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Evening star., 1950-10-15
Needed: Municipal Rink

The plight of Washington's ice skating
fans, now that the Ice Palace is gone, is
desperate. The skating fever burns so
brightly here that many have been travel
ing as far north as Canada and as far
south as Raleigh all summer to practice
the sport. Must enthusiasm such as this
wither on the vine? Why can't Wash
ington have a municipal ice rink?
The figure skating club would not
furnish the only patronage. There are
thousands of people who found rest from
daily toll, relaxation for taut nerves and
the warm feeling Of companionship at
the public sessions at the Ice Palace.
What's to become Of these kids from s
to so?
Eleonora Hayden.
Evening star., 1950-10-15

are as comprehensive and complete as
any New York showing. The new
shoes for automobile wear, surveying
boots, shoes for golf1ng, riding and shoot
ing are all here in the very latest pro-
ductions"
The Star for October IL. 1900, con-
tanned review of book which it de-
clared was "in some
chiIdrens' Classic senses a m d ern n
Published AIlce In r womuel- 31,aa
derful Wizard of o." now an acknowl-
edged classic for children "of all ages"
L. Frank Baum, Chicago magazine
editor, was the author; w. w. Denslow,
a newspaper illustrator. the artist re-
sponsible for the pictures. They already
had collaborated on Father Goose: His
Book" a production of which 10000
copies were sold in 90 days. F. K. Reilly,
their publisher, suggested that the ad-
ventures of Dorothy and her dog Toto.
the Tin Woodsman, the Scarecrow and
the Cowardly Lion should be dramatized.
The resultant play was presented in 1901,
raising Fred Stone and Dave Mont
gomery, two obscure vaudeville perform
ers, to stardom over night" Mr.. Baum
duplicated his success dozens OF times.
turning out more than go additional
books and eight distinctive theatrical
hits. His partner was less fortunate
financially but he also continued to cater
to the juvenile public until his death In
1915. Mr.. Baum survived four years
longer. still writing and growing dahlias
as hobby.
On October Is, 1900, The Star reported
the demise of James T. Cant, colored
watchman, lone
Deoth Of Smithsonian of the Oldest en-
Wo+,hmon ployes" of the
-- Smithsonian In
stitution. "He was IS years of age,
having been born near Bladensburg in
1915 :. and was one of the most inter-
esting characters of the Capital City.
Before he came to the Smithsonian he
had served as steward and cook to the
various commanders of the Washington
Navy Yard and prior to that time had
been attendant at Senators mess at
the Capitol. In one way and another
he had been in the employ of many Of
the famous statesmen and Navy fighters
Evening star., 1950-10-15
A Soldering Outlook

General Omar Bradleys sobering forecast of
Americas expanding military needs offers no
comfort to those who cling to the forlong hope of
return to normal ways of life after the mop
ping-up in Korea. Life as usual and business as
usual have been showed aside for an indefinite
period as result of Communist aggression in
the Far East, and the threat of further aggres-
sion in many sensitive areas
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
stated bluntly in transcribed radio broadcast a
fact that too few Americans are willing to face:
America has now entered an era of life which
has long been familiar to older nations. Other
peoples have lived in and out of the shadow of
physical destruction for centuries. Now America
is entering life of light and shadow in which
tension and sacrifice will be the normal way of
life"
That is the hard reality which every citizen
must keep in mind as the impact of new tensions
and new sacrifices becomes more fully felt in the
months and years to come Even these blows
cannot compare with the sacrifices already made
by thousands of families and individuals in the
Korean phase of our long range fight for national
and international security. But the demands on
our people will be severe in many ways even
after the casualty lists disappear from the
newspapers.
To obtain some idea of the rugged road
ahead, one has only to weigh General Bradley'S
estimate of near-future military requirements in
terms of increasing domestic dislocations, taxes
shortages and controls He says the Joint Chiefs
already have revised sharply upward their
rearmament and mobilization plans, despite the
favorable turn of events in Korea. Our military
planners dissatisfied with the pace at which
we are turning out arms and recruiting man.
power. Under the present mobilization program
we soon will have 100000 men in the armed
forces, but this is not enough to insure safety,
according to General Bradley. This will provide
an Army of ten and two-thirds divisions by next
June. This number does not seem excessive
when contrasted with Soviet Russia's estimated
ITS divisions. During World War II we had 81
divisions in Western Europe. BY next June we
also will have Navy of 905 ships a two-division
Marine Corps and 62-group Air Force.
This increased military strength will cost
the Nation $25 billion. If the urgent request of
the Joint Chiefs for a stepped-up program is
granted by the President and by Congress, many
more billions will be added to the cost How
much more no one knows although General
Bradley recently asked representatives of indus
try If they would support $40 billion rearmament
program, with all its burdens on the national
economy They replied that they would support
such a plan If it would insure peace. OF course
no military expert today can guarantee absolute
security for America under present conditions.
But General Bradley summed the situation up
well when he said that failure to rearm ade-
quately and promptly would lessen the chances
OF averting alout disaster. The risk is too great
to take the consequences too frightening to
contemplate. -A-. -.
Evening star., 1950-10-15
Fifty Years Ago in The Star -.
Eleonora Hayden.

