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Milford chronicle., 1950-01-27

daughter Elizabeth and Mrs. Lizzie
Richards and Mrs. Lulu Beauchamp
motored to Philadelphia last week
and visited relatives.
David Steele, 2nd, was in the
Peninsula Hospital in Salisbury
last week having his tOnsils re-
moved. He is doing nicely.
Mrs. Sarah f. Derrlckson of
Ocean City, Md. visited her sister
Mrs. Efiie Nelson recently. She was
accompanied home by her sister
Mrs. Nelson who spent a few davs
with her. Mrs. DerricksOn also
visited Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Horace Derrick
son were dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. p. L. Hearn in Salisbury on
Saturday. Louis Williams was also
a dinner guest. given in honor 81
his birthday by his aunt, Mrs.
Hearn.
We were grieved to part with
Frank Bennett Of West Philadel-
phia, who departed this life on
Wednesday, January IS, at his
home. His wife passed away a few
years ago. He leaves to survive
four children. a son, Ernest Ben
nett OF LansdOwne, Pa, and three
daughters, namely, Grace, Hester
Ella and Hilda. All are married
Ihe deeeasedsleaves grandchildren
also. besides one sister living. Mrs.
Mamie West Of Drexel Hill. Pa, one
hait sister, Mrs. Lucy Reyburn and
Milford chronicle., 1950-01-27

on Sunday afternoon were Clinton
Quiilen Of MillYille, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Middleton Of FrankfOrd and
Mrs. Ebe H. Davidson.
Mr.. and Mrs. George G. Keen OF
this town and their daughter, Mrs.
Norman Bunting Of Frankford spent
the weekend with the formers
daughter and sOn-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. S. Bowen at Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Belts Of
Clarksville visited their sister, Miss
Matte H. Belts on Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. Lester Turner has been ill
with a severe cold.
Mrs. Jennie Parsons Is recover
ing from the grippe.
The Young Adult Choir sponsor
ed a covered dish supper on Wed
nesday evening of this week. Pro-
ceeds therefrom to go toward vest
ed gowns for the choir. Everyone
was welcome to attend.
The program committee Of the
Mems Fellowship of Bethel MethO-
dist Church met at the home Of
Rev. Clark at Bethany Beach on
Monday evening of this week.
There was a large attendance al
the January meeting Of the Mems
Fellowship.
On February 2, the NJ. Y. F. will
give a three-act play at Lord Balti-
more High School Tickets can be
bought from any of the young peO-
pie Of Bethel Church. Every person
of the church and each friend is
urged to, give their support to our
NJ. Y. F. by attending the play and
assisting in every way possible.
The Bible Study Of the New Tes-
lament, with Rev, d. c. Wildey as
leader. is profitable for everyone
who will attend on each Thursday
night.
Mrs. William Charles of Long Is
land. N. Y. visited her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Asher Anderson over the
weekend.
Mrs. Laura Baker of Selbyville
spent Sunday with her nephew
Howard Burton and wife.
Beautiful weather. mild and sun
shine which makes one want to be
outdoors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin B. Short
and daughter Hope mOtOred to Flor
ida for the winter. They are in
Hollywood, Florida. at present.
Milford chronicle., 1950-01-27

Mrs. Vangie Lynch and daughter
q near Dagsboro and Mrs. Kate
Banks Of Philadelphia visited Mrs.
Martha COnOway and Mrs. Lulu
Lynch on Saturday evening.
Mr. and mrs. Harry Evans Of Do
yer were dinner guests of Mrs.
Harry Evans and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Turner at Bethany Beach on
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John CULLEN gave
a dinner on Thursday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman WOOtten, Paul WOOt-
ten 1.-THE latter's wife is visiting her
parents); Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Dolby and son Bruce and Mrs. Lulu
Lynch.
Walter Hudson was injured re-
Gently and is under the Doctors
care. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hudson
were dinner guests of their par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hudson.
Mrs. Margaret Nelson is spend
ing the winter with her two sons,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Nelson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Nelson in
Washington, North Carolina.
Callers on Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wharton on Sunday were Rev. and
Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. Florence Rick
ards, Messrs. Bennie and ElwoOd
Wharton, Gene and Janet Wharton,
Mrs. Ollie Richards and Carol
Quillen. Mrs. Wharton is improv-
ing slowly.
Guests at dinner Of Mrs. Myrtle
DerricksOn on Sunday were her sis
ter, Mrs. MOllie West and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold McCabe and sons,
Wayne and Roger Of ROxana.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas f. Hick-
man. Sr.. were guests at dinner Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Evans and
two children on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Cannon and
son Dick and two daughters, Connie
and Beverly of Wilmington spent
Sunday recently with their grand
mother, Mrs. Lille Belts.
Mrs. Francis DerricksOn and
Milford chronicle., 1950-01-27
OCEAN VIEW

