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Evening star., 1951-04-04
Citizens Group
Backs Arlington
School Bonds
Federation Approves
81 Million Proposal;
Referendum April "

A proposed $4,875,000 school
bond issue was given the support
of the Arlington Civic Federation
last night.
Only one dissenting vote was
heard among approximately 80
delegates attending the regular
monthly meeting in the Lyon Park
community house.
The resolution indorsing the
proposal was presented by Mrs.
Virginia Thatcher, chairman of
the federation's school committee.
The action included making a
request to the members ito exert
every effort to insure that their
own communities are well-in-
formed as to the vital necessity
of securing passage of the pro-
posed bond ISSUE"
A referendum on the bond issue
will be held on April II.
Predicts Half Day Schooling.
Mrs. Thatcher predicted that
5000 students will be on half
day sessions in September, wheth-
er the bond issue is approved or
not. If there is no bond issue,
Mrs. Thatcher added, this num-
Der will double by September.
1852.
BY a sharply divided vote, the
federation voted to ask the county
board to create a strong civil
service commission, reporting di-
rectly to the county board, rather
than through the county manager
to the board.
A public hearing is set for April
81 on the ordinance that would
set up the commission. AS now
advertised. the measure would
require the commission to make
written recommendations on per-
sonnet rules to the board, through
the manager.
80 Days for Action.
Harley Williams, chairman OF
the federation's Committee on
Local Government. urged, in a
report by his committee, that the
commission be more than ad-
visory. Under his proposal. as
recommended by the federation
rules and regulations of the COM
mission would be subject to ap-
proval, revision or disapproval by
the board within 80 days after
they were received in writing.
Howard Cannon, speaking for
the Committee on County Organ
ization and Procedure, opposed
Mr.. Williams suggestion and
urged that the manager be held
generally responsible for personnel
administration and that the COM
mission should be an advisory
body.
The chairman of the county
board, Mrs. Florence Cannon. also
recommended support of the pro-
cedure providing for the commits
sion to report to the board through
the manager.
A special meeting Of the fed
Grafton was set for April 18 in
the Lyon Park community house
Ito consider the proposed county
budget for 1872.
Joint Action on Transportation.
The federation voted to join the
county board as a petition to the
Interstate Commerce Commission
asking an investigation Of trans.
Iportation facilities in the Metro.
Ipolitan Area.
The county board was asked tt
authorize an investigation o1
X-ray and microscopic machines
used for fitting shoes to determine
whether the machines should be
regulated or banned.
The East Falls Church Citizens
Association was admitted to mem.
Ibership in the federation.
A committee was appointed tt
nominate the federation member
who will receive The Evening Stal
trophy for outstanding civic
service.
Evening star., 1951-04-04
Bond Exchange Nets
Virginia $1,050,0 900
By the Assoeiofed Press

RICHMOND, April A. State
Treasurer Jesse w. Dillon figures
the Commonwealth has made
81 ,050, 900 in a bond exchange
with the Federal Treasury.
The exchange involved $40 mil
lion in Treasury bonds held by
the Virginia retirement system.
The bonds, carrying 21a per cent
interest and due in 1912, subject
to call in 1867, were turned in for
new bonds carrying pa per cent
interest and due in 1880, subject
to call in 1875.
Evening star., 1951-04-04
York Bridge Strike Ends

YORKTOWN. Va, April 4 (P)
The strike which has crippled
work on the So million George P
Coleman Memorial Bridge now
under construction over the York
River here was settled yesterday
when the company and union
agreed to 10 per cent across
the-board wage boost.
Evening star., 1951-04-04
Lundbere Discusses Budget

Arlington County Manager A. T
Lundberg will discuss the proposed
county budget for 1872 at 9
meeting of the Democratic Club at
1915 pm. tomorrow in the Lyon
Park Community House.
Evening star., 1951-04-04
Cigarette Levy Upheld

PORTSMOUTH, Va, April 4 up.
Portsmouth voters yesterday up
held an ordinance of City Council
which would impose a 2-cent levy
on cigarettes sold in the city, cast
ing 1908 votes against repeal of
the ordinance as compared with
1886 for repeal in a referendum.
Evening star., 1951-04-04

