the sing
ing of the "Star Spangled Ban
ner."
The program was then turned
over to the narrator, Ruth Kim
mey.
The following people had parts
in the play:
George Washington, June Cook.
Sally, Nancy Ann Beck.
Ezeckial, Gent Short.
Lieutenant Thomas, Kurt zippe.
Mr.. Adams, Kenneth Thorpe.
Mrs. Adams, Lavina Smith.
Lieutenant Heyd, John Nickle.
Statue of Liberty, Doris Virdin.
Soldier, Howard Everett.
Sailor, William Marsh.
Chief Justice, Harold Rodenhis-
er.
Flower Girls, Betty Starkey,
Betty McClain, Betty Sue Jarman,
Sara Husfelt, Marian Price.
Mrs. Constance Stackpole led
the singing of the following songs:
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BUN DAY BEST

For the fastest treat in month
of bun days, serve piping hot
JANE PARKER HOT CROSS
BUNSl They're delivered to your
Arp fresh daily all during Lent,
which is one reason they're the
hit of the season. There are many
others, too as you'll discover
when you taste these fluffy, fruit
filled buns with their creamy icing
crosses. Try them soon!
Smyrna times., 1948-02-26

Garry Me Back to Old Virginia. u
Yankee Doodle Dandy"
America.
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g zg EVOZ1 DH \ ING
8 zSSzzS

Meaess meals needn't be treaess meas Because it's
give old Lenten standbys the look" All need is
flock of ideas like the I'm going pass you today
and stock of fine foods from your thrifty ARP
Smyrna times., 1948-02-26
TONY MAcARoNI

To make a Yankee Doodle Dandy
dish thatll be feather in your
cap, cook L cup APPS ANN
PAGE ELBOW MACARONI ac-
cording to pkg. directions. Drain.
Put " macaroni in CREASED cas-
serole; add " cups faxed salmon
and l cup medium white sauce.
Add remaining macaroni and
another cup of white sauce.
Sprinkle with Y cup grated
cheese, and bake in moderate oven,
375'F., about n hr. Serves A.
SPIRIT OF 'z6 SALAD
When can't you beat a drum?
When it's a Washington's Birth
day salad made like this: To 1s lb.
of cream cheese, add 2 tbsps. of
APPS ANN PAGE GARDEN
RELISH, and
beat till smooth. MAMWlINHM
For each salad, Me,gesz5=-zsmr,Yz
spread mixture MAsSSaMN
about 1 inch thick ss&Ag2Y)
between 2 tomato Ss-SSL
slices, and arrange
strips of green pepper diagonally
across filing. Serve with 2 crossed
drumsticks made of 4-inch pieces
of celery topped with stuffed
olives. Serves 6.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-26
ALLURE-RINc FOR LENT

Want mighty contentin' Lenten
eating for A? Sift Ia cups flour;
measure and sift again with 2
tsps. baking powder and Y tsp.
salt. Add Y cup cubed MEL-O-
Smyrna times., 1948-02-26

FREE: If Excess acid causes you
pains of Stomach Ulcers, Indiges-
ton, Heartburn, Belching, Bloat-
ing, Nausea, Gas Pains, get free
sample Udga, at
Smyrna times., 1948-02-26

BIT AMERICAN
CHEESE from
the Arp, and
blend. Combine 1
we'll beaten egg,
u cup milk and
1 thSn. melted
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Anacostia Flood Plan
Is |ndorsed by Shaw

