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Evening star., 1950-02-24
L'Enfont B. & P. Club
To Get Charter SUNDAY

The second new club here to be
made a member Of the National
Federation of Business and Pro-
fessional Women's Clubs within a
week will receive its charter on
Sunday.
The L'Enfant Business and Pro-
fessional Women's Club will be
taken into the federation at a
buffet supper to be given by the
corresponding secretary. Mrs. Vera
H. Wilson, at her apartment at
the Dorchester House.
The club was organized on jan
uary II at Mrs. Wilson's home
It's ablishment will now make
it possible to set up a State Fed
Grafton in the District within the
framework of the national feder-
alton. The Tower Club. a group
of business and professional wom-
en- in Northeast Washington. re-
ceived its charter at a banquet last
night.
The new club chose the name of
Maj. Pierre Charles L'Enfant,
French engineer selected by
George Washington as the original
planner of the city of Washing
ton, to symbolic its purposes and
plans for the advancement of the
interests of business women in the
Nations capital as we'll as in rec
ognition of its infancy in the or
ganization.
Its president is Miss Mildred
Winter. Other officers are Mrs.
Estelle Whiting, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Harriet French, sec
Evening star., 1950-02-24
.AAUW to Hold
Tea SUNDAY

Members Of the Washington
Branch of the American Associa-
ton Of University Women and
their guests will meet for tea at
IS pm. Sunday at the national
headquarters, 1884 street NV.
The speaker will be DR.. Law
renee w. Tuttle, a member of the
medical branch Of the Atomic
Energy Commission, who will dis
cuss "The Medical Aspects of
Atomic Energy Problems"
Guest Of honor will be DR.. Vera
Oldfelt Of Sweden.
Evening star., 1950-02-24
T O Speak on Charm

Mrs. H. Lyle Campbell will speak
on Charm and Personality" al
the monthly luncheon meeting o1
the Washington Alumnae Chap
ter Of Mary Washington College
of the University of Virginia al
l pm. tomorrow at the Iron Gate
Inn, 1874 N street NV. Mrs
Campbell is a member of the
YWCA staff,
Evening star., 1950-02-24
Beer Barrel Bali

A beer barrel ball" will be
given by the Business and Profess
sional Chapter of B'nai Birth
Women at $3.50 pm. Sunday at
the Heurich Brewery, Twenty
sixth and D streets NV.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22
Swedes Master Art Of Everyday
Living, Says Returning Visitor
Second Article by c. l. Anderson

We Americans could learn a lot
about living from the Swedes. just
plain, everyday living which is so
important and is abused by so
many people in our country.
The Swedes. for one thing, take
life much easier. They haven't
been taken in by the rush-rush of
so much of America. They just re-
lax and take a little more time
to enjoy life.
One of the most prominent ex-
amples of this is eating. There are
no drug store lunch counters,
hamburger stands or other quick
eating restaurants. Mainly be-
cause the Swedes just don't eat
that way.
Take lunch, which usually is a
gulp-andgo affair here. In Swe-
den. it's a much more relaxing
meal. Normally, it includes sand
witches or "assietter' (small smor-
gasbord served at your table, and
warm ratt' warm main dish g.
And a pot of coffee. 1t usually
takes almost an hour.
American quick-service stores
also are practically unheard of in
Sweden. A "Snabbkop" quick
buying food store) has been open
ed in Stockholm but it mainly is
just a novelty.
The Swede have eliminated lot
of the little things which make
life irritating at times here in AM
erica.
For instance, the switch on most
table lamps is not up under the
shade where you have to grope
for it. The switch is on the base
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22

That eliminates the difficulties of
opening a door with slippery hands
or when you're carrying an arm
full of bundles.
Most Swedish newspapers are
either stapled or glued together at
the center fold. No chance of
wrestling with paper which in
variably falls apart when turning
pages.
These, and many other details,
are small individually. But alto
gether. they make life more
pleasant and tend to cut down on
frazZled nerves.
It's hard to know just why the
Swedes have overcome these haZ-
ards of everyday life. Maybe be-
cause they are an older nation and
have had more time.
But whatever it is, maybe some
day we in America will get around
to picking up these ideas and max
ing the American Way of Life"
even more pleasant.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22
Worlds Smallest
Motor In Denmark

