davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1949-07-03
Garden Club Activities

dent OF. the American Security and
Trust Co.
Frederick P. H. Siddons, vice
president of the trust company
and president Of the Washington
Board of Trade, will be on this
committee.
To date 20 orchid growers have
agreed to take part in the show,
while a number of airlines plan
to hold a combined airlines dis
play.
R. w. Gowdy Of Baltimore, who
won first prize for having the best
individual orchid blooming plant
exhibited at the 33d International
Flower Show in New York. will
take part in the show here. Fred
erick T. Bonham. president of the
American Orchid Society, also
plans to have an exhibit.
z. D. Blackstone. Inc, with the
collaboration Of William A. Fred
erick. Senior Landscape Architect
and Horticulturist of the United
States Botanic Gardens, will be
in charge of decorating the lobby
of the bank, in addition to cover
ing a large model airplane with
orchids. y.
The Mems Garden Club of
Montgomery County will meet
Thursday at the Battery Park
Clubhouse on Glenbrook ROAD. Be-
thesda, at 8 pm. 1t. Col. Ray K.
Windham. past president Of the
Potomac Rose Society and an au-
thority on roses in this area, will
speak on Budding Roses" He
will give q practical demonstra-
ton of the various steps in this
fascinating method of propagat-
ing roses. All men gardeners in
terested are welcome.
Interest in growing in forma-
ton of a gladiolus society in Wash
ington which would include mem
bers in nearby Virginia and Mary
land. The North American Gladi-
olus Council reports a number Of
growers in this region and many
fanciers willing to exhibit wares
whenever possible.
A questionnaire is being sent
to those who might be interested
by John Bishop, 1912 Lawrence
Street NE,
In view of this interest the mid
August gladiolus show sponsored
by the Takoma Horticultural
Society will be Of especial i'm
portance. The show date has not
been determined.
Another forthcoming event for
gardeners is the annual Dahlia
show. which will be held Septem-
BET "a and IS in the Botanic
Garden. sponsored by the National
Capital Dahlia Society.
Evening star., 1949-07-03
The Goldfnch
Prize Contribution
By Alberto W. Vozquez, 10

moFet SChooI
High up in tree you may see
little bird which looks as if it
were carved out of gold. 1t is a
goldfinch, sometimes called wild
canary, because of similar plum
age and habits. If you look at it
through field glasses. you will see
that it is not all gold. since it has
a black cap. black wings and a
black tail. 1t is "jittery" little
bird. hopping from branch to
branch for a few moments. then
suddenly fiuttering to the next
tree. No other bird flies like the
goldfinch, for it does not fly in a
straight course, but rather hutters
through the air.
Goldfinches build their nests out
Of grass and line them with this
tledown. They prefer to eat seeds
rather than insects. If you wake
up early in the morning you may
hear their plaintive little songs.
Evening star., 1949-07-03

DR.. J. r. Schairer, president Of
the National Capital Orchid So
ciety, has announced the appoint
ment of the following members to
assist L. T. Savage, show chair
man, in making arrangements for
the second annual orchid show to
be held in the lobby Of the Ameri-
can Security and Trust Co., Fiji
teenth and Pennsylvania avenue
NV. the evening of October %
and all day Saturday. October
%: L. Leroy Tuerke, r. w. Gowdy,
DR.. Edgar McPeake, H. E. Bufkin,
Mrs. Erna Bush, w. w. Steiner.
This committee will work with
a similar group of bank officials
appointed by Daniel w. Bell, presi-
Evening star., 1949-07-03

to avoid cultivation and weed con-
troll. A two-inch layer of coarse
compost, peatmosS. buckWheat
hulls, dried grass clippings. saw
dust or other material will take
the place of cultivation and will
conserve moisture. Cultivate the
soil, however, just before spread
ing a mulch.
2,4-D may be busted on the
occasional weed in the lawn and
will do an effective job of clean
ing out such pests as dandelion
plantain and the perennial creep
ers. busting 2.4-D is best applied
when the dew is on the leaves. It
works most effectively when the
weather is warm.
Chemical crabgrass killers are
not nearly as effective as the use
of adapted varieties of grasses
literally fertilized. Vigorously
growing lawn grasses crowd out
crabgress.
Seeds of many Of the perennials
may be sown now. Keep the soil
moist and shaded until the seed
lings are well started.
Iris planting season is at hand
and we should not delay this job
any longer than necessary. If old
plants are to be lifted, divided and
reset, all rhizomes should be care
fully inspected for signs of the
iris borer. This pest should be
removed and the rhizomes dipped
in a bordeaux solution or coated
with busting sulphur. Allow them
to dry in the sun for 2 or 3 days
before replanting in q well-en-
riched bed. Cover the thick
fieshy rhizones with an inch of
soil and trim the leaves severly.
Divisions smaller than two fans"
are not desirable. w. H. Y.
Evening star., 1949-07-03
High-Yielding Cow
Reduces Labor Cost:
Records Helpful

