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Evening star., 1951-05-13
Oscar De Priest, 80,
Negro Leader and
.Ex-House Member
By the Assoeiofed Press

CHICAGO, May 12.-Oscar De
Priest, former Republican House
member, died today. He was 80.
Mr.. De Priest, died in Provi-
dent Hospital. He had been
treated there for conclusion after
he was struck by bus January
l6. Later, he was released, but he
was returned to the hospital
Thursday after he went into a
coma.
Born in Florence, Ala, in 1871
to parents who had been slaves,
he moved to Chicago in 1888 and
became first painter, then a
painting contractor. De Priest be-
came Republican political power
in Chicago's South Side Negro
district at the turn of the CEN
tury.
In Washington, he was a con-
slant fighter for rights of Ne
groes, and was often a center of
stormy controversy.
He served in Congress three
terms, from 1929 to 1885.
In June, 1929. Mrs. Herbert
Hoover caused an uproar in
Washington society circles by en-
tertaining Mr.. De Priests wife at
tea.
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Aratha

SMITH. MARIE E. The onacers and mem
4: !; !; 4
the purpose of conducting fu-
MARIE Rsss seEvicss sM1TH III our deceased sister,
EDITH L. WALLACE. Worthy Matron.
GRACE M. DODGE. Secretary;
Hoy H. 1sS FGoREhcE on D.
Of $500 Baltimore blvd, formerly of 1891
Lancaster ave- Wilmington Del; d;.be beloved we'd
mother of George A. William H. and
Funeral Home. Hyattsyyille. Md. on Mon
and and friends @ i invited. Intermsnt Ioudon
sTnART, TaTs Ssssiai; JAMES hs[s ALEXANDEH On Sat
ps p5sfy Nss NAMES t. lsI aRhxaNpss 4 asf
2a6 Elm St; NV, Notice nes,. Of funeral funeral
JENNIE M. w WHITE OF $50 Farragut st.
NV. wife. Of the late Andrew N; White
mher ean sfnIsr % Ms Mr Afnes % Mri
Elmer C. White. James M and Edward T
Cleary; sister OF Wilmer Harrison.
Friends may call at the Lee Funeral
Home, 4th st. and Mass. ave. me- where
services will be held on Monday. May IA,
at 11:30 am. Interment Fairfax Gem
etery, Fairfax, Va. 13
ALICE. On Friday, May II
1851. at ITO 3rd st. ne, ALICE
WINKELMAN. beloved sister of Mrs. Anna
billiard. Mrs. Carrie Masulis, Mrs. Dora
Reed and Mr. Ebert Winkelman. Friends
may call at the Lee Funeral Home, 4th
St and Mass ave. ne, where services
will be held on Monday, May IA. at 10
am. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. 13
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iments in the Nations capital. He
was associate editor and vice.
president of the service when he
left 1t last summer.
Born in Philadelphia, Mr.. Eaton
attended schools there and was
la graduate of Cornell University,
Ithaca, N. Y. with the class of
1916. While at Cornell he edited
the campus magazine, the Cor
nell Widow, and was a member
Iof Kappa Sigma fraternity.
Father a Newspaperman.
Mr.. Eaton was the son of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Henry M.
Eaton. His father had been a
Inewspaperman and was CO.
founder and editor of the Whaley-
Eaton neWsletters here. The
newsletter was founded in 1918.
During his years here, Mr..
Eaton covered every aspect of
official governmental life, his
friends said. He was especially
noted for his knowledge of foreign
affairs and with the Kiplinger
publication specialized in this
field. He had been with the latter
group only for about three months
when he died.
Mr.. Eaton was a, first lieutenant
in the Chemical Warfare Service
in World War. I and saw service
in France.
His widow, Mrs. Margaret Far
rand Eaton. was the daughter of
the late Livingston Farrand, who
for many years was president of
Cornell.
Director. Member of Clubs.
Mr.. Eaton was a director of the
National Savings and Trust Co.
here and of the District division
OF the American Cancer Society
he also was a member of the
Board Of Governors of the Metro
politan Club and a member of
the Chevy Chase Club.
Besides his widow, he is sur
vlVed by two sons, Henry F., a STU
dent at Montgomery Junior COL
lege, and John L., a student at
st. James Preparatory School
Hagerstown, Md.
Funeral services will be private
at 3:15 pm. Tuesday at the Fort
Myer Chapel. Burial will be I'M
Arlington Cemetery.
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1u Mrn,nrtaitt

