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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-11-17
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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-11-17
VET SAW
MUCH SERVICE
WAR |

IsSak LudVlkSon was born at Ber-
gen, Norway, on January q, 1887
and passed away November 8, l949
at ST Johns Lutheran hospital in
Libby, at the age of So years, 9
months, and IL days.
He came to the United States in
1906 and has lived about 40 years
in the Libby community. Mr. Lud-
wilson was a bachelor and his usual
occupation was mining. He was
an active member of the Harper
Erdman Post No l548 of the Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars and the Aus
tin Reedy Post No. 81 of the Amer
lean LegiUc
Issak Ludvikson entered World
War I at Libby, Oct 7, 1917, at the
age of 90 He was Pfc. and SER
we'd in the l35th Co. l66 Depot Bri-
gade, 18th Division, Camp Lewis;
348th Field Artillery, H. O., Co. F.
164th Inf. Al Division, Camp Mills
L. l. He sailed for France and was
to Co. X 26th Inf 1st
Division and served with the lst Di
vision at AnsauVille sector March
to April, 1918; in the Cantigny sec
tor, April to July, 1918; scissors Of
fensive in July, 1918; Saixerair sec
tor. August, 1918; St. Mihiel often
sive, Sept 1918; Argonne Woods,
Oct. 1918: Meuse- Sedan, Oct to Nov.
1918; and was discharged at Fort
Wyo. He was wounded in
the SCISSORS offensive and had been
reported dead several times.
Funeral services were held at 200
D. m. Sunday, Nov. Is, at the Gompf
Home with Rev. J. L. Redal
Of the First Lutheran Church Of
Mrs. Ted Kessel, Mrs
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-11-17
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
MEETS THURSDAY p. Nj.

The American Legion AUXILIARY
met at the home of Mrs Gladys
Heller on Thursday afternoon for
the regular monthly business meet
ing. Out-of- town guests were Dis
trict President Mrs. Helen Knowles
of Kalispell and Mrs. Odessa Nom
menson, Unit President of Kalispell
and former member of the local
unit
Attractive table appointments and
delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-11-17
HOSPITAL NEWS

Admitted: Nov. 9-Bert Erickson,
surgery; Nov. 12-Lief Tjelde, med
ical; Nov. 13-Mrs. Byran Beth,
surgical; Mrs. John Boothman, med
ical; Nov. 16-Mrs. Mabel Bennett,
surgical
Released: Nov. l4-Lief Tjelde;
Nov. 15-Mrs. John Boothman, Mrs.
Louis Parker and infant; Nov. 49,
Mrs. Don Smith, and infant.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-11-17

The tournament VIII be held at
Deer Lodge Feb. %, "a and IS.
Prospects look quite good with
the following lettermen back
Keith Walsh, Bill Smart, Bob Pot
ter, Darrell Basham, Dean Madison,
and Harold Gompf
Practice will start Nov 81, pro-
badly in the schools recreation
room which will limit the amount
that can be accomplished.
Work on the new gym is progress
sing with the floor nearing COM
pletion.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-11-17
Continued on Page Seven
P. T. A. DANCE SCHEDULED
FOR SATURDAY, DEC. 3

The P. T. A. is giving another
dance. Let's all go and have
another swell time The place
Moose Hall. The date-Dec. 3. Kind
Hard Time" Music-the best
Free with lucky ticket-a turkey.
Floor show for added entertain
ment. Admission will be SIP T.
A. Publicity Comm.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-11-17
LIBBY CHAMBER TO MEET
NOVEMBER % IN MOOSE HALL

Earl Lovick, secretary of the Lib
by Chamber of Commerce announc-
es there will be a general meeting
of the Chamber November % at the
Moose Hall. See next weeks COM
plete announcements.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-11-17
B. P. o. X. ERECT
NEW NEON SIGN

The Keglers yesterday erected a
new and attractive neon sign above
the entrance of their building. The
sign which is in white and blue car
ries the lettering B. P. o. K. No. 9.
The new sign will show up for
many blocks when lighted at night
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-11-17
FAIR BOARD MEETS TONIGHT

