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Evening star., 1949-12-26
Subsidies Will Assist
Briten S Experiments
For Longer Life Span

NEW YORK, Dec. rs (NANA) -
The visit here of British physi-
clan has brought closer the dream
that men may yet live to be 200
and more years old. For 78-year-
old DR.. Maurice Ernest, brought
here by three millionaires who do
not want to die (and don't want
to be identified, either, said he
has received such very encour-
aging promises of large subsidies"
for his projected 'longer-life ex-
perimental station" that it is "al-
most certain to be realized in the
near future"
Before sailing home, the Ion
gevity expert explained that the
station, to be established in Eng
land, planned to test every sug-
gestion to Cd lengthen the human
life span far beyond present ex-
pectation and CO to provide men
and women even of very advanced
years with youthful comfort, al
pleasant appearance and reason
able mental and bodily rigor."
And, DR.. Ernest added, "all tests
are to be made on human beings
not on guinea pigs"
Life Span Called Elastic.
The basic idea underlying my
treatment for longevity and re-.
juvenation," the doctor says, con-
sists in my conviction gained in
IS years of medical practice, that
mans lease on life is not a fixed
term, but is an elastic period
capable of being expanded to $50,
200 and even more years, in pro-
portion, as we learn how to make
better use Of the agencies which
lengthen and obtain better con-
troll Of the factors that are apt
to shorten human existence.
Il have never pretended to use
secret remedies. I have no elixir
vitae to sell-no concoction that
is supposed to bring to all and
sundry renewed youthfulness '.*
in fact, I do not believe that any
two human beings are exactly
alike or ever can be exactly alike.
In consequence. any individual
who aspires to live on in comfort
and vigor beyond his normal ex-
pectation of life requires individ-
ual attention.
"And such attention must be
thorough. even though it does not
mean that one aspiring to the
longer life has to change all his
habits. give up smoking and alco-
holic liquors and lead a life not
worth living" |
Simple Treatment Used.
DR.. Ernest says that very SIM
pie treatment Is minutes day is
ample to achieve his aim, which
is to repair all damaged vital Or
gans. He declines to be satisfied
with the usual medical routine of
constantly suppressing or reliev-
ing unpleasant, and more or less
alarming, bodily symptoms.
In the past DR.. Ernest has found
that more country folk than city
dwellers live to be 100 years old;
that four persons Of moderate
means to one well-to-do person
reach 100; and that 1o0-year-old |
women outnumber 10o-year-old |
men by about five to one,
Evening star., 1949-12-26
Pool Of Blood in House
Creates Brief Mystery
By the As.eeiated Press

HANOVER, Germany. The
discovery of a huge pool Of blood
In a bombed-out house here
caused great excitement through
out the city. Neighbors reported
hearing screams in the night.
A laboratory classified the blood
as animal blood. The person re-
sponsible for the excitement
turned out to be a butchers 'ap-
prentice. He told police he had
been given a pail of pig blood to
take to a central collecting point.
The pail proved heavy 80 he
emptied It In the ruins.
Evening star., 1949-12-26

news I've heard in years and at
that price no family in America
needs to be without it's own ele-
phant. It's certainly cheaper than
renting one and now is the time
to buy.
In fact. I'll give you a prediction
If the Republicans get back In
Washington, elephant prices will
60 sky: high!
(Released by Consolidated Features)
Evening star., 1949-12-26

cago, has just
announced that
an ele p h a n t
priced at $4,000
last year can
now be picked
up for only
$4,000. So, II
you happen to
h ave SO, DO 0
worth of gifts
to trade in,
here's q chance
to get some
thing useful!
This is the
Evening star., 1949-12-26
Oracle Aliens
Comments

Here's a news item that win in
terest all you ladies who will start
exchanging gifts today.
Robert Bean. zoologist in Chi
Smyrna times., 1949-09-01
License Application

