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Evening star., 1949-02-11
DR.. Lucas Of St. AIbans Bill 10 Give District
Is Named Archdeacon Daylight Saving Time
OF MARYLAND Diocese Passed by Senate

The McGrath bill to authorize
daylight saving time each summer
in the District passed the Senate
late yesterday and went to the
House.
Sponsored by Senator McGrath,
Democrat. of Rhode Island, chair
man of the District Committee,
the measure was approved by a
voice vote. 1t was praised by Sen
ator Holland, Democrat, OF Flor
ida, as a step towards home rule
for Washington.
The bill was caiied up by Ma
jorlty Leader Lucas, but so many
speeches on other matters inter-
vened that it was hours before a
vote was reached.
Principal opponent of daylight
saving time on the Senate floor
last year was Senator Overtor.
Democrat. of Louisiana. who died
during the Both Congress.
The measure may have more op-
position in the House than it did
in the Senate. 1t would authorize
the District Commissioners to
establish daylight saving time
here each year, from the last Sun
day in April to the last Sunday
of September.
/ The District Commissioners
were called on by the report OF
the Senate District Committee
on the bill to cooperate with au-
thorities in the adjoining counties
of Maryland and Virginia, in
carrying out the purpose of this
bill"
Last years bill finally became
law for one year only. after it
was strongly opposed on the House
floor by spokesmen from farm
States.
Evening star., 1949-02-11
Gang Of 8 Juveniles
Caught in Sale Of Gun

A tip that three youths were
trying to sell a pistol on a down.
town corner yesterday. led to the
breakup of an eight member
juvenile gang which, police said,
was responsible for at Least two
recent housebreakings.
Arrested after a nine-hou run
down of the tip. seven of the
youths were held for Juvenile
Court action while the oldest
member of the gang. Brian P.
Mulkerins. 19 of the 500 block of
Second street NV. was held for
the grand jury under $4,000 bond
'on his Municipal Court appear
ance before Judge Walter j.
Casey.
Between $500 and $500 worth of
loot from two sporting goods
stores last month was recovered
from scattered points in the city,
police reported. This represented
nearly the entire loss in thefts
from Lynch's Gun Shop, 9O4
Eleventh street NV, and Irwin s
Sporting Goods Shop. 1901 E
street NV.
Detective Nick Genua of No.
precinct reported that he and De-
tectives Arthur Weber and Joseph
Bonaccorsy recovered guns, am
munition. clothing and jeWelry
which had been hidden in gunny
sacks in such places as the bottom
of an elevator shaft. under
junked automobile and in an un-
used garage.
The three detectives arrested
the three youths at Third and I
streets NV. where they we're try
ing to hitch ride to New York, it
WAS ren0rted
Evening star., 1949-02-11
DR.. Jensen May Get
Medical Job
Succeeding Rossiter

DR.. Erode Jensen of the Univer-
sity of Colorado Medical School
may be the new chief of medicine
at Gallinger Hospital, succeeding
DR.. Percival S. Rossiter, retired
rear admiral.
DR.. Jensen is in Washington
now studying conditions at the
hospital and interviewing the
deans of the three medical schools
here who supply most of the pro-
fessional skills of the hospital.
Evening star., 1949-02-11