of the earlier antebellum days. :. Cant
had been in the Smithsonian Institution
since 1858, having been transferred there
when the National Institute collection,
formerly at the Patent Office, was made
a part of the collection founded by Mr..
Smithson. At the Patent Office Cant
had been principal assistant to John
Vardon. He was an entertaining talker
.. and was highly respected by all who
knew him. The funeral will take
place from Zion Wesley Protestant
Church, D street S.W. :. He had been
a member of this church for 40 years"
A cablegram from The Hague to Sec
retary of State John Hay, announcing
the engagement OF
Queen WiIheImino queen Wilhelmina
Re+rothed to Henry vladimir
Albert Ernst, Duke
of Mecklenburg-Schw was repro
duced in The Star for October II, 1900.
The marriage actually took place on
February T. 1901, and the only child Of
the royal couple-Queen Juliana as she
now is-was born on August 80. 1909.
Wilhelmina was 20 at the time OF her
betrothal. She had been "inaugurated"
at 18.
st. GATHERINGS Home for Working
Girls, North Carolina avenue and First
street Sc, was dedi-
St. Cotherine's Gated october IA. 1900,
Ded;cct;on and The Star on the
following day gave
lengthy account of the proceedings, ex-
planning that the home was conducted
by the Sisters of Mercy and that the
ceremony initiating the building into
service has been participated in by
Cardinal Gibbons, the Rev. DR.. D. j.
Stafford, Fathers Moran and Farmer of
st. Donninic's and Father Griffith of st.
Augustine's. Fully 1000 persons were
gathered in front of the main veranda."
Father Stafford gave an address on "the
great good resulting to the world from
the love of Christ and from charity"
The cardinal then discussed the need
for the home and the beneficent purposes
it was to advance. Accommodations for
46 girls were provided. Sister Mary
Josephine was superior. st. GATHERINGS
today still f1ourishes at the same loca-
tion,. but twice as many girls are In
residence.
Evening star., 1950-10-15
Tryqve Lie and the Kremlin

In vetoing a proposal that the security
Council recommend the reappointment of Trygve
Lie as Secretary General of the United Nations,
the Soviet Union has resorted once again to one
of those legal technicaties which it has used SO
often to Illustrate the will of the overwhelming
majority.
A few months ago, because of being friendly
to the idea of admitting Red China into the U. n,
Mr. Lie probably could have counted upon the
Kremns support. But ever since the outbreak
of the Communist aggression in Korea--a crime
against which he reacted with great vigor and
speed-he has been in the Soviet doghouse as "a
tool of Wall Street" and an "abettor' of American
imperialism"
So 1t is not really surprising that Jacob A.
Malik has invoked the Soviet veto in an effort
to block Mr.. Lies reappointment. Apart from
Nationalist China-which has merely abstained
from voting-all the other members of the IL
nation Security Council are strongly in favor OF
retaining him as Secretary General for another
five years, their feeling being that he has done
an excellent job and that his exceptional talents
are still needed to give sound direction to the
overall operations of the U. N. But Moscow
says mo-" Even though he has time and again
demonstrated his international impartiality and
q strict fidelity to the rights and duties of his
office Che has often disagreed with the United
States, for example, and has sometimes been
recklessly accused of appeasing the Kremlln),
the Russians want to be rid of him when his
term expires in February. To replace him they
have nominated their puppet Polish Foreign
Minister nomination promptly rejected.
AS result, the Security Council now has had
to report to the General Assembly that the
Council is unable to agree on anybody. Yet,
under Article 81 of the Charter, the Assembly
is supposed to fill the post on the basis of the
Councils recommendation. Thus, by resorting
to it's veto power for the 46th time, the Soviet
Union appears to have created an impasse that
could leave the world organization without
directing head next February Fortunately, how
ever the appearances may be deceiving, for
several of the U. Ms legal experts hold that
Article 81, in instances of this kind, is broad
enough to permit the Assembly to keep Mr.. Lie
on the Job at least until the Council can unite on
another candidate.
In any case, it is obvious that the United
Nations cannot allow itself to be decapitated-
so to speak-by the Kremlin's veto. Lacking
good compromise, the Assembly ought not to
hesitate to extend Mr.. Lies term as Secretary
General.
Evening star., 1950-10-15