Other officers
are:
Mrs. D. o.
Myatt, of Tau
xemont, frs t
vice president;
M RS. Aubrey
Williams, Wen
ma, second vice
president, and
Walter Dow =
! in G, Fairfax,
as secretary.
M r. Reiber
pledged contin-
ued co-opera-
Evening star., 1951-04-04
State Chamber Topics Set

RICHMOND, April 4 (P.-Dis-
cussions of World, national and
State affairs, defense planning and
operations will highlight the 9th
annual meeting of the Virginia
State Chamber of Commerce in
Roanoke, April 18 and 10.
Evening star., 1951-04-04
VIEW InstuIIs Officers

The Scott-Johnson-C Collins Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars, will
hold a joint installation for new
post and auxiliary officers at $3.50
o'clock tonight at 4013 Branch
avenue. Silver Hill, Md.
Evening star., 1951-04-04
Reiber Again Heads
Fairfax Recreation

Paul Reiber. Mclean (Va) at
torney, has been reelected presi-
dent of the Red Feather Fairfax
County Recreation Association.
Evening star., 1951-04-04
Curb Mart in Woynesboro

WAYNESBORO. Va, April 4 up
The City Council has approved
establishment of a curbside mar
ket here where farmers may sell
their produce.
Seward seaport record., 1951-01-19
COAST GUARD WARNS OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS

If you own and operate boat, for business or pleasure, it would benefit you to acquaint yourself and comply with the Federal Navigation Laws and Motorboat Regulations. These laws and regulations are enforc- ed by the U. s. Coast Guard and violations thereof, when detect ed and reported, generally carry monetary penalties. Many of these laws and regulations have been enacted to promote safety to life and property; therefore, full compliance with them is to the interests of yourself, your passengers, cargo, and pocket book.
 The Commander, 17th Coast Guard District at Juneau, ad- vises that the most frequent vii olations involve failure to have boat numbered and to have number certificate and required equipment on board; failure to have numbers painted on bows, failure to report the abandon ment and change of ownership of boats, and failure to report marine casualties to the Dis trict Office In Alaska, some boats are carrying passengers or freight for hire in violation of law without having been inspected by the Coast Guard and in possession of valid Ger tificate of Inspection.
 If you are uncertain as to the requirements of law and regula- tions as they apply to your boat, any Coast Guard officer will assist you in their interpretation. More detailed information may be obtained from the U. $. Coast Guard Marine Inspection Offices at Juneau or Ketchikan.
Seward seaport record., 1951-01-19
The C,adGe Roees.
By Mildred Kirkpatrick

Recent years and more inti- mate contact with the States has brought Seward mothers to the realization that our children lack the cultural advantages more easily obtained in larger communities. Constant effort and planning toward better cul- tural program are afoot.
 It seems to me, that even now, we are bypassing the greatest medium of culture to be found anywhere - the Community Li- brary.
 Libraries the world over are the recognized center and lead CTS in the field of extra-curricu- lar literature and allied arts Elaborate campaigns and vast sums of money are being ex- pended on community, county and state library projects in America.
 The Seward Community Li- brary was organized in 1925 by the Seward Woman's Club. This organization has sponsored the library ever since with the build ing rent as it's special project. It is located in the basement of the Bank Building with an out side entrance. A warm, well lighted room, book-filled shelves from floor to ceiling, and several comfortable chairs and lounge make it most inviting spot at any time.
 The months best sellers are to be found on the pay shelf, and the ever popular mysteries and westerns are to be found in a special place.
 A few works on travel, paint ing and various mechanics, are there, but all too few. This sort of literature is particularly ex- pensive, and many large li-
Seward seaport record., 1951-01-19

braries find it necessary to bud get for them
 The local library is maintained solely from membership fees, fines and contributions by civic organizations.
 The little handful of women who have kept the movement alive throughout the years has done heroic job. It is time that the rest of us. should recognize their efforts and begin doing something toward the upkeep of the library, if by nothing more than subscription memberships.
 We must, by all means, con- tinue our search for greater cul- tural opportunities in Seward, but we cannot ignore the great est medium of them all, the pub lie or community library.
Seward seaport record., 1951-01-19