The Importance OF high-produc-
ing dairy herds has been en-
phasiZed by studies of records Of
herds in Maryland and dairy herd
improvement associations. The
studies were made by Ralph Por-
terfield. j. w. Pou and Marvin E.
Senger. dairy specialists at the
University of Maryland.
If dairyman wishes to make
$4,000 year above feed costs. the
specialists said, he must keep a
herd Of 43 cows with an average
test of 200 pounds of fat-or, only
is COWS that average 400 pounds
OF fat per year.
In other words. said the special
lists. when a daifyman breeds for
high production he reduces the
number of animals required for q
certain return, he reduces the
amount of feed, labor costs and
time spent on the job.
When a dairyman thinks Of
those long, winter chores, and Of
the long milking time in hot
weather, he Immediately begins to
think in terms of smaller herds of
higher producing cows" they said.
Dairymen were advised to use
herd records in culling low-pro-
ducing COWS. In coming years, it
was pointed out, production costs
must be reduced if dairy profits
are to remain high. This means
fewer and better cows on farms.
Birds that rate high in dimin-
ishing the insect population:
Woodpeckers. flickers. sparrows.
house wrens. bluebirds, nuthatch.
catbird, thrasher and oriole.
Evening star., 1949-07-03

IuedSQI 1IlS dHO0G AZ hiSAiSo eSA WV ~
Just manage to tip the scales and
are about the size of quarter.
His interest in turtles in par
ticular and anything reptilian In
general is scientific. because he
wants some day to be herpetolo-
gist-or, in plain language. an
expert on reptiles. His large
scrapbook, filled with stories and
pictures of all sorts of reptiles
clipped from leading magazines,
testifies to the seriousness OF his
work.
The turtles eat anything in the
line of vegetables and meat and
they often catch prey that wander
into the pen. Some OF their IA
vorite meals consist of beetles,
frogs and even an occasional bird.
Jack says that only his snappers
are quick enough to catch bird.
Last month Jack presented the
Zoo with nine common water and
garter snakes and eight of his
larger snappers. He is glad that
the Zoo was able to separate these
two kinds of reptiles. because
where he kept them they used to
fight a lot and the turtles always
came out on top.
Jack is rather expert at captur-
ing turtles and snakes. He goes
to the Eastern Branch of the Ana
costa River at low tide, and when
the reptiles come out of the water
to catch the fish that are stranded
in the mud holes along the bank
he catches them in large net.
Evening star., 1949-07-03
Ceremonies Set

A grass and forage crop expert
ment station at Middleburg, 8
gift to Virginia by Paul Mellon
of Upperville. will be opened July
Is at ceremonies at the Middle
burg Community Center.
Mr.. Mellon will make the pres
entation of DR.. Walter s. Newman
president of Virginia Polytechnic
Institute. at 10 am.
Evening star., 1949-07-03
|Sprinkle the Garden in Earnest
Surface Watering Is Actually Harmful
Leaves Should Dry Off Before Dark
V wv. H. Younomdn
Garden Editor

or garden. In selecting sprink-
Ter. choose the size and type that
will evenly distribute water over
the area at a rate of flow that
will allow the water to penetrate
without wasteful runoff.
Consider next the use Of mulch
ing materials as a means Of fight-
ing dry weather. Cover the space
between plants with layer Of
coarse compost, grass clippings,
sawdust, peatmoss or other ma
terial. After a crop or bed Is well
started we may give it a thorough
cultivation, leaving the soil
rough" /. e., not raked smooth,
over which a thick enough layer
OF the mulching material is
spread. For most materials this
will mean a layer not less than an
inch thick: for some kinds 1t will
require a 2-inch layer to prevent
weed growth.
Even though q mulch is used,
supplemental watering may be
necessary during q prolonged dry
period. Should this be necessary
the sprinkler may be used as
though no mulch had been ap-
piled. The water will penetrate
the mulch and go into the soil
without difficulty.
Soak the Soil Thoroughly.
Generally speaking most garden
ers do not soak their soils thor
oughly. but usually sprinkle too
often. 1t Is seldom necessary, If
the soil Is moistened to a good
depth at each application, to wa
ter more often than once week or
10 days. A good soaking is more
beneficial than a daily sprinkling
which barely moistens the top
crust. In case of doubt. check
with a trowel the depth of
moisture penetration. BY making
few tests you can tell
with reasonable accuracy how
long the sprinkler should run.
Most plants will Withstand dry
weather better without watering
than with the usual surface mois-
tening. Remember that roots
normally grow to the sources of
moisture and food. If the surface
is the source of moisture that is
where the roots will develop and
during drought periods shallow
rooted plants suffer the most.
To summarize: /. Shallow sur
face moistening is likely to do
more harm than good. z. One
good soil soaking to q depth of
4 to 6 inches should provide ample
moisture for a week or more, and
3. Cultivate after each shower or
watering to conserve moisture.
Mulching may be employed as a
substitute for cultivation in the
control Of weeds and the preven-
ton Of excessive evaporation.
Evening star., 1949-07-03
95% REDUCTION
in JAP BEETLES

