davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1950-11-24
Thousands Jam
Center ofCity
As Sales Begin
Police Soy Crowds
Exceed Some Noted
At Christmas Season

Thousands of shoppers today
worked off their THANKSGIVING
dinners by fighting the crowds
attracted by post-holiday sales in
downtown stores.
Overworked traffic policemen
called the crowds bigger than some
they've seen during the height of
the Christmas shopping.
Housewives out to pick up bar
gains joined Government workers
who exercised their option to take
annual leave today.
Swelling the crowds were sight
Seers from out-of town who took
advantage of the long week end
to see Washington.
Jams On F Street.
Despite pairs of policemen at
major F street intersections. cars
barely managed to move. On
Fourteenth street, cars were
bumper to bumper from Consti-
tuition avenue to H street and
most of the downtown intersec-
t1ons were scenes of traffic snarls.
One woman said it took her As
minutes to make the cab trip
from the Municipal Center to
Fifteenth and G street NV
ordinarily a 10-minute trip.
StreetcarS were SO jammed with
package-carrying customers that
they had to pass by some loading
platforms without stopping.
The stores reproted happily that
business was brisk.
100000 HOlidaying.
The homeward trips and shop
ping throngs were inevitable AFTER
maths of DAY such as yesterday,
which in Washington was a good
day. complete with radiant sun
shine and bounties of the season.
The back-to-home trend was
completed for some of the zoo, 900
reported to have left the city for
the holiday But additional thou
sands, stretching it out to a week.
end visit, were due to hit the road
Sunday evening.
This was expected to relieve the
getaway congestion seen at Union
Station. the airport and bus sta
tions Wednesday evening.
Warmed by the sun and graft
fed by full stomachs, many Wash
ingtonians broke away from the
yesterday for rides, visits
to shrines and shopping.
TrumanS Inspect White House.
Among those to enjoy the fresh
air were President and Mrs. Tru-
man and their daughter Margaret. |
After feasting on 35-pound tur-
Key at Blair House, they dropped |
over to the White House for an
of the reconstruction
work under way there.
Some bargain hunters picked up
belevision sets for as low as $11.95
and SIS. others grabbed $40 dish
washers for $500. and still others
took advantage of 99-cent radios
and $50 o-phonographs SELL
ing for $4.95.
Special church services beckoned
TO many who wished to give
thanks for blessings received and
pray for peace in a troubled
world.
With turkeys plentiful, Com
Chest and charitable Or
ganizations did their best to see
that every one shared in the days
larder.
Evening star., 1950-11-24
Air Marshal Lord Tedder
To Address Aero Club

Air Marshal Lord Tedder, chief
of the British Air Staff, will be the
main speaker at the annual Wright
Day dinner of the Aero Club of
Washington December 16 at the
Statler Hotel.
The 1850 Wright Memorial
Trophy for public service of
enduring value to aviation in the
United States will be presented
to Grover Looming.
Lord Tedder is in the United
States as a member of the stand
ing group of the Military Com
mittee of the North Atlantic
treaty organization. n
Evening star., 1950-11-24
First Port of Work
On Boy Spon Finished
BY the Associoied Press

ANNAPOLIS, Nov. 24.-The first
substructure section of the Ches-
apeake Bay Bridge has been COM
pleted, and work will get under
way on erection of the steel super
structure of the span next week.
The bridge, to link Sandy Point
on the western shore and Kent
Island on the eastern shore of
the bay, is expected to be ready
for traffic by July /, 1852.
Evening star., 1950-11-24
Rev. Norman Roberts
Dies in Alexandra