Periodic flooding by the Anacostis
River must be eliminated if Prince
Georges County is to be the front
door to the National Capital
instead of the back door," an official
of the Washington Suburban Sani-
tary Commission declared last night
Harry B. Shaw, deputy chief en-
gineer of the commission, added his
Endorsement to the proposed $8,000,-
600 project for flood control in the
Bladensburg area in an address tc
the Prince Georges County Chamber
of Commerce. The meeting was
held at the Prince Georges Coli
and. Country Club.
Mr.. Shaw believes the proposal
can be presented to the present
Congress If early approval is given
by the Federal Rivers and Harbors
Board and by Gov. Lane. Congress
sional appropriation would await
preparation OF detailed plans. he
said, and construction might begin
by 1850.
Another speaker at the meeting
Curt C. Mack, emphasized the i'm
portance Of adequate transportation
and public utilities in county de-
velopment. Mr.. Mack. who Is assist
ant commissioner Of the Federal
Housing Administration, predicted
continued growth for Prince
Georges.
Ernest Maier, chamber president
was In charge Of the meeting, and
Nicholas Orem, jr., program chair
man. presented the speakers.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
|Tronscriptions
Of Rally Used in
Sales Tax Protest

The transcribed voices Of North
ern Virginia Republicans who spoke
last night In opposition to the pro-
posed State sales tax will be heard
by members of the General Assem-
bly, during their consideration OF
the controversial levy.
This means Of presenting public
opinion to the Legislature is being
sponsored by Robert H. Woods OF
Pearisburg, chairman of the Repub-
lican Party in Virginia.
Through arrangements with Radio
Station WARL, Arlington, record
ings were made Of last nights meet
ing at Fairfax. Mr.. Woods went to
Richmond today ready to play back
to Assembly committeeman the
spoken objections of the Northern
virginia group and Republicans in
other parts of the State whose voices
he has previously recorded.
Among the speakers last night
were Mrs. Thomas M. Jones, jr., o1
Alexandria, vice president Of the
Northern Virginia Republican Club;
Edgar w. Pumphrey, chairman o1
the Arlington committee, and George
J. Schultz of Mclean.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
S.2O% Of Tax Levy
Collected in Arlington

Arlington County Treasurer Johr
Locke Green today said that hi:
office had collected $500 per cent
or $685., ,391 of the 1947 tax levy
as of December 5.
Mr.. Green explained that his Of
flee has just finished processing
mail postmarked on or before that
date, which was the deadline fol
paying taxes without penalty. The
total levy was $3,762,937, and the
amount collected is about per cent
less than was taken in by the
same date In 1916, Mr.. Green said
OF $4,2O0,000 now on deposit ir
banks by the county, almost $1,000
900 belongs to the State, the treas.
urer said.
He added that a payment of more
than 81 ,000, 900 will be made to the
State from collections OF 1947 taxes
and that this will be the largest
amount In the county's history. The
figure represents taxes collected fol
the State by the county. The CON-
parable 1916 figure was about $780,.
900, Mr.. Green said.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Senate Probers Demand
Baltimore Vote Figures
BY the Assoeioisd Press

BALTIMORE, Jan. 27.-A Senate
committee investigating the con-
tested election race between Sena.
tor O'Conor and D. John Markey
Walkersville Republican, yesterday
gave final notice" to the Board o1
Election Supervisors to produce
missing figures from Baltimore's vot-
ing machines.
&c" Or show cause why the
impoundment of these records by
the Congress of the United States
has been violated" the notice said.
Meanwhile, the Election Board
disclosed a list of protective counter
numbers" on all the city's voting
machines used in the 1916 general
elections has disappeared.
The Senate committee already has
completed a county-by-county re-
count of all votes cast in the Sen
ate race, but the results have not
been announced. 1t is now work
ing on allegations of voting and
counting Irregularities made by Mr..
Markey.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Red Cross Delegates
Meet at Maryland u.

Representatives of eight Rec
Cross chapters from Maryland anc
Virginia we're to meet at the Uni
versity of Maryland today in the
opening of a two-day conference tc
discuss Government benefits for vet.
erans.
The Prince Georges County Chap
ter will be host for the meeting
which will be held from 10 am
until 4 pm. today and tomorrow ir
the new gym-armory on the College
Park campus.
The program includes discussion
on re-opened claims for compen-
sation and pension, evidence ano
sources Of evidence needed in get.
ting compensation, appeals and the
Red Cross responsibility in appeals
and medical care
Besides the Prince Georges
County delegations, other chapters
represented will include those from
Montgomery, Anne Arundel ano
Carroll Counties, and the city Of
Annapolis in Maryland and from
Arlington and Fairfax Counties and
the City of Alexandria in Virginia
The conference is being conducted
by Francis Hertzig, Red Cross claims
service field director of the Veterans
Administrators field office in
Washington.
About 20 Red Cross workers, in.
cluding Miss Evelyn Webb, home
service field conslltant for the
Eastern area headquarters In Alex
andria, were expected to attend
Mrs. James B. Bentley, chairman Of
the Prince Georges County chapter
was to welcome the visiting dele
gates.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Bus Terminal Urged
For Silver Spring