A preliminary report on official
tests by the Department OF Agricul-
ture indicates spectacular results
from milky disease. The Burroughs
area in Northeast Washington,
treated 1S months ago as q COM
munity project sponsored by its
citizens association, has Just learned
that the beetle population has been
reduced from IS to per square foot.
Forty community areas treated in
194S haze reduced their beetle popH-
lation from 40 to 70qo. Milky disease
applied no,D ,pill be effective against
the young grubs ,phtct tpould other
,oise emerge as adult beetles merit
year.
Get your local citizens organiza-
tior, garden, cipic or ladies' club
interested in this important public
serwce Write or phone for prices
and procedures on organising your
block or area for beetle drfpe.
Evening star., 1949-07-03

The 19-day drought in June
the most serious for early summer
in many year+focused attention
upon a major problem. Fortunately
rainfall in the preceding weeks
had been so heavy (nearly double
normaD that the surface moisture
supply prevented serious damage.
However, in most years we may
expect to have a dry spell' in
July, August or September when
moisture is at a very low stage in
the Subsoil.
Plants grow best when the soil
is saturated to about so per cent
of capacity. A tight clay soil or a
porous sandy soil cannot retain
rainfall for long. The addition of
'decayed vegetable matter (humus)
to the soil at the time of prepara-
ton greatly increases the water
holding capacity of the soil. be 1t
clay or sand. Similarly, humus
tends to prevent the soil particles
from running together. This is
especially important in clay soils.
How to Cut Down Evaporation.
Frequent shallow cultivation con-
serves soil moisture by destroying
weeds, and the dust mulch main
tanned on the surface retardS
evaporation. To be most effective,
cultivation should follow each
shower or watering as soon as the
soil is dry enough to be worked.
Late afternoon is in most cases
the best time to water the garden.
But 1t should not be done so late
in the afternoon that the foliage
will not dry before dark. Wet
foliage is conductive to the de-
velopment and spread of disease.
For gardeners who find 1t difficult
to water early enough for the
foliage to dry. it is suggested that
one Of the porous hoses which
permits the water to seep slowly
out onto the ground without wet
ting the foliage be used. Another
way is to remove the nozzle and
to place the end of the hose upon
a board which will help to dis
tribute the water slowly over the
area without washing.
There are many devices to help
water lawn and garden efficiently.
There are the relatively expensive
systems of underground pipes
and spray nozzles at close inter-
walls. Or. for the vegetable garden
there are the overhead fine-spray
systems which consists of a series
of pipes and fitted with nozzles
mounted on posts. Both have their
advantages and disadvantages,
and assuredly they are great time
savers and permit thorough soak
ings of the soil.
Less Expensive Equipment.
Many other devices approach
the same results without so large
an investment. Several of the de-
vices may be incorporated into q
garden hose and will distribute a
mist wherever it is laid. Others
may be attached at the end of the
hose and throw spray over q
circular area. The advantage Of
the first type is that it may be
l.. - y
Evening star., 1949-07-03
About Blood

1t may take as many as II bot
ties of dried blood serum to keep
a man alive when he has been
gravely wounded.
Dried blood serum can be kept
under all climatic conditions with
out deteriorating.
Dried blood serum can be stored
safely for years.
Evening star., 1949-07-03
Student Has 40 Cra1VlerS
In Backward Turtle Farm
By Edword A. Greene

l6yearold student OF De Martha High Schoo
and feeds than ITO turtles which occupy pen IN
of his home Cottage City Md
He nclosue sort Of laboratory where
he studies these reptiles varying from 10pound snappers
the shell to the baby ortoises which
Evening star., 1949-07-03
Capriccio
Prize Contribution
By jeanne Rembert, IS

