davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1950-11-12

new Washing
ton Office Of
National Sup
ply Co. Before
joining Nation
al, he was in
charge of the
Loriner Diesel
Engine Co. Of
Atlas Imperial
Diesel Engine
Co. He was a
commander in
the N w in
World War II.
Solar Aircraft
~
Evening star., 1950-11-12

vania. South ~ a'ls'a's
Caro- lima and Mr.. Mccloskey.
Virginia. Doren D. Vest, con-
troller of Government Services, is
president of the chapter. Max
w. Shoup of the Review & Her
aid Publishing Co. and past presi-
dent of the chapter, is general
chairman for the conference.
Taking part in the conference
will be William B. McCloskey, ma
tional president. and controller Of
the Dawson Chemical Co., and
Arthur B. Gunnarson, national
secretary, who was the first presi-
dent of Washington chapter in
1932-1934.
A pre-conference meeting on
Thursday will be devoted to or
ganizational problems and asso-
citation activities. Mr.. McCloskey
will address a luncheon between
technical sessions Friday. The
conference dinner Friday evening
will be followed by dancing. The
final technical session will be held
Saturday.
Appraisers to Hear Panel.
Washington chapter of the So
ciety of Residential Appraisers
will hold dinner meeting at the
Touchdown Club tomorrow start
ing at 6 pm. A panel of appraisal,
banking, building Government
representatives and newspaper
men will discuss the real estate
and construction outlook for 1851.
Albert w. Hawkes., former SEN
ator and past president of the
United States Chamber of Com
merce, will address the secord
general membership meeting Of
the Washington Board. OF Trade
at the MayfoWer at pm. Thurs
day. f
The District Association of
Insurance Agents will hear
Countess Maria Pulaski, a Polish
noblewoman. who served as an
espionage agent for the British in
the last war. at its annual ban
quet at the Mayflower Wednesday
evening.
Washington department store
sales in the week ended Novem-
Der 4 declined per cent from the
previous week and Is per cent be-
low the like 1949 week, the Rich
mond Reserve Bank reported.
Sales in four weeks ended the same
date were 3 per cent below a year
earlier.
Trust Funds Started Here.
Common trust funds. authorized
in the District by a new law ef-
fective November j, 1949, have
been established by two Wash
lngton banks and are being con-
sldered by several others.
A fund enables q bank to bring
together assets of small trusts into
a common fund for investment
and thereby obtains for these ac-
counts greater stability of income
and safety of principal through
greater diversif1cation.
American Security & Trust Co.
was the first with its American
Security Trust Fund A, a dis
cretionary common trust fund, es-
tablished on March / of this year.
Washington Loan 81 Trust Co.
established a fund at the end of
July.
Banking Theses Win Honors.
Two Washingtonians, F. Elwood
Davis. assistant trust officer of
the Riggs National Bank and John
c. Franzoni, technical assistant
for the Federal Reserve Board.
have been notified that their grad
lat1on theses at the Graduate
School of Banking, Rutgers Uni
Versity, have been selected for
publication. Among 275 theses.
only % were selected for this
honor.
Edward A. Wayne, vice presi-
lent of the Federal Reserve Bank
II Richmond, has been named
acting director of the division of
for the Federal Re-
serve Board.
Diesel Expert Heads Office.
Ralph S. Lorimer, an authority
IN diesel engineering, has been
1amed branch manager of the
Evening star., 1950-11-12

Clonai ASSocia-
ton of Cos t
Acco u n t a n t S
h e r e Frid a y
a n d Saturday
a t t h e M a y
flower Hotel.
The w a S h.
ington chapter
of the associa-
ton will be host
to IA chapters
from Maryland,
N rt h C aro-
lima, Pennsyl-
vania, S out h
Taro1jn onl
Evening star., 1950-11-12

B. F. Goodrich Co. announced
George w. Vaught, financial vice
president since 1910, will retire
December 81.
Evening star., 1950-11-12
Oyer-the-Counter Market