The Sunday services at Bethel
Methodist Church we're as follows:
Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Super
intendent, Harry H. Dukes, Jr., con-
Quoting. The worship service at II
O'Clock with an inspiring sermon
by Rev. ID. G. Wildey whose sub
ject "The Book Of the Year. mean
ing the Holy Bible.
At the vesper service we had an
informal song service with spiritual
hymns led by our minister and the
senior adult choir.
Selection sung BY Mrs. Norma
Evans was enjoyed by everyone.
The minister, Rev. Wildey deliver
ed a good sermon on Essentials. -
He quoted the scripture Thou
Shalt Love the Lord Thy God with
all thy heart. and with all thy soul
and with all thy mind. and with all
thy strength" This is the first COM
mandment and the first essential
and the second is like, namely,
Thou shalt love thy neighbOr as
thyself," the minister said.
Mrs. Mamie Hickman entertained
at dinner on Sunday her daughters
and sOns-in-law, namely, Mr.. and
Mrs. Preston McCabe and two
daughters. Nancy and Jane of Bish-
Opville. Md. Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
DerricksOn of Ocean View and Mrs.
Ethel Mitchell Of FrankfOrd, a sis
ter of Mrs Hickman's.
Paul Kitchens of New York Wis
tied his summer home and also his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dallas Hit
chens over the weekend.
Mrs. Efle Latchum is spending
the winter with her daughter and
sOn-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Montgomery at MarshalltOn.
Mrs. Dorothy Murray entertained
the Thursday Afternoon Bridge
Club on January 19 at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Evans of
Williamsville. visited their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Cannon on
Sunday.
Mrs. Harry Mitchell entertained
her Sunshine Glass OF Bethel Sun
day School on Thursday night at
her home.
Mr. and Mrs. f. Theodore Evans
entertained at dinner on Sunday
their cousin, Mrs. Lille II. Belts.
Callers on Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Evans
Milford chronicle., 1950-01-27
From where ! sit :. ~ Joe Marsh
Our Sidewalks, SIiml

IWrOte that over an article in the
Clarion last week, but / didn't like
doing II. After all, the man il was
aimed at t-s Slim Henderson lis a
good friend Of mine.
Slim came into quite a windfall
last month, and bought the old
Clarke place. The deed gave him
title to all the land-right down to
the street. Then Slim started to
take up the sidewalk to make his
lawn look better.
I felt it wasn't fair to the town
and said 50 in my article. Next
morning Slim comes around and
wants to know what / mean-get-
Milford chronicle., 1950-01-27
ELLENDALE

