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Evening star., 1950-06-04
Heart Of the County,
One OF a series toDns Of Maryland aud Virginia.

ssVTHE HEART of Mont
l. gomery County" is the
prideful slogan the citizens of
Gaithersburg have applied to
their growing town.
The town is situated at the
approximate center of one of
the richest farming counties
In the State, but more than
geography is implied in that
phrase; implicit, too, Is some
thing of the commercial drive
and civic spirit that motivate
the 1000 townSfolk.
They are quick to mention
the new high school now a.
building, or the new agricul-
tural center and they even
point with pride to such signs
of progress as the extension
of sidewalks, the installation
of new street lights or the
fact that city mail delivery
was recently begun.
The town has grown about
$50 per cent in the last 10
years and Mayor Harry c.
Perry says 1t has to pause now
to catch its breath because it
has overtaken its sewage ca
pacity. Except for that, he
contends, 1t would be balloon
ing.
I'VE can't do much in the
way of building now until
more sewage facilities are laid
In and that takes time," he
points out.
Although Gaithersburg Is a
commercial and milling CEN
ter for farmers from the sur
rounding countryside. the
town is essentially residential
in character. Outside the
business section are many
graceful, comfortable houses
in some of which live de-
ScendantS of the towns earli-
est settlers. Still common in
the vicinity are such names
as Thompson, Walker. Gloyd,
Diamond. Etchison and
Gather. About half the wage
earners In the town commute
Evening star., 1950-05-07

Thousands and thousands Of
wise homeownevs ore chang
Ing now 10 dependable. con-
veniens, 0vtom0tie oil heot
-. soyin0 goodbye forever
70 coal -- ashes - ellnkevs-
ny osh - dust - work -
trouble ond coal shortages. -.
Moke sure you are at tho heod
Of The line. :. order your On-O-
Motto heotine now :. while
hoined installation crews ore
ovoiloble while steel, mo-
teriols and oil models ore in
supply. lnstoIIotion con be made
without discomfort or incon-
venience. Don't deloy. Stort
action todoy.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-09

est wolves in Sleeps clothing and
indirectly tried to Interfere in our
private affairs. Relations between
the secular organizations We're not
exactly harmonious either. Irrita-
tons and pickering reached
point Wnere the Lodge decided
that the only sane thing to do
was to move out and the meetings
were held for nearly year in
Fraternity hall on Tacoma Ave.
Saner heads prevailed and friendly
relations were restored and we
have met in this hall ever since.
The secretary will probably SUBJ
nit a tableaux of the main his
torical events as we'll as the fl
nancial accomplishments since the
Lodge was organized and it is not
my intent to try to write the
history of the Lodge, although 1
hope someone will some day, and
also write the history of the Swed-
ish colony in Tacoma from Nico-
laus Delin on down to the present
time. My object in presenting this
little sketch was to recall condi-
tons as they existed when the
Lodge was formed. A real need
for an organization of this kind
existed in our city at that time.
Viewing the events and accomp-
lishments of our Lodge in review,
one derives a great deal of salts
faction to note that the Lodge
has in a large measure fulfilled
the purpose for which it was or
ganized The financial benefits to
the members have never been de-
faulted Friendships have b e e n
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-09

made which is perhaps the biggest
sensible asset of any fraternal or
ganization. The benevolence ex-
tended to non-members has been
considerable and it will perhaps
never be revealed just how many
marriages this lodge is responsible
for. Most of us have become a
part of the community life of
our city, and are members of
various other organizations, but
I'm sure that you will agree that
it is refreshming to come home to
Vasa and meet the friends-the
best we will ever have.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-09
Vasa Lodge In Tacoma Celebrates Founding
Early Norwegian
Landing In U. S..
Is Celebrated

The 125th anniversary of the ar
rival in New York harbor of the
Norwegian slOOp "Restaurationen"
was recently oLgerved in Norway,
Illinois.
Led by Cleng Peerson, the Is
Norwegian immigrants sold their
sloop and its cargo and bought
land in Orleans county, New York.
After few years, the restless
Cleng Peerson set out on foot for
the Midwest. In 1884 he founded
the first permanent Norwegian
settlement in the U. S. on the Fox
River in northern Illinois. Later,
Peerson founded many other Nor
Wegian settlements in Illinois,
Iowa, Missouri and Texas.
Descendants of the immigrants
aboard the "Restaurationen' have
formed the Norwegian Shopper So
ciety of America. The 125th ami
versary was observed at the So
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-09
BY Steve FOrslund

