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Evening star., 1951-09-16

stops at Buenos Aires, Vienna,
Berlin, Honolulu and Vancouver.
BIC.
The most astonishing factor is
that the sirens have lost but once
in two years in the West and
placed second only to the Hawaii
Swim Club in last years National
Outdoor meet.
Such great divers as Georgia
Coleman, Ruth Jump, Dorothy
Poynton. Vicki Braves and Pat
Mccormick. the present cham
pion, have won 20 national and
Olympic diving crowns. The team
records reads So national A.A.U.
titles in 20 years.
Many start as skinny sprites
in the clubs "teach-'em-
young" program.
Four years ago, Sharon Geary
was an unknown of little ability.
Under expert handling, Sharon,
now l8, set an American 200-yard
free-style record last fall and in
March won the Pan-American
Games 100 meters.
Tough Tryout
BUT it takes a Spartan spirit.
No women's team has a tougher
training schedule.
One youngster who asked for a
tryout was told to warm up for
one mile, after that a fast 1000
yards and practice turns for 80
minutes. Then she swan another
Evening star., 1951-01-25
Leukemio Kills Betty Simmons,
Former Schoolgirl Bowling Star
18-Yeur-OId Graduate
Of Anocostio High
Was Versatile Athlete

Betty Jean Simmons. 18, who
was a champion bowler at Ana
costa High School before she was
graduated, is dead of leukemia.
The pretty girl, who worked as
a clerk-typist in an insurance
Office. died Tuesday night in a
hospital here. 1t was learned last
night. She lived with her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Stevens. at 1926 Shannon place
Sc. Mrs. Stevens was Betty
Jeans guardian.
About six weeks ago, Betty
Jean contracted pleurisy, which
developed into pneumonia. How
ever after disqualification, she ap-
peared to have recovered and went
back to work for two weeks. Just
before Christmas she suffered
what appeared to be a relapse OF
the pneumonia. Then the doctors
diagnosed her illness as leukemia
the dreaded blood disease.
Betty Jean was a popular stu
dent at Anacostia before she was
graduated last June. A versatile
athlete, she won three medals
while a member of the varsity
bowling team. She also played
tennis and basketball and was an
excellent roller skating.
Evening star., 1951-01-25
GarIon N. Short, 50,
Building Contractor

Garlon M. Short, so, a general
contractor here for the last Is
years. died yesterday afternoon In
Doctors Hospital. He lived at
2208 King place NV.
Mr.. Short. a construction engi-
neer, owned and operated the
Garlon Short Contracting Co. at
2138 P street NV.
A native of Stanley, Va, he
came to Washington as a boy.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs
Mary Wood Short of the King
place address; his mother. Mrs
Nellie L. Mayes of Stanley; a
brother. Russell H. Short, Cations
vile. Md; two sisters, Mrs. Kir-
by Smith. Luray, Va, and Mrs
A. X. Malbone, Norfolk, Va, and
six half-brothers, Guy E. Mayes
and Harry Mayes, both of Luray;
Dillmon Mayes, Rileyville, Va:
George Mayes, Stanley; Franklin
Mayes, Hillside, Md, and Loring
Mayes, serving overseas with the
Navy.
His father, George w. Short
died over 80 years ago.
Masonic services will be held at
10 am. Saturday at the Hines
funeral home, 2901 Fourteenth
street NV. Funeral services will
be held at 3 pm. Saturday at the
Stanley Baptist Church, Stanley
with burial in Mount Zion Gene
terry there.
Evening star., 1951-01-25
Mrs. Margaret N. Doig,
Lonqtime Resident Here

Mrs. Margaret M. Doig, 70
Washington resident for more than
35 years, who died Tuesday at her
home, 5315 Cathedral avenue
NV, will be buried this afternoon
in Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Funera,
services were to be held earlier
at the Hines funeral home, 29Ol
Fourteenth street NV.
She was the widow Of Edward
Doig, a Capital Transit Co. en-
ploye, who died in 1912.
Mrs. Doig was born in Paterson
N. j.. and moved to Washington
in 1914. She was member of
the Potomac Heights Community
Church, 5000 Cathedral avenue
NV. and had been instrumental
in its formation. She formerly
belonged to the lexington Presby-
terian Church.
Active in social work, she also
did volunteer work with the Red
Cross during World War I and
took an active part in civic and
beneficial organizations here.
She leaves two sons, Albert F.
Doig of 1913 Madison street NV
and Edwin A. Doig of Atlanta, Ga
Evening star., 1951-01-25
Andrew D. Torreyson
Former Civic Leader
And Land Assessor

