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Evening star., 1948-09-21
Red Feather Campaign
Opened by Solicitors
|For Government Unit

Government Unit solicitors for
the Community Chest Federation
campaign today began the work OF
seeking contributions from 213,00O
Federal workers toward the l949
operation of l04 Community Chest
agencies and the USO in this area.
Under the leadership of Assistant
Secretary of the Interior c. Girard
Davidson, the volunteer solicitors
will work toward a quota Of $1.524.-
557. The overall campaign goal is
$4.566, ,790.
Volunteers of Business Unit I OF
the campaign were to assemble fol-
a luncheon rally and final instruc-
tions at 1880 pm. today in the
Hotel Washington. The unit viii
begin its job of contracting heads oi
5000 firms in the District to set ur
employe group solicitation organ.
izations tomorrow.
Leaders Meet Tonight.
Solicitors, captains and section
chairmen of the Special Gifts Unit
will meet at dinner at $50 pm
today in the Parrot Restaurant
They will begin soliciting tomorrow
A Government unit rally yes
terday in the Departmental Audi
torium heard Col. Chauncey G..
Parker, general chairman of the
campaign, explain objectives of the
goal.
The Budget Committee felt. he
said, that if Washington wanted a
Community Chest at all, it wanted
a good Community Chest" and that
well-rounded program would cost
s4,566,75O.
The goal was arrived at carefully
by competent. honest people in
open hearings" he added
Added Aid For Sick.
A major item was the doubled
allotment for the disqualification
assistance of the INDECENT sick.
Added to this was a 10 per cent
increase in agency budgets over
last years operation to help cope
with the rising cost of living.
Also added was an ALLEGATION for
the USO. since with our boys again
going into service, We must have q
USO, and Washington must bear its
fair share of the burden" Col
Parker said
Mr.. Davidson said the quota ac-
cepted for the Government unit
was fair and reasonable quota
and one we can attain"
He urged the solicitors to stres
the slogan Give a days pay and, i
necessary, take year to pay it..
Last year, he pointed out. $4,000 per
sons gave contribution of only 81
but many could have afforded t.
give more
Kruse Pledges Full Effort.
Arthur H. Krause, executive sec
retary of the new United Commu
nifty Services of Washington
pledged his services in his new pos
in every way to assure an effectiy.
and efficient administrati ton of th'
SIS Chest agencies under UCS, Wash
ington member of the Communit,
Chest Federation.
The audience of about 1000 per.
sons also heard Walter J. Hollywood
a key man" for the campaign a.
the Veterans Administration, anc
William G. Gilks, manager of the
Government Unit, on campaign
problems and procedures.
Mike Hunnicutt, Washington radio
announcer. introduced Miss Jody
Miller, Miss Washington Of l948,
who sang at the conclusion Of the
program. The volunteers also wit
messed two Red Feather movies
The Navy Band provided an OPEN
ing concert.
Evening star., 1948-09-21
Bethesda Judge Weighs Laws
On Wine Delivery by oxicob

service, the driver bought wine
for and delivered it to a customer.
He was paid for the wine and also
for the cab trip. The State con-
tended he violated the alcoholic
beverage control statutes, holding
that. he had resold the wine.
Defense Attorney Robert Beall OF
Bethesda said his client was no
more guilty than would be hacker
sent to drugstore to pick up, pay
for and deliver drugs to home
The same is true in the case of gro
ceries, Mr.. Beall said, noting that
cab drivers possess neither druggist
nor grocery licenses.
The attorney said at least one
Bethesda drugstore relies on taxi
cabs to make Sunday deliveries.
Evening star., 1948-09-21

If a taxicab driver violates the
Maryland law by purchasing a
bottle of wine for customer and
delivering it, does he violate other
laws by picking up and delivering
drugs or groceries?
That question was put before
Trial Magistrate Warren Browning
Yesterday in the Bethesda Police
Court. Judge Browning deferred
his decision.
The point was raised during a
hearing for John w. Hartley, 81,
of the 4800 block of North lane,
Bethesda. Mr.. Hartley. cab driver.
was charged with transporting and
selling half gallon of wine.
The testimony disclosed that, as
Evening star., 1948-09-21
Clarke on Library Board

RICHMOND. Va, Sept. 81 R).-
Appointment of Morrell S. CLARKE
publisher of the South Boston Rec
ord Advertiser and the South Boston
News, to the State Library Board
was announced by the Governor 8
Office yesterday He will serve out
the unexpired term OF David K. E.
Bruce Of Charlotte County, who re-
signed.
Evening star., 1948-09-21
Wove to Be Honored