Wnlle the DanQ played ana Top
ranking police officials stood at
attention, Is of the outstanding
policemen of l948 today lined up
to mark the first anniversary
of the Policeman of the Month
Awards.
Representing the December po-
liceman of the month was the
grave faced widow of Corpl. Grady
Beacham. Now employed by the
Police Department herself, Mrs.
Beacham received her husband S
posthumous award of merit for
December.
Corpl. Beacham. attached to the
ninth precinct, was killed on the
night of December ,, l948, by
Sterling Wilkerson at 1901 Mon
tello avenue NE.
Knowing that Wilkerson had
said he would kill any one who
came after him, Corpl. Beacham
and Pvt. Harvey c. Womble forced
open a door at the Montello ave-
nue. address. AS he fell from a
shotgun blast Corpl. Beacham
fired twice and Pvt. Womble fired
five times. killing Wilkerson.
In it's citation. the Awards Com
mittee declared that Corpl,
Beacham was selected as police
man of the month lin the belief
that the action of a policeman in
laying down his life in service to
the community deserves the high
est honor it lies in the power of
the committee to bestoW.'
I. William Hill city editor of
The Star and chairman of the
awards committee. gave the cita-
ton and Police Supt. Robert j..
Barrett presented the award of
merit to Mrs. Beacham.
The committee commended Pvt
Womble. Also commended were
Pvt. Albert F. Mode of the first
precinct and Detective Sergts.
George w. Cook and John K.
Baker for their work in solving
the Charles Hines murder at the
Ambassador Hotel December 8.
For the ceremony, held in the
police lineup room. all the men,
bers of the Awards Committee
were in attendance to mark the
anniversary. In addition to Mr..
Hill. they included Garvin E. Tan
kersley. Times-Herald: Robert L.
Taylor, Pittsburgh Courier; Al
fred Sweeney, Afro : American:
Robert Estabrook, Post, and John
T. Burch. Daily News. The news
papermen act as judges in passing
on nominations for awards made
by police commanding officers and
the public.
In reviewing the deeds of last
years outstanding policemen, Mr..
Tankersley declared that the
award to Corpl. Beacham was SYM
bolic of the years awards since
every one of these men jeop-
ardizes his life every day in carry
ing out his duties
Maj. Barrett also commented
that policemen never know what's
going to happen when they go
out on call.
Then. Sergt. Hoyle D. Secrest,
who presided, asked the policemen
of the month to come forward.
Only one of the living was unable
to attend. Some were youthful
members of the force. Others
were veterans of many years of
service. Some wore plain clothes.
The rest-the men on the beat
we're in uniform with the medal
of merit cleaning on their chests.
The rest of the audience-most
of them superior officers-stood
in tribute to the years finest while
the Metropolitan Police Band
played. Then, led by Maj. Bar
rett tho officers and members of
Evening star., 1949-02-11
Public Housing Cost
City S204,468 Taxes in
Year, Builders Charge

The Public Housing Committee
of the Washington Home Build
ers' Association charged today. in
a report which asserted that pub
lie housing has failed completely
in its objectives, that such de-
velopments here have cost the
District a total of $204 ,468.l2 in
tax revenue during the fiscal year
ending in June. l948.
Projecting losses into the fu-
ture to obtain what it called the
probable tax loss over 54-
year period, the committees re-
port claimed that this loss. owing
to public housing, would amount
to s11.041,278,48 at the present
rate.
In addition to this staggering
total the committee said, there
should be taken into considera-
ton the large annual appropria-
ton of District tax funds for rent
relief through public welfare
which is over $1,000,000 per year
based on current costs
The committee pointed out that
at the time of the last review OF
relief rolls by the District Public
Assistance Division. 275 relief cli-
ents we're tenants of National
Capital Housing Authority pub
lie housing, and that lat approx
mately the same time 4.257 non
tenant clients were receiving "di-
rect relief for shelter from the
Public Assistance Division at a
cost of about s85.148 a month.
The committee also charged
that 70 per cent of families now
in public housing units are able to
pay full rents land do not neec
any subsidy or assistance whatso-
ever
In other words" the commit
tee said, public housing is not
only failing to house those on re-
lief, but is housing people able to
pay full economic rents and not
in need of either direct local pub
lie assistance or Federal subsidy in
the form of rent reduction"
Five Projects Studied.
The committee report also dis
cussed what it referred to as a
case study of five permanent
public housing projects the Fort
Dupont. Ellen Wilson, Frederick
Douglass. Carrollsburg and Kelly
Miller developments.
Assessed valuation of the five
projects was S5,190,959 tor the
fiscal year ending in June, 1946
the committee said, as against a
development cost of s6,863,000.
If those projects were privately
owned, the tax would have been
$103,81918," the group heaued by
Clarke Daniel, a home builder,
pointed out.
However, not one dollar was
paid in lieu of taxes on any OF
the five projects during this
period.
With the District confronted
with an acute tax problem. and
with an already heavy burden on
private property owners, it seems
only reasonable that existing pub
lie housing should pay its fair
share of taxes.
Called Costly Experiment.
The tenants of these projects
receive the benefits of all the serv-
ices afforded by the community,
and yet real eestate taxes are not
reflected in their rents
The report said no payment
was made in lieu of taxes for the
1947 fiscal year either, but that
a token payment was made for
the 1916 fiscal year.
The committee concluded that
public housing is a costly expert
ment in state socialism which
does not clear slums and does not
house the needy" and is imposing
a great hardship on Washing
ton toypoverc
Evening star., 1949-02-11
Place Sunday Classified
Ads early!