Andrew Duke Torreyson, 81, ma.
tive of Arlington and former civic
leader there, died yesterday ir
Sarasota, Fla, where he had made
his home since 1919.
Mr.. Torreyson was born on his
fathers farm near Glen Carlyn
His parents were the late William
H. Torreyson and Mrs. Elizabeth
Burroughs Torreyson.
In 1887 he married the former
Blanche Emile Schutt.
Mr.. Torreyson was member o1
the State Constitutional Conven-
ton of 1902. He was for many
years sole land assessor of Arling-
ton County.
He was one of the founders and
the first president of the Mary
land and Virginia Milk Producers
Association. In addition, he was
a director and co-founder of the
first bank in Arlington, now the
Arlington Trust Co. He was also
a director in the company that
brought electricity to Arlington
and a director and one of the
founders of the Washington Coll
and Country Club. At one time
he was secretary and treasurer o1
the Rosslyn Milling Corp.
In addition to his widow, who
lives in Sarasota, he is survived BY
a daughter, Mrs. Guy Church o1
Falls Church, Va; a son, William
F. Torreyson of 3811 North Sev.
enteenth street, Arlington; a Sis
ter. Mrs. Ruth Torreyson Hupp.
man, Roanoke, Va, and sever
grandchildren,
Evening star., 1951-01-25
Fire Which Trapped
IA Miners Opens
Escape Route
By the Associated Press

SULLIVAN, Ind, Jan. 25.-An
underground fire that trapped Il
coal miners burned long enough
last night to clear an escape route
and all got out safely.
The only casualties of the con-
veyor belt fire in the Pandora
mine were two overcome by smoke.
They recovered.
One of the temporarily trapped
miners told how the IA found an
unexpected route to the bottom
of the main shaft, 210 feet under
ground.
He said the smoke and fire
blocked the main passageWay
where the fire ragged in the con-
veyor transporting coal to mine
cars.
Finally, he said. the fire burned
through a partition that had
sealed off a worked-out passage
way. That let air from the mine
ventilating system into the par
allel passage, and the IA made
their way to the elevator cage at
the bottom Of the shaft.
Evening star., 1951-01-25
Mrs. Josephine {. Gregg,
Widow OF Minister

Mrs. Josephine E. Gregg. rs
who died Saturday in Freedmen's
Hospital, was buried yesterday ir
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Serv-
ices were in the Bethany PreSby-
terian Church, F street between
Ninth and Tenth streets NE.
Mrs. Gregg, a native of South
Carolina. came to Washington in
1918. She was the widow of the
Rev. Junius Gregg a Presbyterian
minister.
For nearly 80 years, she worked
in the Treasury Department, re-
tiring in 1947. A religious, civic
and social worker here, she played
an active part in the YWCA, the
WCTU, the Southwest Settlement
House. the Washington Fedora
ton of Women and many other
organizations.
Surviving are a daughter, Miss
Pansy j. Gregg. a Washington
public school teacher; two sons
Maurice Gregg, New York. and
Franklin Gregg. Washington; a
sister and six grandchildren.
Evening star., 1951-01-25
John Graham Mckay,
Lawyer, Former Head
OF Tennis Association

