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Evening star., 1953-05-23
Transit Commission
Hearing Slated 10
Conclude Monday

The House Interstate and For
eign Commerce Committee plans
to conclude public hearings on
bills for a Greater Washington
transit commission on Monday.
The principal witness will be
Leo H. Pou. assistant chief coun-
sci of the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
He is expected to be questioned
about many legal problems,
which turned up during the first
two days of hearings. Several
proposals for solving the areas
gradually deteriorating trans
portation situation are under
consideration.
Committee Chairman Wolver-
ton said today he hopes his
group can work out some kind
of legislation to meet the need
and resolve objections that have
been raised to nearly every plan
proposed. He said it is time to
stop making more studies and to
take action.
Cooperation Suggested
Similar bills known as the
Johnson-Hyde legislation call
| for a three member regulatory
body. called the Metropolitan
Area Transit Commission. The
johnson bill has passed the SEN
ate.
A second Hyde bill for the
transit bill would direct the
commission to make a sweeping
study of all area problems, in
cluding highways. bridges, and
automobile traffic.
Chairman Wolverton has ex-
pressed interest in a proposal
advanced by the State Corpora
ton Commission of Virginia. It
suggested cooperation among
the regulatory bodies of the Dis
tIict. Virginia, and Maryland
and the ICC.
Sees Great Service
1T is wholly unnecessary" de-
clared the Virginia group. Ito
set up an independent commits
sion at great expense to the Gov
ernment, when for a very nomi-
nal expense this service can be
performed by the jurisdictions
involved"
Final witnesses at the public
hearing yesterday were divided
over the Hyde bill.
Fred w Cast, of the Prince
Georges County Civil Fedora
ton. approved the Hyde-Johnson
legislation.
Robert j. Johnson, managing
director of the Arlington Cham
Der of Commerce, opposed the
measure.
Robert Mclaughlin, new chair
man of the Public Utilities Com
mission, testified briefly. ap-
proving previous statements by
Kenneth W. Spencer, retiring
member of the commission.
Evening star., 1953-05-23
Gun Taken From Man
Who Fired Into Window

A man who fired a blast from
his shotgun through a barber
shop window lost the gun by con-
flscation yesterday by order of
the Fairfax Trial Justice Court.
The gun of Garland Kirby. 40,
of Annandale, Va, was ordered
confiscated by Trial Justice Rob-
ert Fitzgerald. Kirby also was
given a 12-month suspended SEN
tence.
Kirby pleaded guilty to a sim
pie assault charge. He was ar
rested on warrant sworn to by
Raymond Stocker, a barber in
the shop, who was cut by a piece
of flying glass when the blast
from Kirby's gun shattered the
window.
Evening star., 1953-05-23
Reilly Urges Critics
To Hold Fire on
Works Plan Details

John A. Reilly, president Of
the Second National Bank and
chairman of the District Public
Works Committee, told the
Washington Clearing House on
Urban development yesterday
that critics should hold their
objections to details of the plan
until Congress has authorized the
program.
"Then," he said, there will
be plenty of time, before an ap-
preparation is made, to make
known any objections they may
have"
If Congress agrees to the plan,
he said, the Federal Government
will have to make a larger con-
tribution to the District so the
city can pay back that portion of
the cost it has borrowed.
Questioned by Panel
Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, III,
representing the Committee of
100 for the Federal City, and
William Denton, of the Metro
politan Chapter of the American
Institute of Architects, were
members of a panel that ques-
toned Mr.. Reilly after his talk.
Mr.. Denton asked Mr.. Reilly
if he thought it will be possible
to get sufficient money from Con-
gress to start the program. In
answer. Mr.. Reilly said he be-
lieves the District could borrow
enough money from the Federal
Government and pay it back
with interest. He said he does
not favor a bond issue to be
sold publicly.
Higher water taxes and the
institution of a sewer tax, which
the District does not now have,
would convince Congress that
the people of Washington are
not seeking a gift, but would be
willing to pay their share, he
said.
"At this very hour" Mr..
Reilly said, "the District is at a
serious croSsroad. AS a banker
know it is poor economy to let
plants and equipment become
obsolete"
Two Basic Problems.
The District finds itself today
with two basic problems, he
said:
/. It's old plant is obsolete and
there has not been sufficient
revenue to make requirements.
2. Expansion is badly needed
to service a community that
has grown from a tranquil
township to an international
metropolis.
The public works program
contemplates expenditures of
$335 million for a better water
supply system. sanitary sewer
works. highways and bridges,
storm sewers and schools, hos
pitals and other buildings.
Mr. Reilly explained the Dis
trict is asking the Federal Gov
ernment to assume a fair share
of the cost of the new improve
ments and to grant a loan to be
amortized over 50-year period.
Some of the great capitals
of the world have lost their
prestige because of the lethargy
of their citizens" he said. This
must not happen here"
Evening star., 1953-05-23
Trick Inquiry in Safety Quiz
Throws BicycIists for Loss

