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Evening star., 1951-04-22

What to do with a bank OF
terrace is common problem these
days in many sections of the
Washington area. The use of soc
seems most natural and is usually
employed. although the chore Of
cutting soon becomes unbearable
especially on the larger slopes
Moreover, it is difficult to main
tain good turf on the average
slope. Retaining walls, either laid
with mortar or without, are ex-
pensive. If we accept the premise
that the two methods described
above are not satisfactory, the
remaining alternative is the use
of shrubs and vines. They have
their limitations and advantages.
The average shrub covered bank
involves the least expense and In
time may be the most attractive.
However, it usually takes two to
five years to secure the desired
cover, one which is dense enough
to smother out weeds and make
the cutting of grass unnecessary
In the meantime, the fight against
weeds may be discouraging. More
over. a shrub border can be a
favorite nesting place for birds
who scatter many unwanted seeds
that develop into shrubs and vines
which must be removed.
But, to return to the grass
covered slope Grass can be grown
on a steep slope if the soil is
deeply and well prepared and pro-
vision is made to prevent a heavy
wash. This means that a drain
way is first placed at the top of
the slope to carry away water
draining from the surface above.
Without this protection the top
soil will be eroded from between
the grass plants and they will
suffer. OF course this protection
is necessary regardless of the plant
material used on the slope. Grass
clippings, top dressing and fertil-
izers must be applied to compen-
safe for the unfavorable growing
conditions if the grass is to thrive.
Generally speaking, the slope
should be as gentle as space will
permit-preferably not more than
twice as high as wide. If it ex-
ceeds this ratio there is danger of
q landslide during periods of heavy
Evening star., 1951-04-22
Copper Sprays
Add Nutrient
To the Soil

The copper-bearing sprays, such
as Bordeaux mixture, that gar
deners use to protect their crops,
do more than kill fungus. They
also supply a nutrient needed by
plants.
Scientists have found from re-
search that many field and garden
crops benefit by the addition of
a small amount of copper to the
soil. In gardens, the residues
from copper sprays frequently
supply the copper needed. Thus,
when you spray a potato patch
with Bordeaux to prevent blight,
you are also fertilizing the pota-
toes and future crops that are to
grow on the ground with respect
to copper.
Experiments have shown that
small amounts Of copper in the
soil increase the growth and pro-
duction of tomatoes, potatoes,
sweet corn. lima beans, sweet DO
tatoes. onions, cotton, and to-
bacco on many soils. They have
also shown that copper benefits
fruit trees, even to the extent of
making them more resistant to
frost. In some States where cop
per is definitely deficient in the
soil. the direct use of copper sui
fate as a fertilizer caused produc-
ton increases in tobacco as high
as 35 per cent.
Although copper in small
amounts is good for many crops.
in large quantities it can be toxic
to the plants. For this reason
gardeners should be cautious when
fertilizing with copper compounds
Not over 20 pounds of copper sui
tate per acre, or 7R ounces per
1000 square feet Of garden should
be used by amateur experimenters.
Evening star., 1951-04-22
This Week in the Garden

erations to a standstill. Cool
weather crops already in the
ground, If the seeed does not rot
will be well-rooted and ready to
make strong top growth once the
weather becomes warmer. The
heavy rains have compacted the
soil and it should be cultivated
as quickly as soil conditions per-
nit.
It is not too late to plant most
crops, certainly they should ma
ture almost as quickly as those
planted earlier and standing still
because Of the cold. wet soil.
Early set tomato plants seldom
produce fruit earlier than those
planted in the first part of May.
The reason for this is that the
flowers seldom develop into fruit.
IA recent report from Virginia in
ldicates that a hormorie spray ap-
piled to the first blossoms to ap-
pear will result in an early crop.
That seems to be the answer to
those who wish to have the first
tomatoes in the neighhorhood.
It Is interesting to note the
number of Towering crabs which
normally develop into low-headed
spreading trees. Several kinds
will hang so low as to prevent
grass from growing beneath them
/ A few kinds, such as the tea and
Scheideckeri, are upright growers
and provide shade as well as flow
ers and fruit.
It is a mistake to rush out
and cut the tops off of the early
spring. Towering bulbs before the
foliage has matured. The bulbs
must have the period between
Towering and foliage maturing
for the manufacture of food and
Ithe bud to develop. To remove
the foliage before this takes place
is to weaken the bulbs, if it does
not destroy them. w. H. Y.
Evening star., 1951-04-22

