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Evening star., 1953-11-18
Baptist Churches
In D. {. Area Report
81, ,368 Membership

Washington area Baptist
churches have a total of 32.368
members, according to a report
released today at the District
Baptist Conventions 77th an
nual meeting.
Twelve of the areas Baptist
churches have more than 1000
members. The largest local
congregation is Calvary Baptist
Church with 1869 members
Metropolitan Baptist Church is
next, with 3,529.
Other Baptist congregations
having more than 1000 members
are First Church, 1901; Nation
al Memorial, 1,719; Second,
1921: Congress Heights, 1,409;
Brookland. 1919; Grace, 1853;
Fountain Memorial, 1,097; Pet
worth, 1,025; Silver Spring, 1,109,
and Takoma Park, 1904.
A memorial fund in honor of
the late George B. Fraser, one
time president of the District
Baptist Convention. has been
started by guests and staff men,
bers at the Baptist Home. Mr..
Fraser, who died recently, was
prominent in both local and
national Baptist affairs.
The three-day meeting was to
elect officers of the convention
this afternoon and install them
at the 1880 o'clock session to-
night in Luther Rice Memorial
Baptist Church, 5301 North
Capitol street. The Rev. Henry
r. Osgood. pastor of Rockville
Baptist Church, is convention
president.
Evening star., 1953-11-18
Points for Purents-s,Ed,'h. 7'"os. ws''ss.

Mother-This alarm will ring
in 10 minutes. ST you are un-
dressed, washed and teeth
brushed when it rings, we'll have
time for q story.
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$685. 5
With Two Trousers

Vest Included With Most Models
You don't need to baby your Sturditwist suit j.. F..
lounge in it work in it maui it . it will come
up smiling. Choice of or button sinqIe breasted
models double breosteds. Mighty handy, that
In mixtures Of navy blue, Marine blue sote eroy,
squirrel eroy cocoa brown. Regulars shorts, longs
and stous. Exclusive with Konns!
Kdnns End Foor-WoShington; Street Floor-Artngton
Evening star., 1953-05-17
Stain
Removal

Spots caused by spillage Of
grapefruit or orange juices
usually disappear if treated
Immediately with cold water.
But if their acid ingredient Is
allowed to remain in contact
with the fabric for a long pc
riod of time, it will actually
eat the f1bers.
Tannin stains caused by tea
and cola drinks contain a
brownish coloring matter
which usually is eliminated by
the normal laundering proc
- esS. But let the stain re-
main in the fabric, warn tex
tile technicians. and it will
become absorbed into the fab
ric in a manner similar to q
dyeing process.
Safest way to insure a STAIN
free wardrobe next fall, &C
cording to the American InSti-
tute of Laundering, is to store
everything clean this spring.
ALL advises leaving stain re-
moval up to the commercial
laundering experts in each
community, but to women who
do experiment they warn
against excessive rubbing with
water or a cleansing agent.
Too much friction in one spot,
they inform, may chafe a fab
ric and even damage color.
Evening star., 1953-05-17
Stag Lines: A Column for Men

ance. there are certain branded
perfumes. watches, ETC., that
cannot be brought back duty
free. Be sure you can prove
prior possession on everything
you take out with you. Best
idea is to check with the
United States Customs Service.
Evening star., 1953-05-17
Summer Shoes-Cuuse and Effect

comfortable. fashionable. and in
cool summer materials.
Light and airy meshes, linen
shoes dyed to match your pet
summer frock, shantungs that
may sparkle or not are summer
shoe thoughts for your wardrobe.
Evening star., 1953-05-17

Candy -colored kid in luscious
pinks and blues also bring a
light-hearted approach to shoes
for summer wear, as do the
stripped sandals that have
gained in popularity these past
few seasons.
Evening star., 1953-05-17

Soaring temperatures tend to
influence a lot of summer shoe
designs.
The hot weather is definitely
kept in mind by shoe designers
in putting out footgear that is
Evening star., 1953-05-17
Good Lunch

Soup and salad make a good
lunch for weekday eating. For
the soup you might choose split
pea with croutons. For the sal
ad serve sliced oranges, pine
apple chunks and sliced banana
on crisp greens; top with cream
style cottage cheese and Frepch
dressing.
Evening star., 1953-05-17
By Bert Bochoroch

FASHION: A few weeks
back we mentioned the mo-
hair tuxedo adopted by nv
performers because of its
shine under the lights. Well,
you don't have to be in front
Of the cameras or even dressed
formally now to get the ad-
vantages of mohair's light
weight sheen. One of the
smartest casual garments for
the oncoming warm season is
the new alpaca jacket. It fits
into a lot of well-turned sport
dress combinations.
HOT WEATHER HELP:
The National Hair Treatment
Foundation warns that serious
damage to the scalp can re-
suit from overexposure to the
sun between 10 am. and 4 pm.
A little ultraviolet is good for
you-but not too much. Sit in
the shade or wear a head COW
ering part of the time. .. Put
away any Of your shirts that
have snug collars until next
winter. They're too uncom-
Portable to have around your
neck in the summer.
JUNE GROOM: Here are
answers to the most frequently
asked. questions about we'd
dings: It's definitely improper
to wear a tuxedo for a before
6 pm. wedding. For all but
a formal daytime church we'd
ding. wear a dark blue light
weight suit. -. The traditional
matching ties and gloves for
male members of the wedding
party can be dispensed with
at an informal summer cere-
mony. For evening semi
formal weddings, either white
Evening star., 1953-05-17
EyegIoss Hint

After 40 the average eye re-
quires some aid for perfect VIZ
sion. And for every eyeglass
wearer, one pair of glasses Is
not enough for style 1.
for comfort for emergencies.
Evening star., 1953-05-17