EdiforicI

Concerning the controversy between the Mayor and the Common Council, the unanimous statement of the Council, plus the written record of the minutes of the meeting, all declaring that the Mayor agreed to have his written resignation before the body by the next meeting, stands for itself and admits no argument.
 The fact that in the letter re- questing the resignation, the Council brought no SD c i charges, placed in the minutes for public record, proves that they appear to have bent over backwards to avoid any smear, or the blackening of the reputa ton or character of anyone con- cerned. Neither will the Seaport Record embark upon any such campaign. It does, however, wholeheartedly en d orse the stand the Council has taken.
 That there is disharmony is evident. That the Council has lost confidence in the Mayor is serious. The coming months are a critical period for the city and it's residents. There must be complete accord in the govern ing body. If the Mayor is as sincerely and unselfishly con- cerned for the welfare of the city as he claimed to be in his radio statement, he will accede to the unanimous will of the Council and submit his written resignation without further ado. Ngox~~rs,J
Seward seaport record., 1951-01-19
MORE ABOUT Communify Librory

(COntlnued from Page l) ton given to the building up of this department. The Junior Women's Club is assisting the Library Board in its expansion project. Funds are needed, how ever, to cover cost of paint and shelving.
 The financial statement for 1850 is as follows:
Seward seaport record., 1951-01-19

Give 10 the Memorial Pool Fund
, 1951-03-05

Mrs. Garnetta Johns, chairman
of the Founders Day committee,
extended greetings to guests and
visitors. Another member of the
committee, Mrs. Julia Stevenson
read the history of the sorority.
Mrs. Vashti Taylor, also a commit
tee member, gave remarks. Mrs.
Ruth Allen, basileus of the local
chapter, introduced the speaker.
Others participating on the
program were:
Nell Young, who read scripture:
Rev. Wallace Wright, pastor Of
Wayman AME Church, who offer
ed the prayer and doxology: Mao
mi Raglin, Freda Hairston and
Ruth Coleman, who sang; and
Ruth Sherer, who sang tn e
"Founder's Hymn"
Following the program, a re-
ception was held in the social room
of the church.
Officers of the local AKA
chapter are:
Ruth Allen, basileaus; Estelle
Jones, anti-basileus; Ruth Mills,
epistoleus; Phyllis Rice, grammat-
tinue it's leisurely investigation OF
State Civil Service Commission
this week.
, 1951-03-05

Earl Carrol'e internationally fam
Gus theater-restaurant has reopen
ed with Frank F. Hofues, the new
proprietor. Colored walters were
first brought into the fabulous
spot from necessity during World
War II. Later, beginning with Lii
liam Randolph, sepia acts were
added. Hofues is said to be plan
ming on the use of sepian talent
in the future.
LARRY DARNELL followed Him
OILS Jacquet into the Club Oasis i.
Happy Johnson the other day was
looking fondly at a scrapbook. He
was thinking o ut the last
time his or any other band from
America was featured in Shang-
hal, China. His CONDO is doing
we'll at the beautiful Clayton Club
in Sacramento Benny Carter is
serving choice doses of music in
Frisco before heading east .
Popular John Buddy Williams was
felled by sickness just as he was
in the midst of a good movie role.
He has been rushed to the General
hospital, Ward TIC, Los Angeles,
Calf, so write him there if you
can The Benevolent Variety
| Artists, Inc, has launched its 1851
activities in it's program to help
needy show people in times OF
distress. Only six years old, this
organization of both working anc
retired actresses from stage;
screen and night clubs has done
more than most similar groups or
the coast.
, 1951-03-05
Helpful Hints

