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Evening star., 1952-03-24
CIR OSBY SHOE STORE
2I2A 14th 81. NV. -.

- -
SHORT ORDER COOK K-disbwasher--
Light cooking. and dishwashinsi
san gssh01InSSd HpDis ueTWN aES5ssSFe HsAe fHss ae
1880 Conn. ave. NV EN-. 500;
SIGN PAINTER and window display
man. fast, experienced and imegina-
tive; top pay to start; opportunity
Snes Ss y ssssay ;ssSss srs.se Se .pD Stn
ance lirtns. Paid vacations and extra
liberal discount privileges. Bring
Job samples IN person. Ask for Mr..
KELLER' 3 q . am. 70 8 pm SIS siS ,
SODA o. FOUNTAIN MANAGER, expert
encsd. for a.n new A dTusstors .,,,D. epsni,ns IN,
right man; salary open. Phone Mr..
FoLUs or Mr.. JOHNSON for sp-
pointmGsant. RA. sosl, To. $500.
SERVICE STATION. ATTENDANT
Drivers Permit, ref. REG. Apply IN
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT.
sn around, sober mar; No Sundsys.
1907 Marlboro pike. Nd. Ia
spov1cs b nos spa5ioH sDDiy aos saDss IN
coNNoR's. NC. 272l Naylor %
s.e TT
sERvICE STATION ATTENDANT
z fuIl-tine and 3 part-time men.
msnent employment. Mr.. PAYNE.
Amoco Station. 585 No. 0lebe rd-,
Arlington, Va. --26
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT
BRADSHAW ESQ STATION. 1901
Wis. ave. NV. WO. 9515. IA
SHOE SALEsH1AN--ExceIlen posi-
tion for ambitious young man; SAL
and Insurance. Apply IN person,
q. r. KINNEY CO., S036 N, II. ave-,
Langley Park. Nd. 10. 10000. "a
IP-TRACERS (2)
Ment accounts by telephone only.
,,s,.,' .ksiiev psrm.ns;t - NJ
Evening star., 1952-03-24

CASHKER-TYPIST, mortgage loan
dept Must be h. 3. graduate. under
s@ sy@irsdi; i;sS start at s17o per mo. Gan
CHEF, coiored, experienced. reliable.
Night work. Apply WEBER'S RES
TAURANT, 402 H st. ne. No phone
CHEF Hls COOK - Take charge. make
menus and cook. Salary, room and
board. CLUB LaCONGO, 9412 Balti-
more blvd. College Park. Md. --26
CLAIMS EXAMINER
Law student or graduate. age % to
2S; some automobile adjusting ex-
per. helpful but not essential. To
MSTk r. Was;htnsscn ;h,.,ss .a1's. ho%s ONCE
sTHr'a4Rs'eeSS 81. 4seS. Ell. rls:ss ssl. can for eaPt"
CLERK. store sales: general once
duties; nice appearance. lively per-
sonality. selling ability. Apply per-
Sonnel mgr. AMERICAN BAG d
PAPER CO., 1895 H st. NE. IA
CLERK for general work in 0 plant
service ONCE. typing ability neces-
sary; good working cond. and excel.
opport.; full benefits incl. vacation,
sick leave, pension. hospitalization,
etc. Evening appts. arranged, call
Mr: Shallow at GE SUPPLY CORP.
CLERK, S' part-time, for drug dept,
eyes,. Sat. and Sun; salary plus
commission. STANDARD DRUG
CO. 1929 Minn. ave. ne. Us
Evening star., 1952-03-24

BAKER all around: sober. reliable
baker and decorator. for Well-estab-
lished retail bakery; dayWork.
closed SUM-; salary based on ability.
Call AK. 1884. -24
BARBER, colored, guaranteed $50
per wk. 2606 Wade rd. s.e..- LU.
BARTENDER AND yANTTOR. Gail
MR.. BRUMBAUGH. Lo. 5-0003.
BARTENDER; union scale. Amply In
person. MANDES RESTAURANT 3l4
9th ct. NV. 25s
BLOOD DONORS, Type b, $40 q
pint. Call Elk. 1864. FL
BOOKKEEPER AND CREDIT MAN
AGER for local wholesale and retail
paint nrm; complete knowledge Of
parine monthly financial statements:
salary commensurate with ability.
Ph. MA. 5721. Mr.. FLINT. "a
Evening star., 1952-03-24
SAILS MANAGER
WATERFRONT