If l may be permitted to roll
the years back, and recall some of
the events that took place, 1 am
sure you will agree, that the year
of 1912 was a rather eventful and
important one.
Revolution in China, the Titanic
disaster shocked the world. The
Greeks and Turks had war, the
Olympic Games, held i'm Stock
holm, Teddy Roosevelt organized
the Bull Moose Party, Wilson was
elected president and Lodge Nor
den No. 233 Vasa Order of Ameri-
ca was organized i'm Tacoma.
Brother Ernest Gissler, of Bos-
ton, Mass, had been engaged by
the Grand Lodge to go west and
organize subordinate lodges and
arrived in Tacoma in July. At
that time the Swedish element in
our city was several distinct re-
ligious groups.
Two secular organizations ex-
listed, the Pioneer Lodge "Valhal-
la and the Good Templars. They
did not have too much use for each
other as one organization some
times celebrated over a key of
beer and the principal business of
the other organization was to do
away with all the schnapps. VAL
halla then, as now, was a man s
organization and met on Wednes'
day night. The Good Templars adj
mitted both men and women and
met on Thursday night. Most of
the young people belonged to the
Good Templars, and meeting as
they did on Thursday night which
was the girls night off, there
used to be fairly good sized
crowd. Non-members used to con-
gregate out in the hallway, wait
ing for the meeting to close, so
they could get in on the refresh
ments and hop which usually
followed.
Vasa Lodge Norden was also
organized as strictly mans
lodge, although l think that it
was understood from the start
that women were to be admitted
later. The first chairman was
Gustaf Salander who had a GRO
Gerry in Valhalla Temple; vice
chairman, Gust Larson who was
a clerk in Samuelson and Bergs
shoe store on X street; Nels Lind
gren was the first secretary, and
advanced to District Master few
years later. Nels was very active
in the early years, but has been
inactive since he moved to Olym-
pia several years ago. Axel l..
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-09
Early Bird Recalls Events,
Names rom Great Year 1912


cial secretary, and served the
Lodge faithfully until his death.
Ludwig Nelson was the treasurer
and remained an active member
until he passed away. Arvid Carl
son was the first Ceremonial Mas
ter but did not remain as men,
Der very long. I am unable to re-
call the other minor officers but
other charter members were Fred
Bloom, who had a restaurant to-
gether with some other Swedish
boys on K street; Agnar Swan
berg who went back to Sweden
many years ago, Gunnar Blom-
berg who is still with us; Leonard
Venman, whom I think is still a
member; Gus Peterson, who went
back to Sweden and became
bus magnate. Carl Swedberg was
a member for many years but
dropped out. Oh, yes, there was
Johannes Stenhus, a merchant
tailor and man of many moods
and who was elected the ir t
chaplain, but left the lodge later
Louis Parson was the first past
chairman but later served a term
as chairman of the Lodge and be-
came past chairman in his own
right. There may have been one
or two charter members whom I
am unable to recall, many of the
original signers of the petition for
our charter passed away; others
have left for various reasons. At
ter 38 years there are still four
of the charter members left on
the membership roll. We owe to
these charter members a vote of
thanks for starting an organiza-
ton which has played such an i'm
portant part in the lives of the
Swedish population of Tacoma.
My association with the Lodge
began with the first regular meet
ing. The charter was still open and
we were 40 prospects that evening
who were initiated into the mys-
teries of the order. This feat was
duplicated at nearly every meet
ing. After about 3 months it was
decided that the time had arrived
to admit the ladies. 1t was a gala
affair, and was held in the audi
forum of this building. Most of
the members of Svea Band which
then existed, were members of the
Lodge, played a march as the
ladies entered. The members of
newly organized Swedish male
chorus We're also members d
rendered several numbers during
the evening. Refreshments and a
dance followed. Meetings were
held on Friday nights until the
Good Templars had to give up an
uneven competition and the hall
became available on Thursday
nights and the lodge was quick
to grab this opportunity as it was
realized a better mixed crowd
would be on hand in the evening
after the "pigparaden" in down
town.
The reason for meeting on
Thursday night disappeared years
ago and we have met on Friday
nights again for more years than
l can remember.
Lodge Norden became grow
ing institution from the start
which was viewed with alarm in
many quarters. Men of the cloth
warned their flocks about the lat
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-02-15
Readers Replies