/, James Seward. intend 10 make appli-
cation for license to sell alcoholic bever-
ages in restaurant. on the premises. lo-
Gated on Route Is. 2h miles South of
Smyrna. Delaware.
James Seward
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1949-09-01
FOXCATCHER
STEEPLECHASE
Tenth Running To Be Held on
September 10th at Fair
Hill, Maryland
REVIVED AFTER 6 YEARS

The internationally famous Fox
catcher National Cup steeplecnase,
viii have its tenth running Sarur-
day, September 10, at Fair Hill, IL
has been announced by William du-
Pont, Jr., who sponsors the event
in conjunction with the Cecil Coun-
ty Breeders Fair, Inc.
The Foxcatcher was revived by
Mr.. DUPONT last year after a six
year lapse due to the war. The re-
vival was huge success and the
race provided the most thrilling
finish in its history when Richard
K. Melons Replica 2nd nosed out
Bayard Sharp's Tourist Pride in a
furious stretch drive. Chance Bull
let, owned by Mrs. Cortright Weth-
erill, the former Miss Ella Widen
er, was a close third.
The racing program this year is
being expanded, Mr.. DUPONT reveal
Smyrna times., 1949-09-01

chasing experts say it is perhaps
the most difficult course in the
world. There are 1e jumps in all,
with the biggest jump nicknamed
the Chinese Wall, which mea-
sures six feet, four inches IN
height. Strictly by coincidence,
the 'sWall" is the thirteenth jump
on the course.
Mr.. DUPONT is chairman Of the
race committee, and assisting him
are Donald P. Ross, president of
Delaware Park and the Thorough
bred Racing Associations of Amer
lea; John K. Johnston, chairman of
the Delaware Racing Commission;
Morris Dixon; trainer for the Ell
mendorf Farm, Mrs. Marion du-
Pont Scott, whose Battleship won
the English Grand National in
1888, and Russell D. Ketcham, a
Delaware Park director and anna
teur rider.
Edward ]. Brennan, formerly
racing secretary at Delaware Park
but now general manager at Mon
mouth Park, has been selected by
Mr.. DUPONT as Secretary of the
meeting.
Smyrna times., 1949-09-01
FARM NEWS
(c0ntinued From Page Eightl

for future breeding Investigations.
E. M. Rain, of the department of
horticulture, describes the Smiths
Perfect variety as one which is al
ready being grown to some extent
in Florida and says that seed is
available there. He says that the
cantaloupe is extremely sweet and
iavorsome. Melons of this variety
picked at random and tested for
sugar content scored 141S per cent
sugar. The Delaware state law re-
quires a minimum of eight per
cent.
Compared to. other varieties
Smiths Perfect was much more re-
sistant to downy mildew. It's re-
sistance was much greater than
that of the Texas Resistant No. 1
variety which rates considerably
higher than varieties now grown
locally.
The Smiths Perfect variety is
not as closely netted as most vari-
cites and this Characteristic may
handicap it for our markets where
consumers generally prefer netted
fruit.
Because of its other characters
tics, however, it is suggested that
growers make a trial planting of
this variety next year to compare
its qualities and resistance with
varieties now being raised.
Smyrna times., 1949-09-01
Trend Of BuiIdipr contract.

In an analysis of building con-
tracts issued by the Alexander
Hamilton institute. based on F. W.
Dodge corporation figures. 1t was
shown that total building contracts
awarded during the first four
months amounted to 2l5.137. 900
square feet this year as compared
with 262. $50. 600 last year. a de-
crease of 1871 per cent. There was
a curtailment Of ISL per cent In
residential building and 11.8 per
cent In non-residential building. In
view of the showing to date, and
the fact that basic conditions give
little promise of improvement In
the near future. there seems to be a
good possibility that the total vol
ume Of building in 1e4s win be the
smallest since 1945.
Smyrna times., 1949-09-01