Sssch deTelopmens ss' in Ma mso e taee cs
charge and manage: Attractive
proposition for man who can devote
full time. Living quarters furnished.
Call Mr.; LITTLE "a. b-7O09. week
days only. ---25
SALES OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
account against commissions to Sc
salesman with family, to represent
leading floor machine manufacturer
testablished 1917 in Washington
and Baltimore. on an exclusive basis.
Complete line Of fioor machines and
Industrial vacuum cleaners. Car D
necessity. Cal DI. 630S for appt.
Evening star., 1952-03-24
SKIP-TRACERS (2)

Experienced; TO Iocnte skip install.
Nsns ,ecorns: .a,,s s By tslsDhSne Snc.S,h; SRly;
upon ability. Fermanent. See Mr..
German. UNIVERSAL JEWMRY
~ scoasinHsd Co sa R;a On Kszs 5sSS
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1952-12-06
NeWSFOrVeteranS

More than $4,000 home loans, with an
aggregate principal amount of over $50
million, are available for sale by the Vete-
rams Administration to private lending in.
stitutions VA announced
The loans have been made by VA under
the direct lending program established by
the Housing Act of 1850. This law author
ICES VA to make home mortgage loans di-
rectly to veterans in those areas where Va
finds that private capital is not available
Tor CT percent loans guaranteed by VA.
When sold, VAS direct loans are guaran-
teed up to 60 percent of the loan in the same
manner as a CT loan made by private lend
erS.
The average loan now available for sale
is approximately $4,000 in initial principal
amount with a typical maturity date of 20
years and cash down payment of to 10
percent
The loans are sold by VA regional Of
fices, either individually or in blocks Eli
2ible purchasers, any private lending in
stitution showing ability to service loans
may reserve for limited period the right
TO buy any number or group of loans.
This procedure permits inspection and
analysis of the loans and the related prop
critics by the prospective buyer in advance
Of purchase. None of the loans offered for
sale is delinquent.
T. B. King. Director of VAS loan guar.
.nty service, emphasized the high invest.
q ent caliber of VA direct loans He said
that, in all cases. the credit of the veteran
las been screened by the local VA office
md the purchase price or construction cost
# the property has met VAS finding of
reasonable value. In addition, the property
meets VAS minimum construction and
property requirements.
1.-The liberal 60 percent guaranty, to-
gether with the subordination ofthe rights
Of the guarantor (VA) to those of the hold.
en-" Mr.. King stated, result in practi-
cally riskless asset to the lender"
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1952-12-06
Harrison School New S

Pupils of the Harrison School gave some
time to the study of the origin and history
CT Thanksgiving in their social studio
cases. The third, fourth and sixth grad
ers used the results of their study to form
a basis for assembly programs Wednesday,
November 26th prior to their two-day holi-
day season.
With the cooperation of the art and
music teachers the pupils were able to adG
color to their information. All in attendance
including parents and other visitors were
we'll informed as to the "why'' of Thanks
giving holiday as we'll as how to celebrate
IL
The Professional Study Committee OF
the Harrison School Faculty presented Mr.
David N. Henderson, Chief Counselor of the
College of Counseling Service of Virginia
State College, Petersburg. Virginia on
Wednesday, December 8, 1862, at the Harri-
son School Mr.. Henderson led discussion
on Improving the Malajusted Children in
Our School," Teachers of the city school sy-
tsem were in attendance, along with par
ents and other interested persons.
The sixth grade class of Harrison Sc
fool presented program in the school as
sembly Wednesdaymorning. Mistress of
ceremonies was Margie Tyree. Devotions
were led by Jaclyn Webb. Two short skits
we're presented entitled "Why Be Thankful
and "Mr. Crabit Celebrates Thanksgiving.
Pupils taking part were, Charlie Banks Jo
seph Cardwell, DianneSmith, Ronald Scott.
Sherdena Wormack, Beatrice Brown, Hazel
Smith, Ernest Ramey, Rebecca Francis and
LynwOOd Patrick, also Brenda Manns and
Constance Law.
Parents attending this program were
Mesdames Mabel Manns, Dorothy Campbell.
and Geraldine Francis. Miss V. E. Holland
i teacher of the class
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1952-12-06