The following bid and asked quotations
on Washington securities traded over the
more dealers. members of the National
Association of Securities Dealers. Inc,
would trade with the general public at the
time the quotations were assembled for
The Star, as of Friday noon:
Evening star., 1950-11-12

tUntt OF trading 10 shares. sIn bankruptcy OF re-
cevership being reorganized under the Bankruptcy
ACT, or securities assumed BY such companies. Rates
bursements oased the last quarterly semiannua
dividends ID are not incudsd CID Called * dividend
dividend q Cash or stock. Decesed or paid so far
this year Payable In stock estimated cash value
paid after stock dividend Or split-up Declared or
paid this wear an accumulative issue with dividends
Y arrears Pad PAID this year DIVIDEND omitted de-
r Declared 1949, paid in 1850 Liauidatng dividend
declaration date.
Laurel outlook., 1950-02-15
Local News Items

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
johnson and Clifford Johnson
gathered at their home Friday
evening for a housewarming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Linger and
children of Mott were week end
guests of Mrs. Linger's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rodgers.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stevens and
two sons of Billings were at the
Rodgers home Friday evening.
Jimmy Morrison's birthday was
the occasion for a dinner party
at his home Tuesday evening. His
mother, Mrs. James Morrison,
marked the places with Valentine
favors for Maxine Boyd, Lauretta
Tubman, Janet Morrison, Margery
Lou Hartley, Jack Heebner, Danny
Hafer, Douglas Toombs and the
guest of honor.
A Valentine motif vas accented
when Mrs. John Dyer entertained
Laurmont bridge club Tuesday af-
ternoon. Mrs. ]. w. Long and
Mrs. H. T. Smart won prizes for
the members and Mrs. L. D. Serb
ner and Mrs. Ray Stevens received
prizes for the guests.
Mrs. Fred w. Graft entertained
at dessert Tuesday afternoon for
the Past Presidents Farley of the
American Legion auxiliary. The
present project is making new
kitchen curtains for the club house.
The Snappy Sewing Sisters en-
tertained their husbands with a
Valentine party Saturday night at
the Ralph Lumsdon home. Win
ners at canasta were Mrs. Kenneth
Mrs. Lumsdon, Orville
Charles Garlock and Mr..
Laurel outlook., 1950-02-15
LAUREL BOWS TO LEWIS
TOWN BY A ALPS COUNT

Laurel was ice cold at the Lewis
town hoop, losing to the Fergus
County Eagles last Saturday night,
41-25. Laurel only made one field
goal in the first half and that was
on a bucket by Bangert.
With Parac sinking four baskets
for 8 points in the first quarter,
Lewistown assumed a 1873 lead.
At the half Lewistown continued
the pace to lead 21-9. In the
third quarter Laurel caught up
somewhat by scoring 10 points
while holding the Eagles to 5, but
still were behind 26-19 at the end
of the third quarter. In the fourth
quarter Lewistown picked up the
pace to win the game 41-25.
High point man in the game was
Parac of Lewistown with Is points.
For LAUREL high scorers were
Bangert and Herm Schreiner with
z points apiece. Laurel made but
seven out of so tries at the basket
for a very cool ID per cent average
at the free throw line. Laurel
sank nine out of II free throw
attempts. Lewistown made 80 per
cent on the field goal attempts,
sinking II out of 81 tries, and
seven out of II attempts at the
free throw line.
Laurel outlook., 1950-02-15
LAUREL TO FACE BILLINGS
CENTRAL AND LEWISTOWN
OVER WEEK END

In the seasons play thus far
Laurel has won nine out of 81
games, while in conference play
Laurel has Jared somewhat better
in winning seven out of II con-
tests.
The Locomotives wind up their
regular basketball season for the
year this week end when they play
host to Billings Central in a con-
ference tangle and also to Lewis
town in a non-conference affair.
The Billings Central game is to be
preceded by a tilt between the
Laurel B and Edgar. In the pre-
liminary to the Lewistown game
the Junior high quints from Lau-
rel and Red Lodge will meet each
other.
Laurel outlook., 1950-02-15
LAUREL LOSES
TO CARBON 1896