THORNTON, CORNELIA p. In loving
memory of my beloved mother, CORNE-
LA P. THORNTON. who departed this
life on Mothers Day. 1850.
I did not know the pain she bore;
/ did not see her die;
I only know she went away,
And did not say good-by.
The pearly gates were opened;
A gentle voice. said, come"
And with farewell unspoken.
She calmly entered home
DEVOTED DAUGHTER, MILDRED r.
JUDITH ANN. In memory Of
our daughter and sister, JUDITH ANN
VOLLMER, who passed away seven
years ago today, May IS, 1914.
Dear Judy. you have left US.
Each day we miss you more.
Some day We will Join you
On that bright and golden shore,
LOVING MOTHER. FATHER AND
BROTHERS.
WELLINGTON, JOSHUA E.. AND JOSE
PHiNE. A tribute of love and devotion
to the memory Of our devoted parents,
JOSHUA E. WITT1NGToN, who left us
JosEPHiNE WHiTT1NGroN. who left us US
Each night when we return home
We sit beside their empty chairs
And make believe that they are there.
What God has done. must be the best
And there, in some sweet. holy land,
Well walk together. hand in hand.
LONELY CHILDREN, GOLDENA AND
STEPHEN.
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Samuel T. Payne, Is,
Retired Businessman

Samuel F. Payne, 76, a retired
businessman who died Friday In
Doctors Hospital after long ILL
ness. will be buried tomorrow.
Funeral services will be at 2 o. m.
at the S. H. Hines funeral home,
2901 Fourteenth street NV. Burial
will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Mr.. Payne lived at 304412 r
street NV. A native of Loudoun
County, Va, he left there in 1899
to live in Washington. During
most of his So years residence
here, he was in the furniture
business. He retired Is years ago.
Mr.. Payne is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Leila H. Payne, and
a son, DR., Russell C. Payne of this
city,
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Uarhs nf Chunks

ATKINS. DAVID A. The family of the late
DAVID A.. ATKINS thanks relatives,
friends, neighbors and organizations for
their thoughtfulness during his illness
cards, and horal tributes rendered at
his death. IA
BOOKER, NETTIE E. We wish to CRATE
fully acknowledge and express our sin
cere thanks to our friends relatives and
neighbors for their kind expressions OF
grams, use of cars. gifts and beautiful
horal tributes at the passing of our
mother. NETTIE Z. BOOKER.
GEORGE H; BOOKER, sr.; MARGUERITE
BROWNE, ANNIE. We wish to thank the
Temple No. 8. Bethel Household, for
their kindess. sympathy, cards and floral
tributes at the passing of our mother,
GERTRUDE AND ELAINE.
DoDSON. WILLIAM S. 1 wish to CRATE
thanks to our relatives and friends for
klno expressions of sympathy, acts OF
kindness. cards, telegIams, use of cars
Of my devoted SON SON WILLIAM s. DoDsoN.
MRS. HATTIE CLARKE.
LEE. CICERO A. We wish to gratefully
acknowledge and express our sincere
thanks to our many relatives. nelghbors
all friends for their kind expression of
sympathy. acts of kindness. cards, tele.-
grams, beautiful floral tributes. use OF
fse deaah sad any o CHEERS A LEE
thanks go to Dr. E. c. Smith of Metro
politan Baptist Church, the Rev. J, l. s.
Holloman Of Second Baptist Churcn: the ne
the Post Once Department, the many
members of the o. E. S. and all other
Masonic Affiliations who gave so freely
af SAntr ad6 n
debted to members Of the medical stafi
nurses, personnel and patients OF Freed
mems Hospital who rendered invaluable
services to the late CICERO 4. LEE;
THE LEE FAMILY.
LOGAN. EDW. DOLL BABY. / wish to
express my sincere thanks to every one
for the kindnesses and expressions OF
sympathy during the illness and at the
gasssiHne et my brother EDw, DOLL
MARIE L. BRAWNER.
MCCONNELL, HELEN v. We wish to ex-
press our most sincere and heartfelt
thanks to those who SO gratefully ex-
tended their sympathies and condolences
R6LEND, R6LEN y MfS9NHIhLi MGNpEEL AND JULIAN Nc
CoNNEIL.
PRUMMER, CHARLES. We wish to CRATE
fully acknowledge and express our sincere
thanks to our triends Tor their kind ex-
cards, telegrams and foral tributes at
CHARLES PRUMMER.
WIFE AND DAUGHTER.
SHORTER, NOBLE w. We wish to express
our deepest appreciation to the Rev. and
Mrs. R. Mcintyre of the Meridian Hill
Baptist Church, Mr.. Parker, Mr.. Bronson
and Mr.. Quarles and other friends OF the
National Bureau of Standards. Mr.. A. Z.
Turgeon and his employees, the Morten
family of Baltimore, Md. the Smith
family, Mrs. Mary Williams and the many
other kind friends during the bereavement
of our dear father. NOBLE W. SHORTER.
THE FAMILY.
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CRAZE ISRAEL. The

