davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1951-12-02
By Kite Turmoil

Deborah is "all dated up for the
holidays. with different boys. She
does not go steady" so she is in
demand for return dates" with a
variety. She is being PACED for
foursomes, for blind dates" for
parties, Deborah is as attractive as
average, but no sensation on looks,
figure, dancing. Then why is
her pre- Christmas date-book as
crammed as Santa's sack?
Mostly. as boys and girls who
like her would tell you, Deborah
is a good talker" who knows how
to listen well. too.
That's why her best friend,
Sally, rushed 20 the phone to
book" Deborah as soon as Sally
knew that her older cousin. Tom,
is due to visit Sally's family
Christmas week. during his vaca-
ton from college in another
town.
IN give party in his honor, :"
Sally bubbled, during phone talk
with Deborah. ITS my first
chance to introduce him to our
crowd. He'll get along. He is
smooth mixer. He likes his laughs,
but he is on the serious side, in
interests and studies. He goes all
out for gay, interesting girls. He
hates silly yakity-yak or big
brain talk at party. You'll click.
you always do. He'll love gabbling
Evening star., 1951-12-02

anything you own? 4. "Sad-sack"
talk about bad health, teacher
complaints. family fights, personal
problems before you really get to
know your date? S. Apologies for
being a poor dancer. a dull talker.
a clumsy sportsman? If you could
say no to all these questions. your
talk-appeal glows with good will
and social grace.
AS talk travels on, do you try to:
4. Say something nice without
gush) about the hostess, the party,
or a mutual friend? 2. Admit
whatever you do not know, but
act interested in learning about
whatever the other wants to talk
about? 8. Show an active interest
in new or casual date without
"raving on" or tossing mysterious
hints about lost or absent loves?
4. Avoid "show-off" talk such as
long words, technical terms, lit.
erary phrases If they are not to
be understood by your date? S..
Talk in a normal conversational
tone, without shouts or whispers,
in a group or as a twosome-never
loud enough to attract attention
IN a public place? Every yes in
the last group gives you that much
more chance to score with sociable
talk that can make you more pop
ular at parties.
Evening star., 1951-12-02
Ideal Ho|iydoy Conversation

to you. I'll plan the party for
whatever night you are free te
team with Tom"
Neither Sally nor Deborah have
cause to fear her ability to create
conversation as lively and down
to-earth" as Deborah's person
ality. But that was not always
true. When a shy girl asked De-
borah how to talk at parties
Deborah quipped. Il used to be
as tongue-tied as a new. tight
shoe. Then found out that all
you have to do is to exchange
ideas, easy-like."
Ideal party conversation is as
warm and sincere as the spirit of
Christmas. To listen in" on your
self. answer yes or no to these
questions: Do you usually:
Enjoy discussions Of the follow
ing topics: /. Hobbies. 2. School
doines. 3. Current events. 4.
Sports. S. Music, art, books?
6. Ambitions. Z. Ideals. your life
philosophy? If you could say yes
to at least three of these topics,
chances are above average that
you rate as an interesting party
mate.
Do you fill in the silence, if talk
slows down. with: /. Inside infor-
nation in the gossip department
about other boys or girls? 2. Crit
icism of the hostess, the party or
the one who introduced you two?
3. Money complaints about the
costs of the date. the party, or
Evening star., 1951-12-02

Choose the dress and jacket out
: fit. that looks like a tWe-piece suit
because the top of the dress is
done in a printed silk or crisp
taffeta fabric and resembles a
blouse.
Evening star., 1951-12-02
By EIeni