TO MRS. C. H. Mace, Cascade
county, who requested recipe for
haggis recently, the following have
replied Mrs. j. A. M, Pondera coun-
ty; Mrs. c. H. c., Garfield county,
who sent a clipping from ''The
Weekly Scotsman" published in
Scotland, which gives a bill of fare
for the Burns supper with many
traditional Scotch dishes. "The hag-
gis is, of course, the piece de re-
sistance, for Burns was so partial
TO the dish that he composed an
ode in its honor"
From Mrs. R. K, Garfield coun-
ty: sMy husbands mother made it
for years at holiday time We have
taken over since she is no longer
able"
Scotch haggis: 4 pounds seedless
raisins, pumped in boiling water a
few minutes then squeezed dry,
about 5 pounds beef kidney fat, put
through a coarse grinder, 2-21a
pounds oatmeal or rolled oats, salt
and pepper, season quite highly. The
above ingredients are only sugges-
tive. Combine all of them, then take
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-02-15
Books In Brief

The "Antoinette Pope School of
Candy Book" by Antoinette and
Francois Pope ($2.5O, Macmillan,
has complete and detailed directions
for making every kind of candy,
from chocolate dipped to the several
varieties of fudge and divinity. 1t is
written by professionals for all those
who want to make superior prod
uct.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-02-15

Hankies. too. just like all women's
fashions are receiving more of dainty
feminine touch. The hankies shown
here are enriched with the lovely
Crinoline Lady and matching edging
that are quickly crochefed in your fav-
orite colors of tatting-crochef. size 20.
Directions may be had by sending
cents in coin TO Amy Marlin. Rural
Home Department. Montana Farmer
Stockman. Great Falls. Mont.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-02-15

a handful and squeeze tightly. 1t
should show finger prints similar to
pie crust mixture before water is
added.
Put this mixture into sleeps
stomach that has been previously
prepared and sew opening shut with
strong thread. Stomach should have
been washed thoroughly and soaked
in strong salt brine for 10 days or
2 weeks or until the lining can be
rubbed off.
Place haggis in large enough
container (such as water bath
canner) and add or inches of
hot water. A flat lid or two placed
under the haggis will keep it from
scorching. Prick it several times
with something about the size of
a steel knitting needle when it first
starts to boil. Boil for about hours
or until it starts to turn brown.
Remove and weight down to flat
ten while cooling. 1t should be very
cold in order to slice and taste its
best.
To Mrs. E. v. S., Sheridan county,
who asked for method for making
cole slaw. Replies have been re-
ceived from Mrs. E. r. D., Ravalli
county; Mrs. C. A. NJ, Phillips coun-
ty, and Mrs. o. H., Mineral county,
whose recipe is published herewith.
Cabbage salad: "a cup vinegar, L II
teaspoons salt, "a teaspoon pepper,
l tablespoon sugar, 3 eggs, table
spoon butter or fat, tablespoons
cream, cups shredded cabbage,
Heat vinegar and seasonings, in
cluding the sugar and fat, to boil
ing. Beat eggs and add hot vinegar
mixture to them very slowly. Cook
in double boiler until the mixture
thickens and then add cream. Re
move the dressing from the fire anC
pour it while hot over the cabbage
Set in refrigerator until thorough.
chilled. Garnish with rings of har,
cooked eggs and serve very cold.
Evening star., 1950-10-19
Man Wins Divorce
On Cooking Own Food
In Fear Of Poison

A former businessman here has
been given a divorce, after testify
ing he started cooking his own
meals because he feared his wife
might be splicing his dinners with
paris green.
Judge Richmond B. Keech
granted the limited divorce yes
terday to William Tendrich, 81, of
North Beach, Md. on cruelty
grounds. Of the wife. Mrs. Eta
Levine Tendrich, SO, of % Eighth
street Sc, Judge Keech observed:
"On the testimony offered, she
had no affection or respect for the
plaintiff. Her sole aim was to
perpetuate their joint tenancy of
three properties in the hope he
would predecease her"
Dispute Over Finances.
During the five-day trial, largely
devoted to the couples disputes
over their joint finances, Mr..
Tendrich raised the subject Of
meals.
II kept getting sick" he said.
I'D sit down to dinner and flnd
paris green sprinkled over the
table. I was afraid she might be
poisoning me, so began cooking
my own meals"
Right away. he added. he started
feeling better, although he still
suffers from anxiety neurosis,"
according to his physician.
Recalls Wedding Day.
Mrs. Tendrich made cruelty
claims of her own. She testified
they were halfway to Baltimore
on their wedding day when her
husband suddenly asked her to put
up money to help him get started
in a dime store business.
Il hesitated. I was like in q
daze." she testified. Then he
hollered out. Take it or leave it, I
was still like in a daze, so I went
through with the marriage"
Later, she added, she met his
financial demand.
Evening star., 1950-10-19
Music
Style and Grandeur
Given Bach Work
By Flor Peeters
By EIeno de Soyn