A tiny motor, fitted into a hole
in Danish coin, is the invention
of P. Godtfredsen, an engineer of
Nykoebing, Denmark. Weighing
20 centigrammes and operating on
LIS volt battery. it is claimed
by its designer to be the smallest
motor in the world. Although Mr..
Godtfredsen claims it will do 1000
rpm, he never has put it to a full
minute test for fear of burning
out the battery. His purpose in
building such a motor was simply
to prove that it could be done.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22
Danes Search
For Monsters

Eleven Danish scientists sailed
from Plymouth, England, last
week on a fishing jaunt Their
hoped-for catch; sea monsters. Led
by DR.. Anton Braun. science direc-
tor of Copenhagen University, they
plan to spend two years dragging
the seas down to depths of $4,000
feet. Coincident with their de-
parture, a new sighting of Scot
lands elusive Loeb Ness monster
was reported. 1t was described
as 25 to 80 feet long, snaky-
necked, olive and brown colored,
and pop-eyed.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22
Spotlight on Swedes:
Ais Quiet On The Western Front
SkreIlbum, Seeing JumbIed Election Aftermath,
Evaporates Mist On Unpredetabe Crystal Ball
Spotlight On Swedes:

political have gone with the bowling wind
and the election relax
pressure
down to normal for all
sing running
expenses taken
Some swede
Some of counymen aho generation,
sentative to U. S.
agnuson for while His op-
ponent had wife sharing the campaign burden and following him
around appaudng speeches being
the best he could His Swedish charity
one OF those e sson festival where he went to all the trouble
of recountng the life history Left
land still he didn't elected
swede anyway Don't they have gratitude for Left Ericsson
expert?
Why they put
majority
the Board County could
Hole for and Swedish Center woudye
you political put pictures
papers, handbil gnboard They
tiers to marvel at their good looks They must think that they
good looking Otherwise wouldn't their
play being of
women there shouldn't be any question about the results The reason
threw hat in the figured body
say:
Nothing doing! He 90 skrelbum,"
better. ugly mug thing
opponent looked something like guy who ate too many oerrpe
STILL the with the the the
How could they it?
help he wasn't good looking We
Gables with those doctors,
ugly face why don't they do some face lifting instead OF Just
pardon. Babies don't with
slap the
beating rather awkward do things
certain lady just
that Mitchell had been telling lies
possible Politicians don't do those things and
Magnuson! looking chap that Sum
with fellow senators
And knew it
other ruthoving
With all the streets TO walk
Washington why you take daily stroll
the other reds used You must have
later bound to meet them
nearly all the ncumbents
election But with the present ncreas-
couldn't afford hrooms
sweep until they out am
public they good
be all of them That
kick where the doctor slapped
baby appointed ndagen of Stockholm
ana he socls at ua.
that could happen even here
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22

Sweden was elected a member
of the United Nations Economic
and Social Council at meeting OF
the General Assembly recently.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22

where it is easily seen and operat-
ed on Swedish lamps.
Door knobs are rare in Sweden.
Nearly all doors have handles.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22

Winston S. Churchill recently visited Copenhag.
en- together with his wife, invited by the Danish
Student Association and the Danish Underground
Movement. They stayed for three days and took
part in number of festivals in honor of the old
statesman. MIR. Churchill very touched by the
spontaneous tribute and said that he had never in
his life experienced anything like it,
Evening star., 1950-03-23
Gov. DeweyBr Up
Team, Suggesting He
May Not Run Again
BY the Assoeioted Press