ed, to include four races support
ing the Foxcatcher. Acceding to the
many requests received from
through the field' racing enthu-
siasts, Mr.. DUPONT has added a
post and rail race to the card. The
new event has appropriately been
named the Cecil County Steeple-
chase, since Fair Hill is in Cecil
County. The new race will carry q
purse of 1900 and is to be run
over the new post and rail course
that is being built for the event.
Conditions of the race call for 1t
being run over a flair hunting
country, which means that the
field would practically disappear
from view and go "out into the
country" However, Mr.. dupont,
one of the best known authorities
and builders Of steeplechase
courses in America, has built the
new course within the bounds of
the spacious racing grounds and
the race will be plainly visible
from the stands.
The Foxcatcner is considered by
many racing authorities to be one
of the greatest spectacles in Amer
lean racing. Often referred to as
the American counterpart of the
English Grand National, the race
is run over a three-mile Grand Ma
tional brush course, and steeple-
Smyrna times., 1949-09-01

Eugene Racine, Auctioneer
Lunch will be served by Smyrna
Grange.
Smyrna times., 1949-09-01
Farm Equipment

Allis-C Chalmers tractor on rub
ber, Model VIC; Allis-Chalmers
tractor, on rubber, Model G; 7-ft.
mower for VIC tractor; set of cul-
tivators for Model G tractor; set
of Bradley plows, bottom 14-inch;
Allis-Chalmers pickup plow, 16-
inch bottom, for Model c tractor;
set of MISUNDERSTANDING 2 bot
tom 12-inch plows; Mccormick
Deering double disc, Gift; Prov
Case corn picker; Case pickup
slice bailer, wire tie; two farm
wagons on rubber; farm wagon on
wooden wheels; Bradley side-deliv-
cry rake; 3-section spring tooth
harrow; Bradley corn planter, with
fertilizer attachments; Champion
thrasher, 24-inch cylinder; John
Deer grain drill, 1927 disc; New
Idea manure spreader; McCor-
mick-Deering potato digger; Nc
Cormick-Deering wheat binder;
dump corn cutter; grass seeder;
MISUNDERSTANDING burr mill, g.
inch; wheat fan; cement mixer;
well-driving machine; emory wheel
for sharpening plow shears; air
compressor; set of Fairbanks
scales; corn shelter; Wilson elec-
trio milk cooler; set of Farm Mas
ter mixers; electric hot water
heater; 16 milk cans; strainers and
buckets; and other items too num-
erous. to mention. All machinery
is in good condition.
1900 bales of alfalfa hay; 10C
bales of straw.
TERMS: CASH
No goods to be removed until set
tied for.
TOWNSEND VAUGHN,
Owner
Eugene Racine, Auctioneer
Lunch will be served by Smyrns
Grange.
Smyrna times., 1949-09-01
October 1 Corn Parity Price

To Determine State Support Price
Delaware's 1949 corn crop will
be supported by the Commodity
Credit Corporation at 80 per cent
of the corn parity price as of Oct.
1, according to Ernest S. Mattiford,
acting chairman of the Delaware
Production and Marketing Admin
istration Committee.
When the support price is de-
termined, the support program will
include both farm and warehouse
storage loans and purchase agree
ments.
Smyrna times., 1949-09-01

FREE! If Excess acid causes you
pains of Stomach Ulcers, Indiges-
ton, Heartburn, Belching, Bloat-
ing, Nausea, Gas Pains, get free
sample, Udga, at Banta Stores.
Smyrna times., 1949-09-01
Is Cows

Ranging in age from 2 to 8 years.
Four cows with calves by their
side; Four Springers; the rest
milking good; six heifers, some
springing; two bulls, one 2-years-
old, one 6-months-old. Nine of
these cows are pure-bred and reg
istered, mostly Holsteins.
Pony, three-years-old, broken to
ride.
Brood sow with pig. Six pigs
weigh 125 lbs; seven pigs weigh
go lbs.
Smyrna times., 1949-09-01

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Evening star., 1949-12-16
OAR to oUnvei
Marker to