All members of the Fair Board are
urged to attend the Boards meet
ing tonight November I'D at 800
o'clock in the City Hall.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-11-17
HOSPITAL FUND DRIVE DECEMBER 5 10
Set Schedule For
1850 Basketball

According to Coach Kenneth Card
the basketball schedule will be as
folioxnyc.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-11-17
P. t. A. MEETING NOTICE

The next meeting of the Libby
p. T. A. will be held Wednesday,
Dec z in the New Central Audi
torium at 7:30 p. m. The theme
Of the program will be Christmas"
Parents, let's all plan to attend
and join p. T. A. and let everyone
know we are interested in our
schools.
The mothers of the second grade
children will serve refreshments af-
ter the meeting Lois Brown,
reporter.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-11-17

r. w. LeDuc and Charles Skranak
went to Kalispell, Tuesday to drive
back two Ford pick-ups.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-11-17

Continued on Page Six
Evening star., 1949-03-06

embarrassment to which he alone is impervi-
Gus. To ease the situation. the well-known
person may pretend that he knows the bore
Whereupon, the bore shouts. I'm bet you
don't know my name. Tell me, what is it,"
Autograph Seeker. No comment
needed.
Lingering Lady. With or without
escort, she visits table of guests she knows
Witless Expert. This patron, fortu-
nately rare, sends back food and drinks he
claims are improperly prepared. recall one
who sent back everything that had been
brought him. The waiter complied, to re-
appear in few moments with exactly the
same dishes, which were received with
enthusiasm.
Aromatic Pipe-Smoker. The smoke
from this ones pipe or cigar. blown about
freely. ruins the dinner of nearby guests.
Unappreciative Guest. He makes un-
reasonable demands on the waiter and
leaves without tipping him.
Over-Convivial Drinker. He insists
that you drink with him when YOU are on
the wagon.
Romeo. At nearby table, he displays
his alleged charm to the ladies of your party.
Untamed Female. She combs her hair
at the table.
Playboy. Enjoying unearned wealth, he
patronizes the man who earned what he has.
Battler. He wants to fight at the drop
of hat. He is barred for life from the
Stork Club.
Next Week: Princess Anna Schuar-
senberg gices a nurses point Of rier
on manners for sickrOom risitors.
Evening star., 1949-03-06

Sani-Flush today is still the leader
after 81 years . still counted on
by good homemakers to keep their
toilet bowls really clean. Have
you tried it? At all grocers'. Two
sizes. The Hygienic Products Co.,
Canton 2, Ohio.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-02
OUR NEIGhB0RS +

Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Luedeke and
sons and Nj. Luedeke, Sr., re-
turned from St. Marys, Ohio, Sat =
urday, after having spent Thanks
giving with her mother, Mrs.
Hines. The latter returned with
her daughter and family for q
short stay here.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Wilburt McRitchic
ard Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Eherly
had with them for Thanksgiving,
dinner Mr.. Eberly's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Augustus Eberly and
brother, Roy Eberly, from Lake
side.
The Home Demonstration Coun
Gil meeting IT. the home of Mrs,
A. H, Rofkar Wednesday even
ing was attended by twenty Moth
er's Club members and several
additional guests including Mrs.
John Jensen and Mrs. Fred Jen.
sen OF Gypsum, Mrs. w. Brady
and Mrs. V. A. Frye. The topic
Hospitality in the Home" was
presented by Mrs. Rofkar. A
candlelight tea table was arrang
ed in the dining room with the
Thanksgiving motif, Mrs. f. F.
Later presiding. Mulled cider,
cookies. donuts and sandwiches
were served. The evenings pro
gram concluded with a false and
true" test on etiquette.
Farm Bureau Advisory Ccun-
Gil No. 4 will be guests Of Coun.
Gil IA at Christmas party and
pot-luck supper in st. Paul's
Lutheran church parlors, Danbury,
Wednesday evening, Dec. q.
John King entered Magrudel
Memorial Hospital Friday even
ing, as a medical patient. Nh
King has made his home for the
past few months with his son,
Carl Sorgen, ST..
Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. Shores are
making a three weeks visit with
Indiana relatives.
The community was surprised
Monday to. learn of the sudden
deathe of County School Supt,
A. O. Dehn, Of Oak Harbor. Be
sides the school children and par
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-02