A young baby lies down a good
deal of time, SO its's a wise idea
to cover the floor of the play pen
with a soft, sudsable pad tied to
the orner by strong tapes. 1t
possible, have two pads for alter
nate washing and use.
The new style of tying a veil
over your face and Frightening it
with a little sparkling pin, draws
attention to the condition of your
uncovered head of hair. Experts
say shompooing hair oftener than
once a week is excellent for re-
tanning a healthy scalp and shin
ing locks.
, 1951-03-05
CAPITOL Digest
Continued From Page z


contended the belt line would end
in bankruptcy; jeopardize the
economic structure of the railroad
system. He called it "an innova-
ton of dubious merit"
House of Representatives last
week approval drastically increas-
ed penalties for poor relief chisel-
ers. (117-O). If approved by Sen
ate, law would provide $500 fine
and one-to-three years Jail for
chiseling over 500.
Also approved by House was
bill by Rep. Ray White, Millers-
burg Democrat, authorizing the
State Agriculture Director to take
over operation of $1,124,0O0 loan
fund to defunct Ohio Rural Re-
habilitaion Corp. Loans are made
under federal law to low income
farmers.
House committee investigating
state boards was to quiz 81 bar
bers starting Monday in probe OF
State BARRIERS Board. Committee
members will seek evidence of al
legged tie-up between BARRIERS
union, and barber board inspect
ors. Senate committee was to con-
, 1951-03-05
Roller Derby Changed

CINCINNATI, March s. The
Roller Derby scheduled for the
Cincinnati Garden in April has
been changed to the last week in
September and the first week in
October.
, 1951-03-05
AKA Sorority Chapter
Observes Founders av

Beta Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority held it's Founders Day Celebration yesterday af-
ternoon in Wayman Chapel AME Church. The chapter
was founded in 1908. Principal speaker for the event was
Mrs. Virginia Coffey, basileus of Cincinnati AKAs.
, 1951-03-05

Gus; Ruth Coleman, tamiochus;
Eleanor Pittman, parliamentarian,
and Louise McBain, Ivy Leaf re-
porter.
, 1951-03-05
HARRY LEvETTE'S
GossipE From NOVEL lots

HOLLYWOOD, March 5, (ANP)-Big talk of the
week is about the forthcoming 23rd annual Academy A
wards. The date has been changed from the traditional
March 22 to March 20 for this year.
, 1951-03-05


March 20 to March 20 for t
This was done ii difference to
Holy Week, thanks to various
sponsors and firms and persons al
ready sub ected to certain
commitments for the March c2
date. Now the program can be
held after Easter. No II except
a favored few will know who the
winners are before that date. In
connection with possible winners,
"No Way Out" is not one Of the
finalists in the competition for
best picture of the year. This
Twentieth Century-Fox film, how
ever, is in the running for best
story and screen play. 1t was writ
ten by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, di-
rector of the movie, and Lesser
Samuels.
FROM THE SCRAPBOOK: Lee
Alice Shepherd, who a few years
ago at Prairie View College earn
ed a supporting role to Lena
Horne in an MGM picture, is re-
covering from a slashing inflicted
by an ex-boy friend, Julius Stock
ton. He is reported to have follow
ed her here from their home town,
Houston, Texas, after she had
broken with him. =. . Members OF
the movie colony are still raw
ing about the great concert given
at the mammoth Shrine Auditori-
UNI by Duke Ellington. Dukes
lovely new feminine vocalist,
Yvonne, and Ray Nance, Johnny
Hodges, Harry Carney and Al Hib-
bier shook the house for the most
applause. A new play, "Por-
traits of Pioneers in Color" writ
ten and directed by Clarence
Hardgraves, opened Feb. Is at the
Golden State Insurance Company
auditorium. 1t was based on his
torical memoirs complied by Silas
Alexander and other historians. Ii
depicts the part played by Ne
eroes in the settling of Los An
geles. Five of this city's first II
settler families were of Negro
descent.
ELLABELLA DAVIS, first heare
here by music lovers when she
substituted for Dorothy Maynor al
the Hollywood Bowl, returned te
please them again as the highllgh'
of a program featuring Thurgooe
Marshall, chief counsel of the N
AACP. The program was held a
Royce Hall on the UCLA campus
to wind up Negro History week
Marshall discussed the treatmen'
Of Negro GIs in the far East
particularly in Korea and Tokyo
Julie Carresco is rehearsing witt
the Donahue Players in "The IRA
of Mary Dugan." She is playing
the title role. Julie, a refined wo
man, is having her troubles ours
, 1951-03-05

tinue its leisurely investigation of
State Civil Service Commission
this week.
Evening star., 1951-12-25
Party Honors
Couple to Be
! Wed in June