For that matter Dad probably
has some work in store for him
because of the bike inspection.
Buddy Hillow, 6, of 3641 Van
Ness street NV. was told his
back brace and chain were loose.
"My daddy better fix that right
away, Buddy answered. "I'll
see that he does it today"
Lack of English No Bar.
John Pierre Arnaud, IL. of
3505 Porter street NV, can't
speak English but that didn't
stop him from scoring 100 per
cent. Johns brother Michel, 9,
did the interpreting. The boys,
whose father works at the French
Embassy, have been in this coun-
try only SIX months but Michel
goes to English school and
already speaks the language
f1uently
John and Michel were in a
neighborhood bicycle syndicate.
Jimmy Osborn, 8, of 3427 Porter
street NV. owns a bicycle but
doesn't ride well. He lent his
bike to John at nd the Ross
brothers, Bradford, IL, and
Jimmy, 8, of 343O Quebec street
NV.
IF we win any prizes we're
going to split them up five'ways, :"
Jimmy explained.
Fifteen girls matched their
skill against the boys and Brook
Newman, 8, 3409 Newark street,
topped the ladieS--and the gen.
tlemen, too. She was the only
contestant in the10-and-under
class to score 100 per cent.
Evening star., 1953-05-23
1-to-3-Year Term
Given Leake in Effort
To Bribe Policeman

Gambler Henry M. (Piggy)
Leake, A. colored, was given a
1-to-3 year sentence and was
fined $500 in Federal court yes
terday trying to bribe a police
man.
Judge Richmond B. Keech i'm
posed the maximum penalty on
the numbers man, of the 100
block r street NE, for "at-
tempting to destroy a worthy
member of the police depart
ment."
He ordered Leake committed
to Jail without bail, pending an
appeal, and said there is no
doubt in his mind as to the
gamblers guilt.
Sentencing came a few min
utes after Judge Keech of the
U. S. District Court for the Dis
trict of Columbia turned down
a request by defense counsel
Curtis P. Mitchell for a new
trial.
Leake was trapped behind the
District Armory last September
10, when he offered Moral Squad
Detective Wyatt j. Roy an i'm
mediate $50 bribe. plus $50 a
month thereafter, if Roy would
stop molesting Leake's numbers
runners.
Police recorded the conversa-
ton on a tape recorder, hidden
in the trunk of Detective Roy's
auto.
Leake. several years ago
brushed with the law as one of
two principals in the notorious
Brass Rail Cafe shooting case.
He was acquitted.
Evening star., 1953-05-23
Residents Ordered to Vucute
3 u. S. Projects in Arlington

Occupants of three Govern
ment housing projects in Arling-
ton are being ordered to vacate
within six months.
The temporary Federal build
ings. built during World War II.
are Jeb Stuart. Jubal Early and
Shirley Homes. The Govern
ment has determined that the
1900 apartment units in five
Arlington projects are no longer
needed in the defense effort.
The Richmond field Office of
Public Housing Administration
said similar notices to vacate will
be issued within the next several
Evening star., 1953-05-23
Arlington Driver Troininq

Driver training for beginners
has been instituted at the Hoff-
man-Boston High School, Arling-
ton. Va. A new automobile for
use in the training has been
supplied by an Arlington auto
dealer. Roy Griffin and Alma
Davis, physical education in
structors, will teach the stu
dents.
Evening star., 1953-05-23

months to tenants of George
Pickett and Carver Homes
Federal law requires that all
tenants be given notice to vacate
on or before March 81. 1854. and
that those remaining in eccu-
pancy on June 80. 1854. be evict-
ed. The orders are being sent
out now. the Housing Admins
tration said. in order that the
buildings may be removed from
their present sites as expeditions
ly as possible.
The agency stopped admitting
new tenants to the projects last
Februar
Evening star., 1953-05-23
Traffic Bureau
Shifts Assai|ed
By Committee
Proposals Would Sci
D. c. Back rs Years,
Board Is Warned