/ We're not going to tell you
show many days are left in which
*you can shop for Christmas gifts.
ZWe are simply going to mention
that "it's time again!" Time to
start thinking about gifts that
should be bought with joy and
Sreceived. it is hoped, with glad
ness.
From time to time on this page
we will feature a number of gift
suggestions. They may range
from the "veddy" expensive to the
mot so" expensive. But then
"Santa's gift pack" is supposed
to have something in it for all
and in all price ranges.
MAGNIFICENTLY simple in
line but magniflcently trimmed,
too. is this white all-wool alana
felt skirt designed by Melrod
Ritter of Charles Nudelman.
Chantilly lace. velvet ribbon and
heart-shaped velvet fringe de-
fine the borders Of the apron
panel to make this a skirt of
distinction for holiday gift giving
and receiving.
LOVELY TO LOOK AT and with
are these opera glasses that are
about the same size as cigarette
case. They snap open easily with
the eyeplece being centrally
focused and quickly adjustable.
Available in six colors to harmon
ize or contrast with milady's
favorite costume. Designed by$
they make going to the
opera the theater or the ballet
A real pleasure.
Evening star., 1951-12-02
After-Swin Coat

Fred Cole claims that his after
swim coverall in white and navy
cotton printed jersey with it's
soft, snug fitting knit leg band
has become "Florida's favorite
house dress" Launched last year
its a California first
Evening star., 1951-12-02
'Brookn1ont Church
Scene of Weddinu

In a candlelight ceremony in
Brookmont Baptist Church No
vember %, Miss Mary Louise Edge
became the bride of Mr.. Jerrold F.
Alexander, the Rev. Charles w.
Caulkins officiating.
The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. D. r. Edge of Be-
thesda and the bridegroom is the
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Alex
ander Of Brookmont, Md.
After a reception at the home
Of the brides parents. the couple
left for a wedding trip. They will
make their home at 5735 Sher-
rier place NV.
Evening star., 1951-12-02

HO HUM! Here's what
great many women have wanted
in the way of a nightgown. A,
shortie. OF the finest silk, this
Juel Park design features delicate
satin touches on the wrists and
fine hand detailing at the yoke.
Call Sterling 5000. extension
395. Monday. between and 4::30I
pm. for shopping information.
Evening star., 1951-12-02
Stag Lines
By Bert Bochoroch

By Bert Boehoroch
FASHION, Deadly combat in the Colosseum Rome
depicted in the version Of Quo Vadis inspired
twist in mems accessories Baritone Donald Richards
cuff links showing profile gladiator tie clasp in
the same motif is shaped like gadiators sword.
PRESIDENTIAL PECULIARITIES: Theodore Roosevelt
shaved day at l24o The barber always
White House While Jefferson President he greatly
Tended British minister receiving wearing house
slippers John Quincy Adams had his clothes SWIM
ming in the Potomac River.
GMMICKS Miniature barber pole shave rack personazed
with mans first Holds shaving BRUSH
used blades Pocketsize onE" handwamer those
play outdoors in cold weather. device cracking
without effort The steel vibrator trick
DRESS A soft-hrsle hat brush better
ordinary clothes brush good hat Always
Evening star., 1951-12-02
Bridal BOUQUET

Carry a pretty streamer bouquet
of lilies of the valley with bios
SONS tied to streamer ends. At
the end Of one ribbon there is a
tiny gold wedding bell which the
bride wears later on a charm
bracelet.
Evening star., 1951-12-02
Fresh Silhouette

The heavier wool suit with snug
little jacket and fairly slim skirt
has a fresh looking silhouette with
Impressed pleat at the center back.
The pleat is released at the waist
line
Evening star., 1951-12-02
CoIorfuI Accent

Use heraldic jewelry with COL
ored enameling to accent your
corduroys, tweeds and sweaters.
There are fobs to swing from
leather belts, too!
Evening star., 1951-12-02

slices OF bread pinned with oothpcks
the last drops of fat from not of vegetable
soup in jify with lettuce leaf.
HANDYMAN: your youngster rides bicycle to school
the seat be kept ranfree slipping osk bowl
over IT, thumbtack stuck into the keep
from rolling of desk table Lengths of rubber tubing
slipped pliers handles will give sure comfortable grip
ODD ITEMS: According to Dr. Charles Of the Mayo
Clinic OF your bodily used seeing
the cigars to- Restaae Arnold Reuben to nv KNOWLEDGE
has turned down involving
He still enerans dozens great quantities
food to hospitals and
Evening star., 1951-10-18
VenereaI Disease Rate
|Af Record Low in Norfolk
BY the Assoeioisd Press