esntS many former Board of Edu-
cation members knew Nh. Dehn
very well and regret his passing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ludwig
had as Saturday night supper
guests, Nj. and Mrs. Norman
Fulton, daughter, Miss Grace Full l..
ton, and friend, OF Cleveland.
The Queea, e Hearts All Club
and assistant Advisor, Mrs. Morris
Lacer enjoyed a hay ride We'd
nesday evening, with Lloyd Herbs
tractor the plopelling power. The
group enjoyed hot chocolate and
sandwiches after the ride in the
home OF Linda Bergman
The regular meeting of the PIT.
A. Thursday, Dec. /, has been
cancelled on account of the death
Of County Supt. A. O. Dehn. The
next meeting will be January 5th
The regular meeting of the
Catawba Cliffs Association was
held Tuesday, Nov. 29 in the home
Of Or. and Mrs. Hoyer, Sandusky,
Ohio.
The Melvin Ballard, Kenneth
Owen and NJ. Luedeke families
attended the Telephone Co. party
in Port Clinton, Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl S2rgen ST..
had With them on Thanksgiving
Day, Mrs. Edith Sorgen of Roch-
ester, Michigan, Mr., and Mrs.
Robert Leet of Detroit, and Carl
Sorgen Jr. and family, of Cataw-
ba,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Petersen
and two children were Thanks
giving day guests of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Vollmer,
Danbury.
Mr.. and Mrs, Edward Ludwig
had as Thanksgiving Day and
weekend guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Clave and two children, and Miss
Adeline Giessler of st. Clair
Shores, Michigan. Additional
dinner guests included Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Giessler and two
children of st. Clair Shores, Mr.
and Mrs. Ed. Williams and son
OF Port Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Mel
Win Mallard and children, Mrs.
Alma Ballard and Edward Thomp-
SON
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Rhodes
had with them Thanksgiving Day,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson,
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-02
CATAWBA

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Clark and
daughter spent the weekend in
Napoleon.
Mrs. A. Pearce will be hostess
to the Chamber of Commerce
Auxiliary Thursday afternoon in
her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schafel
and sons, Myron and Chester,
spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Sondergeld in To
ledo.
Justin Rofkar and family, Mrs,
Justina Later and daughters, Da-
vid Boss, Henry Rofkar and son
Paul and Mrs. Arthur Rofkar We're
Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Rofkar and fam
lily in Port Clinton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bandera
of Detroit, Miss Rose Lemmerman
of Cleveland and Miss Marcia
Zimmerman of Bowling Green
joined Mrs. George Lemmerman
and Miss Amanda Rofkar over
Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kramer
spent the weekend in Detroit with
her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Landon
and son We're guests of relatives
in Marion, their former home, over
the weekend.
The Rev. Erwin Wehye will con-
duct services at the Union Chapel
every night this week, through
Sunday, at 7:3O.
Mrs. E. F. LATER and sons, Ed
ward, Richard and Philip were
Thanksgiving dinner guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Sisco in To-
ledo.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. C. Shores spent
last Wednesday and Thursday in
Toledo.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. A. Frye had as
Saturday night dinner guests,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Frye and son
John, Henry Rofkar and son Paul.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-02
BIRTHDAYS -.
ANNIVERSARIES

Dec. Mrs. Frank Nissen,
Joe Won Thron, Gary Moore.
Wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Kruse.
Dec. 2-Mervin Meachen, Fred
Zeller, Charles Nissen, John Nei-
decker, Ruth Montgomery, Mrs.
Tom Candy, Cloyed Huskey,
George Floro. Wedding anniver-
sary of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hol~
lingsworth.
Dec. Phillip Norris.
Dec. 3 - Myron Rosentreter,
Larry O'Hara, Lori1 Brunkhorst,
Robert Heinsen, Dolores Durdel,
Warren Bredbeck Mrs. Lester Du-
Brie, Catherine Ann Mcleod.
Wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Donald Nieman..
Dec. 4-Mrs. George Nissen.
Dec. 5-Frank Dubbert, Floyd
Witter, Gordon Wilson, Mrs. Will
liam Peto, Richard Bredehoft,
jeanette Adams, Bertha Emery.
Wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Druyor.
Dec. 6-John Nelson, Mrs. Rob
ert Gilleland, Joy Ann Wuertz.
Dec. T - Florence Wightman
Brewer, Martha Kuesthardt, Roy
Swedersky, Carl Biro, F. A.
Mekus. Wedding anniversary Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Banks.
Dec. S-Charles Welch, Mary
Jane Kozar, Fred Yensen, Linda
Dianne Wolf.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-02