Mrs. Annie Feberry Of new Cas-
fle. Mrs. Cora Brittingham OF Mills
horo. and SIR. and Mrs. Lloyd Brit-
ungham Of Laurel were visitors Oi
Rev. and Mrs. James O'NeiI on sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson OF
Elicndole motored to Richmond. Va
on Wednesday to attend the funeral
service Of Mrs. Dorothy johnson,
wife Of Theodore Johnson, Jr.
Ar. and Mrs. Walter Webb enter
talned guests On Sunday.
Mrs. Estella Clerdaniel, who has
been III, IS Improving at this writ
ing.
Mrs. Alfred Clendaniel is on the
sick list.
Miss Allie Macklin Is improving,
Mrs. Georgianna EllingswoFth~ Is
III az her home here.
Mrs. Charles s. HOyt is very III
at this date
Mrs. Carrie Patterson, who has
been very Ill. Is improving ct this
time.
Weekend guests Of Mr. and Mrs.
+. Patterson were: Mr.. and Mrs. AL
fred Smith Of Trenton. N. j., and
Mr.. and Mrs Drexel Patterson Of
Drexel Hill. Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius GOrlich, ST.,
mOtored to Westville. n. j., on Sun
day and were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William GOrliek and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Fleming visit
ed friends on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Waters and
family we're callers In Milford last
week.
Sunday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
Lawrence Sammons and daughters
were Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Messick
Of Milton and Miss Dorothy Mes
sick Of Wilmington.
Miss Betty Deputy Of lincoln was
a caller in town last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer COverdale
were callers Of Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard Johnson and son Of Lincoln re-
Gently.
Mrs. John EllingswOrth and chill
dren we're guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Neibert on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Smith and sons
were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Green and family OF Lincoln last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence SpiceI
were callers in Milford on Satur-
day.
The Glendale Public School
opened its basketball schedule to-
0ay at Greenwood High School
Auditorium. The sixth, seventh and
eight grade boys nosed out the
Greenwood team by a narrow mar
Sin Of one point 1911. At half time
the Glendale boys led 7-6 and al
only one time did they trail by one
point. Jones. forward for Ellendale
spaTked the Offense by scoring Z Oi
his teams IL points. while Edwards
from Greenwood was high scorer
with points
The Glendale girls basketball
team was defeated by a 1910 score
however, il was a hard fought
Milford chronicle., 1950-01-27

game. Virginia McClaren and Emily
Mowden sharing scoring honors
with 3 field goals apiece and Gloria
Passwaters from Glendale led her
team with 4 field goals.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Fleming gave
a birthday party In honor Of their
daughters birthday. on Friday, jan
nary 18th. Sydney received many
lovely gifts. All her friends had a
delightful evening and delicious re-
freshments were served.
The Glendale Fire Co, has pur-
chased an $4,000 American La
france Fire Truck which arrived
in town on Sunday January 22nd.
The airemen are proud Of this new
addition to their Fire house and
any friends wishing 20 donate to-
ward the purchase Of same, all con-
tributions will be appreciated.
Glass No. Mrs. Mary Wilson
teacher viii meet with Miss Gwen
dOlyn Lynch on Friday evening,
January 9th. All cordially invited.
Glass No. s will be entertained
by Mrs. Hazel d. EllingswOrth on
Friday evening, February 10th. All
are cordially invited.
The Glendale w. s. G. s. will
meet at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
!. w. Warren on Thursday evening
January 26th. All members are in
yited TO be present.
THANKS:
The Ladies Of Glass No. 2 and
Class No. 6 desire TO express their
appreciation to everyone who dOna-
ted or helped in any way to make
their supper on Friday evening a
success. The proceeds $1,000.
st. Patrlek's Dinner
On Friday evening March 18th.
the New Market w. S. c. S. will
have a st Patrick's Dinner in the
Glendale School Auditorium Chic
ken pie. Adults S1.OO; children, SOC
all come and have a delicious sup
per for these ladies are noted for
being excellent cooks.
CHURCH NEWS:
Ellendale Methodist Church
Rev. James O'Nell, Pastor
Sunday January 20
Sunday school services at 10 a.
m. in charge Of F. w. ireland supt.
Preaching at II a. m. by pastor
Evening worship at 6:45 D m. NJ.
Y.F.
Preaching at 1880 p. m. by pastor
McCOlley's Methodist Church
Rev. James O'Nell, Pastor
Sunday, January 20
Sunday school services in charge
OF Preston Donovan, supt.
Union Methodist Church
Rev. James O'NeIl, Pastor
Sunday, January 20
Sunday school services. at 2 D. m.
Preaching at 3 pm.
Faith Bible Holiness Church
Rev. Robert h. NallOr, pastor
Sunday, January 20
Sunday school services at 2 D. m.
Preaching by pastor.
Everyone welcome.
No evening service.
Milford chronicle., 1950-01-27