There is no place like a daffodil
show or lobbyists garden to select
varieties for planting in your gar
den. Usually, the more you grow
the more critical you become in
making selections. My choices run
from 40 cents to $3.50 per bulb.
1t is an interesting fact that the
best or most desirable varieties are
not always the highest priced. It
is often good sense to buy a single
bulb for a start of good variety
because most varieties increase
rapidly and in matter of three
or four years produce enough di-
visions to make pleasing display.
The important point now is to Sc
lect the varieties which you will
order sometime during the sum-
mer for September, planting.
Occasionally one finds a stunted
daffodil plant, with Streaks of yel-
lowish green in the leaves. Such
plants are likely to be infected
with disease and should be lifted
and burned. The disease can be
controlled but that is seldom
practical since the bulbs multiply
fairly rapidly. Remove infected
plants as soon as discovered be-
cause the aphids may spread the
disease to others.
GloxiniaS shed their buds very
quickly if allowed to. become toe
dry. However. they will not thrive
in a soggy wet soil. Water from
the top whenever the top soil
seems to be getting dry to the
touch. apply sufficient water until
it runs through the drainage hole
in the bottom sof the pot. This
should keep the plant in good con-
dition for three days or more, de-
pending upon the dryness of the
air.
The continued cool weather IS
effectively holding gardening op-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-12-19
West Virginia Court
Voids BusIine Sale
by The Associated Press


CHARLESTON, w. Va, Dec. 10.
Sale of a Martinsburg bus line
to the Mellon National Bank of
Pittsburgh was in effect nu1lified
yesterday by the State Supreme
Court.
The bank bought Emery's Mo-
tor Coach Line, Inc, on October
81, 1949, and sold the property
the same day to Potomac Lines,
Inc.
The sale to the bank was car
ried out under a deed of trust
covering loans totalling $127,000
which the bank made to the
Emery line.
The supreme courts unanimous
opinion, written by Judge w. T.
Lovins noted that the trust agree
ment provided that any two OF
the three trustees could act In
selling the property in case Of de-
fault, but one trustee acting alone
carried out the sale.
The owner of the bus line, Rob-
ert Emery, jr.. sought to prevent
the sale, by filing bill Of com.
plant on Mineral county circuit
court but the action was dis.
missed.
The supreme court ruling re.
versed the decree of the lower
court, and the case was remandeC
with directions that the circuit
court proceed with the case or
the pleadings filed by Mr.. Emery
1t was further directed by the
supreme court that in the event
sale of the property seems war
ranted, the circuit court supervise
such sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-12-19
$500 Midshipmen Begin
Christmas Leave FRIDAY
BY the Asseeiated Pres.

ANNAPOLIS. Dec. 10. - The
holiday season begins at noon
Friday for the Naval Academy
when more than 5000 midshipmen
are scheduled to depart for their
annual Christmas leave.
Before leaving for home, how
ever. the Middies will have an op-
Iportunity to do a little celebrating
and feasting on the academy
grounds.
The brigade Of middies will
gather at the steps Of the chapel
for their traditional carol singing
program at $50 pm. tomorrow.
| Then. getting a head start on
turkey eaters throughout the Ma
ton. the midshipmen will sit down
to q turkey dinner with all the
trimmings.
Glasses will be halted at HAS
am. Friday, then after the last
formation Of the year, the middies
will be taken by bus to Washing
ton or Baltimore to start their
trips home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-12-19
Sears, Roebuck Car
Is Priced al S1,395
For Smallest Model
BY the Associated Press

CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-Sears, Roe
buck & Co.'S automobile. the ALL
state, will go on sale tomorrow in
10 cities in 10 States. The outlets
are in the South. Southwest and
West.
Sears said the new car is the
lowest priced full-size 1852 model
sedan in the United States. It
said this. is the first extensive de-
partment store merchandising Of
an automobile in the history Of the
industry.
Basic factory delivered prices.
including Federal tax but not in
Guiding State taxes, will range
from 81 1895 for. the standard four
cylinder model to $1.796 for the
de luxe six-cylinder model
equipped with overdrive. Sears
said.
Similar To Henry Us.
The car will be sold, serviced
and guaranteed by Sears and will
be handled through its retail divi-
sion only. The car also can be
financed through Sears under its
regular program of time pay
ments. Used cars will be taken
in trade.
The automobile is being pro-
duced for Sears by Kaiser Frazer
Corp. and is similar to KAISER
Frazer's Henry j" model. The
motor is made by WHY'S Overland
Motors, Inc, and Sears said it is
engineered to deliver gasoline
economy in the 80 to IS miles per
gallon range.
The company said Sears ira
ditional merchandising policy of
satisfaction guaranteed or your
money back" will apply in mar
keting the new car. Sears All
state tires and batteries, with
which the cars are equipped, are
guaranteed for 10 and "a months,
respectively. Other regular Sears
products are used In the car, in
Guiding sparkplugs and upholstery.
Plastic Upholstery.
The car is styled with low, so
inch silhouette. It features six
passenger seating space with in
teriors upholstered in plastic. The
company said the plastic fabrics
are washable. fade proof and stain
resistant, and make installation
OF seat covers unnecessary.
The car has an overall length
Of 1865 inches and a wheelbase
Of 100 inches. It weighs about
1888 pounds for the four cylinder
model and 2,341 for the six. Over
all width is 10 inches.
A full line of Allstate accessor-
ies. including radio, fresh air
heater. and directional turn sig
nails. are optional at added cost.
Overdrive also is available as OPP
tional equipment at added cost.
10 Cities Selected.
Sears said the 10 cities were
picked as the first to sell the new
car because the retail stores there
have physical facilities available
for displaying and servicing the
new car. The company was un-
able to say when sales would be
expanded to other cities.
The automobiles will be sold
initially in the following cities:
Birmingham, Ala; Knoxville
and Memphis, Tenn: Richmond,
Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va; 4
Fayetteville, N. c.; Jackson. Miss; |
Orlando. Fla; Little Rock. Ark;
San Antonio, Houston, Baytown,
Beaumont, Waco, Lubbock and
Dallas, Tex; Phoenix, Ariz. and
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-12-19
Medical Unit Elects

BERRYVILLE, VA. Dec. 10
(SpeciaD DIR. Frank Tannan, jr..
of Berryville has been named
president of the Northern Virginia
Medical Society. Other new Of
ficers are: DR.. E. Sherman of
Front Royal. vice president, and
DIR. Frank Gearing, Woodstock,
|secretary-treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-12-19
Bottle Gives Greetings
Ito Every One in Virginia
BY the Associufed Press

RICHMOND. Va, Dec. 49,
Gov. Battle today wished everyone
in Virginia a merry Christmas.
The governor this year Is fol.
lowing a precedent he established
in 1950-his first Christmas ir
off1ce-by not sending any per.
sonal Christmas cards.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1951-10-27

cost of $4,529,246.32 per year.
This represents Is cents out of
each school dollar.
Heaviest average daily atten-
dance Of 1851 pupils transported
by bus occurs in Jones county,
with Lee next with 4676 bus rid
ing students per day and Leake
third with 1905. Jefferson with
but 425, and Tunica with $50 have
the lowest average attendance
travelling by school bus.
The decreasing cost of trans
porting students on publicly own
ed buses is encouraging to school
leaders. but of paramount impor-
lance is the safety OF the children
utilizing them.
Many counties now will not en-
ploy a driver or contract with one
who has not taken driver training
instructions, and in most cases an
experienced driver must accom-
pany him for a few days on his
first runs.
So today Mississippi's rural kids
are getting to school faster, in
more comfort and certainly with
greater degree of safety. Truly the
old school bus ain t what she used
to be.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1951-10-27

states.
In a twin editorial, the NINA
states that in its lifetime, since
1895, it has witnessed the trial and
failure Of nearly every formula
that has been thought Of to ac-
cord semblance of justice to Ne
groes in the areas of health care
within segregative framework.
1t calls upon NINA members to
discard "the timid and forced mis-
givings which many have had in
the past about moving too fast
being too radical or attempting
the impossible 1t states: Cover
whelming evidence has already am
assed to show that equal justice
under segregation is impossible"
On the matter of hospitals it
states: "The perpetuation of the
segregation principle in a new sys-
TEN of separate hospitals may pin
down generations unborn with the
curse of the segregation problem.
1t concludes that NINA members
owe it to themselves and to their
children to work increasingly and
without compromise for bilateral,
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1951-10-27