GRAFT, ISRAEL. The unveiling Of the
monument of the late ISRAEL GRAFT.
beloved husband of Leah Graf, will take
place on Sunday, May 20, 1851, at 2:3O
pm. at the United Hebrew Cemetery,
Washington boulevard. Baltimore, Nd.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend.
MINDLIN, ROSE The unveiling of mon
ument in memory of ROSE MINDLIN.
our beloved mother. will take place Sun
District of Columbia Lodge Cemetery.
Friends and relatives invited. 13
TASH, BEN. The unveiling of a monu-
ment in memory of BEN TASH, our be-
loved husband and father. will take place
Sunday, May -, 1851. at II noon, at
the District OF Columbia Lodge Cemetery
Friends and relatives invited 13'
ZOLTROW. MAX MENDEL. Unveiling Of
the monument OF MAX MENDEL ZOL-
TROW at the Ohev Sholom Congresation
Cemetery on Sunday, May l3, 1851, al
2.30 pm. Friends invited.
Evening star., 1951-05-13
Egg Cop Closed

SAN FRANCISCO.-Population
growth in the Far West has
caught up with egg production.
In the early '30s California egg
specialists shipped eggs clear
across the continent. But now the
Pacific Coast States consume more
eggs than they produce.
Evening star., 1951-05-13

terday OF a
heart condition
at his residence,
2311 Connecti-
cut avenue NV.
From 1919
until last year ,
Mr.. Eaton was
associated with
t he Whaley-
Eaton Service,
a news service
that keeps its
C ! i e n t S in
formed on mo-
litical and eco
AAAas l1
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itt Mrnturtant

MeBREEN. ALTA MAYE. In loving men,
ory Of ALTA .MAYE McBREEN. " Who nIf ieft
US US quite suddenly five years ago todav
May l3, 1946. ''N"''
aoSGness WiIl sr1s1l and mercy 3eT,y all my life
My dwelling place shall be-
THE FAMILY.
od Oh my GEAR husband. OSCAR NASH. o. B.,
May 13, 1949 e' 'oo"''
more ana more each day we miss him
p,t Fr1enas taiS may think the wound is healed !:
0uT That nttie Ii.s 90 j. they know the sorrow
ihaC lies IN my heart concealed
HIS WIFE, EssIE NASH. .
PETTIs, sERGT. JOHN LEO. In memorv
Rm OF our beloved husband and
l Iather SERGT. JOHN LEO
ID PBTTIS, who died six years ago
today, May 13, I945.
YoYG W.. memory is all have now.
You Will never be forgotten
BY the one who loved Won hest
,,,o NARY, KATH1E AND BUzzIE
ROBINSON, PEARL In loving memory Of
deos %y sr1ed m9fhsT; 'bis Pc Pearl ROBINSON who
1910 in Memphis, Tenn mn . "'0' May o
AS the years pass. I can't forget;
Your angel presence fingers Vet
loving daughter
VERNICE v. FINLEY
SCHROTH. MARY ALICE. In loving re-
membrance of our dear mother, MARY
ALICE SCHRoTH, who departed this
lie eight years ago. May 10. 1943.
Mother, you left beautiful memory.
a sorrow too great to be told
But to us who loved and lost you,
Your memory will never grow old,
Her LOVING DAUGHTERS FLORENCE
GRUVER AND BARBARA HENRY.
SCOTT. EDMOND W. In fond memory Of
our dear husband and father, EDMOND
4 ". SCOTT, who left us 21 years ago to-
day. May 13. 1890.
No words could paint the sense of loss
=. That like dirge. throbs in our hearts;
NOT any understand but God,
Whose will it was that we should part.
IMOGENE SCOTT, EDNA ROBINSON. .
SCOTT. EDMOND w. "A tribute to the
memory Of my dear father. EDMOND W
SCOTT: whom God took away from this
world II wears ago today. May 49, 1880
happy home we once enjoyed,
How sweet the memory still,
But death has left a loneliness
This world can never fill.
My. father had a smile for everyone;
A heart as good as gold.
To those who knew him and loved him
His memory will never grow old
GLADYS SCOTT ROBERTS!
Evening star., 1951-05-13
Yarn Foctory Planned