Establishment Of bus termina
in the commercial district of Silyel
Spring for all lines serving thu
area was urged last night by thu
Allied Civic Group OF Silver Spring
The organization, representing
II civic associations, adopted reso'
luton presented by Ralph D. Boyd
requesting the Capital Transit Co
to construct q shelter adequate fol
the community's rapidly growing
population. Omcials Of all bus
companies operating in the commu'
nifty will be invited to attend &
meeting of the civic group to discus:
the proposal.
Efforts during the last severa
months to have Capital Transit Co
enlarge its terminal at the District
line and Eastern avenue have
failed, Mr.. Boyd said. The COM
pany has stated it has neither space
nor money for the project.
Delegates also went on record a:
favoring a community celebration
to mark the opening Of the widenee
Baltimore g. Ohio underpass or
Georgia avenue next summer.
Oliver Peterson Of the Capito
View Park Citizens Association was
appointed chairman Of the Public
Utilities Committee by President
Victor j. Richter. He takes ths
place Of Mark Eldredge, resigned.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Rakes Case Is Expected
TO Reach Jury Today
BY the Assoeioted Press

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 27.-The
month long trial of Hugh N. Rakes
and his wife, charged with aiding
in misapplication of funds from the
defunct Farmers & Merchants
Bank of Fredericksburg, is expected
to reach a Federal Court jury today.
Both the Government and the
defense wound up their closing ar
guments late yesterday, and Dis
trict Judge johnson j. Hayes of
Wilkesboro, N. c.. prepared to
charge the jury this morning.
Frequently yesterday, the defense
referred to the unindicted men who
had been behind the scenes of the
Fredericksburg bank. The Govern
ment also referred occasionally to
unindicted men.
The initial reference to the men
behind the bank scenes was made
by District Attorney George r.
Humrickhouse in his opening argu-
ments before the jury. Mr. Hum
however, said he had no
comment as to whether they all
should be prosecuted. The district
attorney did say he thought that
Rakes' associates charged him too
much for loans they made to him.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
2-Pound Baby Gains Weight
To S, Ready to Leave Hospital
Tiny Premature Girl
Survives Despite
Gloomy Predictions

Mary Eleanor Zimmerman, who
tipped the scales at exactly 2 pounds
when she arrived In this world on
November 21, will see her Arlington
home tomorrow for the first time
since her premature arrival.
The youngster, whose life hung
by q slender thread when hel
weight dropped to "a ounces few
weeks after birth, has been out oi
her Doctors Hospital incubator since
early this month. She now weighs
4 pounds 1914 ounces.
Tomorrow, according to the Group
Health Association pediatrician who
has watched her gradually gain
strength, Mary win be able to leave
the hospital and join her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. William Zimmerman
at their home, 4713 North Rock
Spring road. She'll also get hel
first look at baby brother Peter
who is almost 2.
Mary, who wasn't expected to
make her appearance until late next
month, was given little chance OF
survival when she was born.
Mrs. Zimmerman says the baby
arrived so unexpectedly she didn't
have time to get to hospital
Fortunately, a guest in the Zim-
norman home was Miss Bertha
Tiber, field nurse supervisor with
the Bureau Of Indian Affairs. She
helped the young mother until DR.
william Tenenblatt of Group Health
Association arrived to complete the
delivery.
According to the baby's father
also employed in the Bureau Of
Indian Affairs, doctors held little
prospect of life for the little girl.
"It's really no use; she won't live,
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Nimro EmbezzIing Case
Due 10 Reach Jury Today