ALBANY, N. Y. Mar. 23.-Gov.
Dewey has almost completely dis
banded his famous team" giving
rise to renewed speculation he will
not run for Governor again in
November.
The Governors big unexplained
shuttle came late yesterday in a
series of rapid-fire announcements
affecting his trusted advisers. He
has leaned on them heavily both
for administrative and political
guidance since 1943.
Most qualified observers, includ-
ing some highly placed officials,
think Gov. Dewey's assignment
shifts indicate he plans to retire
from active politics. The Cover
nor has had nothing to say.
Paul E. Lockwood, Gov. Dewey's
secretary, was named by the Gov
ernor to membership on the State
Public Service Commission.
Hagerty Stays On.
John E. Burton, State budget
director. was designated a mem
Der of the State Power Authority
and charged with executing an
all-out defense of State power
rights.
James c. Hagerty, the Cover
nor's press relations representa-
tive. was the only regular men,
ber of the team to remain in the
executive Offices. He will assume
Mr.. Lockwood's title and $16,50O
annual salary. but continue his
old duties. R. Burdell Bixby, the
Governors assistant secretary, will
assume Mr.. Lockwood's RESPONSE
bilities.
Tive other members Of the orig
inal big five" have left their
jobs in recent months. Elliott
v. Bell. banking superintendent,
departed December 81 to assume
an executive job with a publish
Ing company. Charles D. Breitel,
Gov. Dewey's counsel, mounted a
New York City Supreme Court
bench i'll January through ap-
pointment of his old boss, the
Governor.
Might Be Clues.
Politically conscious observers
have been watching affairs of
members of the Dewey team"
closely for clues as to Gov.
Dewey's plans. The Governor has
kept silent amid speculation as to
whether he would make another
race for the governorship or re-
tire to private life.
The appointments do not, of
course, guarantee Gov. Dewey's
retirement from political Office.
They constitute good evidence Of
such intention.
1t is noteworthy that Mr.. Lock-
wood and Mr.. Burton are remain
Ing in State service. They could
easily be called on by Gov. Dewey
for further assistance.
Evening star., 1950-03-23

The finest Fresh Eggs pro-
duced on the market today.
We highly recommend aud
guarantee each and every one.
TRY them today De knop
you'll be pleased.
Evening star., 1950-03-23
By the Assoeiofed Press

ALBANY, N. Y, Mar. 23-The
New York State Legislature ad-
journed its 1850 session early to-
day after squeezing through a
Republican administration bill
setting up State rent controls to
replace Federal regulation.
Under the measure, which Gov.
Thomas E. Dewey will sign soon,
residential rents in New York
State will be frozen until next
March l at the levels of March l,
1850. It is effective May l in all
areas now under Federal or local
controls.
Democrats had fought the plan
Evening star., 1950-03-23
New York LEGISLATURE VotesRent Controls

bitterly, but it was the last
minute switch of one Democratic
vote that carried the hotly-
contested bill through the State
Senate late last night.
Twenty nine votes were needed
and the count was 1927. The Re-
publican-controlled Assembly pre-
viously had approved the bill,
1857.
The issue was decided by Sena-
tor Peter j. Dalessandro, a Con-
gressional Medal of Honor win
ner in World War II. The Demo-
cratic legislator from nearby
Watervliet said he voted for the
administration measure because he
Evening star., 1950-03-23

believed rent control essential and
Il believe it is the only bill that
has a chance OF passing at this
session."
Another bill approved shortly
before adjournment provides for
indeterminate sentences of up to
life for sex offenders.
Evening star., 1950-03-23
Book Tells Businessmen
How to Deal With u. S.
BY the Assoeiofsd Prssi

oy Hc |SxOCtoI8d Fft3t
The United States Chamber of
Commerce today issued a guide
book for businessmen on how to
sell their products to the Federal
Government.
The 64-page pamphlet lists
available Government publications
on procurement and outlines the
things small businessman should
know before bidding on Govern
ment, jobs. It also tells who does
the Federal purchasing, where to
go for information, and how the
Government buys.
Evening star., 1950-03-23
Girl, 6, and Mother Die
ryinq to Save Puppy
By tine Assoeioted Press