CARACAS.-An American firm
has completed arrangements to
build in Venezuela a Sc million
rayon-yarn plant, the most mod
ern in the world. 1t will produce
S million pounds year.
Evening star., 1951-05-13
Harry Eaton, 81, Dies;
Associate Editor Of
Newsletter Services

Harry Eaton. 81, widely-known
Washington neWsman and as
sociate editor of the Kiplinger
Newsletter, died unexpectedly yes
Evening star., 1951-05-13
Sun to Earth in 8 Minutes

Light from the sun reaches the
earth's surface In about eight
minutes.
Evening star., 1951-05-13

BROWNE. DAUGHTER NELLIE. In mem
ory of DAUGHTER NELLIE BROWNE,
mother, founder and organizer Of Mag
nolia Council of Forrest Temple No. 9.
I. B. P. o. Z. of W., who passed away
ten years ago. March 12, 1941.
Gone. but not forgotten.
A friend.
PAST LOYAL DAUGHTER RULER AND
CHARTER MEMBER, ESTELLA ESTILL
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And you were one Of the best;
I've missed you. oh, so very much
Since God called you home to rest
HER DEVOTED DAUGHTER, MRS.
FRANCES FORD, AND SON. CLIFTON
COLLINGSWORTH, MARY ADDIE In
memory Of my devoted mother. MARY
ADDIE COLLINGsWORTH, on Mothers
Day.
If ever love existed.
If ever a sweet flower grew,
If ever a soul filled its mission on earth.
Then. mother dear, it certainly was you.
DEVOTED DAUGHTER FLORENCE. F.
COSTLEY, ALICE BRAXSTON. In loving
memory Of our devoted mother, ALICE
BRAxSToN CoSTLEY, who departed
this life twelve years ago today, May ID,
1889.
Mother. dear, twelve long years ago today;
you answered Gods summons and
quietly from US slipped away.
Words could never say how much we
still miss you. day by day.
Such beautiful memories of you haunt us;
ofttimes forcing us to cry. for they
are memories OF home and those
happy days you gave US;
Just memories that will never die.
We know that we do not live forever.
And that our lives are priceless values
At the Mercy of God and time;
But, until We meet again, dear mother,
Can we ever say, peace is mine.
LONELY DAUGHTERS, GLADYS M LEE
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Of st. Johns Lodge. CHAPTER
No. lS. @. E. S.. are requested
to assemble at the Chambers
Funeral Home, 3072 NJ st.
NV. on Sunday, May l3. 1851.
at S\p.m.. for the purpose of
conducting the funeral services
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HIT Mpntnriattt

ASHBY, LOUISE L. Sacred to the mem
ory of our precious mother, LOUISE L.
ASHBY, who passed on eleven years ago
today, May 13, 1910
God made the perfect mother when He
created you.
Loving, understanding, a heart so warm
and true:
That's why it means so much today and
every other
God blessed us so divinely to have had
such a mother.
DEVOTED CHILDREN
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You left US, mother dear, so soon. Why
did you?
Yet. while ask know you had no
- part in the decision made so wisely
by One who now alone can soothe my
broken heart
You spent lifetime making others happy
symbol of your goodness shall remain.
You saw the simple things in life as
beauty,
And knew the JOY of giving without gain
I hope some day I'll have, il Just remotely.
spark of your humility and love.
Then shall feel definite af1inity with
that great Prince of Peace who dwells
above.
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MeBREEN, ALTA MAYE. In loving mem.
US quite suddenly ave years auo todev
May 13, 1916 "So 'ooas
oooaness and mercy all my life
WIZ surely fnllnu rna ~
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BURROUGHS, WIsHARr T. A

communication Of Benjamin
B. French Lodge, No. 10, F. A
A. M, Is called for Monday
May IA. 1851, at lib am,
for the purpose of conducting
Masonic burial services for oui
late brother, WISHART T
LJC
Evening star., 1951-05-13