NORFOLK, va, Oct. 18.-Co-
operation of tavern operators,
police. shore patrol and other civic
and military bodies has resulted in
10 drop in venereal disease rate in
Norfolk to an all-time low of II
cases per 1000 annually.
This was reported in an article
written by DR.. J. H. Harris, direc-
tor Of Norfolk's venereal disease
clinic. and r. z. Nichol, admins
ltrative assistant to the city man.
Iager.
The article appears in this
months '@The American City" q
magazine devoted to all phases Of
municipal work.
DR.. Harris and Mr.. Nichol note
that in 1g42. the VD rate here
was IS cases per 1000 people
ANNUALLY and that as late as 1948
the American Hygiene Association
reported the vice situation In Nor
folk was deplorable with prosti-
tuition rampant and venereal
disease rates high.
Evening star., 1951-10-18

Il
lin the church bulletin containing
1.-THE announcement of Mr.. Dowdy's
resignation, said. 'Mr. Dowdy and
II have worked together in the
most harmonious way, and no
pastor could wish for a more use-
ful or competent colleague. Last
year, when he received a very
tempting call to another church.
he graciously consented to stay
with us a while longer because ]
was then serving the American
baptist Convention as its presi-
dent and had to be away so
much"
Mr.. Dowdy said today he will
probably leave for his new post
about December /.
A member Of the Board Of Di-
rectors Of the Washington Fed
Grafton Of Churches, Mr.. Dowdy
lis president Of the Washington
Baptist Ministers Conference, and
for three years served as editor
of the Capital Baptist. a monthly
paper published by the District
Baptist Convention. @
He Is also q member Of the
Board Of Trustees Of Family and
Child Service of Washington, q
Red Feather agency, and was q
vice chairman of the Century
Speakers Club, which serves as
the volunteer speakers bureau for
the Community Chest.
Mr.. Dowdy is now moderator
|of the Washington Federation s
television program. heard each
Tuesday on Station WTTG. He
has served as president Of the
local chapter Of the National Re-
Evening star., 1951-10-18

ligious Publicity Council, and for
two years was dean of the Chris
tian School in the Nations Cap
ital, the largest cooperative lead
ership training school Of its kind
In America.
A native of Roanoke. Va, Mr.,
Dowdy is a graduate of Roanoke
College and Of Colgate Rochester
Divinity School. He served as
pastor Of Enon Baptist Church,
Hollins College. Va, and of Trout
vile fVa.) Baptist Church before
coming here.
Mr.. Dowdy Is married and has
two daughters. Harriet 8, and
Joyce, Z. He lives at 1924 Thirty
eighth street NV.
Evening star., 1951-10-18
Apple Prices Seen Steody

BLACKSBURG. Va, Oct. l8 up.
Apple prices this fall are ex-
pected to be near those received
for the 1850 crop, according to
DR.. ]. L. Maxton Of VPT. The mar
keting specialist added. however.
a price increase is expected for
winter apples.
Evening star., 1951-10-18

tiSt Church OF
New Brunswick.
N. j.. 1t was an
|nounced today.
Mr.. Do W d y
has served as
associate min
lister Of First
|Ch urch here,
W hich Presi-
dent Trum q n
frequently at.
tends, since
1914.
DR.. Edward
II. Pruden, pas
49, La lokkoxs
Evening star., 1951-10-18
|Dowdy Resigns First Baptist
Post for New Jersey Postorute

The Rev. r. Edward Dowdy has
resigned as associate minister of
the First Baptist Church to accept
la call as pastor Of the First Bap-
Evening star., 1951-10-18
CorpuscIe Count