by inc SSSoefoIeO Ffe3S
ORLANDO, Fla, Mar. 23.-A g.
year-old girl was electrocuted try
ing to save her puppy from a
grounded power line yesterday
Her mother in turn died trying
to save the child.
Deputy Sheriff j. j. Mitchell
said a probe is being made of how
two 4,800-volt wires came to be
on the ground.
The puppy touched one of the
wires first, Mr.. Mitchell said;
little Isabel Yorton tried to help
the dog, and then Mrs. Edna
Yorton, Sc, went to her daughters
aid.
Evening star., 1950-03-23
Wilson Replaces Church

Representative Wilson, Repub-
lican. of Indiana. will go on the
House Appropriations Committee
to take the place of Representa-
tive Church, Republican. of Illi-
nois, who died Tuesday, House
Republican leaders said yesterday.
Evening star., 1950-03-23
Tax Dropped on U. S. Goods

Long-standing discriminatory
taxes against United States Gig
arettes, liquors, cosmetics and
lubricants have been abolished
by the Peruvian government.
Evening star., 1950-03-23
Woman Runs Snake Farm

Mrs. Gwen Peers, widow of Ber-
tie Peers. well known South Afri-
can snake man." lives 20 miles
from Cape Town with 600 snakes
whose serums she extracts and
Evening star., 1950-03-23
Purebred Bull Sale Today

STAUNTON. Va. Mar. % (R.-
Angus, Hereford and Shorthorn
breeds were to be offered in a
purebred bull sale today in the
livestock pavilion here.
Evening star., 1950-03-23
PEPPERIDCE
FARM BREAD

Here's a true Neu England
Style Bread, thin sliced for
real eating pleasure. Baked
lnder the most eractino con-
dtttons. including whole milk
qnd 93-score sDeet creamery
otttsr-once you try
you'H dltodys buy.
Evening star., 1950-07-02

dener. She acts as secretary to the ladies,
persuaded one of them to see US, and she, in
turn, passed us on to the .deaconess' Of the
group. The latter, finding the ordeal not at
all painful, passed the word along. With each
lady introducing us to the next, we eventually
made the rounds.
by the end of week, we were invited to
gentle little card party and felt that we had,
in way, been accepted"
Each lady has her own apartment, a luxuri-
GUS suite of from four to seven rooms. These
include kitchen where her meals are indi-
vidually prepared, and dining room where
they are served.
Refined Divexsions
lHE ladies are on frst-name terms with
each other, but rank is scrupulously observed
and the small social occasions which make up
their days are arranged formally.
Since they are quite elderly = the youngest
is II - their diversions are limited. Reading,
needlework, cards occupy much of their time.
A few, clinging to the genteel accomplish
ments of the lady of breeding, still paint or
play musical instrument.
Those whose health permits drink slightly.
or smoke the common little Danish cigar,
which is permissible for women as well as
men. One day week, on orders from doc
tor whose only duty is to care for their needs.
they spend resting in bed.
Once year - New Years Day - the
manager, the head gardener, the chief for
ester, and other ranking members of the es-
tates staff don their best swallow-tail coats
Continued on page Is
Evening star., 1950-07-02

Valls and nearby KSge, while used to the
sight of the ladies' trim, horse-drawn brough-
ans wheeling smartly through the streets, saw
little of the occupants. Merchants always
came out of their shops to take an order
while the ladies held to the privacy of
their coach. Even German occupation
troops left them strictly alone.
Like many impossible stories, however,
the legend was more fearsome than reality.
1--WE stayed at the little inn at VallS for
four days." Victor Jorgensen recalls. mot
taking shot for fear of disturbing the deli
cate negotiations that were going on.
Everything went through channels, ac-
cording to protocol Through friends in
Copenhagen. we were able to get acquainted
with the pretty young wife of the Chief Gar
Evening star., 1950-07-02