The Executive Committee of
the Commissioners Traffic Ad-
visory Board has registered its
emphatic objection to the pro-
posed dismemberment of the
District Vehicles and Traffic De-
partment.
In a recommendation released
today, the committee urged the
advisory board to support it's
view that to shift functions of
the present Traffic Department
to two other city agencies would
"set the District back Is or more
years"
Under two of the latest Gov
ernment reorganization plans.
the automobile licensing and
drivers permit-issuing function
would be shifted to a proposed
new licenses and inspections de-
partment. The traffic engineer
ing and safety function would go
to a reorganized highways and
traffic department.
Attend Closed Meeting.
Members of the Traffic Advis-
DRY Board Yesterday appeared
before a closed meeting of the
Citizens Advisory Council, os-
tensibly to state their objections.
Whether Traffic Board Mem
bers passed along the protests of
their Executive Committee is un-
certain. But Committee Chair
man Arthur j. Sundlus declared
in a letter later released to the
press:
I'm our opinion, the disin-
tegration of the Traffic Depart
ment would set the District back
Is or more years" and is Con
trary" to the views of more than
a dozen highway safety organ
izations.
The committee pointed out
that in the last six years. the
Districts Traffic Department has
won 26 national traffic safety
awards land is recognized Ma
ton wide as having achieved
greater success in accident pre-
ventlor than most other iuriS-
dictions"
Dealing with its important
problem of conserving life and
property, the committee went on,
the department "can only be
commended for its achievement" |"
Need for coordination.
AS for the reorganization pro-
posals, "it has failed to recognize
the necessary coordination of
all the present divisions of the
Traffic Department" To depart
from the existing "well-organ-
lied. well-administered and
well-conceived" setup to attempt
a new, untried and controversial
system would not be in the in
terest of street and highway
safety in the District" the COM
mittee added.
In a stormy Commissioners
meeting last Wednesday with
District agency heads affected by
the reorganization proposal.
Traffic Director George E. Ke-
neipp declared that to split his
department would be a serious
mistake" that would result in
confusing the public.
The Citizens Advisory Council
is to meet again on Monday to
go further into the proposed
Traffic Department reshuffle.
Besides getting the views of af-
fected agency chiefs, the council
will also consider a motion by
one of it's members to ask the
Commissioners to hold a full
f1edged public hearing on the
proposed reorganization.
Evening star., 1953-05-23
Page Principals Appointed

LURAY, Va, May % (SpeciaD
The following principals have
been appointed for Page County
schools next session: Luray-
B. T. Cullen, jr.; Shenandoah,
w. D. Manly: Springfield, G. E.
Mcclure; Grove Hill. Mrs. Alice
Foltz; Nauman. Mrs. Helen
Painter: Andrew Jackson. Sam
uel H. Dodson. The Stanley
principalShip is vacant.
Evening star., 1953-05-23
Luruy Man Gets New Post

LURAY. Va, May % (SpeciaD.
Frank w. Gurney. music di-
rector at Luray High School the
past three years. has been ap-
pointed music instructor in q
junior high school in Balboa.
q anal Zone.
Evening star., 1953-05-23
Dr.. Shunholtz to Speuk

DR.. Mack I. Shanholtz, Vir-
ginia State commissioner of
health. will speak at the eighth
annual meeting of the Fairfax
County Lay Health Association
at 8 pm. Monday at the AMMAN
dale School.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-10
IirO amelia All Members
Made AL Stars at VPI

TWO members of Amelia All
Clubs We're taken into the State
Al All-Star Chapter at The recent
Al Club Short Course at VPI.
These members were Nancy Carol
Sydnor and James L. Hammer.
Jr., both OF Mannboro, according
to Hiram A Holmes, assistant
county agent in Amelia county.
Two other club members from
Amelia Betty Wood and Jimmie
Paulfttc attended the short
course also
Nancy Carol daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs J II Sydnor, OF Mann
boro and sophomore at Long
wood Coleea is one Of the out
standing All Club members in
Amelia Mr. Holmes said She has
been active II All Club. school
and community activities.
In 1880 Nancy Carol was secre-
tary Of the Amelia County All
Clue Council. She entered the dis
tricc dress reyue contest in that
year and won first prize She won
q trip to the National All Club
Congress- IL Chicago for her first
place IN the State Dress Re,ue
Contest
Nancy Carol has held seven club
and county council offices. COM
plcted - projects. won nine trips
and awards given IA demonstra-
tons and JUDGED demonstrations
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-10
Mattoax