John Graham Mckay, 65, re-
tired attorney who was active in
tennis and golf events, died yes
terday at Miami Beach, friends
learned here today.
Mr.. Mckay was a former pres
ident of the Southern Lawn Ten
mis- Association. With Lawrence
A. Baker, 3107 Dumbarton avenue
NV, who recently ended a three
year presidency of the United
States Lawn Tennis Association,
Mr.. Mckay won the United States
Veterans Doubles Championship
in Boston in 1887. They were
runners-up in 1898.
In 1889. Mr.. Mckay won the
pro-amateur golf tournament at
Indian Creek Country Club, Miami
Beach. Three years ago he won
the national amateur pairs of the
American Contract Bridge League.
During World War II he trained
flying cadets for Britain, the
French Navy and the United
States Air Force. The British
Government awarded him the
Kings Medal for Service in the
Cause of Freedom.
Mr.. Mckay was born in Frank
linville, N. Y. During World War
I he was in the balloon division
Of the Air Force. He was ad-
mitted to the Indiana bar and the
Nebraska. Florida and Supreme
Court bars. He had lived in
Florida since 1925 and he Or
ganized law firm in Miami. He
retired from active practice in
1948.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs
Isabel Smiley Mckay; three sons
John, jr.. and Hobert B. Mckay
Miami attorneys, and Robert Nc
Kay, a University of Virginia law
student. and two grandchildren
Funeral and burial services will
be held tomorrow in Miami. In
stead of flowers, friends are asked
to contribute to the Miami Heart
Institute.
Evening star., 1951-01-25
Brig. Gen. &C. Black
Signal Corps Officer
Had Served Here

Brig. Gen. Garland c. Black,
56, U. s. A. retired, died Tuesday
at the Brooke Army Hospital,
Fort Sam Houston. Tex.
Gen. Black became ground sig
nal officer at the Army War Col
lege here in 1941 and left in 1912
to become Second Army signal
officer.
He returned to the Army War
College in December, 1912, as
ground signal officer. later be-
coming chief of the Signal Sec
tion. Army Ground Forces.
While stationed here. Gen.
Black lived at 5000 Cathedral ave-
nue. N. w. He was retired in
September, 1916.
Gen. Black was born in Dayton
Ohio. He was commissioned in
the Regular Army in 1917 and
served first with the Cavalry
later transferring to the Signal
corps. he was at one Time as
sistant division signal officer of
the 1st Cavalry Division.
In 1888, Gen. Black was assigned
to the Office of the chief signal
officer, VIII, e he remained for
three years.
After his service at the Army
War College here he left the
United States in January, 1914,
for duty in the European theater
Eight months later he was named
signal officer of the 18th Army
group.
He leaves his widow, Mrs.
Florence NJ. Black of San An
tonic. Tex; a son, Capt. Garland
c. Black, ir.. of Fort Benning
Ca. and a daughter, Mrs. Robert
Gray Bagby Of Miami Fla.
Funeral services will be held
tomorrow from the Fort Sam
Houston Chapel. San Antonio.
Burial will be in the Fort Sam
Houston National Cemetery.
Evening star., 1951-01-25
John |. Grayot, 81; Served
with Alien Property Office

John L. Grayot, 81, retired at
torney for the Alien Property Gus
todian here, died yesterday OF
pneumonia in a. Madisonville
(Ky) hospital, the Associated
Press reported. He had been Ill
for two weeks.
Mr.. Grayot was appointed an
attorney with the Alien Property
Custodian in 1884 and resigned in
1948. Before coming here to work
for the Government. he was Com
monwealth's Attorney for 20 years
in the Fourth Judicial District OF
Kentucky. He lived here at the
Annapolis Hotel.
He began practicing law in
1888.
Mr. Grayot is survived by his
widow in Madisonville.
Evening star., 1951-01-25
Propaganda War
.Woged for Colonies
BY the Associated Press

BOMBAY.-A propaganda war
is being waged along the west
coast of India over the future of
three small colonies making up
Portuguese India.
India has made it clear it wants
Portugal to give up the colonies of
Goa. Damaun and Diu. Portugal
intends to hold on. And while the
issue remains deadlocked, the
propaganda war grows increasing
ly bitter. Bombay, home of tens
of thousands of Hindus and Cath
olics of Goan origin, is center
for nationalist, anti-Portuguese
agitation.
Evening star., 1951-01-25
George N. Lands
Rites in Fort Myer