The Rev. Norman Roberts, SO,
pastor of Alexandria, Methodist
Protestant Church for about 20
years, died yesterday at Alexan-
dria Hospital after an illness of
10 months. He lived at sos Queen
street, Alexandria.
A well-known civic leader, Mr..
Roberts had been president of the
79-year-old Columbia Fire En-
gine Co., No. 4, in Alexandria
for nearly 80 years.
A minute of silence was OBJ
served in his memory yesterday
during the football game between
Washington and Lee and George
Washington High Schools in
Alexandria.
A native of Alexandria and a
member of an old Alexandria fam
lily, Mr. Roberts attended the city's
schools. Later he worked as a
bookkeeper for the Mutual Ice Co.
in Alexandria.
About 1880, Mr.. Roberts be-
came pastor of the Methodist
church, after a period of self-edu-
cation. He held this post in the
120-year-old church until illness
forced him to retire last jan
uary.
Before his illness, Mr.. Roberts
was active in the Columbia Fire
Company. He was fire chief be-
fore he became president of the
company.
Mr.. Roberts was a 32d degree
Mason and a member of the Vet
erans of Foreign Wars and the
American Legion. He served with
the AEF during World War l.
He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Edith E. Roberts, and three
children, Joseph w. Roberts and
Mrs. Margaret Dawson, 10th Of
the Queen street address, and Mrs.
Norma Enoch. SOB Queen street;
one sister, Mrs. Robert L. Wright,
SIT Queen street, and three BROTH
ers, Leslie and Harry Roberts of
the latter address, and Caleb
Roberts. Herbert Springs. Va.
sMr. Roberts was to be moved
from the Cunningham funeral
home in Alexandria today, to rest
in state at his church until iul. eral
services 2 pm. tomorrow. Burial
will be in Ivy Hill Cemetery.
Evening star., 1950-11-24
Eastern Star Leaders
Gather Here 10 Mark
Centennial Of Ritual

Leaders in the Order of the
Eastern Star gathered here today
from all the States and overseas
in a special conference marking
the centennial of the writing OF
the orders ritual.
Registration was under way at
the Mayf1ower Hotel. A highlight
of the conference was to be the
unveiling at pm. today of a
portrait of Rob Morris, founder
Of the order and former poet
laureate of Masons.
The ceremony was to be held
in international Eastern Star
Temple. 1913 New Hampshire ave-
nue. NV. The painting was to be
unveiled by Miss Ella Morris
Mount of Louisville, KY. grand
daughter of Rob Morris and grand
secretary of the order in Ken
lucky.
Presented by Kentucky.
Mrs. Abbie Hanson of HAM
mond, Ind, most worthy grand
matron, was to accept the por-
trait which is being presented by
Mrs. Helen Russell Gross, worthy
grand matron of Kentucky, on
behalf of the grand chapter of
Kentucky.
The temple also was to be the
scene of the lighting of a CEN
tennial candle this afternoon.
A historical pageant by Indiana
members of the order. depicting
important events in the history of
the Masons and the Eastern Star
order. will be held at Lisner Audi
torlum at Z and 9 o'clock tonight.
Events Tomorrow.
Among those participating in
the pageant will be Mrs. Hanson
and Judge Frankland w. Miles of
Boston, most worthy grand patron
OF the order.
Events planned tomorrow in.
clude placing wreath at George
Washington'S tomb at Mount
Vernon and at the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier in Arlington
Cemetery; luncheon at the
washington Hotel, and reception
tomorrow night at the temple.
Mrs. Mamie Lander, right
worthy grand secretary. said the
conference would attract some
5000 delegates from the AZ States.
Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico.
Hawaii and the Canal Zone,
Evening star., 1950-11-24
Capital Transit
Data on Power
RatesAttacked
Computing Method
Is Unsound, Federal
Attorneys Contend

Government lawyers banged
away today at testimony of the
Capital Transit Co., as hearings
resumed before the Public Utilities
Commission on proposed rate in
creases for the Potomac Electric
Power Co.
The session amounted to q
counterattack against figures pre-
sented. before the hearing ad-
journed last Monday, by Robert
E. Harvey, special assistant con-
troller for the Capital Transit Co.
The transit company, which faces
a possible So per cent increase in
its electric bill. has fought the
proposed raise since last August.
Mr.. Harvey contended that, far
from the s3.379,0O0 yearly rate
Evening star., 1950-11-24
Arlington CO.. p. Leaders Seek
Election on School Bond Issue