The Historians and Conserve
ton Committees Of the District
Daughters Of the American Rev.
olution will unveil a marker dedi-
Gated to the ancient Glebe Oak
in Rock Creek Cemetery at l
pm. tomorrow.
The oak is believed to have
determined the site Of Rock Greek
Church, "the country church in
the CITY," established In l712. The
glebe Of 100 acres-the present
Rock Creek Cemetery-was do
mated in 1719 by Col. John Brad
ford.
Participating In the ceremony
will be the State regent. Mrs.
David L. Wells, and the State
chaplain, Miss Mamie Hawkins.
Ia resume Of the history Of the
church will be given by Mrs.
Harry Gutridge and an original
poem about the 0lebe Oak will
be read by Mrs. Harry M. How
ard. Benediction will be pro-
nounced by the Rev. Charles w.
Wood, rector Of Rock Greek
Church.
Mrs. George D. Nolan and Mrs.
Harold c. March are chairmen,
respectively, Of the Historians and
Conservation Committees.
Evening star., 1949-12-16
Wonnen's
Clubs
Mrs.. Clark Honored
At Luncheon Given
BY Mrs. RowIey

Mrs. Georgia Neese Clark,
Treasurer Of the United States,
had an opportunity to meet some
of the women who have played a
leading part in Saving Bond cam
paigns in the District at q lunch
con given In her honor yesterday
in the Mayfower Hotel lounge.
The hostess was Mrs. Lindsey p.
Rawley. chairman of the Women's
Section Of the District Savings
Bonds Division, who has made q
notable record in providing lead
ership in various bond drives here.
Mrs. John w. Snyder. wife OF
the Secretary Of the Treasury, and
Mrs. John S. Graham. wife Of the
Assistant Secretary. were among
those attending from official cir
cles, the group also including Mrs.
Joseph R. harrington, wife Of the
Delegate from Hawaii, and Mrs.
Ellen s. Woodward of the Federal
Security Agency.
Mrs. Frederick P. H. Siddons,
wife of the president Of the WASH
ington Board Of Trade; Mrs.
Thomas j. Groom, whose husband
is chairman of the District Saw
mgs Bonds Division: Mrs. Hugh
Lynch, wife Of the director Of the
division. and Mrs. Edward c..
Baltz. wife of a member of the
Executive Committee, also were
guests.
Still others attending were Mrs.
Morris Cafritz, Mrs. c. j. Mack.
Mrs. Edmund Northup, Mrs. L.
B. Gray. Mrs. Howard S. Leroy,
Miss Amelia Mannery and Mrs
Albert Schweizer of New York,
who was Mrs. Clark's guest.
Mrs. Luna Diamond, who re-
Gently returned from the trip to
Bermuda which she won for her
record of E-bond sales in the
recent opportunity drive" was
among the volunteer solicitors at
tending. And still others were
Mrs. Wallace E. Wentworth. Mrs.
Jess Hupman, Mrs. James Eyre
pias, Mrs. Edward c. Magdeburger,
Mrs. Joseph Egan. Mrs. Edgar E.
Quayle, Mrs. Thelma N. Dawson,
Mrs. c. F. Creighton, Mrs. Nathan
Simkowitz, Mrs. Franklin G. Sart-
well, Mrs. Vera Rhine and Mrs.
Pearl Heagerty.
Representing the press and
radio were Mrs. Hazel Kenyon
Markell, Mrs. Ruth Crane, Mrs.
Nancy Osgood, Miss Frances Lide,
Miss Genevieve Reynolds and Miss
Bah Lincoln.
Mrs. Rawley chose flowers in
Christmas colors for her table
decorations and the holiday motif
was further carried out by sprays
Of holly. Nor was the Savings
Bond theme overlooked, for each
guest found bond literature at
her place. --s.........--
Evening star., 1949-12-16
Home School Girls
Party Tomorrow