George M. Lands, 76, who died
Sunday was to be buried this aft
ernoon in Arlington Cemetery
The services were to be held at
pm. in Fort Myer Chapel.
Mr.. Lands, a retired Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing employe
and long active in American Le-
gion affairs here. died of a heart
ailment in his home, 2444 Mon
roe street NE.
A native of Urbana, Ohio, Mr.
Lands came to Washington in
1902. He Joined the District Ma
tional Guard and later served in
the Mexican Border incident. In
World War I, he was a first lieu
tenant in the 29th Division.
Mr.. Lands worked for the Bu-
reau of Engraving and Printing
for 81 years. retiring as a elec-
trician in 1899.
He was a past commander OF
the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing Post No. %, American
Legion; senior first lieutenant in
the legion's National Guard o1
Honor, and a member of the Le-
gion'S 40 and 8. He also belonged
to the Junior Order of American
Mechanics.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs
Mary A. Lands, and a 12-year-
old son. Richard NJ. Lands. He
also leaves seven sons and four
daughters by previous marriage
They are George S., James, Earl
c.. Francis j., Howard T., Joseph
r. and Charles A. Lands, Mrs
Joseph Curry, Mrs. Edward Bur
field and Miss Margaret H. Ian
dis. all of Washington. and Mrs
Wilbur c. Cheek of st. Peters.
burg, Fla A sister, Mrs. Charles
Gaumer. lives in Quincy. Fla.
Evening star., 1951-01-25
W. T. Ruwleioh

FREEPORT, ILL.,, Jan. Is (P).-
Plants of the w. T. T :, Co
throughout the world were closed
today for the funeral of the firms S
founder. He was William T. Raw
leigh, 30, who died Tuesday. His
concern sells extracts, patent
medicines and other packaged
products. Besides eight plants in
the United States, there are others
in Canada, Australia, New Zealand
and England.
Evening star., 1951-01-25
U. S. Health Officials
Soy Incidence Here
Has Been Normal
BY the Assoeioted Press

United States Public Health
Service officials today reiterated
that so far at least there is no
evidence of epidemic" influenza
in this country.
They declared that health Off
GERS throughout the country have
been placed on the alert follow
ing the occurrence of England's
extensive epidemic" of relatively
mild" influenza.
But they also reiterated the
wording of the alert to the health
officers in which it was stated
that at present there is no rea-
son to believe that England's cpl
demic necessarily indicates there
will be a serious or widespread
epidemic in the United States this
year."
Incidence Is Normal.
A service spokesman gave this
summary of the present situation
in this country:
l. Cases of influenza" are be-
ing reported from many parts of
the country, which he said is nor
NAL in wintertime. But so far at
least, the numbers are not above
normal expectancy" for this time
of year.
2. With the exception of two
individual cases-a woman in
Pittsburgh and an Army man in
Dayton, Ohio-there has been no
evidence reported to the health
service of laboratory proof that
an influenza virus was involved.
Thus. said the spokesman, the
health service is tentatively clas-
styling all other reported cases Of
"inhuenza" as Influenza like"
rather than the true disease.
Some True Cases.
3. Health authorities have no
doubt that sporadic" cases of
true inuenza are occurring as dis
tinguished from influenza like"
ailments. But there is "as yet no
evidence that the true disease
exists in epidemic form"
He explained that an outbreak
of respiratory ailments-either on
a localized or on more wide
spread basis-could be classified
as epidemic influenza" only if a
significant number Of people
among the suffers were found to
have some form of influenza virus
infection.
There are three known forms Of
flu virus-called A, A-prime and
B. Their presence can be detected
only by laboratory tests.
Epidemic Early in 1850.
The woman in Pittsburgh has
the A-prime type. This is the
same type reported in England.
The Army man in Dayton has the
'B" type.
The United States had a rather
widespread epidemic of "A-prime"
in the winter and early spring Of
1850, the officials told a reporter.
They added that this form of flu
usually occurs in cycles of two or
three years, which would mean
that if the virus is running true
to form, this winter would be an
"off season" for it here.
The historic cycle of "a" has
been every two or three years, al
though there has not been an epi-
demic since 1943. Virus B runs in
cycles of four to six years in epi-
demic form, but there hasn't been
a sizable outbreak of this type
since 1916
Evening star., 1951-01-25