concern to all communities. Social securitv
benefits have made it possible in many in
stances for beneficiaries to remain eco
nomically independent. These benefits have
enabled many beneficiaries to be self-sup-
porting in their own homes and others to
pay their share of expenses in a joint house
hold with relatives or friends. The bene-
fits received from this family insurance
program are making it possible to keep
families together and, at the same tim.
are slowing down the rate at which saw
ings and other assets must be used up The
drain on both public and private welfare
funds has been curtailed Benefit payments
felp to build family security, and a COM
rlunity whose families are free from ecc-
nomic insecurity is strong community
With approximately 4,725,000 persons now
receiving about $3.50, $780, 900 in old-age and
survivors insurance benefit payments each
month, each community is strengthened by
the stabilizing effects of social security dol
lars coming into local business and indus
try
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1952-12-06
Your Social Security

AT the present time, nine out of ten
persons in the United States who work
Tor living are earning retirement pro-
lection. Three out of every four jobs are
covered by the old age and survivors in
surance provisions of the Social Security
Act.
The Importance of the old-age and sur
vivors insurance program to the nation is
easily recognized. During its 16 years of
operation, it has become the nations ba-
SIC family insurance program and has play
ed major role in maintaining the home
and in upholdnig family stability and con-
tinulty. The primary purpose of the pro-
gram is to provide foundation of family
protection and to minimize the serious fin
ancial results of old-age and premature
death.
The serious financial problems which
confront families when their income is
reduced or eliminated as result of old
age or death of the breadwinner are 4
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1952-12-06
Gum Spring Church

Dedication services of new pulpit set
will be held at the Church Sunday, Deem
Der 18th at P. N. The sermon will be de-
hpered byRev. F. G. Sampson, pastor of the
High Street Baptist Church. Music will be
furnished by one of the choirs of High ST.
rect
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26
Sina,ciks Will Sponsor Card Party For
Benefit Of UnderpriUiIeged Children

underprveged children with the accent school
need clothing medical attention the top project
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26
Gray Ladies
Are HOSteSspS
At Special Party

Hostesses for the Gray Lady
Corps monthly party for the Old
Folks Home, given Thursday, July
"a, were Mesdames Thelma Hart
ley, Betty Campbell and Ella Nor
ton.
Birthday celebrants were pre-
sented with small gifts. The hon
orees were Miss Mana Lavarto,
Mrs. Julia Williams and Mr.. Cla-
renee Sands.
Birthday cake was a gift from
the BPW and the ice cream which
was served was donated by the
Officers Club.
The Pinder-School of the Dance
presented varied program which
was enjoyed by everyone at the
party. Students who helped enter
tain included Rhonda Brewster
and Ralph Sanchez in a tap-dance
duet of the Gay Nineties, A soft
shoe tap number was offered by
Gay Lou Barroso. Orchid Nina pre-
scented a hula and Rhonda Brews-
ter also appeared in a ballet solo.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26
Key Vest Police
Officer Marries

James c. Bell and Mrs. Olga
founders were married last
night at seven o'clock in a quiet
ceremony at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hastings c. Smith.
The Key West law enforce
menf officer. more Familiarity
known as Jimmy. wore . full.
dress police Uniform. The bride
was alfred in . soid.eoIorsd
gown.
Ira Albvry performed the esrs
mony. Among guests present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Armsndo Pc
rez as we'll as fhs immediate
family. A reception followed the
wedding.
The Bells will reside o. 1905
Catherine 81.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26
C0NCH
CHOWDER