The case of Bernard P. Nimro,
tax consultant, accused Of en-
bezzling $2,62s from 10y w. Hender-
son. State Department official, was
expected to go to District Court
jury today.
The tax consultant, whose trial
began last week, Is accused Of en-
bezzling the amount Of an income
tax refund, made out In check form
to Mr.. Henderson by the Bureau Of
Internal Revenue.
On the stand yesterday, Nimro
testified he had given Mr.. Hender-
son the money for the check and
contended the sum then was put
in a safe, at Mr.. Hendersonis re-
quest, to take care of any possible
additional income tax claims by the
Government. Nimro said a certified
check for the sum was held In
readiness to be turned over to Mr..
Henderson.
Nimro testified he had been con-
victed on an embezzlement charge
In 1888. Nimro declared, however,
that the conviction was mistake" /"
and that he had told Mr.. Henderson
of the conviction.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Alexandra Council 10 Act
On Tax Program Tonight

The Alexandra City Council Il
scheduled to adopt q 1948 tax pro-
gram at tonight's meeting.
When the city's 1948 budget wa
adopted December 80, tax actor
was deferred at the request Of mer-
chants who protested that the tai
proposed for them was too high
The city has been operating on
temporary loan. -.
The Council also will consider
whether to participate in the newly
formed Regional Planning Comnl1s.
sion OF Northern Virginia.
The Hospital Committee of the
Council is to report its recommen-
dation on a contract between the
city and the Alexandria Hospital fol
care of INDECENT patients in 194S
The hospital has requested q daily
rate Of $13.79. The current rate Ii
1881.
Public hearings will be held or
the rezoning Of three large tracts
of land from Commonwealth avenue
along Mount Vernon avenue to the
Washington & Old Dominion Rail-
road from A residential to ca resi-.
Dental to permit apartments.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Concert al Western
Draws 1000 Persons

Another near-capacity audience OF
about 1000 persons last night heard
the National Symphony Orchestra
play a varied program of classical
music at Western High School dur
ing the eighth in the Neighborhood
Concert Series sponsored by The
Evening Star.
Nathaniel A. Danowski, principal
of Western and intermission speaker
thanked The Star for bringing the
worlds finest music, as played by
the National Symphony Orchestra
to the community.
The concert was broadcast in its
entirety over WMAL, The Stars
station. Bill Coyle, the newspapers
radio director, was in charge Of
arrangements.
The neighborhood concerts are
being presented throughout the
Metropolitan Area by The Star te
emphasize the outstanding contri.
button the National Symphony has
been making over the years to thu
cultural life Of the city.
The next concert will be presented
in Armstrong High School or
March 8.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Early Happy Solution
To Arnofy Dispute
Predicted by 0'Hara

Chairman O'Hara of the House
District Judiciary Subcommittee
predicted today the controversy be.
tween the. National Guard and the
District Commissioners over con.
troll of the District Armory would be
settled "in a few days"
He characterized as very salts
factory" results of an informal con-
sideration of all points of view dur
ing two different meetings yester-
day.
The subcommittee, two District
Commissioners and National Guarc
officials toured the Armory late yes
terday. Afterward they met behind
closed doors at an informal dinner
at the Mayfower Hotel.
"We can now look forward to q
happy solution" Mr.. O'Hara de-
clared. He said there was a "very
good" spirit in last nights discus
sion.
Before the next subcommittee
meeting on February 4, Mr.. O'Hara
predicted, the differences should be
"ironed out" What the agreement
would be, however, he would not
predict.
The subcommittee has pending
before it three different bills intro.
duced by Representative O'Hara
Republican, of Minnesota. Another
version has been suggested by off.
cials of the D. C.. Recreation Board
The group touring the Armory
and joining in the dinner discussion
included Mr.. O'Hara, Representative
Allen, Republican, of California
Representative Harris, Democrat. o1
Arkansas; Brig. Gen. Albert L. Cox
District National Guard command
er; Lt Col. Peyton G., Nevitt, guard
adjutant; Commissioner John Rus.
sell Young; Brig. Gen. Gordon r
Young, Engineer Commissioner
Harry S. Wender, chairman of the
District Recreation Board; Joseph
C. McGarraghy, and Clarence Arats
of the Washington Board of Trade
and James r. Kirkland, counsel tx
the Senate District Committee,
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Che|tenham Board Resigns
To Make Way for Negroes
By the A.socioisd Press

ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 27.-The en-
tire board of managers Of the Chel-
tenham School for Boys resigned
last night to give Gov. Lane an OPP
portunity to appoint an all-Negro
board.
Gov. Lane accepted the resigna-
tions with the proviso that the pres
ent board, composed of five white
and four colored persons, serve until
the new board can be appointed.
The board members action came
after a meeting at which they ap-
proved unanimously a report OF
Wallace Reidt, assistant director Of
the Baltimore Criminal Justice
Commission, who had served as
executive secretary of the board in
order to make a survey of the train
ing schools operation.
Mr.. Reidt recommended an all
Negro board on grounds that all
members of the Cheltenham staff
are Negroes and IAN all-colored
board Is likely to hold the staff to
more strict accountability than
a. mixed board"
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Court Sustains Election
OF Fohz as Supervisor
BY the Assoeiofsd Press

LURAY, Va, Jan. ia three
Judge court yesterday decided thai
Mohler L. Foltz, representing thu
Shenandoah district, should serve
as q member of the Page County
Board Of Supervisors.
Mr.. Foltz, a Democrat, had beer
elected in the November genera
election over Fred Karnes, incum.
bent from Shenandoah, by q mar.
gin Of two votes.
Mr.. Karnes filed a petition for
recount, claiming the election by q
margin Of A votes. Mr.. Foltz coun.
tered with . demurrer.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Charles N. Davidson, L.,
To Seek Alexandra Post

Charles M. Dawson, ir., Alexan-
dria and Washington attorney, to-
day announced his candidacy for
election to the Alexandria City
Council from the second ward. sub
ject to the Democratic primary
April 8.
A native of Richmond, Mr.. Davi-
son is q tax attorney for the South
ern Railway. He lives at 600 Nortn
Overlook drive, Alexandria.
Councilman Charles L. Nash, ST.,
announced yesterday he would not
run for reelection.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Mckinney Elected Chief
|Of Clinton Firemen

Hugh Mckinney has been elected
chief Of the Clinton Md) Volun.
teer Fire Department, succeeding T
Alan Penn. who held the Office fol
six years.
Other officers are: Mr.. Penn, as.
sistant chief; Earl White, captain
and fire marshal; Ellsworth Web.
ster, first lieutenant; Millard e
Schultz, second lieutenant, and Ray.
mond II. Schultz, engineer.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
Two Circus Men CIuwed
As Lion Turns on Them
BY the Assoeiafed Press

MACON. Ga, Jan. 27.-A circus
Hon turned on its trainer yesterday
clawing him critically, and then
wounded another circus employe
before boss canvasman killed it
with shotgun.
Floyd King, owner of King Bros.
Circus, listed the men as Joe Cook,
a., the trainer, of Cincinnati. and
Steve Tanning, 36, of Hilton, Wis.
Both were admitted to Macon Hos
pital in serious condition.
Mr.. King said the animal was be-
ing exercised in a large cage at
winter quarters when it suddenly
leaped snarling onto Mr.. Cook,
Mr.. Tanning. an assistant boss can
vasman, rushed to his aid and was
attacked also.
Evening star., 1948-01-27
CoIesviIle Dinner February 5

A turkey supper will be served at
the Colesville Methodist Church
from 4 to 1880 pm. February 5.
Proceeds of the supper, sponsored
by the Women's Society of Christian
Service, will be used to furnish a
new parsonage. 1t was erroneous
ly reported in The Star yesterday
that the dinner would be- held
Thursday.