The 80 girls at the Industrial
Home School will be entertained
at a Christmas party tomorrow by
q subcommittee of the District
Business and Professional Wom-
ems Club.
The hostesses, who are members
Of the clubs Public Affairs Com
mittee. have provided suitable
gifts for each Of their young
guests. They also have planned
a program including entertain
ment by a group of young dancers.
Miss Clara Longstreth, president
of the club, will bring greetings
from the organization.
Mrs. Caroline Wentworth is
general chairman of the Public
Affairs Committee, while Mrs.
Ola D. Lee is in charge of the
subcommittee arranging the party,
assisted by Mrs. Esther Costa as
vice chairman. Mrs. Lee Is lining
up members interested in be-
coming permanent sponsors for
the girls at home.
Evening star., 1949-12-16
Christ Child
Gift Project


A 60-year-old project which has
saved many youngster from
disappointment on Christmas
morning is being carried out again
this season by volunteers of the
Christ Child Society.
Children in q parishes and five
institutions of the District are
beneficiaries of the. program which
starts each year when they are
encouraged to write letters to the
Christ Child, asking for the gift
dearest to their hearts.
The letters are then mailed to
members and friends of the
society who find the real Joy of
Christmas in gratifying the re-
quests in the names of the Christ
Child.
The work Of carrying out the
program in Washington is divided
between two groups. Mrs. Joseph
c. Monaghan heads the Christ
mas Committee, which assemblies
toys and clothing or funds for the
purchase Of the articles needed,
while Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy is
in charge of the Visitors Com
mittee. The latter group goes into
the homes of deserving families
and helps the children formulate
their letters
Trucks and the services of
drivers for distribution Of the gifts
just before Christmas are fur
nished by Edward Costigan.
The institutions covered In the
program include st. AIMS Infant
Asylum. the crippled children's
division of Gallinger Hospital, the
District Training School and the
Industrial Home School and its
annex. No distinction is made on
the grounds of race or creed.
Those who would like to par
ticipate by answering a child's let
ter either this year or next are
invited to call Mrs. Monaghan or
send her their names and ad-
dresses at 6346 Thirty-second
street NV.
Evening star., 1949-12-16
Modern Marriage
Elderly Woman Is Encouraged
To Do Community Work
By Dr.. Paul Popenoe

Mrs. G. is in the same situation
as many other elderly women
no money to work with, but time
and energy and a great desire to
do something for others. What
shall she do?
II have withdrawn more and
more into myself in recent years, !"
she tells me. Failing eyesight
and impaired hearing have led me
to stop going out as I used to
and it hasn't made me happy.
II know this is wrong, that it's
my own fault and I'm determined
to do something to get out OF this
rut. want to do something that
will cost me a lot Of effort and that
will give me a feeling of having
done something good. It seemed
to me I might do something to
help underprivileged children In a
district near my home.
II talked this over with the
minister of our church and he
suggested that ! try to get some
of them to come to Sunday school.
I could call on the parents and
give an invitation. II they said
the children don't have proper
clothing-which is doubtless the
fact-I could tell them that the
church would be glad to help
them in this respect.
THAT sounded fine to me until I
began to think it over; then 1t
seemed to me it was too much like
bribing them. What do YOU Think,
I must do something!"'e.y &f , 1
You certainly have the right
idea. Mrs. G., when you propose
to get into circulation and do
something for others. I don't
think you need to look on this as
a bribe. Suppose you get an
active youngster and take him
to your home Sunday morning to
clean him up - from what you
say, that will be very necessary
- and, II he needs something to
wear. supply 1t as suggested. Don't
Evening star., 1949-12-16

stop with taking him to Sunday
school, but take him somewhere
for a picnic lunch and then visit
the zoo, or whatever may be con-
venient. If you can keep few
children out for the day. 1t will
be a welcome rest for their moth
ers. Moreover, you'll soon find
other ways in which you can help;
by assistance to some invalid, or
as an occasional baby sitter to aid
a harassed mother.
There are hundreds of thou
sands Of women in your position,
Mrs. @. - badly in need of some
thing to do for the benefit of
others. I congratulate you on your
determination to get out and do
1t. Maybe you'll encourage q lot
Of other elderly women to do
something Of the same sort. II
so. they'll live longer - and more
happily.
Evening star., 1949-12-16
Daughters Plan
Party Tuesday