By jeanne Rembert, IS
Montgomery Dsir High School
Sometimes I dance with nimble
feet
Upon a white Iced mountain peak,
And fashion harps Of pure gold
Taken from q sunbeam mold.
I sweep the sky with sparkling
dew
From which I get mirrored view
OF winged horses, dazzling white
&AeSv for their graceful flight;
A4 ne'er does music sound 30
sweet
As angels gathered round His
feet,
Like shining fields Of golden wheat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11
Margaret Femmer Is Betrothed 10
 James A. Cudne\

Miss Margaret Femmer's betroth- al to James A. Cudney, son of MT. and Mrs. Albert J. Cudney of 700 s. Harvey avenue, Oak Park, Illi- nos, is being announced by her mother, Mrs. David B. Femmer.
 Both Miss Femmer and her fiance will be graduated in June from Northwestern university, Evanston, Illinois.
 A graduate of Juneau high school, Miss Femmer has been attending the Medill School of Journalism where she is a member of Theta Sigma Phi, national women's jour- nalistic honorary. She is former member of the reportorial staff of the Empire.
 MT Cudney has B.A. in physics from Wheaton College, Wheaton H., and at present is studying elec- trical engineering at Northwestern, He is a member of Sigma Pi Sig ma, national honorary physics so- ciety and served as a radar officer in the navy for three years.
 Miss Femmer has been spending the Christmas holidays as house guest of the Cudneys in Oak Park. The young couple also spent part of vacation at an Inter Varsity
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11

nick for the First Divisions. Sena- tor William Munz for the Second Senator Steve McCutcheon for the Third and Senator Andrew Ner- land for the Fouth Division on the Committee on Committees. Senator Peratrovich is also a member of this committee in his capacity as Senate President
 The report ol the Committee on Help named Mrs. Virginia Angel as Bill Clerk, new position this year. Mrs. Angell will have charge of the boiler room. the work rooms where the Senate bills arc typed and mimeographed and the journals prepared.
 Other employees named in the committees report include Mrs. Ed ma Swap, Clerk of the Judiciary Committee; Mrs. Connie Mclean ,Engrossing Clerk; Mrs. Dorothea Eide, Enrolling Clerk; Mrs. Cor rine Kenway, Mrs. Caroline Gulluf- sen and Mrs. Elizabeth Peratro- vich. typists William Mckenzie, Doorkeeper; Edw. Hughes, Watch man; James Nordale, Messenger; Duke Niffen, mimeograph opera tor.
 Other employees are to be named 1t later date
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11
ALASKA CANNERY RATES RAISED 50 PER CENT

Due to the increase of cannery fires in Alaska, all West Coast in- surance groups have agreed to blanket 50 per cent raise in fire insurance rates for all canneries or any property connected with the fishing industry. Exempted from the raise is any business property within the protected limits of a town.
 This increase is reported in Jul neau by Marvin Kristen, Fire Un- derwriter for Mclean and Werner, who returned recently from confer ences with insurance officers in San Francisco. Kristen said the tremen- dous losses in cannery tires i'll AL aska and the fact that very few Of the canneries have been rebuilt, were given as reasons for the in- crease.
 Large cannerles, w h ic h have burned in recent years, include Fly daburg, Excursion Inlet, and Ko- diak. Hydaburg is the only one which is being rebuilt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11

meet with a committee from tht House to settle the matter of { President for the upper body, ol that the Senators meeting in 2 joint session with the House fol the same purpose.
 Senator Butrovich then moved to table HR. l and the -motior carried 14-2 Senators Mackenzie and McCutcheon voting against.
 Senator Lyng then requested un- animous consent for an executive session and the galleries were cleared and the doors locked.
 Unanimous Vote
 When the Senate reconvened in regular session. shortly after o'clock, a roll call gave Senator Peratrovich 16 votes for the office of Permanent President for the Special Session.
 Senators Huntley Garnick, Jones and Butrovich were appointed by Sen Engebreth to escort the Pres ident to the chair.
 Senator Peratrovich thanked his colleagues for their confidence in him and stated that he is anxious for the Senate to have harmony and to accomplish something dur ing the short remaining portion of this session.
 Bonnie Jo Gronroos was elected Secretary of the Senate, the Rev Robert Treat was elected Chap lain and Harry Johnson was elect ed Sergeant-at-Arm
 Senators McCutcheon, Mackenzie and Collins were appointed by the President to notify the House that the Senate was orgai4ized and Sen ators Rivers, Nerland and Garnick were named to communicate this information to Gov. Gruening.
 THIS MORNING'S SESSION
 The Senate, meeting at 10 o'clock this morning, continued it's preliminary work by adopting a report submitted by Senators Mo Cutcheon, Garnick, Jones, Barr and Peratrovich, the Committee on Help, and appointing a Commit tee on Committees, then recessed to the House Chamber to hear the message of Gov Gruening
 The members of the four Divis- ions caucused separately this morn- ing and selected Sen. Anita Gar
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11

