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Evening star., 1948-07-15
|Mabarani Wins
Many Admirers
1t Press Tea
By Ruth. Dean

The Maharani of Nabha, India,
won as many admirers with her wit
as with her charm at the tea given
in her honor yesterday by the Ameri-
can Newspaper Women's Club.
Although she did not make a
speech, the honor guest. agreed to
answer questions and received a
number Of inquiries about her reac-
ton to the Republican and Demo-
cratic conventions. She smilingly
remarked she had no favorites''
and to, "be fair" attended both con-
claves the second day of their open
ing.
The maharani, whose daughter,
Princess Vimla, and two sons, Prince
Kharagh Singh and Prince Guru
Baksh Singh shared honors with her,
was received on her arrival by Miss
Grace McGerr, club president, and
Mrs. Tomas Cajigas, who presided
as hostess for the afternoon.
In spite of the rain, the small
club house at 1904 Twentieth street
was filled almost to overflowing as
guests. reluctant to leave. fingered
to chat with the royal family and
enjoy the delicious food prepared
especially for the occasion.
The maharani's exquisite white
silk gown and silver-bordered sari
drew many admiring compliments
The sari, decorated with fine pen
and ink sketches of wemens hats
she explained, was designed for her
by Partisan friend of hers. Prin-
cess Vimla, who has just completed
a year at Mount Holyoke College
also wore a beautiful white and
yellow gown trimmed in silver.
The maharani. who has found hel
Washington visit so interesting she
has stayed many days beyond the
originally intended fortnight" also
expressed as much interest in ou1
ways of dress as our politics. Com
menting on the new look" she said
when I see your long full skirts
they remind me of those worn by
our village women" ..
The tea drew several distinguished
guests, among them Mrs. Henry L
Deimel, tr., daughter of Ambassador
Henry F. Grady. and her daughter
Miss Carmelita Deimel. Mr.. Grady
former envoy to India and newly
appointed Ambassador to Greece
and Mrs. Grady are both good
friends of the maharani.
The elaborate tea table, decorated
with an unusual centerpiece of blue
hydrangias and blue-dyed Queen
Anne,s lace especially in the
maharani's honor, was laid with
such delicacies as "guacamole,' y
chicken sandwiches and fondant
cherries.
Assisting with tea arrangements
Evening star., 1948-07-15

MRS. ROBINSON.
The former Miss Ruth Vir-
oinia Bromn, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Everett r. Bro1Bn OF
clifton Forge, Va, recently be-
came the bride OF Mr.. Edgar
Louis Robinson, jr., OF this
citu, Harris & E1Uing Photo.
Evening star., 1948-07-15

were Mrs. Robert E. Freer and her
young daughter, Alice, while those
presiding at the punch bowl and tea
urns included Sonora de Caceres
Mrs. William Pope Anderson III
Mrs. ]. Lorton Sims, Mrs. Alva
Brewer, Mrs. Anthony McAulifte
Mrs. Clark Woodward, Mrs. Gordon
R. Young, Mrs. Morris Cafritz, Mrs
Irene Caldwell, Miss Marguerite
Griffin and Miss Eta Mai Russell
Other guests attending the fete
included Ambassador de Caceres.
Sonora Sophie de Dillon, wife OF
the Ecuadorean Ambassador; Brig.
Gen. Young, Admiral woodward,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward J. MacCor-
mick and their son Malcolm, Mrs.
T. Franklin Snyder, Mrs. Bruce
Kremer, Mrs. Wintemute w. Sloan.
Miss Lillian Chenoweth, Mrs. Tom
]. Kelly, Mrs. Ellen S. Woodward,
Mrs. Adriana de Bruyn, Mrs. Will
Leonard Lowrie, Mrs. Margaret
Thomas. Mrs. Gordon Rogers of Aus
tin. Tex, Mrs. Clyde Eastman, DR..
Caligas, Mr.. Freer and many others.
Evening star., 1948-07-15