Everybody has heard of Sir Thomas
Lpton's tea, but not many realize that
he also was interested specu-
Liptons latively in meat. The Star OF
PORK October II, 1900, nevertheless.
quoted him as having said IN
London: ut is fact that I control
practically all the pork in the United
States I have no intention of raising
the price. an exorbitant degree. am
perfectly satisfied to make fair profit
out of the deal, and shall do all possible
to avoid causing serious trouble to those
who hold short :. I let some go the
other day in order to save few threat
ened failures" Sir Thomas, coinciden-
tally, was preparing for another attempt
to win the Americas cup, symbol OF
the international championship in yacht
ing. His first Shamrock had competed
in 1899. Four other contenders OF the
same name were to race in 1901, 1908,
1920 and 1890, respectively. How much
of the expense was met by trading IN
pork Is question for which no answer
seems available.
Selling shoes half century ago in
volved certain philosophical considera-
tions. For instance,
B. Richs Sons card" OF B: Rich's
Advertisement Sons, 1901 F street
NV. appearing in
The Star of October IL, 1900, affirmed:
"The price you pay may influence you to
some degree in the selection OF foot
wear, but satisfaction in both wearing
quality and correct style should regulate
the price. Our display of slippers is
extremely fine, embracing satin in an
endless array of stylish tints and patent
leather trimmed with velvet and velvet
bows to match fashionable gown color
ings. We are showing most ex-
tensive assortment of ladies' college
shoes, Incorporating a great many de-
signs especially adapted to wear for
gymnastic and Dalsarte, as well as other
physical culture exercises. :. We give
great care to the fitting of children's
shoes, having one entire floor devoted
to their showing. Every little detail is
carefully regarded, and we can supply
proper shoes to overcome the many little
divergencies and temporary disabilities
common to childrens feet. Our
showing of appropriate footwear. for
eoacffnen, footmen, buffers and walters
Evening star., 1950-10-15

Westminster Abbey or Indias Tai Ma
hal, for instance. But America has one
now building, the National Cathedral,
here in Washington, upon Mount Saint
Albans; and the Confederacy, through
the Memorial to Robert E. Lee will take
its rightful place in the historic pageant
therein unfolding.
No one doubts the suitability Of the
choice of subject. The memorial is to
be a magnificent stained glass window
in crypt really a small chapeD in the
nave, the very heart of the structure
fitting shrine to a peerless leader.
Elizabeth Waters Clarke.
Evening star., 1950-10-15
Foirfox Coveroqe

have read with keen interest The
Stars coverage of the highly controver-
sial issue of county government reforms
currently facing the people of Fairfax
County. The Star is to be congratulated
upon the factual and unbiased reporting
on this subject. 1t constitutes fine ex-
ample Of responsible journalism, SO
noticeably lacking in local treatment of
the matter.
The issue of county reform is indeed
controversial one. Continued unbiased
reporting by The Star, however, will
enable the people of Fairfax County to
arrive at sensible decision in November.
unmoved by the many exaggerations
and half truths that have been so widely
disseminated within the county.
C. s. Spooner, Jr.
Evening star., 1950-10-15
By Frederick Brown Harris
Minister, Foundry Methodist Church;
Chaplain. United States Senate.