Classified ad customers de-
string to place ads in The
Sunday Star are urged to call
them in early in the week.
This will eliminate the last
minute rush to place ads and
will assure every one prompt
and efficient service. Your
cooperation will be appre-
ciated.
Remember The Stars
New Telephone Number Is
Sterling 5000. -
Evening star., 1949-02-11
Miss Hurron Renamed
Judge of Tax Court
BY the Associoted Press

President Truman has nomi-
mated Miss Marion J. Harron of
Berkeley. Calf. for another 12-
year term as a judge of the United
States Tax Court.
Her nomination went to the
Senate with that of Byron B. Har-
Ian of Ohio. also reappointed for
a 12-year term.
Evening star., 1949-02-11

archdeacon of
the Protestant
Episcopal Dio-
cese of Mary
land.
The appoint
ment was an
n o u n c e d in
Baltimore yes
terday by the
R i G h t R e V i.
N o b e | G i.
Powell. bishop
of the diocese.
DR.. Lucas is the
first archdea-
con In [. h e
Evening star., 1949-02-11
Slain Corporofs Widow Gets
PoIicemun-of-Month Award

the awards committee filed by the
policemen of the month to shake
their hands.
Across the room from the line
of men. Mrs. Beacham was seated
Each of the men came up to her to
shake her hand too.
Evening star., 1949-02-11
RiverduIe Benefit Set

The auxiliary of the Riverdale
Volunteer Fire Department will
hold a polio benefit party at 8 pm.
tomorrow in the firehouse in
Queensbury road.
Evening star., 1949-02-11

The Rev. DR.. Albert HaWley
Lucas. retiring headmaster of st.
Albans National Cathedral School
for Boys here, has been appointed
Evening star., 1949-02-11
Man, Found Shot in Bed,
is Recovering in Hospital

A 39-year-old gas station en-
ploye was in Gallinger Hospital
today recovering from a bullet
wound in his chest after he had
been found in his bedroom with a
rifle nearby
Detective Sergt. Jack Baker OF
the homicide squad said Clarence
Marshall Thompson. ALL Lega-
ton street NV, was found in a
half-conscious condition last night
by his wife Mary. He was lying
on his bed and a .22-caliber rifle
was on the floor, the detective
said.
The bullet passed through his
chest on the left side. hospital
physicians said. Mr.. Thompson
was reported in fair condition and
was eYpected tn recover.
Evening star., 1949-02-11
Gen. Pick Is Confirmed

Mai. Gen. Lewis A. Pick was
confirmed by the Senate yeSter-
day in his new rank as chief of
Army engineers. He succeeds 1t.
Gen. Raymond A. Wheeler, who
is retiring at the end of this
month
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27
New Workers Given
Farewell Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Cooper and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Cooper of
New York City spent a very enjoy
able vacation visiting their parents
at Coconut Grove. Before their de-
parture friends gave the Coopers q
never to be forgotten farewell party.
Those present were Mrs. Carrie
Tynes, Mrs. Maud Moncur, Mrs.
Doris Smith, Mrs. Penny Bethel,
Mr.. Charles Bethel, Mrs. Elizabeth
johnson, Mrs. Ida Lee, Mr.. Nathan
iel Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. James
Cambridge, Mrs. Nora Gator and
Mrs. Mildred Williams.
The Coopers want to thank all
the friends who have made their
stay such a pleasant one.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27
Completes M. A.
Requirements

Mrs. Glendena c. Edwards has
completed requirements for Master
of Arts Degree in Curriculum ana
Teaching in Childhood Education at
Columbia University this summer
Mrs. Edwards is a teacher at Lib
erty City Elementary School. she
hopes to do further study in her
field in the near future. Vacation
time will soon terminate for the
Edwards since Mrs. Edwards VIII
return to the classroom and Mr..
Edwards will resume his studies as
a senior Medical Student at Me-
harry Medical School.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27
GROVE GOSSIP

1t certainly is nice seeing William
Cooper and Leona Ferguson gett-
ing along so nice. think I'd name
them an ideal couple.
John Peavy is intown also his
little girl, Eva Basden. She is really
smiling awhile now. Maybe she has
a good reason for smiling.
The heartbreaker Is here looking
handsome as ever, from the looks
of things he is ready to break some
more hearts. 1 am referring to my
good friend Paul Sands.
Clyde Wright is seeing drinking
quite a few cokes in Dew Drop Inn.
Better watch out that you don't get
dizzy friend, too many will do it you
know. (smiles.)
Theodore Cooper is still a prob
lem to me. He goes about doing
something in such a peculiar man.
ner, until you will get sea sick try
ing to follow him.
George Johnson and George Bull
lard are seen quite often making
calls in the drugstore. Could it be
that they are making dates that
often?
The great lover, Willard Davis,
can be seen on Thomas Avenue with
a. certain young lady and you could
not get a pin between them, pretty
close huh?
So long for now and thanks for
your time and don't forget the
opening of the Miami Stadium Aug
ust 81, it sure is a fine stadium, so
see you at the game.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27
IN THE GROVE
BY MARY BENYAN