The Laurel Locomotives jour
neyed to Red Lodge Wednesday
Feb. 8 to engage the Coyotes in
their small gym, only to lose 3d.
sc. Laurel held Carbon on fairly
even terms the first half, but
couldn't get rolling in the third
quarter, so lost the game by II
points.
The events of the game display
ed rough play on occasions, but
Laurel's starting five practically
had their quota of personals, pre-
venting them from playing their
utmost At the end of the first
quarter Laurel was behind 9-8, and
at the half was behind 21-17. In
the third quarter Carbon couldn't
be stopped as they splurged to a
10-point lead 1926. In the last
quarter Carbon ~outscored Laurel
17-10 to easily win the game.
Herm Schreiner led Laurel scor-
ers with IL points, and George
S%chreiner, just brought up from
the "B" squad, made 4 points in
his first appearance on the varsity.
Bob Long of Red Lodge led his
team by collecting 10 points. His
scoring efforts were followed up
by Chris Branger who scored ID
points.
Laurel shot 38 per cent of the
teams floor shots as compared to
Carbon's 80 per cent, but Laurel
sank Is out of 40 shots, while the
opponents sank 10 out of So at
tempts to spell the difference. At
the free throw line Laurel made
6 out of 10 for a 80 per cent
average, and Carbon made an even
so per cent in sinking 10 out of
26 tries.
The preliminary contest between
the B squads of Laurel and Car
bon produced an overtime thriller,
with Laurel finally emerging the
victor by one basket. The final
score reading 48-46. In the first
half the Cabooses were plagued by
a sharpshooting Red Lodge quin-
tet, and found themselves behind
1876 at the first quarter and 23-15
at the half. In the third quarter
Rider and Leuthold collectively ,
scored Is points to lead the Lau-
rel 18-point rally in that frame, ;
while holding Red Lodge to II,
With a 1880 lead going
the fourth quarter, a frenzied ,
battle for the lead occurred with d,
the lead changing hands with each !
basket. When the final buzzer !
rang the score stood at 41-up, :
necessitating the play of an over :
period. With the score tied ,
at 46-all in the overtime period !
and with about a half minute re- !
naming, Leuthold connected with :
jump shot to give the locals the ,
hard earned win. =
Rider led Laurel scorers by max
ing IS points, 9 of them in the r
.hird quarter. Terminate Leuth- :
Did assisting by scoring IS TALES.
.~rosser of Red Lodge led his team
~ scoring 10 markers. P
Laurel outlook., 1950-02-15
STANDINGS

The following report shows tn
wins and losses of the Intramura
teams in the gym Saturday, Feb
IL:
The Black Widows dropped the
first game to the Golden Gophers
21-26. Jay Fisherman and Henry
Smidt were high point men for
the winners and Charles Mathis
for the losers.
The second game was more ex-
citing when the Junior Elks barely
eked out a 1915 victory over the
Rockets. Donald Reynolds made
eight points for the winners and
was high for the losers.
The Wolverines drew a bye.
CLASS B
In the first B game the Light
nings won over the Rockets I'LL.
Ronald Volmer and John Herink
were high for the winners and
losers, respectively.
In an overtime period the Dodg-
ers won over the Beavers 20-18.
Louis Anderson made the winning
basket. Donald Ludwig was high
for the winners and Duane Times
was high TO rthe losers.
The Bobcats drew a bye.
The referees were Lowell Ander-
son, Harry Hodges, Jack Heebner
and Don Schessler.
The STANDINGS &C of Feb II nn-a.
Laurel outlook., 1950-02-15
LAUREL <'B"
RAPELJE 65-47