patiently, laid siege to the castle until it
capitulated. Exterior shots came first, then
the outworks - the stables and coach-house.
Eventually, the great drawbridge was low
cred, they crossed the moat and carried the
first cameras into Castle VallS.
The splendid isolation of the castles IL
elderly ladies in retirement is explained by two
facts: Each lady is high-born. Each is single.
Each, therefore. is entitled to the benefits of a
quaint, but oddly practical, insurance policy.
Because Denmark is a country where wonl-
en- traditionally outnumber men, it has been
the custom for many years to start an annuity
for the infant daughters of nobility as pro-
lection against spinsterhood. As the ladies
advance in years, still unwed, they are pro-
vided with an annual income and - accord
Evening star., 1950-07-02
by Adie SuehsdOrf
Photographs by Tictor Jorgensen

ing to seniority an apartment in the Castle
Valls
The castle, which towers over the little
village of ofsVallS, is a hollow square of ivy
covered brick surrounded by $1,000 acres of
the richest farm and timber land in Denmark.
Sale of the estates products supports the
ladies in the style to which they are accus-
toned.
WE Can't ne Dome"
WHEN the Jorgensens suggested picture
story on the castle and its residents, they were
told it would be quite impossible.
The ladies permitted few visitors, no pub
licity. Danish newsmen had given them up
long ago. Sight-seers viewed the castle from
respectful distance And the villagers of
Evening star., 1950-07-02
MAIDS WITH MILLIONS

Here for the first time the of dozen
Danish queens who live in forbidden castle amid odwod
luxury Even the conquering Nazs did dare invade it
Evening star., 1950-04-16
TODonce at Bal BOheme

Some hundreds of Capitalites
are likely to waken Tuesday morn
ing wondering If the fantastic
Bal Boheme they had been to
the night before was a reality, or
if they had just been dreaming
about visitors from Venus, Mars,
the moon and other planets.
AS in past years. feature of
the Bal Boheme will be colorful
pageant. The one for this re-
vival of a highlight of former So
cial events will be more preten-
tious and spectacular than ever,
with nomads and maids of the
northern lights, muses., rocket
ships. interplanetary travellers and
other unbelievable characters ca
vorting through the bathrooms of
the Statler.
From 10 until 2 o'clock tomor-
row evening the Bal Boheme will
be given by the Arts Club of
Washington for the first time in
IL years. It's members, friends
and the public will dance to the
music of the Army and Air Forces
Bands and Sidney's Orchestra.
The pageant will start at II
o'clock and a hot supper will be
served at midnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Dewey
are among boxholders for the gala
event, and others are Mrs. Persi-
for Spilsbury. Mrs. Duncan Phil
lips. who is chairman Of patron
esses: Mrs. McCook Knox. Mr.. and
Evening star., 1950-04-16
Mrs. DeWey,
.Mr.Pierrepont
Are Married
JUNIOR HOSTESSES FOR

OF much interest to Capital
society is the wedding of Mrs. A.
Peter Dewey and Mr.. John Pierre
pont. which took place yesterday
afternoon in ST. Francis Chapel
of st. Matthew'S Cathedral. Only
m m bers of the immediate
families witnessed the ceremony at
which Father Gregory Bergstedt
of Providence, R. l., officiated at
$3.50 o'clock.
Later reception was held at
the 1925 F Street Club for close
friends and family including quite
few from out of town.
The young attendants included
the brides little daughter Nancy,
her niece Ariane, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles S. Dewey. jr..
and Polly 'Pierrepont. the grooms
niece.
The bride, who is the daughter
of Mrs. Joseph I. Weller. was given
in marriage by her brother-in-law,
the Hon. George Fulford. M. P.
She was clad in French blue
taffeta. Her tiny hat was a band
of the taffeta with short veil and
she carried a bouquet of lilies of
the valley.
Mr.. Rutherfurd Stuyvesant
Pierrepont, jr.. of Old Westhury,
L. I. was his brothers best man
and the ushers were Mr.. Sargent
Shriver of New York and Chicago
and Mr.. Pennington Whitehead of
New York.
Mr.. Pierrepont and his bride
will make their home in New York
and Far Hills. N. j. Mr.. Pierre
pont is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rutherfurd Stuyvesant Pierrepont
of Far Hills. His bride was the
widow of 1t. Col. A. Peter Dewey,
who was killed in 1945 in Indo-
China while serving with the OSS.
She is the granddaughter Of the
late DR.. and Mrs. Paul Brandon
Barringer of the University of
Virginia.
Evening star., 1950-04-16
Martha Ryan
Is Bride Of
Allen