WVUUN LII, ELfNUH
II 1851. ELENOR
4201 EaSt-West hwy,
mother of Mrs. Irene
ence Ryan. James
LAWN and grandmot
D. Held. Services at
Home. 400 Chaplin
May IA. at 2:30 pm
Hill Cemetery
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Dratha

day: May 10, 1851. WILLIAM EARL
BROMLEY of 1920 r st. NV, beloved
husband Of Henrietta Carress Bromley,
fa5neE iism OF Mrs John l. Hoover ;,. MTs vii
Bromley, ir.; son Of Alice Warning Brom-
ley and the late William Henry Bromley,
brother Of Mrs. George A. Kidwell. Mrs.
lend; Remains resting at the Birch Flu
neral Home, 3034 M st. NV, where serv-
ices Will be held on Monday. May IA, at
p'm- 1nterment Cedar Hill Cemetery,
BRUCE: BLANCHE DE wITTE. On Fri
day. May II. 1861, at her residence, 1I09
DE W1TTE BRUCE. wife Of Charles. q.
u, at 2 pm, at the Wheatley Funeral
n Hons nS, AH5sHa1ars Mi GemsteTS va lnterment will be
BRUNDAGE, EVERETT G. On Friday. May
Il, 1881, EVERETT G.. BRUNDAGE OF
n srSnasse SnSssa vs SON "
and Mrs, P. c. Brundage. brother OF
Robert Q. Brundage. Services at Cham
Tuesday. May Is. at the convenience OF Of
Interment Arlington National Cemetery.
Thursday, May II. at IL am.
BURROUGHS, wIsHART t. On Thurs
aay aits NAY W1sHsp u; 1s51 at sSs9GRan Hos
Washington, b. C.. husband Of the late
Ethel /, Burroughs. father Of Lloyd Z.
Burroughs. Services at the S. H. Hines
Co. Funeral Home, 1901 l4th st. NV,
on Monday, May IA. at 12 noon. In
terment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. IS
BURROUGHS. WIsHART TALIAFERRo.
Evangelist Chapter, A. A. 8. r.,
in the Valley Of Washington, will
AkS conduct the rose croix service
for our late brother. WISHART
IN TALIAFERRo BURROUGHS. at
XXX the S. H. Hines Co. Funeral
Home. 2901 14th st. NV, on
Monday, May IA, at 12 o'clock noon.
EVAN JONES. 33rd Degree. Wise Master
BURROUGHS. WISHART T. A special
n communication Of Benjamin
N B. French Lodge, No. 10, F. A.
~ A. NJ, Is called for Monday,
MN May IA, 1851, at l1:15 am,
NNN for the purpose of conducting
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nGA ALBRITToN. w. NJ.
KATHERINE ERNSTEDT. Secretary.
LYONS. HENRY CLAY. On Saturday. May
IL, 1881. at his residence. 6O4 South
Fairfax St, Alexandria. Va. HENRY CLAY
father Of Charles Leo, Melvin, William,
Hugh. Stanley. Henry, jr.. and Miss Mary
Lyons and Mrs. Helene Harrison. He is
Lyons. and one sister, Miss Mary Frances
Lyons. Funeral services on Tuseday,
May 10, at . pm. from his late resi-
terry Alexandria Remains resting at
his late residence
LYONS, MARY E. On Wednesday. May q.
1851. at Billerica Mass. MARY E.
D. G. Funeral services and and interment epal 'V, on
Thursday. MAY II, in St. Patricks Gene
tery Pierce City Mo
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IGRICE. MARY L. In sacred memory of
my dear mother, MARY L. GRICE, who
left me two years ago today. May 13.
1949.
Death is a headache no one can heal,
Memories are keepsakes no one can
steal;
Beautiful memories are all I have left
OF the loved one whom ] loved and
will never forget; -
Evening star., 1951-05-13

day. May 10, 1851. {
Fla. JOHN I. (MIKEl
loved husband OF Elizs
father of John Michael
Mrs. Eflie NJ. Bannow,
B. Bannow, brother Of
ward NJ. Thomas E.
Mullican; Mrs. Dora CT
Birdie M. Shaw. Rema
8. H. Hines Co. Funeral
st. NV. after 12 noon
Services at the above
Monday, May IA, at /
FnYt T,ineotp rpynafarv
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Safe across the waters swirl
She has crossed the bar;
Earth has lost precious pearl,
Heaven has gained star.
MARJORIE L. DICKENS, JOHN E.
Evening star., 1951-05-13