In an extremely high scoring
melee the Laurel Cabooses defeat
ed the Rapelje Rockets 65-47 in
a game which saw both teams
make a good percentage of shots.
At the beginning of the game
the Laurel defense was somewhat
confused by the left-handed shoot
ing of the Rockets, but neverthe-
less led at the end of the first
quarter 1928. The second period
Laurel outlook., 1950-02-15
S p 9 R T s

featured a furious 23-point by the
Cabooses as they surged to a 1924
lead at the intermission. At the
end of the third quarter Laurel
possessed a 52-42 lead, but then
ending the game on the long emf
Of a 65-47 count as three of the
Rapelje regulars fouled out in the
fourth quarter.
Rider paced the Laurel Cabooses'
extensively by scoring 81 points,
and was followed by Schreiner and
Meyers with IL points apiece. For
Rapelje, Wodrich was high point
man with Is points.
Laurel outlook., 1950-02-15
PARK CITY, ABSAROKEE
PLAYING HERE THURSDAY

The Park City high school will
play Absarokee Thursday, Feb. 16,
in the Laurel gymnasium. Absar-
okee has been defeated only once
in district 6 competition this sea-
son, and Park City has won five
of the last six games. Park City's
last victory was from Columbus.
42-40.
Laurel outlook., 1950-02-15
TREWIN

Mrs. Hester Dosdall of Anchor
age, Alaska, Mrs. Ruth Douglass
of Eatonville. Wash, and Mrs.
Luther Bradshaw and sons of Bill
lings were guests at supper Mon
day evening of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
l.. Grubs and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Shay and
baby spent Tuesday at the Grubs
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Shay have
moved to a farm neal Joliet where
they are employed.
Mrs. Herman Harding was in
Billings several days the past week
for medical treatment.
E. H. Reimann made a business
trip to Roundup Thursday.
MIR. and Mrs. Herbert Beslan-
owitch of Wyoming visited with
relatives in this community last
week.
Mrs. E. H. Reimann and Mrs.
A. l.. Grubs attended the w. S.
c. S. at the home of Mrs. Charles
Eastlick in Park City Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Grubs and children
spent Sunday afternoon at the w.
d. Killebrew home in Laurel.
Mage Reynolds and son Glenn of
Laurel were Sunday visitors at the
Claude Reynolds home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Harding
are spending some time at the
Herman Harding home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Grubs we're
in Billings Monday, called there by
the death of their brother-in-law,
Laurel outlook., 1950-02-15
100 Years Ago

Pig iron made with anthracite
coal became the standard for iron
price quotations in 1849. Previously,
the quotations were based on pig
iron made with charcoal.
Laurel outlook., 1950-02-15
Ant YarieticA

There are more than 1000 diff
ferent kinds Of ants.
Evening star., 1950-10-10
A One-Minute Test OF Your
NeUs knowledge
NEWS QUIZ
By Tom. Henry

!. WELCOME-What nation
became the Goth member of
the United Nations?
2. KNOCKS-Why will the
quality of gasoline for our cars
be lowered?
8. HEROIC whom was the
first Congressional Medal of
Honor in the Korean War
awarded?
4. DOUGH-What was Ez-
zard Charles share Of the
money when he defeated Joe
Louis for the heavyweight
title?
5. QUOTES-What American
said: "The 10 billions of dol
lars that we have invested in
Europe represent the best in
vestment America ever made,
because without it we wouldn't
have a chance for that just
and lasting peace that we all
want?"
Answers.
/. Indonesia. 2. There's q
world shortage of benzol. an
ingredient in aviation 1high-
octane) gas. 3. Maj. William
F. Dean who is missing in ac-
ton. 4. $58,766 compared with
$102, $40 for Joe Louis. S. Paul
G. Hoffman. retiring ECA
head.
Tom Henry's "Quiz 'Em"
appears every Sunday in This
Week Magazine with The Star.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-02-02
w. S. c. S. Were Hosts To
Zone Meeting Monday. January 3Oth