Arlington Republican leaders
today announced plans to seek
a special election with the con-
troversial school bond issue as the
sole question.
I. Lee Potter, county Repub-
licaD chairman. said the COP
Executive Committee is advocat-
ing a $3,515,ooO bond issue to
cover one-year construction
program. This fund, he said.
should be sufficient to build d
new Junior high school and a
new senior high school in the
south side of Arlington. Money
also would be available for ex-
pansion Of elementary school
facilities.
Mr.. Potter said the executive
committee would seek the CO.
operation of other interested
groups in an effort to obtain the
necessary signatures on a petit
ton calling for the special elec-
ton, which would have to be
ordered by Circuit Court Judge
Walter T. Mccarthy.
Defeat Was Narrow
A County School Board pro-
posal for a $7,450,000 bond issue
to cover tWo-year construction
program was narrowly defeated
1880 to 7,450, in the November
II election. Opponents of the
proposal charged the board
was too extravagant in it's con-
struction plans. r..
Under the Republican proposal
the referendum ballot would con-
tain two questions
/. Whether bonds amounting to
$2.2 million should be issued fol
Evening star., 1950-11-24
Arlington Churches Plan
Sunday Radio Services

Two Arlington churches will
broadcast their services Sunday.
The Rev. Paul Harrell will speak
from Memorial Baptist Church
over WARL from IL a. m. to IL
noon.
At 1880 am. the Rev. Harry
w. Craver Of Cherrydale Method
list Church will speak over WEAM.
Daily devotions will be broad
cast Monday through Friday by
Mr.. Craver at 8:45 am. over
WARL and by the Rev. George
F. Tittmann of st. Mary's
Episcopal Church, at lis am
ever WEAM.
Evening star., 1950-11-24
Be|asco Center
For Servicemen
Gains Backing
Larson Tells Vaughan
Veterans Groups
Might Cooperate

Plans are under way to place
the old Belasco Theater in use
again as an entertainment center
for servicemen.
Apparently holding up the
project is delay in veterans or
ganizations getting together into
one cooperative organization to
run the entertainment center.
The theater is now used by the
Treasury as Stockroom and for
furniture storage. The possibil-
lty OF the Treasury moving out Of
the space was taken up by Jess
Larson, General Services admin
istrator, with William w. Parsons,
administrative Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury.
Larson Writes to Vaughan.
Mr.. Parsons said the Treasury
would not stand in the way of a
community project promising so
much service to military personnel
temporarily in Washington.
The suggestion that veterans
organizations cooperate in run
ming the entertainment center was
made in letter by Mr.. Larson
to Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan,
military aide to President Tru-
man. Gen. Vaughan had raised
the question of the use of the
theater by the American Legion.
Mr.. Larson wrote that other
veterans organizations were also
interested in the property.
II have personally received two
requests from different veterans
organizations to carry on the same
activity anticipated by the Amer
ican Legion" Mr.. Larson said in
his letter. "As a member of the
Legion I am aware of it's pro-
gram and deeply in sympathy with
it, but as a public official I do
not see how I can discriminate
between veterans organizations.
Asks for Advice.
"Therefore it occurs to me that
some thought should be given to
associating other veterans organ
izations in this activity.
I'm light OF your familiarity with
the veterans situation I would ap-
preciate it if you would advise me
what steps should be taken in this
regard. It occurs to me that per-
haps the government Of the Dis
trict of Columbia might be help.
full in bringing about consolida-
ton of veterans organizations for
the purpose of maintaining this
recreational activity for the serv-
icemen visiting washington"
Mr.. Larson's letter was dated
November 9. GSA said no answer
had been received from Gen.
Vaughan.
The letter also cited the tight
space situation which GSA faces
in providing for Government
agencies. But he gave assurance
he was interested in getting the
Belasco project worked out and
something started there for serv-
icemen as quickly as possible.
The theater, bought by the
Government a number of years
ago, was used for servicemen's
entertainment during World War
II. That activity was run by the'
American Theater Wing.
Since the war efforts we're made
to reopen the theater for stage
productions but the project fell
through. The biggest stumbling
block was the 100000 to $500, 900
cost Of reconditioning the house.
Evening star., 1950-11-24
Nelson Rockefeller Heads
Point Four Advisory Board
BY the Associated Press

President Truman today ap-
pointed Nelson A. Rockefeller Of
New York as chairman of the In
ternational Development Advisory
Board under the Point Four pro.
gram.
Twelve other members are to be
named to the board later.
The President told a news con.
ference several weeks ago that Mr..
Rockefeller would be given a high
post in the program for aiding
underdeveloped areas. .
Evening star., 1950-11-24
| Mr.. Kiowott Faces
High-Powered Quiz
At Pepco Hearings