and the wisdom to use these instrument
talities for humane purposes.
Secularism, which is a lack of faith
IN spiritual verities, Is draining the moral
strength Of our generation. Avowed un-
believers are few these days; but vital
beliefs are revealed not by formalities.
out by priorities, by the things we put
first. by the way we live.
What chance would sunset have
with q man raking in the muck and
mire. who never looked up to the GRIM
son glories of the dying day? What
chance has God with one whose attitudes
are described so exactly in the Psalm
lists deft description, God is not in all
his thoughts? Without that sense Of
the eternal there can be, in the long run,
no democracy. Democracy minus char
acter spells demagogery. despotism, de-
cay. This is inevitable when deals take
the place Of ideals.
External solutions set up by parlia-
ments, congresses. courts, international
councils and assemblies are but broken
reeds without the qualities that are
personal-honor, integrity, good will.
Without these Intangible assets domestic
tranquility and world peace are impos-
sible. Without these the most sacred
trust may become but selfish racket.
Archbishop Temple, whose early death
was a tremendous loss to the spiritual
forces Of the world, left this nugget OF
wisdom: "No craftsmanship can insure
peace in a world where men, as indi-
viduals and as citizens, are selfish in
their outlook and grasping in their con-
duct" 1t becomes increasingly clear
that we cannot work the Utopian plan
until we have the Utopian man.
The sacred scriptures give us the final
accurate diagnosis, when they declare:
: 1.-THE human heart" uncleansed, un-
redeemed, unchanged in its desires.
motives, and detectives, "is deceitful
above all things and desperately wicked"
There is the blot.
Evening star., 1950-10-15
Letters to The Star
A pseudonym Is permissible only
Dhen letter carries correct name
and address of Uriter Please be brief.

at GaHinger Hospital and the Society for
Crippled Children and Adults are per-
haps the most outstanding for their work
with the children and their uncanny
understanding of parents problems
emotional. financial and otherwise. I
could never hear or speak of cerebral
palsy without thinking of these organi-
cations with grateful appreciation.
"Butchys Mother"
Evening star., 1950-10-15

performances suggests second thought. Some
thing more than Victorian propriety has been
lost. That is the kindness and consideration
for others that used to be part of the makeup
of gentleman and still is.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-01-05
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE

I, G. H. Marlborough, substi-
tuted trustee, under the provl-
sions of and by virtue of the au-
thority conferred upon me in a
deed of trust executed by Charley
Davenport, and Taletha Daven-
port, his wife, on December 22nd,
l947 to secure an indebtedness to
the Holmes County Bank and
Trust Company, of Lexington,
Mississippi, and subsequently
transferred and assigned to Al
meada Davenport, the present
owner and holder thereof, and
which deed of trust is recorded
in Trust Deed Book 81, page $40,
in the Chancery Clerks office OF
Holmes County, Mississippi, and
default having been made in the
payment thereof, and I having
been requested by the owner
thereof to foreclose same, | will
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-01-05

on Friday, January goth, 1850, Of
fer for sale, and will sell at public
auction for cash to the highest and
best bidder, at the South Front
door of the Holmes County Court
house, in Lexington, Mississippi,
during legal hours, the following
described property, viz;
All that part of the VIZ of Eh
of Sec. 81, Township is NJ, Range
2 East, lying Northerly of the
Old Lexington-Tchul road, con-
tanning 10 acres of land, more or
less.
My appointment of substituted
trustee has been made and actual
ly copied on the land records,
in M.D.T. Book ID, page rs, Chan
Gerry Clerks office, Holmes Coun-
ty, Mississippi, before the first
publication or the posting of this
notice.
Title believed to be good, but
I will convey only such title as
is vested in me as such substitute
ed trustee.
This December 28th, 1949.
G. H. M~cMORROUGH, Sub
stituted Trustee. 37-4tnr
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-01-05
Legal Notices

AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING
TIE LIMITS AND BOUNDAR-
les OF THE CITY OF LExING-
TOM. MISSISSIPPI BY ADD
INC THERETO THAT PORTION
OF SECTIONS IS AND IS
TOWNSHIP is RANGE 2 EAST
LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH
BANK OF BLACK CREEK.
BE 1T ORDAINED by the
Board of Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Lexington, Mississippi:
SECTION /. - That the limits
and boundaries of the City of
Lexington Mississippi shall be
and the same are hereby enlarged
by adding thereto the adjacent
un-incorporated territory parti-
eularly described as follows, to-
wit
Begin at a point where the
Norta boundary line of Black
Creek ~intersects the Western
Boundary line of Section 80,
Township Is, Range 2 East, and
run South along the Western
boundary line of said Section IS
to the Southwest corner of Sec
zion IS, Township Is, Range 2
East. thence run East along the
South boundary line Of Section
35, Township IS, Range 2 East,
and continue East along the South
boundary line of Section SO,
Township Is, Range 2 East to the
Southeast corner of Section 36,
Township is, Range 2 East, thence
run North along the Eastern
boundary line of Section SO,
Township Is, Range 2 East to the
intersection thereof with the
North bank of Black Creek,
thence Westerly along the North
bank of Black Creek to the West
ern boundary line of Section 35,
Township Is, Range 2 East to the
point of beginning.
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Section 2. - That, the corpor-
ate limits and boundaries of the
City of Lexington Mississippi, as
changed, shall be, and the same
IRE defined as follows, to-wit:
Begin at the Northeast corner
of SEA of SEA of SEA of Section
25, Township IS, Range 2 East
and run West to the Northwest
corner of SWh of SWh of SWA
of Section 26, Township Is, Range
2 East, thence South along the
Western boundary line of Section
rs, Township Is, Range 2 East
and continue South along the
Western boundary line of Section
IS, Township IS, Range 2 East to
the Southwest corner of Section
80, Township IS, Range 2 East,
thence run East along the South
boundary line of Section 80,
Township Is, Range 2 East and
continue East along the South
boundary line of Section 36,
Township Is, Range 2 East to the
Southeast corner of Section 36,
Township Is, Range 2 East,
thence run North along the East
ern boundary line of Section 80,
Township Is, Range 2 East to the
intersection thereof with the
North bank Of Black Creek,
thence Easterly along the North
bank of said Black Creek to the
intersection thereof with the
Eastern boundary line of Section
SO. Township Is, Range 2 East,
thence North along the Eastern
boundary line of Section 80,
Township Is, Range 2 East and
continue North along the Eastern
boundary line of Section 20,
Township Is, Range 2 East to the
Northeast corner of the SEA- OF
the SEA of the SEA of Section
rs, Township Is, Range 2 East,
the point of beginning.
The said corporate limits so
defined including therein all OF
Sections 35 and SO and the South
half (Sh) of South half (Sh) OF
South half Sections Is and rs, all
in Township Is, Range 2 East.
SECTION B. That this ordin-
shall be published for three
consecutive weeks in the Lexing-
ton Advertiser, a weekly news
paper published in the City OF
Lexington, Holmes County, Mis-
;issippi and that this ordinance
hall become operative n month
after the date of its passage, that
S, said ordinance shall become
Effective on the 3rd day of Febru-
lry 1850.
:. A. GLOVER, Clerk
APPROVED: |
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-01-05

We think of oil in terms of
wells and refineries and machines.
But, as an article in The Lamp, a
publication of Standard Oil of
New Jersey, said, "Theimportant
ldctor has not been the oil but the
men who worked with it. The
men started with a smelly, dirty
looking substance and out of it
built a magnificent structure of
useful things. In the process they
built an industry with an invest
ment of more than $4,000, DOC, 900
and jobs for nearly 100000 peo-
pie. They helped create at least
SOC. 900 little businesses, Their
activities created an income from
leases and royalties of more than
$780, 00,0 600 a year for farmers,
educational institutions, landhold-
ers and state governments. Their
activities also resulted in annual
revenue to Federal, state and To-
cal governments of more than
$4,000, 100000 yearly"
The machines r important
but the human factor is infinitely
more so. Oils contribution to the
nation was made possible because
men had vision and wer willing
to take long chances for the re-
wards of success. Some failed,
some suceesed. Back of every step
taken by this or any other enter
prise are human brains and hui
man hands and human ambition.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-01-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

No. 8241 Letters of Administra-
ton having been granted on the
18th day of December, 1949, by
the Chancery Court of Holmes
County, Mississippi, to the under
signed upon the estate of E. R.
Gibson, Deceased, notice is hereby
given to all persons having claims
against said estate to present the
same to the Clerk of said Court
for probate and registration ac-
cording to law within six months
from this date, or they will be
forever barred.
This the 18th day of December,
1949.
MRS. VENNIE LEE GIBSON,
Administrative. 37-4tnp
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Cord o. Thunks

We want to express our thanks
and deep appreciation to all who
were so kind and helpful to us
during our stay in the hospital
and recovery at home from the
injuries received in a recent car
wreck. Especially do we thank
DIR. Gilruth Darlington, DR.. John
Chapman and the nurses,
Mrs. Clunan, Mrs. Kinard and
Mrs. Luse.
Mrs. John w. Anderson
Mrs. Warren Anderson
38-1tnp