Now that the summer vacation is,
coming to a close, most of the stuA
dents are thinking about leaving
and starting their first year while
others are starting their second and
third.
We have here in the Grove quite
a few fellows who are leaving this
week and the first of next week.
Some of them are: julius Simmons,
st. Augustine College; Ozias Thomp-
son, Florida A. and M; Edwin T..
Pratt, Clark College. If have ON
mitted anyone 1 will include them
next week.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27
Liberty City News
Church f the Incarnation News
By j. Hartman Taylor

Rev. Aston Hamilton, d. D., rec
tor Of st. Phillips p, E. Church in
Richmond, Va, will be the guest
preacher at the S:45 service Sunday
morning held in the Community
Auditorium in Liberty Square.
Rev. Hamilton is vacationing in
Miami and Nassau, N. P. and is the
guest of Father Gibson, vicar of
Christ Church, Coconut Grove.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27
Rev. Johnson Visits

Rev. J. Fl. Johnson, pastor of Mt.
Zion Baptist Church, West Palm
Beach and prominent officers of A.
c. B. Association, will spend Sun
day in this city. He will preach at
Temple Baptist Church at IL am,
and at Mt. Olivet at 1880 pm. The
public is invited to hear this evan.
gelist.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27
Marriage Announced

Mrs. Edith Knowles Sands
and
Mrs. Estella A. Roberts
announce
the marriage of their
daughter and neice
Miss Arthuryne Sands
to
Mr.. Robert " Strapp
son Of
Mrs. Pleasant Strapp
Tuesday, August 8, 1949
In New York City
Mr.. and Mrs. Strapp are both
teachers in the Dade County School
system. Mrs. Strap is a graduate
of Albany state College, Albany,
Ca, where she will be remembered
as miss Homecoming of 1947-4S"
and Mr.. Strap is a graduate of
member of the Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity. They are at home at
1889 NV 10th ST., Miami.
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Edward T. Graham, pastor
Of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, who
was in attendance at Union Theo-
logical Seminary during the Sum-
mer Session. Miss Kathryn Guion,
teacher in the Dade County school
system was maid of honor and Mr..
Theodore Montgomery was b s t
man. Mr.. Montgomery is a teacher
in the Duval County School system.
All participants were attending
summer school at New York Uni
versity.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27
Announcement

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert l.. Clark
announce the marriage Of their
daughter
Alberta Mae
to
Mr., Avis Sylvester Pharr
of Rock Hill, South Carolina
Wednesday, June eighth
Nineteen hundred and forty-nine
Mr.. Pharr is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. M. Phar of Rock Hill, s.
Carolina and cousin of Mr.. Kelsey
Pharr of this city.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

Mr.. Bertram Collie of the Good
'Neighbor Funeral home, located in
18th ave. and 69th ST., pledged 800
dollars toward the building fund.
He presented a check for twenty
five dollars on account. The com
mittee thanked Mr.. Collie for his
generous contribution.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

Mr.. Roy Role is home on short
vacation. He will return to Talla-
hassee son where he will join his
family and ontinue his studies at
Florida A. and M College.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

The Vestry presented to the build
ing committee the sum Of $4,000 to
be placed towards the building of the
new church.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27
Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. James Wanna ana
daughter Theta who have been va
cationing in Tallahassee with Mr..
Wanzas father have returned to
Miami.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

of the staff of Dunbar Elementary
school has received the M. A. de-
gree in elementary education from
Hampton Institute.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

Mr.. Leonard Spearman of Talla'
hassee, is visiting in our city with
his sister Mrs. Angenoria Paschal.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

Holy Baptism for the Church of
the Incarnation will be held at
Christ Church in Coconut Grove
Sunday, September 4th at 800 pm.
All those who have babies to be
baptised are requested to have them
at the church on time. Rev. John j.
Jarrett, Jr., will officiate. This will
be the first baptism for this mission.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