ANNAPOLIS. Sept. 81 lP.-Lt.
Marie B. Kelleher of Sandwich
Mass, Naval Academy public in
formation officer, has been selected
as one of the initial group of 2SS
waves to receive commissions in the
Regular Navy. an Academy an
lnouncement said.
Evening star., 1948-09-21
Boby's Body Found in Ditch

The body OF white girl baby, ap-
Iparently born prematurely, was
found yesterday in ditch at Kirk
side drive and Center street, Chevy
Chase Montgomery County police
said the body was found wrapped
in newspaper by construction la.
borers.
Evening star., 1948-09-21
PuIuski Doy Proclaimed

President Truman yesterday pro-
claimed October II as Pulaski Me-
mortal Day in honor Of the Polish
born hero of the American Revolu-
ton. The date is the 169th ami
versary of the death Of Casimir
Pulaski, who fell at the siege of
Savannah In ITO.
Evening star., 1948-09-21
CHURCH Boke Sole Planned

A bake sale will be held by the
Women's Society of Christian Serv-
ice of the Ashton tMdD Methodist
Church from 10 am. to 2 pm. Sat-
urday to raise funds for the new
parsonage.
Evening star., 1948-09-21
Chuch Supper Planned

The ladies of the United Baptist
Church in Arlington will sponsor a
baked ham supper at $50 pm. to-
morrow at the church, 1915 North
Quincy street, to help raise funds
for a new organ.
Evening star., 1948-09-21
Named to Council

WAYNESBORO, Va, Sept. Il
IP).-W. C. Caldwell was named to
the City Council here yesterday to
I'LL the unexpired term of the late
w. B. Courtney, who died Of heart
attack Wednesday.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-21
Festive Decorations for the YuIetide Table

a beautiful table decoration. Then |
of course, they are treat to eat"
Christmas Tree Ornaments
"Or the fruit could be brought out
for supper, and the table center
piece might be a glass bowl filled
with the colorful new plastic Christ
mas tree ornaments; or basket OF
different shaped gourds are also
very decorative, wreathed with
green," / continued. "If children are
present, they love to see Christmas
scene centerpiece, such as Santa
Claus and the reindeer sliding over
a mirror plaque (for ice). bordered
with snow covered greens. know
one hostess who is a Grandma Moses
fan, who duplicated one of her snow
scenes for the table, and used Grand
ma Moses Christmas cards for place
cards."
"It is my considered opinion that
there is no covering more handsome
for the Christmas table than full
sized white or ecru linen cloth with
out decorations" remarked the
Chef.
would you consider pale green
cloth?" ventured.
perhaps for a more modern ef-
feet, oui.".
ain any case" agreed, "the cloth
should not be figured. For it must be
an unobtrusive background for the
table decorations and the good food. "
elegance with simplicity is the
keynote!" added the Chef. "And
Madame, may l make another sug-
gestion; it is about the use Of can
dies. They always add a gala atmos-
phere. But for the sake Of the dinner
itself there should be enough addi-
tional light in the room, so that
everyone can see clearly and enjoy
the beautiful food pictures. In plain
words, we men like to see whatever
we are eating"
VoMoaRoW's DINNER
Tomato Juice Crackers :
Oven-Sauteed Pork Chops
Cream Gravy
Baked Potatoes Savory Turnips
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-21
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By TRACY ADRIAN

THE long. bright Autumn,
i and the transition from
home to college, from college
to the first job, is behind the
girls now. Time off from ad-
iustments and studies, room
hunting and fedgling concen-
tration on Office routine, to take
a look at the engagement cal
endar from now until after
New Years.
These three charming frocks
are a toothsome sample of the
thousands which New York
dress designers have on hand.
manufactured, for junior size
girls getting set for fun and
dancing. The black taffeta of
crisply angled wings over a
pleated, sheer pettiskirt is
newer than new; the full skirt
ed white net frock is always
new to the debutante, to whom
all gala evenings are new; and
the shorter satin, in highstyle
navy blue, complete with shoul-
der cape, is the ideal filler-in
for little evenings, theater or
concert dates, weekend prepa-
rations for unchartered social
seas.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-21
Modge Suspects an UIterior Motive When Mary
suooests Thot the BOYS Tell Them About School