ST. LOUIS.-In a drop Of blood
the size Of a pinhead there are
about S million red corpuscles
land 5000 white ones.
Evening star., 1951-10-18
First Cold Storuqe Locker

SPOKANE. - First commercial
cold storage locker was said to
have been established in Washing
lton in 1917.
Evening star., 1951-11-25

lnesday following a succession OF
severe headaches which began dur
ing treatment by a chiropractor
DR.. Hugh Warren.
DR.. Warren said X-rays showed
there was pressure at the base
of the brain and IT had to make
Ia spinal adjustment"
Mr.. Goodman related the fol-
lowing:
He was blinded while in the
Army in 1943 and was based at
Fort Meade. Md. He washed his
face in basin which contained
Evening star., 1951-11-25
BY the Associated Press

by me ASSocidfed Press
Representative Bender. Repub-
lican, of Ohio, announced .yester-
day that he has declined an in
vitation to run for Governor of
Ohio next year.
Mr.. Bender, now serving his
sixth term as the States congress-
man-at-large. said the invitation
was extended "by many Republi-
can leaders"
He said that instead he will seek
the Republican nomination for
Congress from the newly-created
23d Congressional District in the
Cleveland area.
Evening star., 1951-11-25

what he thought was water but
was an acid.
He was blinded Immediately and
Army hospitals were unable te
effect a cure. i
Il was lying down on the couch
in the living room resting my
head" he said. 1T started aching
so bad I couldn't stand on my
feet. I guess I must have dropped
off to sleep. When. I woke up ]
opened my eyes and looked up at
the ceiling. saw the light bulb
1t was semidark in the room and
Evening star., 1951-11-25
Peggy Dow Morries
BY the As.oeiuted Press

ATHENS. Tenn. Nov. "a. R.-
Film Actress Peggy Dow and Wal
ter Hugo Helmerich, III, of Tulsa,
Okla, were married here tonight.
Miss Dow-whose real name is
Peggy Josephine Varnadow-was
given in marriage by her. father,
L. A, VarnadoW.
Evening star., 1951-11-25
By the Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Nov. "a
A war veteran who said he lost his
sight eight years ago when he
washed his face with acid. joy
fully reported today that he could
see again.
Edward M. Goodman. As, said
that for the first time he saw his
wife, their 2-year-old adopted son
Edward, and his 16-year-old STEP
son. John.
Mr.. Goodman reported he first
began to distinguish objects We'd
Evening star., 1951-11-25
Airmen 'Breok the Bank, ,
BY the AssoeiGted Press

NEW YORK-Air Force Sergt.
David Callahan of Brooklyn got
more than he bargained for when
he and two service buddies hit the
jackpot on MICS television show,
Break the Bank"
They hit for $500. In trying to
figure out what to do with their
windfall, the other two, Army
Sergt. Bill Downs, Elkins, w. Va,
and Marine Pfc. Joe King, Lake
wood, N. j., discovered that Gala
han was in a bad way financially.
Evening star., 1951-11-25
Wins Scholarship
BY the Assoeiaied Press

By the Associofed Press
NEW YORK. Nov. "a. (P.-
Harold K. Douthit, 24-year-old
Columbia University student from
Curtis, Neb., has been awarded
the 1851 Gilbert M. Hitchcock
scholarship. the university an
Inounced today.
Evening star., 1951-11-25
Bender Turns Down Bid To Run for Ohio Governor

The Ohio legislature, in rear
ranging the States congressional
districts earlier this year, elimi-
mated the Congressman-at-large
seat.
Evening star., 1951-11-25
Become Godfuthers

He had debts and his wife was
expecting. Downs and Killing de-
cided to chip in part OF their
winnings to help out.
Result: The baby will have two
GI godfathers.
Evening star., 1951-11-25
Meat Offered in Ponomu