A native of Danville, Va, the
young girl had been in Washing
ton three years.
In addition to her aunt and
uncle, she is survived by a brother
Wayne, is, of Gretna. Va. anc
her grandmother, Mrs. J. M
Hughes. of Washington.
The body will be at the Sim.
mons funeral home. 2OO7 Nichols
avenue Sc, until pm, tomor-
row. The services will be helc
in Danville at pm. Sunday with
burial there.
Evening star., 1951-01-25
Brig. Gen. ". {. Guthner
Retired Officer Was 66
BY the Associated Press

CHICAGO, Jan. 25.-Brig. Gen.
William Ernest Guthner, retired,
died yesterday in Edgewater Hos
pital of undetermined causes. He
was Sc years old.
His wife, Alyce, said the general
was taken to the hospital Monday
after he became Ill at their home
in suburban Skokie. She said doc
tors had been unable to diagnose
his illness. An autopsy will be
conducted today, Mrs. Guthner
said
An Army man since 1900, Gen.
Guthner retired from military
service in 1916 after serving in
two wars. He joined the Army
as private. rising through the
ranks until his appointment as a
brigadier general in 194I.
Mrs. Guthner said burial will
be at Paramount Mausoleum in
Denver.~ Date of the funeral has
not been determined.
Evening star., 1951-01-25
Lewis Douglas Urges
Quiet Talk With Reds
BY the Associated Press

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-Lewis w
Douglas, former Ambassador tc
Britain, yesterday urged new talks
between the West and Russia
under circumstances which per-
NIT of frank conversation"
He said no harm could come
from talking to "a responsible and
high official of the Soviet under
circumstances removed from the
klieg light of publicity and the
dangers and insinuations OF
blatant public speeches."
Mr.. Douglas told meeting OF
the Pilgrims of the United States
that ito permit matters to drift
relying solely upon the develop
ment of force, is to engage in a
practice hazardous to our peaceful
purpose.
Evening star., 1951-01-25
Hi Mrn1uriat,t

CARTER, KEZIAH r. In loving memory
Of our dear mother and grandmother,
kEzIAH R. CARTER. who passed away
one year ago today, January 25, 1850.
Come said Jesus sacred voice
Come and make my path your choice;
I will guide you to your home,
weary Pilgrim come home"
At home In the beautiful hills of God,
WY BY the he valley ale, Of rest SO fair.
cHM.DREN AND g dRANDcHILpREN Sn5 Hi sFfas
CONRAD. LESLIE. In memory Of LESLIE
CoNKAD. Co RAD, who passed away four years
Gone. but not forgotten
LILY CONRAD
GARNER. GERTRUDE CECIL. In loving
memory OF our dear mother. grandmother
CECIL epa eGEsftgEsndmothsr GsRNER MSa s.. GERTRUDE
ago today January 25, 1881;
GREEN. CORDELIA. In memory Of my
mother CORDEL1A GREEN, who passed
fsas is4s five years ago today January a6'
May her soul rest in peace
-- DAUGHTER. EVELYN. :
HALL, MARTHA NJ. In sad but loving
memory Of our dear daughter and sister,
MARTHA M. HALL. who departed this
1913 ~ "s0 '00''' 'aNua'' 90
Just line Of sweet remembrance,
Just q memory fond and true;
JFat our MoHER ssaH5s s ssRs hsH 1SE
BROTHERS
HOFFMAN,. ELZIE s. A tribute to the
memory OF our dear husband and father
ELLIE S. HOFFMAN, who departed this
1916 '''
HIS WIFE. MARvELL1NE; CHILDREN
AND GRANDCHILDREN.
KLINEHANSE. WILLIAM L. In loving
KIINEHANsE, who departed depart d 1is'A this life ft
thirty years ago today. January 25, 1921.
HIS DEVOTED DAUGHTERs. ELSIE K
SPEER: BEULAH K. PENCE
MoFFITT, J. CHESTER. In memory Of
our loving husband and father. j. CHES-
TER MOFF1I'T. who passed away twelve
years ago today. January 20, 1889.
M4RILE TRTh a O. mMeF1T mMMpFT1TT AND SON. Ro-
husband J. B. oUTING. ''WiH' who passed pa sd
away three years ago today, January 20,
194S.
We. often sit and think of you
And think of how you died;
TO know you could not say good-by
Before you closed your eyes.
Our hearts still ache with sadness,
Our eyes shed many tears:
Only God knows how we miss you
DEVOTED WIFE, VII ASN ise ouT1NG, 5GPF Ssafs AND
FAMILY.
PAGE. AURELIA. In sad but loving mem
ory OF our devoted mother. AURELIA
PAGE. who left us three years ago to-
day. January 25, 194s.
As long as life and memory last
We will always think of you, mother. dear
HER LOVING CHILDREN. =
ROSE. OTTO E. A tribute Of love and
devotion to the memory Of my dear hus-
band. OTTO E. ROSE, who passed away
Ion ~
HIS DEVOTED WIFE, EMILY C. ROSE.
ANNIE l.. In loving mem
ory of ANNIE L. SHAMBAUGH, who de-
parted this dne ne one year ago today. Jan
DEVOTED HUSBAND. ALVIN F. SHAM
BAUGH. AND DAUGHTERS
STOKES. JOSEPH c. AND AGNES Shell
TON; Sacred to the memory Of our be-
AGNES SHELTON STOKES. who feil
asleep in the Lord eleven years ago,
January "a and January 25. 1910, re-
spectively.
We cannot, Lord. Thy purpose see,
But all is we'll that's done by Thee
DEVOTED CHILDREN HELEN l., Jo-
SON. JOSEPH c. stokes. 3rd.
REV HENRY S. In mem
ory OF our loved one, Rev. HENRY S.
WASHINGTON. who left us suddenly ten
years ago today. January 20. 1941.
Ten years have passed since that sad day
The one we loved was called away;
God called him home, 1t was His will,
But in our hearts he liveth still
HIS LOVING FAMHY.s
Evening star., 1951-01-25
Mrs. Josephine RuwIins