cdJlOHlHS III Ldloliio1oSCS "A'AA 49,
Wanzas father have returned to
Miami.
Mr.. Leonard Spearman of Talla-
hassee, is visiting in our city with
his sister Mrs. Angenoria Paschal.
Mrs. Dorothy Graham and son
Michael who spent the summer IN
New York City have returned.
Miss Mae Forster has arrived from
New York City after an extended
vacation.
Miss Rowena wallace is vacation
ing in Nassau, Bahamas.
Mrs. L. A. Thompson, who has
been ill, is much improved.
Mrs. E. A. Ward is vacationing at
American Beach, Fernandina.
DR.. George Styles, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Styles have returned
to Miami and will open office here.
Mrs. C. M. Pearsall, principal of
Dunbar Elementary School who
spent the summer at the Univer-
sity Of Pennsylvania returned last
week.
The Rev. Edward T. Graham and
Mrs. Graham have returned from
New York City where they spent
the summer.
Mrs. G. Worrell who has been re-
cuperating with her daughter in
New York City spent few days in
our city enroute to Nassau. While
here she was the guest of Mrs.
Clyde Killens.
Among teachers returning from
New York are Miss Irma Lee Sands,
Mrs. Pauline Dunn.
Miss Marietta Armstrong has re-
turned to Nassau, Bahamas after a
months visit, she was accompanied
by her aunt Mrs. Conrad Cooper
and daughter Christine.
Mrs. Jeanette Folsom, member
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

Mrs. Katherine Miller and son
George returned to Tampa after a
weeks stay in Miami as guests OF
Mrs. M. L. Swami.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

Mrs. Dorothy Graham and son
Michael who spent the summer in
New York City have returned.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

Mrs. Ida K. Sidney returned from
New York City few~days ago.
Mrs. Sidney attended the summer
session of New York University.
Relatives and friends made her visit
very pleasant.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

Mr.. Chas. Lockhart was the first
to give toward the fund two months
ago. He started it off with $40.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

That's all for now, until next week
don't forget to go to church on Sun
day.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

Don't forget to come to the 8:45
am. service Sunday, August % to
hear Father Hamilton. Father Jar
rett will officiate at the low mass.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

Mrs. Jeanette Folsom, a member
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-08-27

Miss Mae Forster has arrived from
New York City after an extended
vacation.
Evening star., 1949-04-14
Iufhrran
tMisssari Syneal

CHRIST I'D. c.
18th and Gallatia NV. Rev VIM
p. Bruening, Ia m. 'Mediations
on Seven Last Words EyenlnE
service, SIS pm.
OUR SAVIOUR tAriington)
Ninth and South Taylor. Rev. Paul
aavaSeh, Evening service, 500 D m
IMMANUEL alexandria,
sol Russell Rd Rev wilmer d.
Mensing. Evening Service, s pm.
MOUNT OLIvET I'd. c.
1928 Vermont NV. Rev. william
Schiebel, Evening Service, & pm.
PILGRIM tWestgate Md
jamestown Rd and Flint DR.. Rev.
A. Karl Boehmke Eve Service,
spm
Evening star., 1949-04-14
Second 5eder Service
Tonight 10 Be Marked
IBv Jews in D. T.. Area

Jewish residents OF the District
area tonight will celebrate the
second day of Passover with a
second Seder service.
| The Seder supper is marked by
the retelling Of the Haggadah, a
story of the liberation OF the Jews
from the Egyptians IS centuries
ago.
The Passover festival. which
commentaries this liberation,
started at sundown yesterday and
will continue through next Thurs
day. One of the main features
of the observance is the eating of
matzoh, or unleavened bread. to
remind the Jews of the hardships
their forebears suffered under
Egyptian bondage. - sss.
A second Seder night services
will be held at Z o'clock tonight
at Beth Shnlom CONGREGATION. 500
Shepherd street NV.
The Northeast Hebrew Congre-
tgation will hold an after-Seder
party at o'clock tonight in the
Odd Fellows Hall. 2020 Rhode Is
Hand avenue NE. "a
The second annual Seder will be
held at 8 o'clock tonight In the
Arlington Jewish Center. 2920 Lee
boulevard, Persons desiring reser-
vationS should call Chestnut 5305.
Evening star., 1949-04-14
Daughter of IceIonds Minister Holy Thursday Coins
Named Queen of Apple Festival Given Poor by kinq
D. ses Asss<ssss.s srsss

LONDON. April ls---King
George observed one old Manndy
Thursday custom today and had .
man hand out pennies to the old
and poor In Westminster Abbey.
The Monarch didn't follow
through. however. on another
Maundy Thursday practice In
the old days the sovereign used 10
wash the feet Of the poor. too.
They abandoned the habit IN i754
The 54-year-old King. laid up
with a circulation ailmeni in his
legs. deputized the lord high al
moner OF England ihis almsgiverf
the Right Rev. Z. c. Woods. Bishop
Of Lichfield. 10 pass out the royal
aims today. Princess Elizabeth
watched.
Usually the King hands the cash
10 as many old men and as many
old women as there are years IN
his tthe Kings life. Each reclpi-