Tempers, frazzled by the
technical intricacies of the
drawn-out PUG hearing on
electric rates, we're soothed
temporarily today by a city
government lawyers mistake.
After a particularly heated
exchange, Assistant Corpora
ton Counsel Lloyd B. Har-
rison looked up from his notes
to launch a new thrust at
the witness. Capital Transit's
Robert E. Harvey.
Nov then, Mr.. Kilowatt
:" he exclaimed.
Evening star., 1950-11-24
County PTA to Meet

A proposal to set up a study
group to investigate the role OF
the trustee in Montgomery County
schools will be discussed at the
meeting of the County Council OF
Parent Teacher Associations at
pm. Tuesday at Oak View School
East Wayne avenue and Walden
rHad, Silver Spring. 4
Evening star., 1950-11-24
Veterans Ruise Funds

The All Women's Post No. $50,
Jewish War Veterans, is selling
oranges to raise funds with which
to entertain hospitalized veterans
In Washington. Maryland and
Virginia, it was announced today
The post plans Christmas party
at Walter Reed Hospital next
month.
Evening star., 1950-10-13
HELP WOMEN

WAITRESSES-Attractive girls, thor
oughly experienced, wanted for ex-
elusive night club. Apply after
pm. 1920 Vermont ave. NV. Ia
MATTRESSES. exper. night club, 81
80; good tips and salary; floor shows
starting Fri. night. Apply CLUB
LaCONGA, 9412 BALTIC. blvd. Ber-
wyn. Nd. after z pm. Ia
WAITRESS-Young experienced girl,
in food and liquor; 6 to 2 pm.
719 9th st. NV.
WAITRESS WANTED-Over 21, must
be experienced; please apply in per-
son, after pm. PEACOCK CAFE
AND BAR. 2340 Wisconsin ave. NV.
GIRL, for retail store; 5-day wk.;
exper. not nee. Apply after $50
am, 1917 G st. NV. BREWOOD.
GIRL, white, for fountain; 42-hr.
wk.; $3.50, meals, uniforms. CON-
TINENTAL DRUG, 422 No. Cap. st.
GIRL UNDER 80 for teller of savings
and loan association; bookkeeping
knowledge helpful but not necessary;
6-day week, good salary and excel
lent working conditions. Call MR..
INABINET. ST. 6277. Ia
GIRL, colored. ONCE work, 1S to 25
yrs; I'll G st. NV. No phone
GIRL. under 80. experienced in op-
Grating Burroughs bank bookkeep-
ing machine. For savings and loan
assoc. 5-day week. good salary
and excel working conds. Call Mr..
1NABINET. ST. e277. --15
Evening star., 1950-10-13
HELP WOMEN

sALEsLADY, to sell dresses and
day wk,. Apply H. ABRAMsoN
CO.. 1882 7th st. NV. -17
SALEsLADY, 2O-35 yrs, exper. pre-
ferred, lingerie, hosiery, brassieres;
CIALTY SHOP. HOS r st. NV.
dresses. suits and coats for upper
Conn. ave. speciality shop; full or
part time: give details in first letter,
Box 4O6-z, Star. -l5
SALESLADY-Exper in selling
fine lingerie and sportswear for
upper Conn. ave. specially shop: give
full details in letter. Box 399-Z,
Star. -15
SALEsLADY, experienced in selling
sportswear; permanent position. Ap-
{ ply URDoNG BROTHERS. 1905 F
st. NV. lie
SALESLADY, SIS an hour; earn 1t
care, instruction to invited groups
in private home; or more eve
auired; white only. Call KE.
sAIEsLADY, exper., Sunday work,
LER's BAKERY, 1921 Mt. Pleasant
SALESLADIES, millinery and ready to
wear; experience essential; perma-
nent position; $50 per week to
start. Do not phone. Apply after
moons. 1918 Conn. ave.
SALESLADIES t2)--Ladies' ready to
wear; must be over 30. Call Gil.
1144 for interview.
SALESLADIES
Ready-to-wear millinery, must have
experience; excellent salary and op-
portunity for right partp State
age and all past experience. Box
201-A, Star.
SaleSWoman and Sewing
Teacher
Good hours, good pay, chance for
advancement; employees benefit plan.
Apply in person only, SINGER SEW
ING CENTER, 3919 MINI. ave. ne.
Evening star., 1950-10-13
HELP MEN AND WOMEN