The more formal story OF the
party last night in honor of Capt.
j. w. Davis, Jr., (who is leaving
Key West) and other top Naval
brass must wait for the pictures.
But some of the highlights of the
evening deserve mention now.
Capt. Davis was given a plaque Of
sailfish. slightly smaller than
the eight foot-one inch monster he
caught. and I added a sailfish
keyring TO the trophy. BY now the
fishing exploit has reached the
realm of fame and 1t wouldn't sur
prise me to have posterity telling
the story with Moby Dick asides.
Even the name cards for the 325
guests were made Of sailfish cut.
outs. Capt. Davis was inscribed
with the legend Eight Lbs. Fiji.
ty-0ne Feet. all because of the
remark he made In telling Capt.
Drop OF his catch and in the ex.
element, using q little reverse
English on the cue.
Tallest man at the event was 1t.
Bill Wood whose charming wife
was one of the hostesses. He tower
ed over everyone and has earned
the nickname OF "Eiffel." Visitor
from Dallas. Texas who enjoyed
the party too was Mrs. Lee Eu.
banks whose son Is Comdr. Les Eu-
banks Of the Bushnell. We chatted
about Texas and her visit here. She
arrived June ] and plans TO stay
until the latter part of August.
Much fun laughing over the time
rode bareback in 1913 said
there weren't enough saddle to gC
round. 50 I decided to pose as an
indian, and ! let my hair down
1nr the stunt. Comdr. Eubanks on.
b heard the part about letting
down the long locks and before
could explain, raised an eyehrus
and commented. You mean you
went n Lady GodivaT"
With al the jokex, music, laugh
tsr and all around fun. the party
vas enc OF the hveliesi Of the year.
although there IL always that note
q regret when TIE time comes 20
say goodbye to people you have
harmed TO know and admire TIE
departure Of Caps. Davis aud his
fsnlly from key West Is tres
erists" for the seads Of frlends
hey made while here. | know tha,
] an cnly one Of many who hope
Nat someday they ali resarn-
NIGHT SCENE: Doc lovers coz
veasioa at q loeal hsstro led By
Cozzar. sD0e' naekrahl, n~wco.
neg. ws0 raises ehampaon Great
Danes. Come November BE- expects
10 orfng two al his champs 10 Key
West VI vssas's Dane Mis- I'll
aaxe eazEp ex1sAa1- Eaupwws
D gsghask aEs DOG exrAzrged
o0gxs taxi and vieNs oa pGanes
VERSES s1asnarInes aatll no ace
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26

small hours. What this town needs
Is a permanent veterinarian. Mrs.
George Mills White of the Humane
Society has been campaigning for
one throughout the year. Maybe
owners of prize pooches viii band
together and get one established.
at long last. And on the humane
angle. there's a crippled pelican
near Little Duck Key with a per.
manenttiy damaged wing. He can't
NY, and must be starving slowly
for he can only paddle around in
the shadows, unable TO get enough
fish. Perhaps he can be rescued
and given a berth at the Municipal
Aquarium,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26
New Stetson Coach

DELAND B-Richard B. Nor
land, former Florida Southern Col
lege basketball coach. has been
named Stetson University basket
tan coach. Dean c. Howard Hop
kins said today.
Morland viii also be chairman
Of the health and physical educa-
ton department, Hopkins said.
The new cage mentor succeeds
Jay Patee who recently was ap-
pointed head football coach.
A graduate of Birmingham
Southern College In 1910, Morland
received his masters degree at
Springfield College. Springfield,
Mass. He has been associated with
YMCA physical training activities
in Birmingham, Louisville, KY,
and New York City.
While coach at Florida Southern
in 1850. the Moccasins won the
Dixie Conference championship.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26
Coming Events
FRIDAY, JULY 25-