Surgical

Surgical
Sharon Miller, Oak Harbor, Nov.
25.
Mrs. Jack DeNohr, NOV. 81.
Mrs. Bernard McRitchie, NOV. 80.
George Xetzer. Nov. 81.
Joseph Cleary, Nov. 80.
Medical
William BurkinS, Nov. %.
Brazilo Fiorani, Lakeside, Nov. %.
Mrs. Ruel Thompson, Nov. "a.
Edward Ford, Nov. "a.
Dwight Martin, Nov. "a.
Art.pr l.. keller, Nov. "A.
Mrs. w. ID. Meyer, Oak Harbor,
Nov. 25.
Mrs. Frank Teeters, Nov. %.
Mike Monak, Jr., Marblehead,
Nov. %.
John King, Nov. %.
Mrs. Marie Thompson, Nov. %.
Charles Wesley, Nov. %.
Russell Bordeaux, Oak Harbor,
Nov. 26.
Henry Schlunz, Nov. 26.
Arthur Conn, Nov. 27.
Bryan Colston, Nov. 27.
Donald TruaN, Nov. 81.
Walter Ewing, Gilmore, Nov. 2S.
Mrs. Josie Courchaine, Nov. 2S.
Amos Johnson Nov. 2S.
Mrs. Virgil Skinner, Nov. %.
Mrs. Christine Sorensen, Nov. 20.
Roy Webster, Put-in-Bay, Nov. 80.
Births
Mrs. Virgil James, girl, Nov. 27,
6 lbs. II or.
Mrs. Ernest Grieger, Oak Harbor,
girl, Nov. %, 6 lbs. 5l2 OF.
Mrs. Howard Brown, Oaf Harbor,
Nov. %, 7 lbs. 10 OF.
Mrs. Stewart Webster, Putin
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Kreiner and
children, of Toledo, Ed. Rhodes,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Davenport
and SCR and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Johnson and sons.
Mrs. f. C. Neal was hostess to
her Pinochle club Tuesday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kramer
left Thursday for Cleveland for
the winter. Their home will be
occupied by friends during their
absence.
Mrs. Earl Newton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Newton and daughter and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Blaine were
among guests entertained in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Clezie in Genoa, Thanksgiving
Day.
Owing to the crowded condition
of the local school, the usual
Thanksgiving program was dis
pensed with this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Wolfe
and two children spent Thanks
giving Day with Michigan rela-
tiveS.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-02

Bay, girl, Nov. 80, 6 lbs, s Ia
ounces,
Mrs. Joy Kagamaster, girl, Dec.
/, Z lbs, IS ounces.
Discharged
Edgar Thierwechter, Jacob Scholt,
Mrs. Thelma Dietzel, Harry
Whipple, Allen Branum, Mrs.
Malfara Isabelle, Earl Carpen-
ter, Mrs. Augusta Nicholson,
Mrs, Gwendolyn ApGng and
baby, Mrs. Locise Rhode and
baby Paul Cook, james Hollns-
head, Mrs. Agnes Yeciley and
baby, Mrs. Lucille Abel and
baby, Donald Beck, William
Riedmaicr, Mrs. Janise Miller
and baby, Henry Robron, Mary
McAtee, Mrs. BESSIE Thompson,
Edward Ford Arthur l.. Keller
Mike Monak, Jr., John }. King,
Russell Bordeaux, Bryan Coils
ton,. Donald TruaN, Amos John
son.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-02
Little Portage