struction or increased teachers
salaries.
Bus bodies purchased by coun-
ties and school districts must meet
certain requirements set up by the
Department of Education and all
bids by such companies are re-
ceived and passed upon by the
State Board of Education. Chassis
normally are purchased from local
dealers at substantial discounts.
One BAWI plant. the Pathfinder
Division of Superior Coach at
Kosciusko, which makes school
bus bodies, already has submitted
bids in hopes of helping supply
these needs. Scores of other COM
panies of this type, of course, also
compete for this growing business.
To service publicly owned equip
ment, Al Of the 50 counties have
school operated garages and shops
with 2S county-owned eryic e
trucks. Equipment is painted,
overhauled and prepared during
the summer months for service
during the school year.
Mississippi's school buses travel
an average of 30 miles per day, per
bus, carry an average of 35 child
rem per bus, some as many as 6S
and some as few as Is, at total
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1951-10-27
Public School
Enrolment Near
1000 More
Than 1850

Pupil enrolment reports of the
Jackson Public Schools for the
first scholastic month Indicate
that there are 975 more enrolled
than for the same month of the
previous session. In addition, by
arrangements with the Kinds coun-
ty board Of education, 800 white
pupils from this school district
are being housed in the Byram,
Clinton, and Forest Hill schools
since the local junior and senior
high schools are so crowded.
Central High School enrolled 6S
fewer pupils this session than
last. The difference is accounted
for by the induction into military
service of a number of high school
bows. The enrolment for Bailey
junior high school is practically
unchanged, but the enrolment at
Enochs has increased from 7S0
to $50 pupils.
The enrolment for Lanier high
school is approximately the same,
but the Hill junior high school in
creased from sos to 5S3 pupils.
Total enrolment for white pu-
pills for the first month of 1851
50 is 1896 compared to 1874,
which is an increase of 821. The
colored school enrolment last
session was 5,948 for the first
month and 6,084 this year, or an
increase of 1876. DR.. Harry S.
Kirshman, assistant superintend-
ent of schools, had announced
prior to the opening of school
that an enrolment increase of
approximately 1000 pupils was
expected for the session 1852.
Work on six new white element
airy schools is rapidly coming to
/ completion. 1t is now estimated,
/ in light of progress being made
on these jobs, that several of these
buildings may be occupied by the
first week in November, and the
remainder by December /, ac-
ccrding to w. E. Champbell, Jr.
director of school construction. He
also stated that the new Isabe
elementary school for colored pu
pills is approximately so per cent
complete and may be ready fol
use after the Christmas holidays
1t will care for approximate!
$50 pupils.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1951-10-27
Colonel
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a chance to fire the guns"
The Colonel pointed out that
there was no segregation in the
truck companies which have both
white and Negro officers.
Relating his experiences in
transporting army supplies by ship,
truck, railroad, hehcopter, aircraft.
oxcarts and human bearers, the
transportation officer admitted
that they had been plagued by
numerous failures, but they were
usually caused by bad roads.
The roads in Korea, he said, are
about equal to third grade roads
in this country and it was not
uncommon for trucks to break a
front axle or shatter its headlights
by road shock.
In spite of the rough roads, Col.
Lasher said, a peak of $4,000 tons
of cargo was unloaded daily in
Pusan, the big harbor in southeast
ern Korea last spring.
Recently returned from Korea,
Col. Lasher has been assigned as
assistant commandant of the army
transportation school at Fort Eus-
It's, Va.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1951-10-27
Negro Youth -.
Continued from Page Onel

L BY
colored student in the school of
Therapy is Miss Marjorie Vaughn
Of Lawrenceville, Va.
The 22-year-old Johnson is
native of Nashville and the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. A. Johnson, II.
He attended the public schools
there and in 1850 received a B. S.
degree in Physical Education from
Fisk University.
While at Fisk, he excelled in
sports. He played on the college
basketball team, was a member of
the track team, and for four years
was a halfback on the football
team.
His other college activities in
clude membership in Eta Psi Chap
ter Of Omega Psi Fraternity. He
was business manager Of his col
lege freshman class, belong to the
Stagecrafters, the Modern dance
group and the Varsity F. Club.
When he was graduates. he was
singularly honored by being the
only one in his department to re-
ceive departmental honors.
After his graduation from Fisk
Johnson did graduate work at
Springfield College, Springfield,
Mass, on an Omega scholarship
award. While at Springfield, he was
elected to Sigma Delta Psi, ma
Psi Omega, national service fra
ternity.
After receiving his masters de-
gree from Springfield, he entered
Medical College in the fall of this
year Upon completing his work
here, Johnson will receive a mas
ter's degree in physical therapy
and plans to practice in Los Ange-
les, Calf.
Johnson's father, H. a. (Tubby)
Johnson, has been athletic director
at Fisk University since 1925, and
is remembered as one of the great
Negro football players in the
Southern Conference
A Fisk graduate and formerly
administrative assistant to DR..
Charles S. Johnson, president of
the University, Mrs. Johnson, the
students mother, now teaches at
Pearl High School in Nashville.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1951-10-27
Baptists Form Jr.
Laymen Group