Rarely is one priviledged to
hear Bach's "Toccata and Fugue
in D Minor" played with so much
style and gradeur as it was given
by Flor Peeters. famous Belgian
organist, in the Washington Ca
thedral last night.
A favorite with organists and
pianists. the work appears often
on concert programs, yet it's tonal
architecture never seemed so clear,
it's melodic line never so plastic,
as when outlined by Mr.. Peeters.
He never resorts to mere show
manship, nor does he indulge in
blasts of sound. One always feels
the masters hand behind the
sonorities which he so wisely con-
trolls.
AS Mr.. PeeterS was disciple
Of Cesar Franck, one looked with
interest toward his interpreta-
ton of the latter's ''Grande Piece
Symphonique" and of his own
Lied Symphony, op. &C." Here,
as in Bach, his playing was
characterized by ease and dignity.
If he did not tap the organs re-
sources for tone color and con-
trasting effects, it was not a re-
Election on his skill.
The artists contribution to the
instruments repertoire in a form
Of songs. subtitled Lied to the
Ocean," Lied to the Desert"
Lied to the Flowers" Lied to
the Mountains" and Lied to
the Sum-" was expressive and
original. An imaginative weav-
ing of tone, in keeping with the
subject, suggested strength, space,
loveliness, picturesqueness and
majesty. His modern idiom is
flowing, straight forward and al
ways musical.
Corelli's "Preludio" and Rich
ard Purvis' "Greensleeves," placed
between the three major works,
rounded out the program.
Evening star., 1950-10-19
New Zealand Historian Answers Gen. Clark on Casino Bombing

Gen. Kippenberger, who was one
of Gen. Freyberg's senior officers
when the New Zealanders were
fighting under Gen. Clark's United
States 5th Army command, told
reporters the American comman-
der could have stopped the bomb
ing "and in not doing so he
accepted the responsibility"
Decided at Conference.
The New Zealander said the de-
cision to bomb Monte Casino was
reached in conference with Gen.
Clark. and at the time was be-
lieved to be the only wise one
under the circumstances.
Gen. Freyberg, now governor
general of New Zealand, said he
Evening star., 1950-10-19
Clerk S Hand Injured
In Meat Machine

Miss Odessa Primrose, 81, of
the 1000 block of Gales street
NE, suffered fractures and cuts
to two fingers of her right hand
last night, when they became
caught in a meat-cubing machine
The accident occurred in q
market in the 600 block of Twen-
tieth street NE, where the young
woman is a sales clerk.
Miss Odessa. who is colored, was
treated at Gallinger Hospital
Members of Fire Rescue Squad
No. i had to take part of the ma
chine there. so Miss Primrose S
fingers could be released.
Evening star., 1950-10-19

did not feel his position would
permit him to comment on Gen.
Clark's book.
Gen. Kippenberger said that
Gen. Freyberg originally had sug-
gested to Gen. Clark that token
bomb be dropped on the abbey
from a fighter bomber.
CLARK poured ridicule on this, -
Gen. Kippenberger said. land said
that nothing would do but to bring
in heavy fortresses with delayed
action 1,000-pound bombs"
Tells of First Request.
Gen. Kippenberger said the first
request for the bombing was made
by the commander of the 4th
Evening star., 1950-10-19
Mrs. Astin Gets S., 900
In Divorce Settlement

Judge Alexander Holtzoff yes
terday granted a summary judg-
ment of $4,000 to socially promi-
nent Mrs. Marjorie Mondell Astin
as part of her divorce settlement
with her ex-husband, Alfons
Beaumont Landa.
Mrs. Astin, 2153 California
street NV, sought that amount
in District Court suit filed last
August. She charged that Mr..
Landa, Washington lawyer.
promised to pay her $4,000 but
failed to do so. Mr.. Landa lives at
6 Kalorama Circle NV.
Evening star., 1950-10-19

Indian Division, which was fight
ing to get control of Casino.
The general said Gen. Freyberg
agreed the bombing should be
done and the decision was finally
made on two grounds:
That the enemy probably was
using the abbey as an observation
post" and whether or not he
was. he would be certain to oc-
cupy it as a keep Qast point OF
resistance) when the hill was
Stormed."
Evening star., 1950-10-19
BY the Associated Press