Miss Margaret Louise Fisher,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Wellen Fisher, jr., was bride of
yesterday. her marriage to Mr.. John
Howard Scott, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis Howard Scott of Glencoe, ILL.,,
taking place in Foundry Methodist
Church.
The Rev DR.. Frederick Brown
Harris officiated at the ceremony
and the bride, who was given in
marriage by her father. was attend
ed by the Misses Sally Chew Dessez,
Cynthia Phillips and Marian Scott.
Mr.. James A. Week was best man
and the ushers were Mr.. John E.
Week and Mr.. James Scott.
Following the reception Mr.. and
Mrs. Scott left for a trip to the
Black Hills.
Evening star., 1948-07-15
Miss Dack Engaged

Announcement has been made by
Mrs. Forrest Leland Dack of the
engagement of her daughter, Carolyn
Lorraine, to Mr.. David GARNER
Haupt, son OF Mrs. Charles Alvin
Eaupt and the late Mr.. Haupt. No
Gate has been set for the wedding.
Miss Dack, who is the daughter OF
the late Mr.. Dack, attends George
Washington University, where she is
a member of Sigma Kappa sorority.
Mr.. Haupt was graduated from
George Washington University in
1914 and is a member Of Sigma Al
pha Epsilon fraternity.
Evening star., 1948-07-15
Dec0rates Admirals

The Italian Ambassador Signor
Alberto Tarchiani, who will leave
Washington today for his home
land. bestowed the Grand Cross of
the Military Order of Italy on Fleet
Admiral william D. Leahy and
Fleet Admiral Ernest j. King at a
ceremony yesterday at the Embassy.
Gen. Henry H. Arnold, who also was
to have been decorated. was unable
to get here from California.
An informal reception followed
the presentation at 4:30 o'clock and
acting as hostess in the absence of
Signora Tarchiani who is in Rome
was Signora di Stefano. wife of the
italian Minister.
Evening star., 1948-07-15

Miss Gilda Dolores DeFrank
daughter of the late Mr.. Francis
DeFrank of Wilmington, Della, was
married Saturday to Mr.. William
Charles Burke. son of Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph T. Burke of University Park
The wedding took place in the
Church of the Nativity, the Very
Rev. J. Francis Tucker of Whining
ton officiating, and the bride was
escorted by her brother-in-law, Mr.
Fred Vilone. Miss Elda o. Marchi-
telli was her maid of honor. Mr.
Robert Burke was best man.
After the reception Mr. and Mrs
Burke left for trip to Virginia
Beach and the Great Smoky Noun
tains,
Evening star., 1948-07-15
Fetes Miss Moore

! Miss Patricia Noel Devine, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William j.
Devine. was hostess at luncheon
yesterday at the Washington Club
In honor of Miss Beatrice Moore
who returned recently from Sweden.
The other guests were the Misses
Madeleine Austin, Barbara Town
tend, Mary-Stuart Montague, Price
Laura Belle Wyatt, Polly Norment,
Monica Blodgett Gaillard and Dor
othy Rutherfird, Mrs. George Clarke,
ir.: Mrs. William Mackenzie, Jr.,
and Mrs. Lawrence Smith. At a
table nearby, Mrs. Devine was host
- 70 Miss Anne Squire.
Evening star., 1948-07-15
Mrs. Cutes Entertains Members
OF An. League COMMITTEE
By Betty MiIHken

membership campaign Of the Womans Army and Navy League
luncheon by Mrs Clifton
Gates of the Marine chairman
the campaign.
Needless conversation the gusa OF whom were
the the
leagues Soldiers Sailors Marines Club at 10l5
that raned outside and continued to remain hot
all the charm of
which beautiful with and
added comfort provided by arcondiionng
herself looked cool and attractive in ceam-color dress
from her gardnznna phlox delphnum
Evening star., 1948-07-15
We'd Yesterday

Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Pleasants
Osborne announce the marriage OF
their daughter, Mrs. Marion Osborne
Bew, to Mr.. CASTOR Coles Edmonds,
son of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Owen Edmonds of New York.
The wedding took place yesterday.
Evening star., 1948-07-15

Miss Kathleen Quinn Of Wash
ington, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Quinn of New York, was
married yesterday to Mr.. George
F. ONeill, son Of Mrs. William
O'Neill of New York and the late
Mr.. O'Neill.
The wedding took place in st.
Matthews Cathedral with the Rev.
Milton Schellenberg officiating at
the ceremony, and the attendants
were Mrs. Eugenia Desmond and
Mr.. Jack Anderson.
The couple will live in New
York.
Evening star., 1948-07-15
Is Engaged

Announcement is made by Mr.. and
Mrs. Donald M. Cox of the engage
ment of their daughter, Ruth Jean,
to Mr.. Cecil F. Dammen, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Millard Dammen Of
Eugene, Ore.
Evening star., 1948-07-15
Sorority to Meet

The Washington Chapter Of
Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority will meet
at / pm. Saturday at the Raleigh
Hotel. Members may call Media Rae
Sewell, 1885 Queens lane, Arlington,
! for further information.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1948-12-23
a IKE s, 1
By WILLIAM TREMON

EVERY day for week old Oliver
~ had been passing their house in
his wagon loaded with pine and
cedar trees.
Christmas trees cheap!" he
shouted. Christmas tr-e-es--two
dollars. On-l-y-y two dollars. :"
He was passing now. and Marge,
washing the few dishes she and
Denny had soiled at their monday
meal, wished she couldn't hear the
sound of his shouting voice.
Joe always bought old Oliver S
trees. "Old Oliver needs the
money" he'd say. "And our old
car just wouldn't take the bumps
Of hunt for a tree in the country
around here"
Old Oliver hesitated in front of
the little house, repeating his chant
until Marge thought she must go to
the door and tell him to stop. She
The Nome nugget., 1948-04-07
Natl Fisheries Meet in Frisco

SAN FRANCISCO,-tP)AWorld development of fisheries in the Pacific will be discussed by the National Fisheries institute which opens its first west coast conven- ton tomorrow.
 International fishery develop ments have moved so rapidly in the past few months that this will be by far the most important topic considered by the institute" " said O. L. Carr, of Kansas City, president of the institute.
 "This is particularly interesting to the west coast because it's inn portant fishery industries, includ- ing tuna and salmon and the pos sibility of world development of fisheries in the Pacific"
 The billion dollar American fish ing industry had about 700 dele gates here today for the conven- ton which will continue through Saturday.
 Directors meetings were on the pre-convention program for yes terday.
 Carr said the convention would cover every phase of the fishing industry from production to the houSeWife's table.
 The institute membership is
The Nome nugget., 1948-04-07
NERLANDS TELL OF VISIT WITH EMILY MORGAN

Mrs. Andrew Nerland of this city, writes from. Seattle where she is staying at the Claremont Hotel, that she had a fine visit with Miss Emily Morgan, at FL dorado, Kansas. Miss Morgan, who was in charge of the Maynard Col umbus Hospital for many years, as well as nurse at Point Barrow and well-known throughout the territory, is now we'll along in years but enjoys driving her Olds- mobile, visiting friends in the farming country where she liven with a widowed sister.
 She lectures frequently and is still keenly interested in every thing about the north.
 Mrs. Nerland states that it was a hard winter to travel as she has never seen so much snow.
The Nome nugget., 1948-04-07
Freedom Train tA Salem, Ore.