Especially you, darling" l told
her truthfully, for was glad to give
her a word of unstintsd praise in
stead of the criticisms ! often am
compelled to utter. And she really is
docility itself when she is i'll.
"Oh boy!" Faith caroled. "lf that
isn't something! | didn't think l
ever did anything right"
Don't let your head swell!" her
brother cautioned with . disarming
grin at her, and Mary came to my
aid again.
"Strikes me-" she said, "that one
reason Aunt Katharine is so strict
is because the nunky does SO much
talking. He's such swell enter
taner, and we all ask him so MANY
questions. I'm wondering if it
wouldn't be good idea. if say,
related some of the funny expert
ences had at the sanitarium-some
of them were riot, really-if
Faith told some of the things that
happened at her nursery school.
and if the boys gave us some little
vignettes of life at school. Then
Uncle Dicky would be listening in
stead of talking, and it wouldn't be
such a strain on him."
Sharp Glance
l shot quick. sharp glance at
her. Was she playing both ends
II
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-21
MAGAZINE PAGE @ F0R EVERYB0@9lDY :zE: E!@9l
An Unwise Practice
Don't Punish for Errors in Learning

learning mistakes. Of course, when
a child fails to be in certain place
when he knows he should, or to busy
himself at what he should and when
he should, he might wisely be pun
ished for failing to conform to the
necessary regulations-even this is
a matter of conduct. But when
child spells word wrong, makes an
error in addition, forgets a line OF
poetry, or fails to answer thought
question, for him to be rebuked or
punished is practically always harm
full. Think of all the children pun
ished at school because Of the dull
ness of some ancestors.
Child Who Lags
Whereas a child who lags in a
lesson or subject might profit from
being directed to spend some time
under guidance on the subject, even
after school, this need not be and
should not be as punishment. He
needs to learn it and here is a way
by which he may be able to do so.
Yet, as wrote this mother, it is
not wise for US parents to criticize
the teachers ways, especially in the
presence of our children. We do bet
ter when we and our children try to
find out what the teacher expects of
our children and then to do all we
can at home to prepare these chill
dren to measure up to her expecta-
ton. We want our children to get
as much as possible out of school,
We also have a right to expect
of teachers that they apply good
psychology of learning in the class
room. (My bulletin, "Parents Can
Help Child Succeed at School," may
be had in stamped envelope.)
Answering Parents Questions
@. am fifteen and suffer from
shyness and have but few friends Of
my age.
A. Make yourself learn more facts
and skills of interest to others OF
your age and let yourself enjoy what
others say and achieve. Write fol
my bulletin, "The Lonely, Timit
YOUTH" enclosing a stamped en-
velope.
@. Would you ever encourage 8
child to learn by heart anything be
fore he fully understood it?
A. Yes; lots of lovely things like
the Lords Prayer or Twenty-thirt
Psalm, and many other precious
gems.
@. Should boys wash dishes, iroi
and scrub?
| A. OF course, just as girls should
When Dad does such honorabl
work, too, the son will not think j
sissy.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-21
By GARRY CLEVELAND MYERS. Ph.D.


IN this column l rarely criticize
a teacher or quote criticisms of her.
| know that most of our teachers
are doing a good job, many of them
a magnificent job. When one prints
an ugly letter about one teacher the
impression may be left by it that
this teacher represents most teach
ers. do occasionally condemn a
few bad practices by some teachers
which some foolish philosophers"
or professors have taught teachers,
such as giving them frequent speed
drills against the watch.
Some days ago l condemned the
practice of few teachers of punish
ing all the children of class for a
misdemeanor by one or two of these
children. l was careful to indicate
that these teachers suppose they are
doing the right thing, suppose they
are applying good theory. But l am
sure most teachers would agree with
that article of mine.
Incorrect Spelling
This Furnishing all the children
of classroom on account of what
few of them did or failed to dc
becomes more serious when the pun
ishment is for failure to spell q
word correctly or for making some
other error in learning.
A mother writes: "The teacher
of my daughter in the fourth grade
made a new rule few days ago
that if four or more pupils miss 9
word the entire class must stay ir
after school"
Every now and then I plead with
teachers to draw the line carefully
between a child's errors in learning
and his errors in conduct. l have
pointed out that most punishment
| in school, including scolding, slap
ping, fogging, have, over the years
been in connection with learning
mistakes, and not in connection with
conduct. Repeatedly, have urgee
teachers to avoid Furnishing fol
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-21
Planning A
Holiday Port','
For Children
By ELEANOR ROSS