brother, Lawrence Bennett OF Cal
ifornia. A brother. Irye b.. and a
sister, Mrs. Sallie James, died some
time ago. The deceased was the
son Of the late James and Ella
Belts Bennett. His wife was for
meriy May Evans Bennett.
Mr. and Mrs. Vim. p. Short at
tended the funeral services OF their
bEother-in-la'E, Mr.. German, in Phil
adelphia recentlys
Milford chronicle., 1950-01-27
-.
Cive Us Buek

ting folks riled against him. I felt
ornery myself, and we had quite a
set-to over the whole business.
From where / sit, that was fool.
ish. Once we'd cooled OF Cover
lunch and a bottle Of beer at Andy's
Tayern) Slim decided the sidewalks
should stsy-for the common good
and ! promised next time I'd take
a good look at the other fellows
point Of view before writing any
articles about him!
9s M.ux
Milford chronicle., 1950-01-27

Proper distance for viewing a
16-invch televisiOn set is declared
by the experts to be six to ten feet.
Milford chronicle., 1950-01-27

Mrs. Lee Magee has been sick at
her home near town.
Mr. and Mrs. John Cullen have
moved to Millville after residing in
an apartment Of Mrs. Rella Evans.
Isaac Short, son Of MIR. and Mrs.
Irwin Short Is employed at the Sea-
ford NylOn Plant.
Milford chronicle., 1950-01-27

Chickens consume twice as many
pounds Of water as Of feed.
Milford chronicle., 1950-01-27

c2pvislt. 1850. Unii'd siale. Brssers Foundation
Evening star., 1950-08-27
Meals for Hungry Couple Give
CORPORAL Food for Thouqht

Corpl. Charles H. Johnson, 20,
Of Fort Belvoir yesterday rue
fully counted UP the troubles he
incurred in playing Good Samari-
tan to a hungry family of three.
He was robbed of $255 and
stuck for the price of two large
Chinese dinners and SIS sack
of groceries. Scheduled to be
shipped overseas, he now will have
ito wait until the case is settled.
It started when Corpl. johnson
was approached by man at Fifth
and G streets NV. about 9 pm.
Friday. The man wanted a quar-
ter because he was hungry He
said his wife was hungry, too
Corpl. johnson told police he
invited the couple to have a meal
with him. They went to a Chinese
restaurant where food for all
hands was obtained. Over a pot of
hot tea, the couple then confided
that they also had a 7-year-old
daughter at home who was hun
CRY, the soldier related.
After purchasing about SIS
worth of groceries. including a
ham, Corpl. johnson SAID he was
escorted to an apartment IN the
1000 block of Twenty third street
NV.
The. 7.:year-old girl was awak-
ened and a meal prepared for her.
Corpl. johnson, some time later
Evening star., 1950-08-27
British 10 Lengthen
CONSUMPTION Period

LONDON. Aug. 26 (CDN -
Britain will extend its military
conscription period by six months,
making Britons serve two years
instead of 18 months.
Prime Minister Attlee will an
nounce this in the next few days.
Meanwhile, the British are work.
ing on the French, trying to per-
Suade them to extend conscription
by at least six months to 18
months. This was one of the prin-
cipal reasons for Thursdays Paris
visit of Emmanuel Shinwell and
Hugh Gaitskell, Britain's defense
and economic affairs ministers.
With two-year conscription the
British. will be keeping their
draftees under arms longer than
any other Western European
power. r
Ernest Bevin. who sails. Sep
tember z for New York to attend
the Big Three foreign ministers
conference where more defense
details will be threshed out, is
responsible more than any other
cabinet official for this and other
major defense decisions taken by
the government recently.
Evening star., 1950-08-27
American U. Prepares
Accelerated Program
To Start This Fall