MI. and Mrs. Curtis Haden. and
small daughter. Of Richmond,
were guests on Sunday in the
home Of c. G Bowlin
Mr. and Mrs Charles Dodson.
and Nh and Mrs Howard Whit
tington, motored to Lynchburg.
on Saturday, July 4th to attend
the 50th anniversary celebration
Of the Presbyterian Orphanage
Miss Louise Bailey has returned
TO her home in williamson, w
Va, after spending two weeks
with her sister, Mrs. William B.
Stead
Mrs r f. Saunders has re-
turned home after spending two
weeks with relatives. in High
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-10

his graduation in 1854
Jimmie Paulette is the son Of
MI. and Mrs. j. l. Paulette. of
Mannboro. He is IA years old and
has been in All Club work for
four years. He was a member OF
the Sears, Roebuck pig chain in
1853 and his Duroc SOW placed
first at the Amelia County Fair
and first in the pig chain. He has
won a total of SOS in prize money
on his SOW He also sold nine pigs
for Sl35 He is planning to expand
his swine enterprise to include
both brood sows and market swine.
Betty Wood is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs E l.. Wood and has
been in All Club work for four
years. She entered the Poultry Of
Tomorrow Contest this year. and
was awarded first place in the
county contest. and third place in
the Southeastern District Contest.
She is interested in poultry ana
keeps an accurate record OF her
egg production. She also repre-
sented Amelia county on the poul-
try judging team in May.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-10

spent the Fourth Of July Week in
North Carolina with her parents.
the Earlys.
Edward Hickman spent the
week end with the Don Spencer
family. near Farmville. The
Spencers accompanied him home,
Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs Melvin Scruggs
and Mrs. Ruth Scruggs spent Fri
day in Roanoke with MI. and
Mrs. G. M. Simpson, Mrs. Alverta
Scruggs and Miss Roberta Slmp-
son
Mr.. and Mrs N L. Mcbride. of
Richmond, spent Saturday with
their aunt and family. Mrs. r. F.
Dennis. Mrs. Robert Bowen and
daughters, Beverly and Brenda,
were callers in the same home
Several families from this com
munity attended the funeral of
Johnny Hines at his home. near
Baeby Chapel, Saturday after
noon.
Spider Bite
Herbert Morris had the mis-
fortune of a poisonous spiders
biting him, Saturday morning
Visitors who called to see him
during the week end were Mr.. and
Mrs. Stuart Hardy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Cook, Mr. and Mrs. All
Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs Clarence
Barr, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Oaks
and family, Mrs. j M. Morris
and family, Pvt. Earl Eggleston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Cook, Mrs
Josie Cook. Bob Cook, Mrs. Gin
ton naulton, Mr. and Mrs. w. S.
Monk, Mr. and Mrs Harvey
Tharpe. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin
Scruggs and Henry and Preston
Hickman. He remains under
doctors care.
Our sympathy goes out TO the
T. NJ Pigg family in their recent
bereavement
The D. r. Scruggs family cal
led in the Harvey Tharpe home,
afternoon.
Slower Scruggs spent the week
end with the D. R. Scruggs fam
lly
HOLIDAY Guests
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Hickman
and family spent the Fourth of
July week end with his mother
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-10
md clothing exhibits IS times.
5000 investments

and clothing exhibits 25 times.
5000 Investment
Jimmie, son of DR.. j. L. Ham
ner, of Mannboro, has an invest
ment of over $4,000 in Hereford
Cattle and swine. This year he and
his father have father-son
agreement, With each one having
half interest in all of the beef
cattle, Mr. Holmes said.
Jimmie takes a great deal of
pride in his livestock and is doine
a splendid lob of record keeping
and feeding MI Holmes said
His cattle and hogs are as good
as any in the county He has won a
total of SLAB in prize money for
his entries in the county fair as a
All Club member"
Jimmie has served as vice
president and reporter Of his club
He has taken part in All Club
radio programs over WRNL. Rich
mond. and WSVS Crewe. In addi-
ton TO his club work he was on
the high school football and base
ball teams in 1852.
Stimulates Fair
His entries in the Amelia Coun-
ty Fair have stimulated other
members to improve their livestock
to try to beat him at the fair, .
Mr. Holmes explained.
A junior at Amelia High School,
Jimmie plans to attend VPI after
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-10

Mrs. H G Hickman
Mr. and Mrs Harvey Tharpe
visited her mother, Mrs. H G
Hickman, Tuesday night of last
week
Some families from this COM
munity attended. revival services
at Bagby Chapel Church. last
week
Howard Oaks and Harvey
Tharpe went fishing in Charlotte
county Friday
We had a nice shower, Sunday
afternoon, and a good rain, Mon
day night 1t was we'll needed.
Mrs. r F Dennis has been on
the sick list.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-10