JULY Is
Cayo Hueso Grotto dance and
floorshow, Elks Club, annex,
8 pm.
Meeting Alcoholics Anonymous,
First Presbyterian Church. 8
pm.
Meeting, Knight of Pythias, Py.
THAN Hall. 72S Fleming ST., at
SPIN.
Fern Chapter, No. 81, Order of
Eastern Star. Scottish Rite
Temple. s pm.
ATURDAY, JULY 2s-
Youth for Christ Rally, Fleming
street Methodist Church. 729
Fleming street. 7:30 pm.
Youth Center dance, Wesley
house. 1880 pm.
MONDAY. JULY 2S--
Beta Sigma Phi sorority, meet
ing. San Carlos, 5 pm.
Anchor Lodge No. lS2, Scottish
Rite Temple, s pm.
Meeting of Caballeros Metodis-
tas, Wesley House, pm.
TUESDAY, JULY a.
Dinner meeting, kiwanis Club
at Casa Cayo Hueso restaur
ant. 6;45 p. m.
Youth for Christ Bible Study. 1880
pm. Fleming street Methodist
WEDNESDAY. JULY So
Ladies Day Coli Tournament, <.
w. Golf Course. 3 a. m.
Meeting. Junior Ch. Commerce
clubhouse. 8 pm.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26

and play equipment in the yard.
In the interval between games
the Machin sisters, Martha and
Miriam, entertained with two of
their popular rumbas, and were
rewarded with curtsies and bows
which some Of their young audi
ence have been learning at the
annex.
Because this Is Safety
Month";" Mrs. c. B. Harvey spoke
briefly on polio and its proven
ton, and on the care given to
recovery cases in Key West. She
noted that In the attest March
Of Dimes Key West was first in
per capita collections in South
Florida and second in the entire
state. .,he praised the work of
Mrs. Kay Anderson, a nurse and
physical theraaist. who has Civ
en- free physical therapy care to
polio recovery cases, and COM
mended the Boy Scout guests for
their fine work In the March of
Dimes.
Mrs. Everett Cox spoke on the
work Of the Cerebral Palsy and
{ ippled Association in caring
for cripples of various types and
of the associations new clinic
and therapist at the Galley Me
mortal Hospital.
For he adult guests there was
open house with more adult re-
Treatments in the reception room
or lobby" of the hotel
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26

Alice Dillon and Olive Saunders.
Others working on the card
party arrangements are Kay Fa-
raldt, Doris Neblett, Elaine AL
bury and Mary June Mesa.
Tickets will be on sale at the
Land O'Sun office. Games to be
played. are optional.
President of the group, Piedad
Archer, stated that the public is
cordially invited to attend.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26
MRS. TRUMAN
Continued From pneo rlnnl

tSVuAilucu EfViu rag Onel
Nancy Kefauver. who had cam
paigned beside her husband since
February. was In the hall rega-
larly. Tennessee's Sen. Estes Ke-
fauver, contrary to custom, also
appeared in the Amphitheatre.
I'm just as dismayed a. any,
body" Mrs. Kefauver told q re-
porter during Friday nights dra-
matte balloting.
Mrs. Averen Hartman could b
seen in the Hartman box. But
to her, her eyes weakened BY q
serious operation, the colorful pee
tacle was q blur Of deleeates,
binding lights. noise. Yet she
smiled.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26

The watermelon is the giant OF
the cucumber family.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26

of the active Sinawik club.
To raise funds for the worthy
cause, the organization is giving
a card party On Thursday July
81 at the Noes Hall, it was an
nounced at a business meeting
held July %.
Chairman of the committee for
under privileged children is
Alice Snow. Chairman of the
card party is Kay Faraldo.
On the UPC committee with
Mrs. Snou. are Margie Warner,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26
Birthday. Party CiUen
For Dennis Goodrich

Four year old Dennis Goodrich
celebrate his fourth birthday July
Is with an out-of-door party at Bay
view Park. He is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Danilo Goodrich of this
city.
The little guests were served
birthday cake, candies and other
party goodies.
Present with their parents were
Manola Ortega, Pedro Base, We
dette Valdez, Evelio Valdes, Jr.,
George Martinez, Ronilda Good
rich, Darien Zerbe and others.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26
Bridal Shower
GiUe,, IL, Honor
OF Mildred archer

A miscellaneous shower was
given for Miss Mildred Lynn Ar
cher, bride-elect, on Thursday, by
her bridesmaids, the Misses Dean
ma Archer and Gloria Hyre II took
place at st. PauFs parish hall.
Miss Archer will be married. on
August 8 to Frank Jansen.
Refreshments were served and
games enjoyed. A guessing slogan
contest was won by Mrs. Paul
Hyre.
The entertainment included the
piano selections OF Lollie William
son and a ballet number danced
by little Georgia Ann Williamson.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26
Luciano Gonzalez
To Wed X. Walker

The engagement and approach
ing wedding of Miss Rose Walker
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Walker, to Luciano Gonzalez. has
been announced.
The groom-to-be is one Of the five
Gonzalez brothers who are well
known in local baseball. Among
them are Lucilo. Luis, Jr., and
Gopher" Gonzalez.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26
Meeting, Island City Navy Wives
Club No. a. Bldg. TIA. N, T.