sALESPEoPLE-For mems clothing
and furnishing store; regular and
weekend work; prefer those living
in Alexandria area. Apply COHENS
QUALITY SHOP. 11O4 King st.,
FooD CHEaCKER-cAsHIER-Forlge lge.
restaurant; experienced on National
cash register; split shift: $175 mo-,
q plus meals; reference required. Box
CoGPHE, wit; Wife to cook, husband la
ssT work Rds s sst O snd msst sun be xoed a5si
DANCE TEACHERS, experienced.
Also will train young men and
young ladies who have dance apti-
sns :ns s'fR For ssas'tasf ss E0 g.
MEN AND WOMEN for advertisins
campaign. Sell special offer for
sINGERS-Learn to sing on breath.
Accredited school. Free additions.
WANTED VAN Ii oRGaNilsr. avail. Jan. 1st.
for Christian Science Church serv.,
Ing train. and % e&per!. name and ad-
3ist. BOX Alta. Star. @15
ACT NOW FOR EASY EXTRA CASH
Amazing profits selling friends
Americas finest Christmas cards.
81 up Gorgeous q card Feature
boxes. metallics, stationery. gift
items. Bonus plan. Sample kit on
approval. Write, phone or visit
MASTERCRAFT. 1911 G st. NV.
Wash. 5. DI 090S
INTERIOR DECORATOR
Must be thoroughly exper. in esti-
mating slip covers, draperies and
upholstery; liberal comm. CHERRY
& GALLAGHER. INC. 917 st. NV,
Evening star., 1950-10-13
HELP WOMEN (cont.)

age 1925. pleasing person.
adapted to work in accounting de.
partment. Splendid working condi-
tions. Apply Mr.. Graham, DOCTORS
chfsk hpsskRiTAn ass 1875 Eye sa n" on s
stsS iS6 lpsnrsnoe dass 3fs hsrFs eiTY
LIFE INSURANCE CO.. Re. Thorn
as Circle, second floor. -l6
5ERk IsRa 1910 sa1v for grsTER sEaF and aoTE psEs
CLERK iHeRg AN AND ans Branch A MANAGER,
Takoma Park-Silver Spring. ARISTO
CLEANERS has excellent vacancy
for young woman as manager OF
Shopping Center and piney Branch
paid paid vacation: vac s for D'I3 'right person:
experience preferred but not neces-
sary: age, 25-4O. Call MR.. STARR,
Ju. 7-9737. for interview. before A
cLERK-TYPIsT for office of we'll
established furniture store; pleasant
working conditions; company bene-
fits and vacation with pay. Apply
Ct ofies, HOUSE & HERMANN
FURNITURE STORE 7th and ! sts'
CLERK LEI -TYPIsT. IS to 20 yrs i' of
age. general ofice work, operate
monitor switchboard. 5-day wk.
Apply to Mr.. Engel. ROYAL MO-
TORS, INC. 400 Ga. ave. NV.
CLERk-TYPIST. good permanent
position to young woman, to assist
in bookkeeping dept. experience
not necessary. Apply Monday after
noon. EBBITT HOTEL. 1000 H st,
NV. -15
CLERK-TYPIsT. young lady for in
teresting work in credit dept; accu-
racy with figures essential; 40-hr.
wk.. vacation with paw. other empl.
benefits. Call MR.. CARTWRIGHT
for appt., Ii. 3-430O. -15
interesting position,
40-hour week, vacation, good salary.
GENERAL TYPEWRITER CO., S06
CLERK-TYPIsT - THE EVENING
STAR has immediate openings for
clerk-typist. See our larger ad
under AD-TAKERS for further infor-
CLERK-TYPIsT, general ONCE; ex-
perienced in auto tag and title
work preferred but not essential;
$50 per week to start. Box 408-Z,
Star.
CLERK-TYPrsTs. no experience nee
essary. permanent positions. MAR
WINS CREDIT. 734 1th st. NV. -16
Evening star., 1950-10-13
statesmen
HOME DEMONSTRATORS