l.. On Friday. May
L. MCDOWELL Of
Crevy Chase. Md .
Mckay. Mrs. Flor
NJ. and Roscoe c.
her of Mrs. Edwin
Chambers Funeral
st. NV. Monday.
l.. Interment Cedar
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1851, SARAH GoLDsTE1N, beloved wife
OF the late Aaron Goldstein. devoted
mother of Barney, Harry s., Max S.. Nor
man j and Daniel Peikin. al of Washing
ton, D. C.: Alec A. Peikin Of Alexandra
Va, and Mrs Esther Glazier of West Palm
Beach, Fla. She also is survived by one
sister. Mrs. Nathan Milobsky: two broth
erS, Abraham and Nathan Fanoroff: L.
grandchildren and two great-grandchil-
dren: all of Washington, D. c. Services
at the c. D. Goldberg g. Son Funeral
Home, 4217 9th st. NV. Monday. May
IA at > pm. Interment Ohev Sholom
Cemteery. In mourning at 1915 wal
bridge pl NV. IA
GRAY. ARTIE H. On Saturday. May IL.
1851, at Prince Frederick Hospital. Prince
Frederick: Md. ARTIE H. GRAY OF North
Beach, Md. beloved husband of Brittle
EsteIe Gray. father of Artie H Gray.
He is also survived by two sisters. Mrs.
Marion Cowper and Mrs Rosetta Coulter,
and three grandchildren. Friends may
call at Gasch's Funeral Home. Hyattsyille,
Md, where services will be held Tuesday,
May 10, at 2 pm; Relatives and friends
Evening star., 1951-06-18
Word Come
Find 20 or more words in
UNLOCKED,
meaning. raw"
limit. 20 minutes.

meaning, raw" Average IS 10;
limit, 20 minutes.
Rules-Words must be of four or more
letters. Words which acquire four letters
5s the addition nn5 sad Of such s tor bats IT
word Is used Proper names are not used.
"A list will be published tomorrow.
Answer to GRANDEE.
Egander, geared, gender, genre, grade,
grand. greed, green, grad, ragged. rang,
ranged, read, reed, rend, redan, agreed
aged. angered, nard. neared need, dare,
darn, danger, dear. dean, deer. derange,
drag, dreg, eager, cared, earned. edge,
enraged, endear
Evening star., 1951-06-18

| have had numerous requests u
run a series of articles on the va
Erious marks of punctuation sinilal
to the Parts of Speech series which
ran in this column about si1
months ago.
believe that this is a good sug.
lgestion, and for the next few week.
this feature will have a column
each week on punctuation,
AS an introduction to the series
however, I hope that you will ric
your mind OF the superstition that
punctuation is a science, and thai
any discussion of the subject must
inevitably be tied to the rules oi
English grammar.
Punctuation today serves this one
purpose: To make the meaning clear
Punctuation is not subject Of
Ihard-and-fast rules; it is simple
matter of logic and common sense
Once we understand that fact
punctuation will lose most of the
mystery with which the textbooks
have surrounded 1t.
The principal punctuation marks
are the three PAUSES: The COM
ma q, the semicolon % and the
colon CO, and the three STOPS:
The period @, the exclamation
point % and the question mark (?)
Today and tomorrow we shall dis
Icuss the comma. The other marks
will follow in subsequent articles.
The word comma evolved from
the Greek word koptein, ito cut of. >
The modern tendency is to use
the comma sparingly. It is one Of
the most valuable of the marks ir
Evening star., 1951-06-18
Take NV Word for 1t syf"nt Cob,

keeping the sentence orderly and
free from obscurity.
The main purposes of the comma
are: "a To mark a natural pause;
(2) to prevent vagueness or con-
fusion. Note, how the commas
change the meaning of this sem
tence:
woman, without her man, is savage
woman. without her, man is o savage
1. Note how the commas mark
the natural pauses in these SEN
tences:
A harbor, even If 1t is . little harbor,
Is into fo0a g ERhs' We as % 60 OUT. and the lie
in it grows strong, because II takes some
thing from the world ana has sonetnins
Throw ali the beer and spirits into ths
Irish Channel, the English Channel, ano
the North sea, for ? year, and psopis ~
England would be Infinitely better on
2. The comma is used to separate
words or figures that might cause
vagueness or confusion if run to-
|gether:
Instead of apples, cherries were bought
Instead of Is, 35 were. received.
and On cows Ss on s0f the O. oter Tie were
To Mary. Frank was very attractive.
3. Set off by commas any word
or expression that is INSERTED
into the sentence and which is not
essential to it:
The wine-colored amethyst receieved its
name. which means not drunken, oe.
cause 1t was supposed to keep the wearer
of 1t sober.-Frazer.
AS in the strangers land, their native
speech returns to dying lips.-Thon1as.
(Tomorrow's column will COM
plete the discussion on the proper
use of the comma. Clip these col
|umns each week and you will have
the whole matter of punctuation
in black and white for future ref
erence,)