Barton, OF Baton Rogue, La, Mrs
Eunice Nader, Of Plaquanine, La
Mrs. Lockett Marshall of Mar
shall, Va. and Mrs. Anne Wood
visited Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Garnet Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs Ellis White and
son of Norfolk spent from Sat
urday until Tuesday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Meador. On Monday
they all went over Skyline Drive.
Miss Agnes Nash spent the
week end with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs Henry Nash.
Mrs. Lula Lord, of Richmond,
is spending some time in this
community visiting friends and
attending the revival of Sandy
Creek Baptist Church.
Mr.. and Mrs Allen Burton. of
Richmond, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Emmett Hamlet Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Green. of
Portsmouth. O.. Mrs. Robert
Buchran and son. of Lynchburg,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Weaver,
OF Rice, visited Mr., and Mrs.
Harry Jenkins Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winston Carter
and daughters and Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Nash attended revival serv-
ice at Bagby Chapel Baptist
Church Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Dawson Joyce and
family visited Mr.. and Mrs Harry
Jenkins Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. koven Carter. Of
Crewe. visited Mrs Bette Carter
Sunday
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-10
Burkeviue, RID

Mr.. and Mrs. D. r. Scruggs
and Slower Scruggs visited Mr.
and Mrs. Willie Hickman. near
Kenbridge, Monday night of last
week
Mary Lee Waters, Of CreWe. is
spending a week with the R. F.
Dennis family.
Mrs. Harvey Tharpe and Mrs.
Melvin Scruggs and Gloria Jane
visited Mrs. Ruth Scruggs. near
Jennings Ordinary, Thursd y
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Schmidt
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-10
Deatonville

Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry William.
and daughter and Mrs. Edit
Sawyer Of Petersburg. and {
friend from Texas spent Sunda,
with Mr.. and Mrs. Witt Borum
Mrs Hunter Bell and daughter
Mrs Adams. OF Victoria. visitee
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nash las
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Wesnel
and Mrs. Bertha Hartley, o.
Reading. Pa. visited Mr.. ane
Mrs. john ellis and family Sun
day.
Miss Sadie Meador. of Rich
mond, is spending some time with
Mrs. Chum Mann.
Mrs. Dawson Joyce and chill
dren called to see Mrs. Carrie
Wingo and Mrs. Reuben Price
Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Oliver and
family spent last Sunday at Dill
Wyn with Mrs. Alice Oliver.
Miss Jane Bruce Hillsman is
spending this week with All club
members at Camp Farrar.
Grace Oliver spent Thursday
night with Mrs. Frank Pope and
Miss Pauline Oliver spent the
week end with Mrs Pope
Mr., and Mrs. Bill Goode, Of
Richmond. spent the week end
with Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Rucker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chum Mann visit
ed his brother law and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs Leslie Heath of
South Carolina who Is visiting
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Mann. Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. w. S. Weaver and Mrs
S. M McNutt of Rice. Mrs. Grace
Evening star., 1953-05-22
By Romon Coffmon

There are three chambers in a
camel's stomach, and one is
called the "paunch." The paunch
is lined with water pockets which
hold a supply of water for long
journey. A paunch can be used
for storing from five to seven
quarts of water.
A large camel of the drome-
Diary type may measure seven
feet to the top of it's single hump.
I took a ride on the back of one
of these beasts while in Egypt,
and felt fairly high up in the
world"
On desert trips. camels browse
on almost any kind of plant
which grows along their route.
They eat thorny plants which
most animals would let alone.
When they find plenty of juicy
plants, they get along without
Evening star., 1953-05-22
Uncle Rays Corner

Recently the subject of camels
came up during a chat I had
with a 10-year-old girl and a
9-year-old boy. In hardly three
minutes, they asked me these
questions:
How many toes does a camel
have? Do camels carry water in
their humps? How large do they
grow? What do they eat? How
old do they get to be?"
Each foot of a camel has two
toes. The toes have nails. and
it is proper to speak of camel's
foot rather than hoof. Such ami
mails as donkeyS and pigs have
true hoofs. but not camels.
In regard to the humps OF
camels, let me say again and
again that the humps are storage
places for food. While the beasts
are in an oasis, they are given
Evening star., 1953-05-22

plenty to eat, and the humps
grow large. Afterward. while
they are making desert trips.
they are likely to have little food.
Then their humps shrink in size.
The shrinking takes place be-
cause the fat inside the humps
is used up.
Evening star., 1953-05-22
Roll Rutes Ruised

Peru's Central Railway was au-
thorized to raise freight and pas
senger rates after a two-day
strike had won it's employees a
20 per cent wage increase, Lima
reports.