ROSLYN. N. Y. Jan. Is (P.-
Mrs. Josephine Norman Rawlins,
Al. identified by police as former
actress in the silent movies, was
found dead yesterday in her home
in Roslyn Heights, apparently
from natural causes.
Evening star., 1951-01-25
Landlords Executed

TA1PEI, F'ormosa, Jan. Is R.-
The Chinese Nationalist Defense
Ministry said today the Chinese
Reds have executed at least 5000
landlords at Hingning, ITS miles
northeast of Canton, in a land
reform purge,
Evening star., 1951-01-25

members Of Washington Com
! : 81 81:
Funeral Home. 2901 14th st.
NV, until s pm. Thursday. January %,
1o51 JOHN j. LONG. President.
Evening star., 1951-01-25

GREEN. CORDELIA. In memory OF my
mother, CORDELIA GREEN, who passed
away five years ago today, January rs,
Evening star., 1951-01-25

HALL, MARTHA N. In sad but loving
memory OF our dear daughter and sister,
MARTHA M. HALL who departed this
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-11-14

Daniel Webster knew the meaning of constitl- tional government and fought to preserve it. He realized what its loss would mean to Americans and to the millions abroad who saw in America promise of freedom for all.
 Ais words spoken in eulogy of George Washing ton in 1832 closed with the following paragraphs We bring them respectfully to your attentionneary l2o years later
 "Other msfortunes may be borne, or their eff fects overcome If disastrous should sweep our commerce from the ocean, another generation may renew it. if it exhaust treasury, future industry may replenish it. if it desolate and lay waste our fields still under a cultivation, they will grow green again. and rpen to future harvests.
 Tt were but a trfle even if the walls of wonder Capitol were to crumble if its lofty pillars should fall and its gorgeous decorations be all cov- cred by the dust of the valley. All these may be rebuilt
 But who shall reconstruct the fabric of demol ished government?
 "Who shall rear again the wel-proportioned col umns of constitutional liberty?
 "Who shall frame together the skillful architec- ture which unites national sovereignty With State rights individual security and Public prosperity?
 "ND if these columns fall, they will be raised not again Like the Coliseum and the Parthenon, they will be destined to a mournful and melancholy immortality Biterer tears, however, will flow over them than were ever shed over the monuments of Rome or Grecian art; for they will be the monu- ments of more glorious edifice than Greece or Rome ever saw the edifice of constitutional Amerl- can liberty"