The regular meeting of the Bay
Twp. Farm Bureau was held Mon
day evening at the Community
Hall. At the close of the buSi-
ness meeting election of officers
was held with the following re-
suits: President, Robert Mackey;
Vice President, Jack Finken; Sec
retary, Mrs. Jack Finken; Direc-
tors, Harry Rose, Clifford Hine-
line and Rollie Bergman. Robert
Mackey, chairman, then announc-
ed that the regular game of pi-
nochle would be enjoyed. High
scores went to Mrs. Harry Rose
and Chester Herringshaw, with
Mrs. Jack Finken and Howard
Mackey being consoled. Lunch
was then served by the commit
tee.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. n. Paulsen ac-
companied Mr.. and Mrs. George
Orwig, county Farm Bureau man.
ager, on a three day trip to Co
lumbus to attend the annual Farm
Bureau meeting.
The following were ThanksgiV-
ing guests OF the Leigh Schme
family at Milan, Ohio: Mr.. and
Mrs. Rolie Bergman, Marjorie,
Dick, Don and Lois, of Toledo, and
friend and Bud LaCumsky and
jim McGee.
Last Sunday, November 27, Mrs.
Gertie Lorensen entertained the
following relatives, the occasion
being her birthday anniversary:
Louis Milhan, Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee LaCumsky, Miss Hattie
Milhan, of Salem Twp, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Herringshaw, Mr..
and Mrs. Carey Hefflinger and
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Lorensen
and Emery, Sally and Grayson
Lorensen.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lochotzki,
Jl., Ol thIOll, NSlS iilt'iiNS . NiiiS -
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Loeb
otzki.
Mrs. Raymond Greider and
Miss Sue Greider, of Clyde, spent
the weekend with the formers
parents and attended the Heinsen-
Sprague wedding Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Staats, of
Lakeside, were Thanksgiving Day
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Bahnsen and David.
Mr.. ard Mrs. August Har-
meyer, of Genoa, visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Burning, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clicord Jennings
entertained the following guests
Thanksgiving: Mr.. and Mrs. VIM,
Heiser, Mrs. Minnie Witt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Wright and kath-
crime, Misses Juanita and La
Verne Wright and Mr.. and Mrs.
Emmett Meiser and James, Bay
Shore.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1949-12-02
PURSE FOUND

Mrs. Lydia Bowerman, 622
East Perry Street, was notified
by local police Monday that her
purse containing $40 and a wrist
watch had been found by a Pills
bury Mills driver in Lima.
Evening star., 1949-03-29

Violinist Jascha Heifetz is not a
man to ignore his family.
Mr.. Heifetz arrived here from
New York for his concert tonight
by way Of a 6,000-mile air detour
to California to see his six-month-
old son, Joseph The trip gave
him just "a hours at home.
That wasn't quite routine, the
eminent virtuoso conceded. as he
settled into his hotel hoom here
yesterday. But he made it clear
that home life to him is just as
important as his music.
At his elbow was unimpeachable
corroboration - the 48-year-old
violinist's wife, who saw him
off at La Guardia Field and
met him here again at National
Airport yesterday. Mrs. Heifetz
ordinarily accompanies her artist
husband on his tours.
Five Children Between U.s."
Between us. we have five chill
dren," said Mr.. HeifetZ. Besides
Joseph, there are his own 16-year-
old son and a daughter. 18, who is
majoring in music at Radcliffe.
And there are two children of
Mrs. Heifetz, who is his second
wife.
Our home is in Beverly Hills,
up high" said the violinist. ITS
a rather unusual house for Cali
fornia-small. no tennis court, no
swimming pool-but very nice. It's
Evening star., 1949-03-29

about 800 feet above the gossip
eolumnists."
virtuoso Heifetz is Every much
the head Of the household" ac-
cording to his wife. In one corner
of the house there is q "very
wonderful studio" she said. where
he can practice for his frequent
concerts and recording sessions.
"Yes. 4 sanctum sanctorum." a"
amplified the proprietor. You have
to come in by special permission" "
Can't Touch Violins.
The violins~ themselves are for
hidden, even to her, Mrs. Heifetz
con1ided.
II don't think I'm allowed to
touch it," she interposed, when
the Star photographer suggested
q pose with the Guarnerius the
artist will play tonight.
THE reason is the very delicate
varnish." explained her husband
"fingerprints might harm it."
AL artistic matters. in fact, are
exclusively Mr.. Heifetz' domain
even the question Of going home
again after a long tour. The cur
rent one, the first in this country
in nearly two years, will last four
months.
IT have nothing to say about
that" said Mrs. Heifetz.
Nothing officially, anyway"
added her husband.
Tonight's recital. at Consti-
tuition Hall, will start at $50
o'clock.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Georgetown Citizens Thank
McGrath'for D. {. Grant Bill