SALEM, Ore, -{Hy-The Free dom Train was here today at the halfway mark on its tour of the nation.
 Train director Walter H. s. o. Brien reported the Oregon capi- tai the l54th city on the schedule of 3O8: He estimated 1,42O,00O persons in 31 states have viewed the historic documents on the train since it started its trip at Phila- delphia last September IT.
 The train has travelled an estim- ated 33,000 miles.
 Oregon officials took the occa- sion of the trains arrival here to open a display of state docu- ments at the capitol building. The Oregon constitution adopted in 1859 and other important papers are on display.
The Nome nugget., 1948-04-07
Barge Co.,, Gets
 Insurance Rate Cut

SEATTLE, Effective April 1 marine insurance rates quoted by Lloyd's of London through Han sen and Rowland, Inc. of Tacoma and Seattle on cargo carried by the Alaska Freight Express Corp oration will be reduced from Sl.40 to $l per $l00 valuation, it was announced yesterday by T. A. Thronson, Alaska Freight Express traffic manager, in a report on the barge lines first four months of operations as a common carrier in the Alaska trade.
 With a reduced insurance rate to $1 or l percent per $100 of val uation through Lloyd's of London, we have now more than proved our operations. We can continue to make further savings for Alas kan shippers over and above our freight rates and attendant sav- ings offered by tug and barge ser vic.
The Nome nugget., 1948-04-07
ALASKANS VISIT WITH
 DELEGATE IN WASHINGTON

Tex Zeigler of .Igloo and Orrin A. Scovill of Anchorage have cal led on Delegate Bartlett while in Washington together on business. MT. Zeigler heads the Igloo Com mercial Company and MT. Scovill until recently was a civilian army employee.
The Nome nugget., 1948-04-07

WASHINGTON. - (P) The sum of $l,038,400 voted by the House for Wrangell Narrows pro- ject in Alaska remained unchanged yesterday when the Senate sub committee handling flood control and rivers and harbors funds re- ported on the country's waterways construction program for the year starting July 1.
 It must now be acted upon by the full Senate appropriations committee.
The Nome nugget., 1948-04-07

made up of producers, procssors, canners and distributors.
 Convention guests will include experts from Canada and Mexico. Tollefson of Washington, chair man of the house subcommittee on salt water fish and shellfish prob lems.
The Nome nugget., 1948-04-07
MRS. CHESTER MILLIGAN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

Mrs. Chester Milligan, gracious and accommodating manager of the Wallace Hotel, is in the Army Hospital receiving medical care.
The Nome nugget., 1948-04-07

Snakes must swallow their food whole, being unable to chew.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-07-20
Terminal Leave, Insurance Are
 Near Deadlines

All veterans this week were reminded by American Legion commander Jack Maze that they have only until July 31 to make application for terminal leave pay, and until Aug. 31 to file for reinstatement of their G. I. in- surance.
 Blanks for the terminal leave application may be secured from the local postoffice, MT. Maze said.
 Veterans interested in re-estab- fishing their insurance must con- fer with Neal Miller of the Vet eran's Administration. MT. Miller may be reached at the VA office in the Anchorage Federal build ing during the week, or may be contacted at his Valley home on Weekends.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-07-20
Mobile Health Unit Tarries In Valley

The medical team of the mo- bile health unit arrived in Pal mer last Friday, and are stopping for a time in the Valley while their transportation undergoes repair. This mobile unit travels the highways of Alaska to bring health service to the isolated communities of the territory.
 While awaiting the completion of work on their vehicle, the health team is examining the children in the several children's homes of the Valley. They will leave for Chickaloon in the very near future.
 The team is made up of two nurses, Miss Naomi Talbitzer and Miss Fern Ballard, and Drs. Fred Swanson and Wilbur Durrance.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-07-20