Believing "the national emer-
gency to be serious in its nature
and of long Duration" American
University has decided to go on a
war footing, starting this fall.
A War Council already has been
established, President Paul F.
Douglass announced yesterday.
and accelerated programs will be-
gin September 25.
In addition, the university has
adopted a new policy relating to
students called up for active serv-
ice while enrolled. The procedure
was announced in the September
issue of a special news bulletin
called THE AU Student in the
National Emergency"
Refunds Permitted.
According to the plan, students
entering the service before the
end of any session may take an
examination covering the COM
pleted part of the course. They
Will NC 81 dOCu Ol1 ulC Pdlb SOkii-
pleted, and will get a refund for
the incompleted portion of the
course.
Upon returning from active
duty. students may audit free. for
"refresher" purposes, this already
completed portion, and take up
for credit where they left off by
paying proportionate fee.
The stepped-up program will
enable students to get bachelor
degrees in 212 calendar years, and
the associate" degree in four full
sessions of continuous study.
Cassell Heads Council.
Heading the 15-member War
Council composed of faculty, stu
dents and staff members is Prof.
Stafford Cassell, chairman of the
Department of Health and Phys
ical Education. Miss Marion Rad
ley, student affairs officer, is
secretary.
The university also has estab-
lished a public policy committee
ITO exercise constructive leader
ship while destruction is going
on" Members include DR.. Sam
uel Sharp. Dean Mary Bradshaw
and Miss Ann Rider.
Evening star., 1950-08-27

became sleepy and stretched out
on the couch for a nap.
He told police he awoke around
4 am. to find, his money gone
Also gone, was the woman and
the child. Present was the man.
A fight ensued and the noise
caused neighbors to summon po-
lice. Detective Sergts. Edward B.
Crandall and Paul H. Clarke ar
rived to find Corpl. johnson Sit
ting on the man, identified as
Jack Litton. %.
Litton was charged with robbery
and held for grand jury action
when he appeared in Municipal
Court yesterday. Bond was set
at $1,000.
All the money was recovered,
the detectives reported.
Corpl, johnson was discharged
from the Army Wednesday. Fri
day he re-enlisted for overseas
duty. He will have to wait now
until the grand jury takes up the
case.
Evening star., 1950-08-27
New Fire Suit Used

VIENNA.--A new type of fire.
fighting suit is being used BY
Viennese firemen. 1t is made of
specially impregnated textile
covered with thin coat of alumni
mum. At a temperature of 800
to 900 degrees centigrade the air
within the suit heated up to only
SO to go degrees.
The Valley settler., 1950-01-06

WHERE ARE CO-OpS HEADED? following
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Evening star., 1950-03-26
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

NVTVVVotIE5 FON JAIL
CADILLAC, 1949 CONVEX
tible, like new, char
treuse color, fully equip
ped, 1000 mi, prem
ium tires and blowout
proof tubes, spare never
been out of trunk. Price,
$500. Best buy ever
offered. Can be seen be-
tween l and 5 pm. 1921
L st. NV.
Evening star., 1950-03-26
AUTOS FOR SALE Cont

INTERNATIONAL 2-ton truck. dat
body: 1st-class condition; Sl75. HI
5662.
PANEL TRUCK, International 1898;
good running condition: S9s. 55ls
Conn. ave. NV. 30
Evening star., 1950-03-26

THIS MESSAGE is addressed to the
person who desires the ultimate in
distinctive personal transportation.
This Lincoln Continental. 6-pas-
senger sedanette. lust over a year
ago delivered for over $4,000. and
the $4,000 miles accumulated to
nicely. The appearance is immacu-
late and 1t is mechanically Al. The
price for such luxurious and stylized
ownership is right at -S2,995. To
see this regal beauty. call DI. OHIO.
and s pm. Ask for MR.. LANE. go
Evening star., 1950-12-02
z Women Killed
|Whi|eCrossiinq
|vigiinia Highway
Driver Says Victims
Weren't Seen Till
Moment of Impuct

A 72-year-old Alexandria wom-
an and her daughter-in-law were
killed last night when an auto
mobile struck them as they walked
across Mount Vernon boulevard at
Slater's lane.
Mrs. Mamie Ella Hamrnill, 332
South Patrick street, and her
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth
Hammill, 81, Of 1712 Abingdon
street, were crossing the boule-
ward to take a bus to Washington.
Driver of the car was booked by
Park Police as Joseph M. Carroll.
so, a painter. of the 400 block of
Tenth street NE. He was ar
raigned before United States Com
missioner Stanley King of Alex
andria. on a reckless driving
charge and released on 81 900 bond
for hearing Friday.
Says Women Not Seen.
Park Police said that Mr.. Car
roll told them he was proceeding
toward Alexandria about tbs
pm. There was a car to his right,
the driver reported, that was a
little ahead of him and he did not
see the women until he was upon
them.
The bodies were taken to the
Cunningham Funeral Home, Alex
Evening star., 1950-12-02
Georgetown Men Win
Nationwide Contest

Georgetown University last night
won a Nation-w contest on law
debating.
Three Washington area men
nosed out a team from the Uni
versity of Kansas during the finals
in New York to bring the crown
to the District.
They are Gilbert Zimmerman,
33, of 1404 Forty-eighth avenue
Sc; 1t. Everett j. Olinder, 80. Of
6720 Glen Carlyn drive. Falls
Church, Va, and Vincent A. Pep
per, %. of Ills Dryden street,
Silver Spring. Md. All are on the
staff of the university's law
journal.
Georgetown beat several law
schools here in its progress to
the finals.
Mr.. Zimmerman is administra-
tive law editor of the afternoon
staff of the journal. He works as
an examiner for the immigration
and Naturalization Service of the
Justice Department.
1t. Olinder is attached to the
Navy's Judge Advocate Generals
Office. He is president of the
Miller Law Club at Georgetown.
Mr.. Pepper was graduated cum
laude from Seattle (Wash.) Col
lege. He is a member of the
Morris Law Club at GU. He and
1t. Olinder were in last years
finals in public debate at
Georgetown. Mr.. Pepper won.
Evening star., 1950-12-02
District Rent Control
Public Hearings Set
Monday and tuesday
R.. n e Nf-
By Don S. Warren

Public hearings on extension
and revision Of District rent con-
troll will be held Monday and Tues
day before a special subcommittee
Of the Senate District Committee.
Pending before it is the bill of
Chairman Neely to extend local
controls from January 81 to Feb
ruary 28. This would be In step
with the plan to carry over Fed
eral controls to the end of Feb
ruary.
One result Of both local and
Federal bills would be to POSTPONE
the ultimate decision over any
long extensions until after the
new Congress has convened on
January 3.
On the District bill, proponents
VIII be heard at 10 am. Monday.
Opponents win appear at the same
time the following day.
~A~~ ATSoA A4So aIC W DC con-
Quoted by a special subcommittee
consisting of Chairman Neely,
Senator Hunt. Democrat, of wy
oming. and Senator Hendrickson
Republican. Of New Jersey.
Senator Neely said he has re-
ceived several hundred complaints
about rent increases here, most
Of them from tenants of decon-
trolled residential units In hotels
and decontrolled converted hous-
ing.
Senator Kefauver, Democrat. of
Tennessee. urged the committee
to take up the question promptly
so renters can make plans for the
future.
Meanwhile. Representative Klein.
Democrat. of New York, a member
OF the House District Committee,
introduced bill to extend District
rent controls indefinitely - until
they are halted by congressional
action.
Evening star., 1950-12-02
Dickens Christmas Carol
AT Roosevelt Hiqh Today

The second performance Of
Dickens Christmas Carol" was to
be given at 2::30 pm. today in
Roosevelt High School.
The play opened last night. It
is being presented by the Chill
dren's Theater of Washington and
the District Recreation Depart
ment. Other performances will
be at 8:15 pm. Friday and
2:15 pm. next Saturday.
Members of the cast are 100
children from all sections of the
city.
The production is in the form
of a play-pantomime. The adap-
tion was written by Marjorie
Maughlin Prussing. who also di-
rects the play.
Tickets are available at the
Snow Concert Bureau and also at
all Recreation Department play
grounds, for 80 cents. so cents
and $1.20.