The Georgetown Citizens Asso-
citation last night voted to thank
Chairman McGrath Of the Senate
District Committee for introduc-
ing a bill to provide for an addi-
tional $18. 100000 Federal grant to
the District.
The group also asked that the
civilian District Commissioners
must be resident here for at least
five years before their appoint
ments and must have taken an
active part in civic affairs"
Both motions were introduced
by Eugene E. Ditto, chairman Of
the Executive Committee.
Miss Violet Griffin, chairman Of
the Health Committee. invited the
association on April o to witness
the Georgetown Police Boys Club
and the Junior Police and Citi-
zens' Corps clear the brush from
the vacant lot behind the library.
The work will be done under the
supervision of the Georgetown
Community Cleanup Committee.
Of which Miss Griffin is member.
The meeting conducted by
Teunis F. Collier, president, was
held in st. Johns Parish Hall,
Potomac and o streets NV.
Australia's Air Force no longer
rejects flyers because Of police
records.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Thomas Stokes Wins
Newspaper Guilds
journalism Award
Dy The Assoeioisd Press

NEW YORK. Mar. 29.-Eleven
persons and organizations were
named last night as recipients Of
1e49 Page One" awards from the
New York City Newspaper Guild.
Awards went to representatives
Of Journalism. public affairs, books,
science, drama. musical comedy,
motion pictures. music and sports.
The guild also said five persons
will receive citations. All the
awards will be presented May 20
at the New York Guilds annual
Page One ball.
The awards include:
Journalism - Thomas Stokes,
syndicated columnist, whose ar
ticles appear in The Washington
Star, for distinguished Washing
ton correspondence"
Public affairs-David Lilienthal,
chairman Of the Atomic Energy
Commission, for distinguished
and disinterested public service
and for his statement Of q mag
nificent creed Of democracy"
Books - Sean O'Casey. for his
autobiography. the latest volume
Of which is "1nnishfallen, Fare
Thee Well"
A second award to Allan Patton,
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Reading Pays Boy
$4,000 for Legs
Without Trial
By the Asseeieted Press

PHILADELPHIA, Mar. 29.-
Judge Raymond MacNeille yester-
day approved an $4,000 settle
ment for q 7-year-old boy who
lost both legs beneath the wheels
Of Reading Co. train.
But he said he didn't think the
claim could have been sustained
against the railroad under the
law.
The boy testified he was showed
under the train by q companion
while they were playing wild
horses.
Judge MacNeille called it very
unusual" for . corporation to
give any substantial settlement in
. case when the law says they
don't have to-"
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Rent Increases Studied
For Bennina Heiohts

District rent control officials to-
day studied arguments for and
against q proposed increase from
$49.70 to $54.75 on three-room
units and from $6l.50 to 367.50
for four-room apartments ut the
265-unit Benning Heights devel-
opment in Southeast Washington.
Spokesman for nearly 200 resi-
dents at q hearing in the District
Building yesterday before Exam
iner William F. Mansfield protest.
ed against the increases asked by
Benning Heights, Inc, the owner.
at 4433 E street Sc. Several Of
the IS witnesses declared service
and improvements have decreased
at the Observation-Disclosures.
Evening star., 1949-03-29

Australia's Air Force no longer
rejects flyers because Of police
records.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
British to Study in Germany

HAMBURG, Germany (R.-A
vacation course for British teach.
ers of German is to be held in
Brunswick, British zone, this sum-
mer. About 80 British teachers
and nine inspectors of schools
will attend. Prominent Germans
will give lectures on present-day
conditions in Germany.