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma =
(ANP) = A National Baptist
Junior Laymen's Auxiliary was or
ganized at the recent list Annual
session of the National Baptist
Convention, U. S. A. Inc, here.
The newly formed organization
of the National Baptist Laymen's
is the young peoples department
movement, an Auxiliary of the
National Baptist Convention.
About 100 boys and young men
participated in forming the organi-
zation which will include Baptist
boys and young men throughout
America between and 80 years
old.
The Officers of the National
Baptist Junior Laymen's Auxiliary
are: President Eugene Weaths of
Fort Worth, Texas; 1st Vice Presi-
dent, Dillingham; Mcdaniel of Biz
mingham, Alabama, a Senior at
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National

CONTINUED from Page One
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1951-10-27

Fisk University; End Vice Pre-
sident, David Shannon of Richmond
Va, Junior at Virginia Union Uni
versity; Recording Secretary, Louis
Johnson of Detroit, Michigan, a
student at Wayne University;
Corresponding Secretary, Clarence
Perkins of Muskegee, Oklahoma;
Treasurer, Anderson Mccullough
of Waukegan, ILL.,; Chaplin, Will
liam Goodlett of Omaha, Nebraska,
a Sophomore at Fisk University;
Parliamentarian Sturgeon Miller
of Louisville, Miss.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1951-10-27
Plane Lands

CRESSON, Pa. - Observers at
Cresson Airport saw a small plane
approaching for a landing, then
abruptly stop-and plunge toward
the ground.
When airport workers reached
the scene they found the plane
perched neatly on the flat roof of
the Sherman Noel residence.
Badly smashed, the plane was
lodged between the chimney and
television antenna.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1951-10-27

Dwaine Crookshank, 32-year-old
pilot from Cresson, explained the
planes wing had hit a telephone
pole and the ship rebounded back
wards 20 feet to the nearby roof.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1951-10-27

VERSAILLES, KY. - After 10
years from the bar, attorney A. B.
Happy Chandler went into court
and won acquittal for seven Negro
men accused of crap-shooting.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1951-10-27

collaborative indignation in our own
professional field"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1951-10-27

AGRICULTURE ACHIEVEMENT DAY = is November 20 by
proclamation of Governor Fielding L. Wright
left right the the official edct Heder
business of the Craig
supervisor institutional OnFarm Training; NJ Tubb
of public education
bring the
by the Ledger the
ton. Estate Board of Education Photo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-06-15
Armed Forces Press Completion
OF Lightweight Field Hospital

nurses In 9 war zone. Hitherto
the theory has been that there
should be enough trained person.
mel on the spot to care for any
possible emergency. This has been
an enormous drain on the medi-
cal resources of the country and
probably would become greater
in any future major war. A
great many of the doctors and
nurses never have had much to
do because the war never has
swept in their direction.
Rush Personnel to Scene.
Now, Gen. Armstrong said, 1t
would be entirely possible once
the threat of an emergency arises,
Ito get enough medicine on the
scene in a day or two. This was
the case with the spring offensive
in Korea. Once the emergency is
over the doctors and nurses can be
brought back.
Air evacuation of wounded, he
said. actually is much cheaper
than ship evacuation. Planes used
to bring back patients would be
coming back anyway empty. Now
they fly to the war zone from the
United States with a full load of
war supplies. There is a great
Is saving of medical personnel
needed to care for patients en-
route.
Up to now more than 100000
have been evacuated by air in
Korea, either to hospitals far back
of the lines or to Japan. On the
average fight Of this kind. carry
ing 80 patients, only one nurse
is required because such short
time elapses before the men are
in a good army hospital.