On Monday afternoon, January
80. the WSCS of the Methodist
church held their zone meeting
at the Lexington Methodist
church. Ninety-eight members
from all over the zone were pre-
sent. Churches represented were
Durant, Goodman, Pickens,
Tchula, West, Walden, Black
Hawk and Acona.
Mrs. Fisher, district secretary,
of Belzoni was present and gave
timely points to all circles. Mrs.
j. d. Williams, zone president,
Acona, and Mrs. c. L. Downer,
zone secretary, also of Acona,
presided,
The devotional was given by
Mrs. Maude Gwin of Lexington
She had as her subject, "Our
Faith in the Bible" Our Faith
Looks Up to Thee" was sung by
the group, accompanied by Mrs
David Miles. Good reports were
given by all circles.
An interesting Skit, THE
Ghost" was presented by the
Lexington circle. Participating in
the skit were Mrs. George Patter-
son, Mrs. l.. R. King, Mrs. ]. t.
Majors, Mrs. John Rhyme, Mrs.
S. E. Henry, Mrs. Jewel Ramsey.
Mrs. Harold Hammett and Mrs
w. B. Dribben.
T. M. Williams of Lexington
gave an interesting talk on Pray.
err"
At the conclusion of the pro.
gram, delicious refreshments Of
sandwiches, cookies, and hot tea
were served the group.
The meeting was closed with
prayer, led by Miss Addie Viz
Bailey.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-02-02

Mrs. Victor Byrd
Honored At Party

Mrs. Walter Strider, Mrs. o. M.
Byrd and Mrs c. F. Moore honor
ed Mrs. Victor Byrd Tuesday
afternoon, January %, the occa-
sion being a surprise house.
warming in Mrs. Byrd's newly
constructed home in the Broz-
vile community.
A group of clever games and
contests were enjoyed by the fol-
lowing group: Mrs. Dewitt Poe,
Mrs. Annie Booth, Mrs. j. M.
WATSON, Mrs. z. B. Byrd, Mrs. w.
c. Wigley, Mrs. Jessie Byrd, Mrs.
r. D. Majors, Mrs. George Bunch,
Mrs. w. H. Byrd, Mrs S. H. Up
shaw, Mrs. Paul Hansen, Miss
Fannie Joe Byrd, Mrs. w. w
Spell and Mrs. l.. o. Spell.
At the end of the Afternoon
Mrs. Strider, Mrs Byrd and Mrs
Moore served sandwiches, cookie;
and Coca-Colas.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-02-02
Miss M. Cunningham
Weds Wilson EotherIy

In a simple but impressive sin
gle ring ceremony, Miss Miriam
Cunningham of Tchula, daughter
of Mrs. James Cunningham, Sr.
of Omega plantation became the
bride of Wilson Robertson Father
ly, son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. r.
Eatherly of Shamrock plantation,
Metcaive, Mississippi.
The wedding was solemnized
Tuesday, January "a at Omega
plantation, ancestral home of the
bride, with members of the i'm
mediate family present. The Rev.
j. v. Stuart, pastor of the Tchula
Methodist church officiated.
For her wedding, the bride
wore a Winter pink wool suit
with accessories in brown and a
brown orchid corsage.
Following the ceremony, a re-
ception was held at Omega plan
tation. The dining table was
covered with a cutwork cloth and
centered with arrangements of
white carnations.
Immediately following the re-
ception the couple left for a we'd
ding trip to points in Alabama
and Florida. For the trip, the
bride chose a suit of hunter green
wool and brown accessories.
Mrs. Eatherly is a graduate of
Belhaven college. Mr.. Eatherly
attended Sewanee and Louisiana
State University.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-02-02
Brownies Meet At
Grammar School

The Brownies of troop two had
their regular meeting at the
grammar school Wednesday after
noon Sponsors present were Mrs.
Leo Maness and Mrs. Kelly Girls
coe.
May Frances Waldrup was hos
tess for the afternoon.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-02-02
Mrs. Denton Rosomond
Entertoins AT Bridge