Panama's new ST million meat
packing plant is to offer a COM
Iplete line of ham. bacon, sau.
sages. packaged pork and pack
| Iinghouse by-productS.
Evening star., 1951-11-25

the light wasn't burning. Then I
saw my wife clearly for the first
time. She was everything had
envisioned her to be-"
Evening star., 1951-09-30
ENGAGEMENTS Announced

Capt. and Mrs. Harold e. S
Jersin Of Takoma Park announce
the engagement of their daughter
Nancy Carlyn to 1t. William Har-
old Hobbies, jr., U. s. A., son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Hobbies of Buffalo
N. Y. The wedding is set for
December 8.
1t. Hobbies was graduated from
Purdue University where he was
a member Of Delta Upsilon Fra
ternity. He recently returned to
active duty In the Army and is
now stationed here at the Penta-
gon.
Moson- MocKinnon
Miss Norma Jean Mason is en-
gagged to marry S/Sergt. Edmund
Karl MacKinnon, U. S. A. F., on
November 4. her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar P. Mason announce.
They plan to be married in Ia
koma Park Baptist Church.
S/Sergt. McKinnon. son of Mrs.
John A. MacKinnon of Brookline,
Mass, and the late Mr.. MacKin-
non, has recently returned to this
country after 80 months service
in the Far East. The bride ELECT
is employed here with an insur-
ance company.
Cohon -Rossen
Mr.. Joel Norman Rossen, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Rossen of
Alexandria, is engaged to Miss
Barbara Irene Cohan, according
to the announcement of her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill B.
Cohan of Portland, Me.
The bride-elect was graduated
from La Sale Junior College, Au-
burndale. Mass. Mr.. Rossen is a
Evening star., 1951-09-30
Miss Doris Bond
To Become Bride

Miss Doris Anita Bond of this
city, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Forest L. Bond of Sodus, N. Y, is
engaged to Mr.. James Rawlings
Hays of this city and Cleveland,
Ohio, her parents have announced.
Mr.. Hays is the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard j. Hays of Cleveland.
Miss Bond was graduated from
the School of Commerce in
Rochester, N. Y. Her fiance is a
graduate of the University of
Rochester. He currently is on
leave from the Cleveland Electric
Illuminating Company to work
with the National Production Au-
thority here.
The wedding will take place
November "a at Christ Church,
Evening star., 1951-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Alton G. Grinnell
announce the engagement Of their
daughter. Rene Margaret. to Mr..
Harold Thomas Wilson, son of the
Rev. and Mrs. Ross Lane Wilson
|of Lahore, Pakistan.
The bride-elect received her
bachelors degree from Grinnell
College and later studied in the
Graduate School of Music at the
University of Michigan. Until
recently she taught music in
Chevy Chase.
Her fiance spent most of his
childhood in India, but received
his college education at the Mas
sachusetts Institute of Technolo-
gy. AS an architect he has been
associated with q Chicago firm.
Evening star., 1951-09-30

graduate Of the Massachusetts In
stitute Of Technology and is now
with a research corporation in
Alexandria.
Young March
A December wedding is planned
by Mr.. Robert Sterling March, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Sterling r. March
OF this city, and Miss Shirley Ann
Young, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur L. Young of Tulsa, Okla,
the parents Of the bride ELECT an
nounce.
Miss Young is a graduate Of the
University of Tulsa. Mr.. March
was graduated from Rensselaer,
Polytechnic Institute.
Evening star., 1951-09-30
Mr.. 1urreII
Is Engaged

Mrs. Charles William Laurence
of Houston, Tex, and this city an
nounces the engagement of her
daughter, Mrs. Betty Laurence
Reynolds of this city, to Mr.. VIII
liam A. Harrell of Washington and
Edenton, N. c. The wedding will
take place this autumn.
Mr.. Harrell served in the Navy
as navigator, executive officer and
commanding officer of several
ships in the Pacific and served in
the Office of former Chief of Naval
Operations, Admiral Louis Den
field. during World War II. He is
, graduate of Ffshburne Military
School and Syracuse University.
Evening star., 1951-09-30