IF you haven't youngsters in your
family circle, beg or borrow some,
and stage a party, if you want to
the real joy of the Won
derful Yuletide spirit. We know
more than one family that begs and
borrows youngsters from an or
phanage or from one of the commu-
nifty services that deals with under
children.
There's no need to make the party
overly elaborate or costly. The spir-
it of the holiday and the glorious
spirit of childhood will make the
wonderful one, and you,
the hosts, will have the best time
Of all.
A Huge Santa
Make huge Santa to welcome
the guests. Make him from large
wooden barrel, painted red with
white belt and buttons. His head
can be made of an old pillow case,
a flour sack, or any kind of cloth
bag. Stuff it with paper, straw or
anything available that would do,
and paint on it an approximation
of the old fellows red-cheeked Wis
age. Provide him with an ample
wig and beard of white cotton and
top him off with red cape.
Of course, the big attraction is
the Christmas tree, so make it as
exciting and colorful as possible fol
the youngsters. Brightly colorec
toys FROM the five and dime anc
plenty of edible decorations will sat.
isfy the children, provided that the
tree is festooned with plenty of tin
sci and bright lights. Check these
for safety, please!
Let Children Help
As the children arrive, let then
help in final decorations until al
the company is assembled. This is 1
good way to break the ice if som'
of the guests are not acquainted
Despite their front most youngster'
are really painfully shy. But givel
something wonderful to do, such a
final holiday decoration touches TO
their very own party. is calculates
to bridge the gap and make then
all good friends right away.
When the last guest has arrived
complete the ice-breaking with
good game, such as an obstacle rae
or "Christmas Mail" For this, ar
range on table a number of holi
day greeting cards, one less thai
the number Of the company. Hav
the children march around the roor
to music, which, when stopped, !
the signal for the big rush. The on
left without any mail" drops out
Thus it goes, until the last child
the winner and, of course, is suit
ably rewarded.
Work out some contests for dif
ferent groups, with treasure hun
as the star attraction. If it is diff
cult to hide small gifts, use prett
cards decorated with different seal!
/ When one of these cards is fount
the discoverer comes to the barre
Santa and receives a gift, wrappe
and identified with seals to mate
those Of the treasure card. kee
the presents small and simple
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-21

SYNOPSIS: Madge Graham leaves ner
wounded husband. Dicky. alone IN the peu-
room of their Hotel Lansheld suite Tl.n WIN
Katharine Beckett. trained nurse and close
friend, to whom Dicky is going to assign
the task of contracting a private detective TO
investigate his nephew. Rodericks $. sudden
need for much money up at preparatory
School. Katharine and Dicky have been IN
dulgng in their usual friendly enemy ohu.
image" but as Madge leaves the room she
hears Dickv say in business like tones. now
here's the dope" and she knows that their
theatrical japes have been laid aside
KNEW that Dicky's instructions
to Katharine would not take very
long. She already was acquainted
with the problem presented by Rod
erick's bizarre appeal to Mary for
two hundred dollars in ten twenty
dollar bills: we have no secrets from
Katharine. | knew also that she
would deal adequately with the
problem of getting away from the
hotel for the purpose of contact
ing the private detective, Dicky's
staunch friend. My work, already
cut out for me, was to make Dicky's
supposedly temperamental outburst
appear plausible to the keen per-
ceptions of Junior, of Roderick, and
of Faith, no one of whom must get
the slightest inkling of Katharine's
mission.
Mary, always crock in weary
land" tossed me just the clue /
needed.
whats the nunky been pulling
now?" she asked with seeming care
lessness. Wanting to get out and
make tour of the city,"
Dicky Rebels
"Not exactly" l told her, "but he
is rebelling strongly against these
hour intervals of rest on which
Katharine is insisting"
"Strikes me-" Roderick said, and
again l noticed a certain cockiness
in his manner which vaguely dis
turbed me, "that Aunt Katharine is
being bit OF top sergeant Where
Uncle Dicky is concerned. He has
been a war time ace, also flying
field instructor, and has seen plenty
of wounds. He ought to know some
thing of what he can stand"
"But he doesn't" | answered
smiling, trying to keep tartness out
of my voice. Hes worse patient
than any one of you"
"There's nice edgy tribute,
Mary quipped, but l FASTENED tt
qualify my remark.
THAT doesn't make him yer!
bad" l said placatingly, because
really, all of you are good whel
you're ILL.,"
"Me, too?" Faith queried.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-21
By IDA BAILEY ALLEN