A new bus-and-boat connec- tion from Anchorage and Palmer to Seattle was announced this week, when O'Harra Bus Lines revealed plans for a thrice monthly bus trip to Haines, to meet the steamer George Wash ington. Passengers who make the trip will delay at SkagWay long enough to make a rail trip to Lake Bennett over the historic White Pass and Yukon Railway.
 Once passengers board the George Washington at Haines, they will visit Skagway, Sitka and Ketchikan on their route south to Seattle.
 The boat trip takes four days; the bus trip from Palmer to Haines will require three days.
 Passengers who embark at Pal
Valley frontiersman., 1948-07-20
NEW ROUTE TO SEATTLE
 OPENED BY O'HARRA BUS

mer will make stops at Santa Claus Lodge, Dry Creek Lodge and at Haines. Room reservations are assured for all bus passen- gers.
 Buses will pass through Pal mer en route to Haines on the 1st, 11th and 21st days of each month. The exact time of their arrival here has not yet been determined. The initial trip over the new route is scheduled for tomorrow.
 Owner Ken O'Harra of the bus company declares that this new service offers passengers "the most scenic route in Alaska, yet it is the most direct and cheapest way to Seattle. The total fare from Palmer to Seattle is only $1O4.5O."
Valley frontiersman., 1948-07-20
Bowen-Snider Rites Planned For Saturday

The wedding of Miss Marie Bowen of Palmer to Harry Sni- der of Fort Richardson is planned for the evening ot July 24, it was learned this week. The service will take place at 8:30 pm. in the United Protestant Church. All friends of the young couple are invited to attend the church service.
 A reception, for the invited guests of the neWlyweds, will follow at the Thomas L e p k home.
 Miss Bowen's engagement was announced by the Lepaks last week.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-07-20

eral Works projects within Pal mer.
 However MT. Irwin was in- formed at the Juneau confereRce that Palmer can expect to receive no aid from any Federal Works program until there is some type of incorporation accomplished here. There must be a responsi- ble municipal body with whom the Federal agency can negotiate before project work can be ini- tiated.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-07-20
No Federal Works Possible In Unincorporated Towns

Don Irwin, head of the Agri- cultural Research Administra-
 tion for Alaska, recently con- ferred with Earl D. McGinty, Federal Works engineers, while on a business trip in Juneau. MT. Irwin earlier this year had car ried on correspondence with the engineer relative to possible Fed
, 1948-09-07
HUNDREDS ATTEND
ST. MARY'S BAZAAR;
DANCE-PACKED !

Hundreds of persons from
all over the island passed thru
the gate of the st. Mary's Ca
tholic School to attend the an
nual Bazaar, which is an event
which they look forward to
each year, to enjoy the games,
purchase foodstuffs and join
in the fun prepared by the
hardworking Reverend Mo-
theirs, the Priests, members of
the church and members of
other denominations, who join
to help make the occasion a
success.
At night there was hardy
room in the spacious st. Mary's
Hall to accommodate dance low
ers from both towns to enjoy
the music Of the Rhythm Max
ers, headed by Archie Thomas
and featuring brother Wesley,
at the piano.
, 1948-09-07
SChumann Succeeds In
Forming New Cabinet

French Premier Robert
Schumann was successful in
his second attempt to form a
cabinet at the Socialists finally
agreed to 60 along. Mr.. Schu-
mann retained the post of Fo-
riegn Minister. Former Pre-
mier Andre Marie, was named
vice-premier and also French
representative to the United
Nations. Marie is belonging to
the radical socialist party.
, 1948-09-07

THRILLS FANS
AT CASINO

The newest orchestra to
make its debut in the Islands
musical world was Hugo Tho
mas Sextet, and they really
thrilled dance fans at the jun
gle Casino at the midnight
dance which began on Sunday
night after II o'clock. Hugo
really plays a Sweet sax" and
the members of his sextet sup
ported him well. Then the out
standing attraction was his
little brother Fred, who is
small enough to reach the key
board of the piano when stand
ing, pushes his seat aside when
the music gets ''hot" and dane
es while he plays.
Other members of the Sex
tet were: Leon Sealey, who
plays the guitar; Monsell Isa-
room, who is undoubtedly one
of the best Bongo players in
the Virgin Islands; Eladio Da-
-
nietss drummer; Alfred Schus-
ter, maracas and Ralph Benja-
CONTINUED on Page A.
, 1948-09-07
Netherlands Queen
Promises EquulitY.
Justice For All

AS thousands looked on and
cheered, the former Princess
Juliana became Queen of the
Netherlands in a brilliant GER
emony. Heralds trumpeted as
she prepared to leave the
church after the ceremony. Re
presenting the British Sove-
reigns was Princess Margaret.
The new Queen has promis-
ed equality and justice for all
in the Netherlands and the Ne
therlands East Indies.
In Batavia, at the same time
DR.. Van Nook, Governor Cen
eral of the Netherlands East
Indies would be known as In
donesia. Signing of the bill
was the last official act of for
mer Queen Wilhelmina.
, 1948-09-07

In the first race Duval Bris-
GOES Don @" gave the below
ed veteran Don Jose" some
competition but the latter won
handily. Percy Osbourne's
Lady Anita" barely nosed out
"Spearmint", known formerly
as Babe Ruth, and belonging
to Ramon Cuencas, and JOS
eph Richards Isabella,
which came in third.
What was to fans the fea-
ture race was the third event
instead of the 4th as scheduled
which was a fve-eighths mile
heat, between the Nelthropp
Brothers Bay Mare Quiz" &
Lawrence Merrill's Bay Geld
ing Yankee Moon, son of the
well-known Fancy Moon.
Both were on the track for the
first time. While this race was
Continued on Page a
, 1948-09-07
TRUMAN LAUNCHES
CAMPAIGN FOR
REELECTION

President Truman formally
launched his campaign for re-
election with a major Labor
Day speech, in which he at
tackled the Republicans again
calling them a "do-nothing"
Congress, and of having to en-
act legislation for the control
of high prices. He said the Re
publicans plan to rain a bar
rage of body blows on organ
lied labor with stronger labor
laws.
MIR. Truman spoke during
the morning in Grand Rapids
and Lansing. His address was
under the auspices of the CLIO
and ALL. The President said
he hopes for the uniting of the
two great labor organizations
which he said will be a great
day for labor and the country
when it comes.
, 1948-09-07
Native Of St. CrOlX Becomes
Salvation Army Member

Albert Beckles, well-known
carpenter who was known by
his friends as Waterman, is
now a member of the Saliva
ton Army, which he joined in
St. Thomas.
Mr.. Beckles returned to visit
his home after an absence of
seven years. He participated in
the weekly meeting conducted
on Saturday night by Lieute-
nant Ilene White, Commander
of the Post, held in the Sunday
Market, During his absence he
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, 1948-09-07
De Castro To Announce
His Candidacy On
Friday Night

The Honorable ] James de
Castro Christian will formally
announce his candidacy for re-
election to the voters of Chris
tiansted Town District on Fri
day night, September 10, in a
meeting at the Marketplace.
Mr.. Christian says he will
tell of some of his activities in
the Municipal Council on that
night.
An invit ation is $4,000
to the public.
, 1948-09-07
Racing Re0Ued At jerusalem;
Plans Under Way For Xmas
Quiz Tukes Mqin Run from Yankee Moon

Yesterdays fve-card racing event at Jerusalem track
marked the revival of racing in st. Croix since l945, when
the last race was run. The days program was short and
sweet, with several thrilers which made the fans already
anxious for another card, probably at Christmas.
, 1948-09-07
Pirotes Tuke Two
From Dodgers; So. rs

The Pirates Softball team de
feated the Dodgers in a double
header on Sunday, at Parade
Ground.
The only homer for the day
was hit by Amos Sealey Of the
Pirates. ivan Roberts Jr. tried
to force another one for the
Pirates when he hit a long
drive in the left field, but was
cut off at home when Gregory
Hodge relayed the ball to Hen
~ Jackson who pegged him.
Hodge, Dodgers center field
er, also caught two sure hom-
ers, one by Curtis Jacobs and
another by Henry Hay.
Jacobs was the winning
pitcher. Hodge captained the