V0AsSs
Miss Nancy Jane Waite and Mr.
Richard j. Bauman were married
yesterday in a ceremony per.
formed at the Metropolitan Me-
mortal Church by the Rev. Ed
ward G. Latch.
DR.. and Mrs. Charles P. Waite
are the brides parents, and the
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs
Walter M. Bauman.
After the ceremony guests were
received at Hotel 2400, after which
the couple flew to Bermuda on
their wedding trip. They will
make their home in Glover Park.
Evening star., 1951-09-30
7 Tonnorrow You'll Wear

the pure silk blouse with delicate
hand embroidery, touches of
French lace and pretty pearl but
tons. White is the color that gives
them that white collar" look with
skirts or under suit jackets.
Evening star., 1951-09-30

Note diamond rings in new
dramatic dome silhouettes. They
are completely set with diamonds
in either the conventional cuts or
in sWirling baguettes.
Evening star., 1951-11-25
Senator Taft 10 Visit
I College Campuses
In North Carolina Trip
BY the Assoeiated Press

RALEIGH, N. c.. Nov. 24.-Sen-
|ator Robert A. Taft will swing
through Democratic North Caro-
lima next week in his quest for
the Republican presidential nomi-
nation.
The Ohioan will spend three
full days in the State. His schedule
lis packed with more than a dozen
speeches, three news conferences,
nine broadcaSts, and television
interview.
His swing through the State
starting at Asheville Tuesday and
ending at Chapel Hill Thursday
might. will take him to the cam
Ipuses of seven colleges. His college
speeches will be highlighted by
the delivery of the We'll lectures
at the University of North Caro-
lima Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday nights.
University officials recall that the
first We'll lectures. established by
the families of Sol and Henry We'll
Iof Goldsboro, were delivered by
Senator Taft's father, former
President William Howard Taft.
The senior Taft's subject was
THE Presidency; Powers. Duties,
Obligations and Responsibilities. "
Taft's other college visits will
be to Duke University. Woman's s
College, Guilford College. Wake
Forest College, Greensboro Col
lege and North Carolina College.
Evening star., 1951-11-25
THE SUNDAY STAR, Washington, D. c. -
SUNDAY NOVEMBER Is. =

|Hendricksen. Republican, of New
Jersey, and Mrs. Smith. Senator
Hendricksen is not expected to
attend the hearings, as he is away
on military duty.
Feel Laws Are Inadequate.
Entirely apart from the Ohio
campaign, Senator Gillette and
other subcommittee members feel
the 1925 election laws are not ade-
|quate today.
One amendment the subcom-
mittee will consider would make
1T illegal for any one to make ex-
penditures in campaign without
the authority of the candidate. At
present the candidate accounts
only for his own receipts and
expenditures.
Another suggestion being con-
sidered would require any one who
makes expenditures in a cam
Ipaign to file reports, just as the
candidate does.
Senator Gillette said If any new
election machinery is to be en-
acted in time for the 1852 cam
paign, it would have to be reported
from the committee by March
Evening star., 1951-11-25
Taft Will Be First Witness
In Ohio Probe Tomorrow

involving expenditures and de-
famatory literature.
Committee Decides On Hearing.
Senator Taft won the election
by more than 100000 votes, and
thereafter. Senator Gillette said,
the subcommittee received nothing
more in the way of a formal
complaint from either side.
The decision to hold hearings
on the Ohio situation originated
in the subcommittee itself last
Spring on a motion reported to
have been made originally by
Senator Margaret Chase Smith
Republican, of Maine, and later
revised by Democratic members
The subcommittee vote was 4 to |
Senator Gillette disclosed that he
voted against the hearings.
The other four subcommittee
members are Senators Monroney
Democrat, of Oklahoma; Hen
nings, Democrat, of Missouri: