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Evening star., 1951-12-09
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Activities

The Chevy Chase d. c. Gar
den Club will meet tomorrow at
the residence Of Mrs. Kenneth
Stone. 1927 Stephenson place at
l pm. The hostess will be assist
ed by Mrs. Eli Swavely and Mrs
Samuel Keery. Mrs. Edward
Mullens is in charge of a Christ
mas program of music and deco
rations.
The Washington Garden Club
will meet at the home of Mrs
Roy j. Jorolemon. the president
5444 Thirty-seeond street NV.
tomorrow. The guest speaker will
be Mrs. Rene Jones Taylor, lately
returned from the Philippines
and her subject will be 1.-THE Arts
and Crafts of the Philippines.
Miss Minnie Hunt will assist the
hostess.
Discussion Of soil. subirrigation,
thrips. cyclamen mites and nema-
todes will be forgotten at the De-
cember meeting of the Metropoli-
tan African Violet Club at the En-
gineers' Club. 1925 E street NV,
Tuesday at 8 pm.
This is the month of the Christ
mas party with games, caroling
and Santa Claus dispensing gifts
to members. A short business ses-
sion, over which the president
Mrs. J. Raymond Hoy, jr., will
preside. will precede the party.
The Wesley Heights Spring VAL
ley Garden Club will meet Thurs
day at 8 pm. at the home OF
Mrs. George S. CARL. A demon
stration of Christmas decorations
will be given by Mrs. Dion S. Bir-
|ney and her daughter Agnes.
The meeting OF the National
Capital Dahlia Society will be held
Thursday at 8:15 pm. in room
43 of the New National Museum
Tenth street and Constitution
avenue NV. Miss Hazelle John
son will show Kodachrome home
movies, taken at the Hershey
(Pa.) Gardens and Longwooo
Garden, near Wilmington, Del
Election Of officers will be helo
also
Evening star., 1951-12-09
THE SUNDAY STAR B-9
Washington. D. c.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER o, 1851
lon Virginia Soil
Argentine Alfalfa
Yields Tested

Argentine alfalfa seed, which
sells for considerably less than the
seed Of Kansas Common or other
adapted seeds growing in the
United States, nevertheless may
be costing farmers more money
because of reduced yields in some
areas.
r. J. Smith. agronomist at
Virginia Agricultural Experiment
Station. says a great deal of Ar
gentine alfalfa has been sold in
Virginia the past several years.
but that his tests indicate this
may be not so good.
He has conducted tests at Will
liamsburg and Orange. in which
Kansas Common was included as
a check with four entries of Ar
gentine alfalfa. No variety names
were attached to the Argentine
alfalfa but these four entries were
from four different regions.
In the warmer section of the
State. at Williamsburg. the Ar
gentine alfalfa, although it yield
ed slightly less over a three-year
period, showed up well as COM
pared to Kansas Common.
At Orange. the Kansas Common
variety was definitely superior to
the Argentina entries each year.
The argonomist concludes there
fore that Argentine alfalfas are
more suitable in Eastern Virginia
than in other areas Of the State.
Evening star., 1951-12-09
BY jones BirchfieId-

fort-which is what you want to
achieve in the country.
I would like to think that some
day we may achieve on The 40
Acres something of the charm OF
the Palmer place.
Il + X
Frank Hutton, from up near
Boyce, takes issue with me. 1t is
over the little item wrote about
schooling Ross, the horse.
Ross, of course, has been jump.
ing for some time.
Frank suggested that it just
might be the other way around
That it might be that Ross is
schooling me, rather than me
schooling Ross. I wouldn't be at
all surprised if he has something
there.
Clark Hoge, "the Old Man O.
the Mountains" has contributed
toward getting me ready to g,
fox hunting. Clark, with his ap.
pies and peaches in the summer
and his hams and sausages ant
jams and jellies in the winter, ha.
no time left to go hunting.
So, he sent down the other da,
his sandwich case and flask, alont
with strict instructions on thei,
use.
He insists that the sandwich
case is for me, but the flask is fol
the horse.
Evening star., 1951-12-09
[)oqs
By Peter Boges

to his ancient terrier. For in
stance:
When the dog could no longer
eat anything but liquid food,
Jones saw to it that he had
plenty of it and of the most
Inourishing and appetizing kind.
The terrier was relieved of his
former duties of running errands
and helping the children of the
family through traffic. etc. He
was allowed to live the life of
Riley"
Then, when partial blindness
made the animal uncertain as to
the exact spot where his water
dish and his food plate were
placed. Jones rigged up a brilliant
white light just above those two
Idishes-a light strong enough to
guide the feeble old terrier to
his food and water.
Q. Just learned from my vet
erlnarian that our pup is suf-
Ifering from rickets. What causes
this-G. ON.
A. A deficiency of bone salts
Contributory factors are worms
improper feeding, absence of ex-
posure to sunlight. damp quarters
or lack of proper exercise.
! @. Just out Of interest, I would
like to know the pulse beat of
the average dog.-M. o. B.
A. A grown dog normally has
a pulse beat of between 80 and
100 beats per minute.
tReleased by McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Evening star., 1951-12-09
Life in the Country
Forecast of Cold Winters, Dry Summers
May Solve the Problem of Mud

I'm told that we are in for a
lsiege of bad weather-in fact a
1OO-year spell of cold winters and
short and dry summers. If true.
want to register my protest right
now.
Scientists who look into such
things, I am told. forecast a re-
turn of the winters of our grand
fathers day, when the rivers
froze over and snow stayed on
the ground for months and red
fannels were accepted as normal
attire.
The summers will be shorter,
they say, and crops some years
may not mature. There will be
more droughts in the summers
and more zero temperatures in
the winters.
| suppose I will be able to stand
the cold, if I get ready for it, but
don't know about the droughts.
The one last summer was enough
for me.
! And right now I'm in quandary
II don't know whether would
rather have rain-and, as a con-
sequence, mud-or no rain and
|; no water in my well.
>. suppose it would be better to
wade in mud than to haul water,
but I have found in the past that
mud can get mighty tiresome.
!; Particularly when it gets to the
consistency Of sticky molasses and
pulls your boots of as you 90
Through it.
Talk about a nice country place
IL was over the other day and
spent a morning at the Estle,
: Palmers' farm at Broad Run
J, which is near the Plains in Eau
quier County.
Mr.. Palmer used to be in busi-
ness in Arlington. but spends full
time in the country now. He is q
fox hunter and horseman from
away back and can spin many q
lyearn OF the chases he has had
His stables are something tc
look at-made of stone which he
laid himself. His whole place give.
you a sense of unpretentious COM
Evening star., 1951-12-09
Fruit Growers
plan Convention
lin Roanoke Soon

The Virginia State Horticul-
tural Society will be host to the
American Pathological Society al
its 56th meeting in Roanoke Jan.
uary Z, 8 and 8.
John Watson, Staunton, secre-
tary, said committees of the two
organizations have arranged ar
Outstanding program.
Monday morning. January 7
the groups will hear, discussions
on merchandising and advertising
the apple crop. That afternoon
production of cherries, mouse con-
troll and grower-processor rela-
tions will be discussed.
Monday night the VPI student.
speaking contest and a lecture
by DR.. Walter Flick. Washington
and Lee University, will be fea-
tured.
Tuesday morning sessions will
be devoted to "Harnessing Hor-
mones" and Peach Varieties anc
Trends" Tuesday afternoon the
group will hear lectures on apple
and peach harvesting.
Speaker for the annual banquet
Tuesday night will be Sam Fraser
Rochester, N. Y, secretary, Inter.
national Apple Association, whit
will speak on Economic Trend!
in the Fruit Business" In addi.
ton. recognition will be giver
members of the Pathological So.
ciety. and Appalachian Qualit!
Apple Club membership award!
and Wilder medal awards will b,
given,
Evening star., 1951-12-09
The Gift Problem
There's Little Excuse for Failing
To Please the Gardener at Christmas
By w. n. Younamon

window gardening are valuable
sources Of information which may
be enjoyed by the experienced as
well as the novice.
Gifts for Nature Lovers.
Many gardeners enjoy birds, and
for them bird baths, houses and
feeding stations are appropriate
gifts. Feeders that can be placed
near a window where the birds
may be observed are always en-
joyed during the winter months
Bird books are an aid in identifi-
cation and for the bird enthusiast,
field glasses may be a most &C
ceptable gift.
Miniature greenhouses are an
appropriate gift for the gardener
who likes to grow his own from
seed. These plant houses come in
various sizes. They are especially
useful in homes. where dry air
makes plant growing difficult.
Larger cases. sometimes called
"wardiap cases." are used by
orchid growers. They take up
more space, but, of course, an
orchid fan does not mind appro-
priating part Of the dining room
for his hobby.
Whether Santa brings a gift
certificate, a magazine. a book,
a bulb, a potted plant or a new
gadget. should be governed by the
gardeners interests. But, no mat
ter how small or how large the
gift, it is certain to give lasting
pleasure and make the season
happier. both for the giver and
the receiver.
Evening star., 1951-12-09
SuWdust HELPS
Soil Condition

Sawdust from old sawmill sets.
or shavings from planning mills,
can help improve your farm.
Forrest Patton, associate for
ester at VPI. says sawdust and
shavings, with the addition Of
ammonium sulphate at the rate
of so pounds per ton, have bene-
fetal effects when mixed with
any soil. They improve the
physical as well as the chemical
properties by forming humus.
Sawdust and shavlngs also are
acceptable mulching materials, as
shown by their use in nurseries,
orchards and farms. Mulching in
sulates the soil and conserves
moisture. 1t also keeps down
weeds and grass.
Large quantities of sawdust,
shavings and certain other resi-
dues are used in poultry houses.
Evening star., 1951-12-09

Navcom had previously de-
feated the University of Mary
land by Shay. and SO has q
match score of 2-3. Navcom's s
Russell Chauvenet won from E
Laird on top board.
The Virginia championship was
played over again at Charlottes-
vile on December / and 2. Prof
Rodney n. Bayne having put the
cup and title back in contest, in
an event which should not be
open,, but limited to actual resi-
dents Of Virginia. Messrs. Will
liam ]. Nucker and Durwood B
Hatch, members of the Arlington
team and residents of Arlington
County. made the trip and came
back with second and third prizes
Nucker scored Al, including two
draws. and Hatch had the best
IS-B standing among the 312-11a
scores. The championship went
to Walter Bass. a University OF
Virginia student. while Prof
Bayne had fifth place for his
lchivalry. During the tourney the
University of Virginia Library
displayed an exhibit of chessmen
including the carved ivory set OF
Thomas Jefferson.
The Cuban post Office has is
sued a set of postage stamps
commemorating the 30th ami
versary of the winning Of the
worlds chess championship by
the late Jose r. Capablanca. One
shows the position in which DR.
Lasker resigned the final game
and one shows the Cuban grand
master making 'la jugada pre-
rse
Evening star., 1951-12-09
Mitucide Tested

A limited quantity of a new
mitacide" has been distributed
to a few members of the Potomac
Rose Society for testing. It is re-
ported to kill the red spider mite
in all stages of it's life cycle, but
to be especially effective on eggs
and nymphs. If the tests bear out
predictions, this new material
will be of interest to all gardeners
since the red spider mite is a
universal pest. Red spiders, tiny
reddish specks, hardly visible to
the naked eye, are serious enemies
OF dahlias, roses, azaleas, phlox,
many evergreens, numerous
house plants. etc. They are suck
ing insects.
Evening star., 1951-12-09

@AS oPPSol dllSC O1 LIlC OAllVCO
States champion, Larry Evans, at
the Washington Chess Divan on
November % attracted a large
crowd which jampacked the club
quarters. Twenty-eight opponents
occupied the champions attention
for little more than four hours,
until 1920 am. The opposition,
although by no means as strong
as 1t might have been without
going outside the Divan's own
membership, gave the performer
plenty of trouble, scoring five wins
and two draws. The winners were
Jan Galvins, John r. Rice, J. Re-
becca. John Wall and Malcolm H.
Wiener. The draws were scored
by Karl A. Baer and H. G. Ruckert.
Evans won from the following 81: !:
B. Berry. s. Cahen, F. M. Campo
names. G. Crabtree. M. Cushman,
E. Dafter. c. English, j. A. Gweyer,
L. N. Gonzales. M. P. Jarnagin.
i. Lynne. A. r. Maxwell. S. Max
well. F. D. Phillips, P. Scl1oenfeld.
M. L. Seidelman, D. M. Shelter,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Snyder. r. A.
Smith and c. Woolsey. The
champions style did not seem well
adapted to simultaneous play and
he has perhaps had insufficient
experience Of it as yet. His pleas
ant and courteous demeanor was.
however. much appreciated.
In the District League. the
Federal Chess Club has scored it's
fifth straight win by an unex-
pectedly crushing defeat of Naval
Communications, who salvaged
Just three " points out of seven
hoarSS.
Evening star., 1951-12-09
Gardens Opened

Cypress Gardens, near Charles
ton, 6. c.. were opened to the
public for the Oath season last
week. Early-season camellias are
spotted in the dark green of the
foliages and the glistening mag
nolias. The first wood lilies are
already in bloom, Benjamin
Kittredge, jr.. reports.
Evening star., 1951-12-09

The game on first board was
quite exciting and deserves publi-
cation even though it was ter
minated by a bad blunder. Mr.
Whitaker. although he was a safe
pawn ahead, went in for a specu-
lative knight sacrifice on move
10. after which the outcome was
very much in doubt. Black should
have taken a perpetual check by
Evening star., 1951-12-09

|above freezing and likely to re-
main so for "a hours. Lime-sul-
1hur is the most commonly used
material for this purpose. Avoid
getting it on white paint.
Treat wooden seed flats and
stakes with a copper compound
such as Culprinal. to prevent the
wood from rotting. 1t also de-
stroys germs that may be waiting
for the new season. Do not use
creosote compounds for this pur-
pose.
It is not too late to spade an
area in the vegetable garden where
radishes. lettuce, spinach. peas and
other cool-season crops may be
planted next March.
Evening star., 1951-12-09

By Donald n. Muqridqe

The appearance of the United 80 QB5ch, for SO KN1
States champion Larry Evans at QQch knight
the Washington WHITAKER AvRAM
Evening star., 1951-12-09

Some rose growers apply a dor
man spray to their bushes as soon
as the foliage falls and a second
application in the spring. Dormant
dormant strength. sprays COM
monty used for the control of scale
insects and disease spores that
winter-over on the wood may be
lapplied whenever temperature is
Evening star., 1951-12-09

English ivy and violets are hosts
to the red spider mite. so include
them in the spraying campaign to
control that tiny sucking insect.
Evening star., 1951-10-18
Bible Group Presents
|ScripturaI TransIafions
To President Truman

President Truman asserted yes
terday that whenever he wants to
read the facts he reads the Bible.
The Presidents comment came
when he received approximately
240 different translations of the
Scriptures from the 135-year -old
American Bible Society. The vol
tunes ultimately are intended to
|go to the projected Truman
Library at Grandview. Mo.
& Mr.. Truman, an ardent Bible
student, said also that he enjoys
the old-style King James version
more than the revised translation,
explaining that he felt that some
|of the beauty Of the Scriptures
had been lost in rewriting.
The Bible Society's gift is the
first major book gift for the
Grandview library and the 240
volumes are written in 100 Ian
guages and dialects. There is also
"a Braille version for the blind.
Library Planned.
The Rev. DR.. Gilbert Darlington,
publisher-treaSurer Of the society,
and the Rev. DR.. James c. Clay
pool, secretary of the society's de-
partment for promotion Of use Of
the Bible, made the presentation.
Public attention was called to-
plans for the memorial library re-
Gently when Senator Anderson.
Democrat. Of New Mexico, chair
man Of the Library Finance Com
mittee. sent out form letters call
ing for contributions. The letters
pointed out to wealthy would be
donors that any gifts they might
make could be deducted from in
come tax returns.
Letter Repudiated.
President Truman Immediately
repudiated the letter and said had
he known Of its existence and
wording it would never have been
mailed.
While repudiating the letter.
Mr.. Truman made 1t clear he ap-
proves Of the program. launched
by his friends to establish a me-
mortal library in which his per-
sonal papers could be deposited.
Such an institution. the President
said. would prove a valuable re-
search center for future histori-
ans. He said he felt a Presidents
papers should be collected In one
central place and pointed out that
he has written more letters than
most Presidents.
Evening star., 1951-10-18
Eastern Air Defense Force
PIums First Surprise Text

The Eastern Air Defense Force
will put its. aircraft spoilers at
work in the first surprise tests
possibly this month. Civil De-
fense Director John E. Fondahl
announced today.
No aircraft will be used in the
first workout. but workers will
go through their telephone checks
to determine adequacy of the
communications system and how
long it will take the Ground OBJ
Iservation Corps to get into opera
ton should the need arise.
No one but the Eastern Air
Defense Force will know the dates
and times of the aierts and how
many will be conducted.
Workers in 10 States and the
District will be involved. Super
visor for the ground observer post
in Washington is Lorenzo Miller,
4801 East Capitol street.
Evening star., 1951-10-18
Executives 10 Attend
Public Purchasing Forum