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct.
19.-New Zealand's war historian,
Maj, Gen. Sir Howard Kippen-
berger, yesterday raped Gen.
Mark Clark bitterly for blaming
the World War II destruction of
the historic Monte Casino Mon
astery in Northern Italy on the
New Zealand Commander.
Gen. Clark. in his Just published
book Calculated Risk" called the
bombing of the ancient noun
tain-top abbey a tragic mistake,
psychologically and militarily. He
charged that 1t. Gen. Sir Bernard
Freyberg ordered the bombing
against Gen. Clark's judgment.
Evening star., 1950-10-19
Bradbury Heights Group
Asks z Traffic Liqhts

Members Of the Bradbury
Heights Citizens Association last
night voted to ask again for in
stallation Of traffic lights at
Bowen road and Southern avenue
Sc, and at Bowen and Ridge
roads.
The meeting, in the Bradbury
Heights Methodist Church, Bowen
and Ridge roads Sc, was con-
Quoted by Edward G. Rees, asso-
citation president.
Evening star., 1950-10-19

Japan is trying out new insecti-
cides to control insects attacking
rice.
Evening star., 1950-03-22
APARTMENTS WANTED

ATTRACTIvELY FURN., two bedrm.
apt. desired by 3 empl. adults; NV,
apt. bldg. pref. RE. HOO. Ext. 4s5,
1 BEDRo6M. unfurnished. by mar
@ up to sR SUI mo a0i Box oias suB p5s.ffrso ssaf
AnAFhahs1 1as uns5nsnsd sdds state e PRICE P5!
WASHINGTON BGsINESSMAN desires
single furn. apt. in NV. section,
conven. to place Of business on 2Ist
st. NV; must be a 1st-class place
$40 $50 including utilities. Cali
MR.; SULLIVAN, DI. OHIO or HO.
8 LEGATION ATTACHES REQUIRE
furnished 2-bedroom apt. In apt.
bids'' max. $3.50. Days. HU. 1859.
COUPLE. no children. no pets: require
by end Of April, permanent furn. or
unfurn., apt, liv. rm., bedrm., din,
kit. private bath. Reas. rent. Vic.
RaD9ps tpsD9p soS SFeis sesA oT pv Star with good
2 FBI GIRLS desire 3-rm. turn.
BUREAU fp OF A sfaSDARpso FAN alsf5 osS enploye R@
and wife dasire' one-bedroum' un-
fn fprp apt. NV. sAbout s76., Boz
PaoFEssIoNAL 9S1Fi sie5; WOMAN a.s,res es.
sTTeesHsr sap apt. 6lds.; references eos Box
YOUNG MAN desires apt, living
room, bedroom. pvt, bath and kit;
suTn; Sln or unfuIn:: best ref: turn.
REFINED COUPLE and baby desire
sppins max. HiaEH sa5. esi csi MR Hae' kEMs isSf.
e-BE1RM. UNFURN. apt; prefer ne.
$50 '' to $50. a Box e 2o-bs B. sssS stsle M
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER desire
apt. NV. pref. RA. 2129. clio PM
LAWYER desires 2 or 3 bedrm. un-
furn. apt. or house in Woodrow Will
son School dist: subs. advance pymt
Refs. MRS. STALLING. ST. 205S. .
UNFURNlSHED, for employed man
and wife. daushteI. 9 mos; at home
ns1 saines calI fna "a Wssf ssf7ss. ssa' 0hi'
LADY Desires unfurn. eff. apt.
tween s:3o4:3o. "a.
COUPLE with infant. desire to sub
let furn. apt. in desirable NV. area
from April to May 81. Box 62-B.
BEFORE APRIL 1st, by couple-small
efficiency with private bath, furn.;
$40 to $50 per mo. Box 57-B. Star.
s-RooM FURNISHED APARTMENT
for couple; no children. S1O0 month:
Call 81. 1867 Wednesday and
coIoKED cohadsfay BET a ADunTs fns Ben beair.
three rooms: private kitchen and
Evening star., 1950-03-22

Very attractive 6-rm. brick home in
excel cond.; 3 bedrms. End f.; pull
down stairs to attic: full bsmt.:
walking distance Of shopping. Priced
right and will SELL Shown by appt.
RAYMOND B. DUNN. 1920 Wiscon-
sin ave. OR. 1852. -23
UNIV. PARK, S13.e50-
Of 3 bedrooms, bath with shower
living room. dining room. kitchen,
porch: near shopping, transp. and
school See this today BILLINGS
LEY g. KORZENDORFER, OR. 1896,
OR fS2o It'll @ m %