The Thursday afternoon bridge
club met in the home of Mrs.
Denton Rosamond last week.
Guest players for the afternoon
were Mrs. w. B. Dribben, Mrs.
Wayne Floyd, Mrs. w. H. Fincher,
Jr., Mrs. Austin Gibson and Mrs.
Gordon Russell.
The winner of high score was
Mrs. Alton Parker and Mrs.
Wayne Floyd captured the bingo
prize.
At the end of the afternoon the
hostess served a dainty party
plate.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-02-02
Lyon Brandon Herbert
Born January 25th

MI. and Mrs. Francis L. Her
bert of Soa Paulo, Brasil r to
be congratulated on a fine son
born January Is. The child was
named Lyon Brandon Herbert.
The maternal grandparents are
Col. and Mrs. Lyon w. Brandon
of Como and Jackson. The pater-
nal grandparents are MIR. and
Mrs. J. G.. Herbert, Sr.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-02-02
Society Clubs Personals
Mrs. S. (. Johnson
Honors Son With Party

Mrs. C. E. Johnson honored her
son, Wayne, on his second birth
day with a party Saturday after
noon.
Wayne and his friends enjoyed
many interesting games. Follow
ing the games, Mrs. Johnson SER
we'd ice cream and cake.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-02-02

MI. and Mrs. Kelly Criscoe at
tended the Mississippi Power and
Light convention in Durant Mon
day.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-02-02

Mrs. John B. Greer, Jr., of
Birmingham, Alabama returned
to her home after spending
several days last week with her
mother, Mrs. A. M. boy.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-02-02

Mrs. John B. Greer, Jr., and
Mrs. A. M. Doty visited their
son and brother N. v. Doty of
Jackson Saturday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly Criscoe and
Glenice, Mrs. Leo Maness and
Nancy spent Saturday in Yazoo
City.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. John Ullver Clay,
Jr., of Ole Miss spent Friday and
Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs.
James Collard.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-02-02

Mr. and Mrs. James Collard
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
A. O. Clement and family in
Jackson.
Evening star., 1950-06-22

1872 1886 15.40
save 50. .e6 on Save $s.67 on Sove $3.50 on
1890 1873 l7.16
Save $3.50 on Save 1886 on 3 Sove $l7.16 on
1850 1853 1886
Save s.. 30 on Seve 1915 on Save $3.50 on
zl.55 20.36 1916
Save $3.50 on n Sove $Il.U on 3ISave $le.l6 on
Evening star., 1950-06-22

45-pIote AIIstote, 100 ompers
hour copocity. Chem-set plates.
No spill sofety vent cops.
SedYs 1 NtoYes
Evening star., 1950-06-22

l4.35 1886 1Z.7
savs 81. 30 on a ssxs $7.17 on 3 suxe Si2.7
1918 1926 l4.3
Save s.. 80 on 2 Sove $a.o7 on 3 Save $l@.:
I4.35 1856 l2.7
savs $3.50 on 2 Save s7,i7 on Soys sl2.,
I7.77 1879 l5.&
ISovs s. .S6 on z Savs Ss.es on 8 Save SIS,
Evening star., 1950-06-22

All prices shown include old tires
in trade. All tire prices shown
here subject to Federal Excise
Tox.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-01-30
Lutherans Interested in Progress
OF Plans for Merging Two Groups

of 689,310. The Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod estimated its
membership at 100000.
The Missouri Synod split
from three other sYnods in the
United States just before 1900
in a disagreement over doc
trines of election and con-
version.
In 1880 the other synods united
to form the American Lutheran
Church.
First direct action toward the
present agreement was taken by
the Missouri Synod in its l947
convention in Chicago when it
authorized a committee to pre-
pare document of agreement.
The American Lutheran Church
empowered committee to nego-
tiate withe the Missouri group
the following year,
The national convention of the
Missouri Synod will be held June
10 through 30 in Milwaukee, Wis
The American Lutheran Church
will meet at Columbus, Ohio,
Oct. 5 through IL.