Court 212, Catholic Daughters
Of America, will hold its annual
Christmas party on Tuesday night
at its club house. 2 Scott circle
NV.
The Rt. Rev. John K. Cart
wright, pastor of st. Matthew's
Cathedral and chaplain Of the
court, will be guest Of honor.
Miss Kathryn E. Bowers Is
chairman of the party, assisted
by Miss Dorothy P. Nesline, Miss
Genevieve Hughes, Mrs. Nena
Diesman, Mrs. neene Fisher, Miss
Winifred flanagan, Miss Rose
Ryan, Miss Anna Sudol and Miss
Eleanor TilSon,
Evening star., 1949-12-16
To Hold Party

A basket Of gifts and food for
a needy family will be prepared
by members of the Insurance
Women's Club Of Washington ut
its annual Christmas party to-
morrow at the home OF the club
president, Mrs. Margaret L. Nagle,
40 Circle avenue, Takoma Park
Md.
Mrs. May H. Dubois, enter
tainment chairman, has planned
the party which will begin at $3.50
pm. Miss Jean McGarrashy Il
chairman of welfare.
Evening star., 1949-12-16
Barnard Club Tea

The Barnard College Alumnae
Club will give its annual Christmas
silver tea this afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Wentworth w.
Peirce, 81 Observatory circle NV.
Assisting with tea arrangements
are Mrs. Ellis M. Haller, Mrs.
Richard L. Lloyd. Mrs. Harmon
8. Potter, Mrs. Henry G. Puppa.
and Miss Elizabeth Puckett.
Evening star., 1949-12-16
Puppet Show

A puppet show will be the fea-
ture Of an, old-fashioned Christ
mas party to be given by the
Washington Council Of Beta Chi
National Sorority from 7 to 8
pm. tomorrow at the Odd Fellows
Temple, 4l9 Seventh street NV.
Miss Louise Lowe is chairman
OF the Entertainment Committee
planning the event.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1949-11-11
Regional
Views
BY Richard Gosser, Vice President
International UAW-CIO

ONCE again think very hard TO reach all the
people on the pension plan overwhelr-
ing majority of people, not only the membership
but the of Americans interested pension plan
cannot accept the reaconay forces trying every way
world to confuse this hoping that way they can stop
the progress being made in today the common
people, the workers of America
The question asked me- do you feel about the
social security of the United Government pro-
vdng plan for eveyone? hope there is no doubht
In anyone mind that too think this way that this
should be handled However, when Congress
cs Security Program the benefits paid workers were
far from adequate and in every session Congress the
Senate of America the progressive labor pro-
gressive people of America have tried benefits
so the people could retire decent age pen
sion All of the people that the program
OF the JAW Pension Plan the people
ney could IN Congress
Tor the best interest of the
instead of sitting idly by and doing nothing promote pension
plan II they much in favor of the pan
1t opinion based the balanced economy America
that when prices high the
of so for $50 month On the other hand if
prices reduced properly, to S125 would
be the right retirement at the age of
For the benefit of those belong to the UAw
let me speak the sentiments overwhelm
ing majority of UAW) interested in every
being entitled to pension plan age Co. financed
through the Government comparable to the
ties OF America To this that the membership my
union dedicate themselves shall
fail to get it from Congress
table the employers in America spend
OF money repairing their buildings machinery
produce then it is my opinion (and that of
many others) that these employers
help maintain the human body and employees
take care of themselves they enjoy life their
years To these things dedicate regardless
newspapers kept employers associations the
Committee of Ten Thousand might think