FOR NATIONAL TELEvIsIoN CHAIN
To sell Admiral, RCA and other
popular brands right in the home.
Canvass operation to start; daily
leads supplied after training. No
experience necessary; must have car.
See Bill Brenner. DYNAMIC STORES
1900 g st. NV. liz
statesmen WANTED-Clothing and
jewelry. Apply at 1929 14th st.
NV. -15
SALES TRAINEEs; we will select four
ambitious young men for training
in interesting and profitable sales
work; earn while learning. Inn
mediate security for right men. See
MR.. WESTBERG at 1880 G st.
NV between 8 and ~. .-16.
SERVICE ADJUSTOR - Automobile
service adjustor with old estab-
lished manufacturer for service and
claims adjustment work; prefer
man, 25-35 yrs. old. with automobile
service background. Reply stating
age, past experience and previous
employment. Box 292-A, Star. --1s
Evening star., 1950-10-13
statesmen.

WE HAVE A FEW POSI-
TIONS OPEN ON OUR
SALES STAFF FOR SALES
MEN WHO HAVE HAD EX-
PERIENCE IN ANY FIELD.
THIS is AN UNUSUAL OP-
PORTUNITY WITH EARN
INGS OF APPROXIMATE
LY $4,000 PER YEAR IN
SALARY AND COMMIS-
SION. WE FURNISH ALL
LEADS WITH APPOINT
MENTS MADE FOR YOU.
AMPLE TRAINING WILL
BE GIVEN AND EARNINGS
WILL BE IMMEDIATE.
PHONE MI. 1925 FOR PER-
SONAL INTERVIEW.
Evening star., 1950-10-13

TYPIsT, for general once work. ex-
rioe' Employs eGip discount i0' priViieses % se and
see Miss Jones, SEARS, RoEBUcK
4 CO. 1901 Lawrence ave. n'e'
sSDeFepced eF EsB6 ots
GeoTgetown; 5-day; 40-hour week;
sisIS, saisTs ,ss@s so%msSsafats with expert.
TYPisTS, evening work, 4 hours or
perience and business phone. Box
TYPisT, 12 tei general office work; good
salary. permanent, pleasant sur
roundings. AsK1Ns, 1877 9TH st.
TYPIsT, must be good typist; know
or willing to learn PIX Monitor
opens opena' ov. 9ys-ds5 1890. "N'' AieA'' SA'Af'
TYPIsT, good speed, intelligence:
white, young: good at flgures:, neat
appearance; for busy architects OF,
Ms Mss vif1tY hovELn MaySEer RE 4sSs 5Ssel sa ef
TYPisT 'HPH; Experience not necessary;
good salary. Apply HOLLYWOOD
CLOTHING CO., 703 18th st. NV.
rYPIST. h. s; G., 5.day; 3 s5-houE wk;; .
TYR1sT-cLERK NA; Spt WANTED by New
York stock exchange Arm; no ex-
perience necessary. but accuracy in
typing essential; pleasant working
conditions; salary. $40. Box 414-T,
TYPItsT-CLERK 9fst - THE EvENiNo
STAR has immediate openings for
shdsl oSa for talSsr n5sss a a.
r!YffPiis5TF--seaLERk, part time; 57aE; 2gv
STANDARD PRESS. INC, s2o, L
TFYi;prssTiE.REcEprIoN1sT, y; siEE no age limit,
fast, accurate IBM electric; ad-
raFIs1 s 71S 81 Eyf sPESo9kApaTR PS 2E fSfa s for
large CPAs office, excel. working
conds., air-cond. ofaces. 18th and
H SITS. NV. Salary in excess Of $500
monthly for qualified appliseaasndt sasd
WAITRESs-Night work; hours. $50
to 2. Apply in person. 1859 Co
exper.. tray service. Apply
SEA FARE RESTAURANT, 1924
WAITREss, H9rni S. experienced only. white.
Apply in person 119 B st. s.e. is
MATTRESSES. colored, attr., neat
and experienced. Box 14S-A. Star.
MATTRESSES (1O). attractive. ex-
perienced, good salary. good hours
Apply 614 18th st. NV. between 9
and IL. Also attractive hostess
and cashier. --17
(2), white; lunch and
dinner; refined working cond.: good
pay. Apply in person, F1DLER
LANE INN, 1901 Fidler lane, Silver
Spring, rear Sears g. Roebuck. la