Meeting, Island City Navy Wives
Club No. 50. Bldg. l7S. N. 6,
&C: 80 am
Cerebral Palsy Association for
Monroe County. meeting at All
Eaton Street, 8 pm.
ZX-1l owe. luncheon and bridge
at Aeropalms, pm.
THURSDAY, JULY IL
Rotary Club luncheon at 1919
pm. St. Paul's parish hall.
Fleet Reserve Ladies Aux. Uni
Sc. regular coffee, 10 am
Beach Patio, Naval Station.
Navy Wives Bowling League
MS, l pm. Also open bowling
Order Of DeMolay Boys, Scottish
Rite Temple, 1880 pm.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-07-26
Mrs. c. b. Harvey, Mrs. EUereu Cox
Speak At safety Month" Open House

Mrs Patricia Robinsons unique "chidrens hoe in the Casa
Marina Annex held open house last Thursday afternoon from
For the so guests there party with all the
ming-mu colered balloons cookies
cokes served from serving the swings
Evening star., 1952-12-10
New Foces in Congress
y. J. Becker Brings Background
OF New York State Legislator

Frank j. Becker, the new Re-
publican member of the House
from New York's 1st district, is
a veteran of eight years service
in the New York Legislature, where
he had experience in handling
taxes, educational and military
affairs.
He is an insurance broker, with
offices on Broadway. and lives in
Lynbrook, Nassau County. on Long
Island.
Mr.. Becker. So. was victor in the
November election over the Demo
cratic incumbent. Representative
Ernest Greenwood, and Otto Skot-
tedal. American Labor Party.
Mr.. Becker has been waging a
if1ght against communism and SUBJ
lversive influences for the last Is
years,
Handled State Budget.
| In the Legislature, Mr.. Becker
has served for six years as q
member of the powerful assembly
Ways and Means Committee
which handles the State budget
appropriations and taxes.
He had an important role
in completely undermining and
streamlining the New York Ma
ltional Guard. Through his work
on the State military organiza-
ton. Mr.. Becker came in close
contact with Federal military
leaders in Washington.
In his third year in the Leg
islature. he was elected chairman
Iof the Veterans Steering Com
mitee. He sponsored many bills
benefiting veterans and protect
ing the interests of those entering
the armed services and their fam
lilies.
Mr. Becker has been chairman
Of the Joint Legislative Commit.
tee to Study Military Law. This
committee sponsored the civilian
defense legislation of 1850 ano
1851 and put through the States
two civil defense laws. He han.
died the largest State-aid schooI
bill ever passed, carrying $51
million.
Active in Charities.
Born in Brooklyn. Mr.. Becker
moved to Lynbrook in 1905. His
wife is the former Miss Ann
Claire Ferris of Jersey City. They
have two sons. both veterans o1
World War II, and one daughter
Mr.. Becker has participated ir
4 many charitable anc public
| functions and is Nassau County
chairman of the Archbishop.
Evening star., 1952-12-10

Lay Committee for Catholic
Charities.
He is a past Nassau County
commander of the American Le-
gion and now is vice chairman
|of the National Public Relations
Commission of the Legion. He
lis New York State chairman in
charge of supplying Christmas
gifts to veterans in hospitals
He serves as Americanism chair.
man of the Lynbrook Post, Amer.
lean Legion, and is a director ot
Lynbrook's Recreation Commis.
sion.
Mr.. Becker has been a Repub.
lican committeeman since 1881
He is member OF the Veteran.
Of Foreign Wars, past exaltec
ruler of the Lynbrook Lodge O,
Elks and a member of the knight.
of Columbus.