RE B E K A H s Hold their business meeting Wed, Jan. 12. at 8 D. m. 90 2t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11

K E B E K 4 H Hold their business meeting Wed, Jan. 12. at 8 D. m. 90 2t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11
BOND ISSUE VOTE E LIGHT, } ?. M.

At o'clock this afternoon. only 132 Juneau taxpayers had cast their votes in the special bond election authorizing $260,000 for street inl- provements.
 The polls will close. at ' o'clock tonight and there should be a heavy vote during late this after noon and around o'clock.
 Those casting votes were quick, as there is only an X to be placed on the ballot, for or against the proposed bond issue which is so essential to needed city improve ment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11

the war his mission work was in terrupted while he spent 30 months as Naval Chaplain with the Marines The reason for his suc- cess in this work is that he likes people and is quite familiar with their present day problems, trials and temptations He finds no dif- ficulty in talking to people about their problems in a clear, frank and interesting manner.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11
BLESSED EVENT FOR
 FORMER JUhEAUITE5

Word has been received here that Mrs. John J West, the former Mrs. Roy Hoffman, who now resides in Alameda, Calf, gave birth to a baby girl on Christmas Day.
 The Vests lived in Juneau for many years. He was attached to the Coast Guard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11

The Rev. Charles r. Suver, S.J., (above) will give mission at the Catholic Church of the Nativity in Juneau beginning Sunday Janu- ary 16.
 The mission exercises will begin each evening at 7:30 o'clock, and will last for six days, January l6 to 21.
 The Rev Suver began giving missions eight years ago. During
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11

Oh ri t i Tn Fellowship missionary conference at the University bf H. linois.
 No date has been set for the wedding.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11
CHAPELADIES TO MEET

The Chape,adies will hold a meetx ing on Wednesday evening at 7:3O o'clock at the home of Mrs. Frank Maier on the Glacier Highway. All members are urged to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11
SID THoMpsoNs HERE

Sid Thompson, Deputy U. s. Marshal, and Mrs. Thompson re- turned to Juneau aboard the BaranOf.
 Marshal William T. Mahoney got off at Ketchikan, where court will convene tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11
DEMOLAYS TO MEET

The organizational meeting of the DeMolays will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Scot tish Rite Temple All boys hav- ing petitions are asked to take them to the meeting with their initiation fees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11

Flexible FheI Sleds at Madsen's. Open noon until 6. 79 If
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11
HOSPITAL NOTES

Admitted to St. Ann's Hospital yesterday for medical attention were Mrs. Trevor Davis, Jay Eller, Her bert Vending and Gus Nicketis.
 Discharged were Mrs. Gudmund Winther.
 Shirley Skeek of Petersburg was admitted to the Government Hos pital yesterday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-11
SENATE NAMES pERATR0VI(H AZ PRESIDENT

Continued from Page One)
Evening star., 1949-05-28
By Lewis r. Atchison

George Case, former Washing
ton outfielder and champion base
stealer of the American League
today joined the old-time big
league baseball stars who will
meet a picked amateur team as
part Of a double-header at Grit
fifth Stadiu mnext. Friday night
Lou Blue, former Detroit first
sacker, signed up yesterday after
noon.
High light of Friday nights
events is the annual Republican,
Democratic ball game. which
brings out the cream Of diamond
talent-on Capitol Hill. Proceeds
from the bargain bill will go to
The Stars summer camp fund for
Washington children. This years
group will include youngsters
undergoing treatment for heart
ailments.
Case joins a select group. in
cluding Joe Judge and Ossie
Bluege, who helped win Washing
tons first American League pen
nant in 1924. Nick Altrock. star
pitcher of the old Chicago White
Sox Hitless Wonders and one of
baseball's original funnymen. has
been signed to help out with the
pitching. Another mound main-
stay will be Jack Bentley. one
time New York Giant star and q