Miss Margaret Ernestine Smith
and her flance, Mr.. Homer Davis
were honored Sunday at q party
given by the formers brother and
sister, Mr.. Ernest Louis Smith III,
and Miss Bette-Barron Smith,
The honorees plan to be married
lin June.
The house decorations followed
the pattern Of all parties during
this season-Christmas. And ad-
ded attraction was q flowing
|wassail bowl.
Among the close to 200 guests
invited were the Misses Mary Ann
Robb. Nancy Graham Kear, Joan
Conger, Sandra Parmely, Jayne
Harper. Anne Brett. Judith WAL
drop. Jane McAtee. Elizabeth Nc
Gowan, Barbara Hughes and
Elizabeth Costenbader.
Also receiving invitations were
Col. and Mrs. John c. Marchant,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson p. Hurley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Norton,
jr.. Mr.. and Mrs. Barclay Dorset,
1t. William Granat, Lit. Benton
Decker. Miss Ann Gates, Mr..
Walter Leech. and many more.
Evening star., 1951-12-25

The wedding Of Miss Jane Lor-
raine Spates and Mr.. Otto Fred
erick Sieke took place December
% in the Bethesda Methodist
Church, the Rev. Hartwell Chand-
ler officiating.
The bride is the daughter Of
Mrs. Helen v. Spates Of Bethesda
and Mr.. Alfred w. Spates Of
Rockville. Mr.. Sieke is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto F. Sieke
of Davertown. Pa.
After a reception held at the
Glenbrook Golf Club, the couple
left on a wedding trip to Florida.
They will reside in Philadelphia,
Pa. after the trip.
Evening star., 1951-12-25
Spencers Are AWAY
On Southern Trip

DR.. and Mrs. r. r. Spencer left
Friday for Monroe. La. to spend
Christmas with their son. DR.. Nat
Spencer, and his family. and to be
present at the christening of their
three months old son. Nathaniel
Walsworth Roy Spencer.
The christening will take place
today at 1880 and will be followed
by a buffet luncheon at the home
Of the baby's parents.
Among other guests at the
christening ceremony will be the
baby's great grandmother. 96-year
old Mrs. Cissie Hutchison, of Mon
roe. La, and his grandparents, DR..
and Mrs. James Walsworth, also
|of Monroe.
Evening star., 1951-12-25

-Kasofsky Photo.
MRS. STANLEY T. KAPLAN
The Former
Miss Doris Damn.
The marriage Of Miss Doris
Damn. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Irving Damn. to Mr.. Stanley T.
Kaplan. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
win I. Kaplan. was held December
% in the South East Hebrew Con-
gregation. Rabbi Simon Burnstein
After a wedding trip to New
York City the couple will make
their home In this city,.
Evening star., 1951-12-25

The former
Miss Barbara Trammell.
Miss Barbara Jean Trammell
yesterday became the bride Of En-.
sign Beverly Randolph Williford,
U. 8. N. r.. at st. Stephen and
the Incarnation Church. the Rev.
Stuart F.. Cast officiating. A re-
ception followed at the home of
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ollie Kay Trammell.
The groom is the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Williford of this city.
The couple will reside temporarily
at Norfolk, Va, where the groom
Is stationed until he receives his
permanent duty orders.
Evening star., 1951-12-25

On Northern tour are Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter B. Wangner. newly
weds Of December Is. The bride
was Miss Charlotte Evelyn Cough,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
IPortner Cough Of Sunnybrook,
Md. Her husband is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Wangner of
Hyattsville, Md.
Their wedding took place at the
lHyattsville First Methodist Church,
the Rev. Edgar Wells Beckett off,
Iciating. The reception Immediately
following was held at the home of
1.-THE Coughs.
St. Paul recorder., 1951-05-04
ST. PAUL BIRTHDAYS