EVERY homemaker plans some
special decoration for her Christmas
dinner table," remarked.
Naturally the nice arrangement
of the table and the decorations add
much to the enjoyment of the meal
agreed the Chef. "The eye appeal is
very important"
81 believe we must go beyond the
table itself to the whole room," !
continued. "The color schemes of
both must harmonic. Both must
look beautiful. And let the whole
family help-that's the spirit Of the
season.
"Christmas greens need not be ex-
pensive. Some of us live in the mid
die west or the northern States,
where there are bright green laurel
leaves and trailing evergreen and
sword ferns. Others are in the south
where holly and mistletoe are abun-
dant. In sunny California and
Florida red poinsettias grow tall
and lovely. And in the deep south
there is picturesque pine with long
graceful needles, and beautiful hi
discus are ready for the table CEN
terpiece. l know two women who
grow their Christmas table decora-
tions well in advance. The New
Englander always manages to have
window-sill full of scarlet gerani-
ums ready to cut; the second, who
lives in New York State. grows
narcissus in a green bowl and uses
this as centerpiece, with red alder
berries from the woods"
"For the table itself, Madame.
believe one of the most effective dec
orations is a large silver or cut glass
bowl filled with beautiful seasonable
fruit. A varietyof red apples; some
tangerines; winter pears; two OF
three bananas, and for the greer
color a bunch or two. of malags
grapes. Also one or two pomegran-
ties to give a bright red color. l like
to add few choice sprays of laure
leaves. Some people like to put il
choice walnuts or Brazil nuts, but
think the fruits in themselves makt
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-21
HOME
Christmas
Menus From
All Over
BY ALICE DENHOFF

THE festivities may vary, but the
spirit of Christmas prevails all over
the world. So, instead of just recipes
today, how about a culinary tour
into other lands?
We don't know how it is now, but
when we were in Italy, we remem-
ber 8 or 9 course dinners that
seemed to go on right through the
day. In fact, the yuletide meal be-
gan on Christmas Eve and went on
all through the next day, with plen-
ty of fruits and wines.
Customs Vary
In France, customs vary accord
ing to the particular province. Some
prefer ham, others goose, but al
ways there is the Christmas Log
Cake, wonderful sponge cake,
topped with a rich mocha icing
trimmed with green flowers.
InCzechoslovakia, Christmas used
to be three-day celebration, a Gus
tom which, we devoutly hope, will
be maintained, despite present con-
ditions there. Carp, baked and COW
cred with well-spiced black sauce
made with ginger snaps, features
the first days festivities, which be-
gins on Christmas Eve. Vanocka,
the rich coffee cake made with al
monds and raisins, is the principal
dessert. The national dish, served
on Christmas Day, is roast goose.
The biggest goings-on in the way
of good things to eat takes place
in Scandinavia, especially in Swe-
den, the home of wonderful food.
Christmas Eve smorgasbord is piled
high with relishes, fish salads, head
cheeses and other dishes. Lutfsh is
one of the traditional delicacies OF
the celebration. 1t is prepared about
one month in advance with variety
of special processed dishes. Julgrot.
a variation of rice pudding with
almonds, winds up the feast. The
first unmarried person to find an
almond in the Julgrot pudding is
supposed to become the next bride
or bridegroom, so you can well M
agine the merriment and excitement
added to the great occasion. Roast
pig, served with bright red apple
in its mouth, is another Scandina-
Wan dish for Christmas Day dinner.
Early Celebrations
Sweden begins its celebrations
early. Lucia Day, the 18th of De-
cember, marks the opening of the
Christmas season. Named in honor
of the Queen of Light, this is the
date on which the short, dark winter
days in Sweden begin to lengthen'
On Lucia Day, the Christmas star
goes up in every window and re-
mains lighted until the holiday is
over. On that day, all the streets
are lined with trees for sale. The
shopping streets are gaily decorated
and illuminated with stars, trees
and greenery.
The traditional Christmas ham is
purchased about 8 weeks before
Christmas, and it is stepped in salt
peter. About 2 days before Christ.
mas Eve, it is cooked in water, and
then baked, covered with mustard
and crumbs. In many houses, the
holiday meal is served in the kitch-
en-, all beautifully decorated for the
big occasion, mighty good idea
we think, when the kitchen is large
and gaily painted.