More than 1000 Federal, State
and local public purchasing ex-
ecutives are expected here for
a national public purchasing To-
rum next week.
With the theme. more Value
for the Tax Dollar. the officials
will discuss problems and view
an exhibit of the latest develop
Ements in industrial production
by 86 business organizations.
The Sixth Annual Conference
and Products Exhibit of the Ma
honal Institute of Governmental
Purchasing will be held from
Sunday through Wednesday in
the Shorehan1 Hotel.
Speakers at two luncheons will
be Vice Admiral Charles w. Fox,
chief Of the Office of naval ma
terrell. Navy Department and
Jack Gorrie. chairman of the Ma
tional Security Resources Board
Evening star., 1951-10-18
Base of Perfumes

The frankincense and myrrh Of
the Bible, which the Wise Men
brought as precious gifts when
they followed the Star of Bethle-
hem, are still found on the lists
OF basic perfume ingredients, says
the National Geographic Society.
Evening star., 1951-10-18
Moy Croiq to Give Talk

May Craig. Washington CORE
spondent for several Maine
papers, will speak at 8 pm. to-
morrow in Trinity Methodist
Church. Fifth street and Penn
sylvania avenue S.E. Mrs. Craig
recently returned from a three
month tour of the Far East.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-07-16
SuttessfuI Program Held al Evergreen Bowl, Says SoIey

The old saying that all adults are just kids at heart was proved by the donation of prizes for swimming and field events at the Evergreen Bowl, Arnold Soley, Bowl recreation director, said today.
 The events were held Thursday and Friday of last week.
 More than 150 prizes were given by local merchants for the two-day events and mank thanks are due" " said Soley.
 Business houses contributing prizes were the Twentieth Century Theatre. Berts Cash Grocery, Cap itol Theatre, Juneau-Young Hard ware. California Grocery, Case Lot Grocery. Casters Mems Wear, Pro fessional Pharmacy, Percy's, Behr- ends Grocery. Juneau Drug, Twen- tieth Century Market, and the Sugar Bowl.
 Many merchants stipulated they would give prizes for any future events scheduled in the Bowl" said Soley. Swimming and field events will be held at least once a week"
 The swimming pool is used each day by children taking advantage of good weather Popularity of the Bowl is shown by the number of families making use of facilities for their evening picnics.
 The Coast Guard has scheduled it's picnic at the Bowl for August 4.
 To avoid conflict in the use of the Bowl by groups, it is advised by Soley to call 46l Monday through Saturday between am. and 5 pm
 The swimming pool is for adults IS well as children. Soley pointed out. The pool has been opened a few evenings for the benefit of persons working during the day The small number using the pool even- ings shows little interest. said Soley
 Spot announcements will be made on the radio in the future if the pool will be open evenings. he said The public is reminded that the water is chlorinated and an attend ant is on duty at all times. A new merry go-round has been installed for children.
 Mayor Waino Hendrickson and the city council deserve praise for their interest in seeing the many possibilities in the future of the Bowl as an outstanding civic prof ect," said Soley.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-07-16
Rose Bowl Theme In 'peggY.' Now
 Al Capitol Theatre

Pasadena's world famous New Years Day Parade, the Tournament of Roses, had been in existence a mere 61 years before Hollywood de- cided it had been overlooking a red-hot film theme right in its own backyard
 As a result of Universal-Inter nationals decision to film Peggy" the Technicolor story of a Rose Queen, this fabulous spectacle is finally captured on the screen in all it's glory. In years past. Pasade- na has been a favorite locale for film studios but always in a stand in capacity for other American cit ieS.
 Peggy" starring Diana Lynn, Charles Coburn, Charlotte Green wood and Barbara Lawrence, is now at the Capitol Theatre.
 Producer Ralph Dietrich obtained the full cooperation of the Tourn- ament of Roses officials with the result that Peggy includes unpar- alleled accuray in its treatment of subject material from the time CO., eds of Pasadena Junior College and John Muir Junior College enter the early eliminations until the lucky girl is selected as Rose Queen in the New Years Day parade.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-07-16
'SteeI HeInlet' Tomorrow af .20ih Century

Atomic bombs, H-bombs and death dealing bombs of every des- cription which may make their appearance if and when there is a third world war will still take sec ond place to the common foot sold fer, according to Samuel Fuller who wrote, directed and produced Robert Lippert's "The Steel Hel- met dramatic story of the Korean conflict coming to the goth Century Theatre tomorrow Fuller's picture describes the exciting adventures, hardships, dreams and fears of squad of CHS who are dispatched to establish an artillery observation post behind enemy lines.
 "The foot soldier. the infantry man with a pack and rifle, still decides the outcome of wars" Full Ter says. "The atom bomb can be a powerful instrument of war, but the infantryman has to occupy the territory and keep it policed when his army advances. Without him there can be no wars and no final victories in wars