May 5-Jane f. Lee, 963 Car
roll Ave; Mr.. James Hayes, 1l6
Eaton Ave; Alberta Kemp, 606
st. Anthony Ave; Mr.. Fleetwood
Smith, 312 Carroll Ave; VIM.
Briley, 743 Rondo Ave.
May 6-Mrs. Mabel Farmer
452 Rondo Ave; Mrs. Mary Ed
dings, 71S st. Anthony Ave.
May 7--Maceo Moody Jr, 727
Rondo Ave; John Collins, 903
Rondo Ave.
May S-Mrs. John Stone, 4l2
Rondo Ave; Rufus Boyd; James
Thomas Ross, 45S st. Anthony
Ave; James Oliver Jr., 943 lyle
hart Ave; Mr.. Carl Griffin, 667
w. Central Ave.
May 9-Kathleen Pugh, 972
Carroll Ave; Charles Scroggins,
SOB st. Anthony Ave; Ronald o.
Neal, 736 Carroll Ave; Donald
ONeal, 736 Carroll Ave.
May 10-Mrs. Blanche Daw-
kins, 451 N. Kent St.; James
Coins, 925 Magnolia, Gretta Har-
rison, 1853 Iglehart Ave.
May 11-Jean Reed. 243 st. An
thOny Ave; Mabel Harper, 766
st. Anthony Ave,
St. Paul recorder., 1951-05-04
BIRTHDAY
GREETINGS:
MINNEAPOLIS BIRTHDAYS

May 6-Elmer Childress Jr.,
3700 Fifth Ave. So: Miss Carolyn
Smith, 1918 Clinton Ave.
May 7--Clifford WiIkerson, 2423
Fourth Ave. So; Ernest Dearing,
1896 Clinton Ave. So; Mrs. Flos-
sic Harris, 1887 Fourth Ave. So.
May S-Hazel Tucker, 2201
Fifth Ave. So; Roy Cobb Jr., 534
Girard Ave. No.; Dolores Beasley,
3701 Fourth Ave. So.
May 9--John Hardeman, 6l6
10th Ave. So; William Owens,
246h Fourth Ave. So; Mrs. Leota
Perkins, 1920 Clinton.
May 10-Zephry Turner 2721
Portland, Rufus A. Skinner, city.
May 12--Joseph d. Bolden, 20S
w. 31st st. So; Percy c. Hughes,
1920 Fifth Ave. So; Jay Schultze,
222 w. Adams.
Out-Of. Town Birthdays
May Leon Abbey, Chicago,
ILL.,; Miss Helen Waters Chicago,
H.; Roberta Nash, Washington,
d. c.; Roger johnson, Cleveland,
Ohio.
May S-James Walker, Wash
ington, ID. c. May 10 Sic AL
bert Johnson, Mariana, Ark.
May 11-Bette Jayne Session.
Detroit. Mich; Arthur Thomas,
Des Moines, Iowa. May 12-Willie
r. Gardner, Omaha, Neb,
St. Paul recorder., 1951-05-04

Mrs. Wilbur Henderson. 47O Full
ler Ave.
Mr.. Walter Allen, 6S9 w. Gen.
tral Ave-, is Ill at his home.
Mrs. E. b. johnson, 65S st. An
thony Ave-, is i'll at her home.
Confirmation win be held at st.
Phillips church Sunday, May Q at
1880 p. m. Bishop s. e. Keeler viii
speak.
The BAH and Chain club met
Saturday, April 2s at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Royal Crawford, 622
st. Anthony Ave.
The Ladies Aid Society Of Pill
grim Baptist church met Thurs
day, May 3 at the church.
The Ivy Leaf club met Friday,
May at the University OF Min
nesota.
Miss Gertrude James, TOT st.
Anthony Ave-, is III at her home.
The Young wOmen's club OF
Pilgrim Baptist church met Tues
day, May 1 at the church.
Mrs. william Meux and Mrs.
Lille Mae Green were baptized
at st. Phillips church Sunday,
May 20. Mr.. Fred Smith was bap-
tized at the church Sunday, May
20.
The "TIallIe Happenings" news
paper staff met Wednesday, May
2, at the Halle Q. Brown COM
munity center. The first issue OF
the newspaper was issued Friday
April "a.
Mrs. Thelma Thomas, SAT w.
Central Ave-, is reported shut-ln
at her home.
Mrs. Anna Harris, $50 w. Gen.