The Very Rev. Hubert Welsh
o. P. officated at the wedding o.
his cousin, Miss Martha Gene
We've Ryan, and 1t. Walter Cor.
don Allen, which took place yes.
terday in st. AIMS Church.
The bride is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Joseph Ryar
and the groom's parents are Brig
Gen. and Mrs. Frank A. Allen, jr
Mr.. Ryan gave his daughter In
marriage and Mrs. Joseph Fred
erick Hughes Cutrona of West
Point. N. Y. attended her sister
as matron of honor. Mrs. John
Leveroni of Boston, the former
Miss Catherine O'Connell of
Washington: Miss Patricia Leibell
and Miss Mary Dorothea Allen.
the groom's sister, were her other
attendants. Miss Genevieve Meany
was the vocal soloist.
DR.. Alfred A. Delery of Cam
bridge, Mass, served as best man
for 1t. Allen and ushering duties
were performed by 1st 1t. Erwin
R. Brigham of Williamsburg, 1st
1t. Ernest S. Ferguson of Fort
Meade. and Mr.. John H. Kauff-
mann.
Following a reception at the
home of the brides parents, the
newly married couple left for a
honeymoon in the Poconos. They
will reside in Virginia.
The bride is a graduate of I'm
maculata Seminary and George
town Visitation Junior College
She studied dramatics at Catholic
University and is a member OF
the summer theater at Eagles
mere. Pa. Her father is Dean OF
Columbus University School OF
Accountancy.
1t. Allen is a graduate Of The
Hill School and the United States
Military Academy, and is a mem.
ber of the Chevy Chase Club. His
maternal grandfather is Maj. Gen
Walter H. Gordon of Washing
ton. picture on Page D-2)
Evening star., 1950-04-16

Mrs. A. Burks Summers, Mr.
Charles Lownsbery. Mrs. Blake
Clark, DR.. and Mrs. John M. Orem
Mrs. Hattie E. Burdette and Mr.
James Window.
Boxholders also include Mrs
Luis F. Corea, Princess Toussoun
Mrs. Ray Fisher. Mrs. Mary Roe
bling, Mrs. Harold Brookes, Mr.
Charles w. Fairfax, Mrs. Robert
Marshall, Mrs. w. S. Chesley. Mrs
Seymour Jesselsohn, Mrs. Car
Casey and Col. Lyle Brookover
chairman of the Bal.
Washingtonians who are not
members of the Arts Club but are
assisting in all sorts of ways for
its success are Mrs. Felix de We'll
don, Miss Madeleine Keilty, Mrs
Clinton F. Robinson. Mr.. Harold
M. Thompson, MI. William Car
michael. Mrs. Randall H. Hagner
Mr.. Ralph McBane. Maj. Garrett
c. Rush, Col. Dan H. Yielding
Mrs. James McSherry Wimsatt
Mrs. Blake Clark. Mr.. H. Par
Johnson. Mrs. Joseph L. Miller
Miss Margaret Glassford. Mrs
Lawrence Slater and Mr.. Charles
Latshaw.
Others assisting are Mrs. Marie
Moore Forrest, chairman of the
pageant: Miss Agnes Miller Bir-
ney. Miss Marie Wolcott, Miss
Lisa Gardiner, Miss Mary Day
Miss Anne M. Roberts and Miss
EVELYN Davis.