Free Booklet: Especially
prepared for "Stag Lines"
readers a free pamphlet.
Features include: How to
take care of your clothes;
two methods of packing;
the way to tie . reverse
Windsor knot; color har-
mOny chart: size chart and
other valuable information.
You can get your copy
while the supply holds out
by sending a self-ad-
dressed, stamped envelope to
"Stag Lines" in care of The
Evening Star.
Evening star., 1953-05-17

or dark tuxedos are proper
but the entire wedding party
should dress uniformly.
TRAVEL TIPS: If you're go
ing out of the country, here
are a few more reminders:
Even with your legal allow
Evening star., 1953-05-05
Take Nv Word for 1t By F'o"k Cobb,

word mischievous as: MISS
chuh-vuss (my phonetics). The
obscured, or neutral sound for
vowels occurring in unaccented
syllables is a deep-rooted char
acteristic of English. If you read
carefully all the fine print in
the pronunciation section of your
dictionary. you will find a state
ment similar to this: 1t (the
SYMBOL is used for vowels. .
which, with lack of stress, tend
to lose their distinctive values
and to merge in q common
centralized sound like the "a"
of about. ..
Since the second syllable Of
mischievous is unaccented dds
regarding the dialectal miss
CHEE-vee-uss," of course), the
proper pronunciation Is: MISS
chuh-vuSS.
2. It Is true that advocate
popular pronunciations as the
standard for good American
usage-unless that pronuncia-
ton violates the rules of etymol-
ogy. The mispronunciation SEE
kruh-tiv" for the word secretive,
is the result of associating the
word with the noun, secret" "
But "secretive" does not derive
from secret" 1t is an adjective
formed from the verb "secrete. :"
Be sure to place the accent on
the second syllable, thus: see
KREE-tive.
In,etr tri,ut ad hv AEoNaurht S..I;o.4. r. \
Evening star., 1953-05-05

Fort Wayne: Though I have
been a devoted follower OF the
Colby column for years, and
have sent in many inquiries,
have never seen the answers tc
my questions in the paper. I'll
try once more with these: Cd
How can you possibly explain
the "uh" sound in the second
syllable of mis-chie-vous? (2)
Since you predict the idea that
popular usage among the edu-
Gated sets the style in language,
why don't you recommend the
popular pronunciation. SEE
kruh-tiv," for secretive? I guess
that I am the only see-KREE-
tive person in Fort Wayne, and
it's on your recommendation
F.W.B.
A. I am grateful to all my
readers who send me their ques-
tionS on English usage; not only
do I enjoy my mail, but your
questions and comments furnish
the grist which keeps my mill
grinding. I receive hundreds of
questions, and in the limited
space allotted to this modest
column, there is room for only
a few. If you do not see the
answers, send me a stamped,
self-addreSsed envelope and ]
shall be happy to answer it per-
sonally.
Now for your question, Mr.. B:
Without exception. all diction-
aries known to me pronounce the
Evening star., 1953-05-05
AnauAr ta IMPRESS

piers, prizes prime, prism, prim, press,
mess, miSer, miHe, miss, remiss, ripe,
Fises. rime emir, sire, simperS. spies,
Evening star., 1953-05-05
Contract Bridge
By EosIey BIockwood

~ SSS'Sy O'SS~"SSS
Mr.. Champion practically
never makes an error, either in
bidding or play. He wonders why
he doesn't win more than he
does. The principal reason is
that he bullies his partners so
that they never play their best
games.
South dealer.
North South vulnerable.
NORTH
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WEST EAST
(Mrs. Keen) (Mr. Dale)
A10S62 A953
0J842 79653
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SOUTH
CMr. AbeD
AKQJ4
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The bidding:
South West North East
1 Mt Pass 6 MT All Pass
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Q y
&AK98
The bidding:
South West North East
! Mt Pass 6 MT All Pass
Mr.. Abel is especially sensitive
to this kind of treatment. He
tried 50 hard on this hand that
he completely overlooked the
winning play.
The opening lead was the duce
of spades and he won in his own
hand with the jack. He led the
tray of diamonds and f1nessed
dummy's queen. Mr.. Dale won
with the king and returned a
spade to dummy'S ace.
Now Mr.. Abel led a low dia-
mond to his Jack and paled when
Mrs. Keen showed out, discard
ing q spade. It was now proven
that Mr.. Dale still had q dia-
mond stopper.
The hand now added four
spade winners, three in hearts,
and only two in diamonds. That
made only nine and it was there
fore necessary to risk the club
flneSse In an effort to pick up
the necessary three tricks In that
suit.
When Mrs. Keen showed up
with the queen Of clubs, the con-
tract was down.
II could have finessed the eight
Of diamonds on the second dia-
mond lead" said Mr.. Abel. try
ing to beat Mr.. Champion to the
punch.
"And possibly have the lone
ten make in Mrs. Keen's hand?"
replied Mr.. Champion dis
gustedly. You don't haXe to do
that. Just play the ace Of dia-
monds first. then lead a little one
toward your jack"
If Dale goes in with the king,
your troubles are over. If he
doesn't, then play your jack.
Now, if Mrs. Keen follows suit.
the diamonds have broken 80
and you have to lose only to the
king. You're bound to make four
diamond tricks.
LAS it actually was" Mr..
Champion continued, Mrs.
Keen would show out on the sec
ond diamond. BUT you haven't
lost q trick yet. Now you can go
to dummy and take the club
finesse. Even II 1t loses. Mrs.
Keen can't return o diamond
and you're going to win three
club tricks-enough for your
contract"
AS usual, Mr.. Champion was
right. But unfortunately this
kind Of being right doesn't show
up on the score.
(Copyrisht 1913. General Features cofp)
Evening star., 1953-05-05
Word Game
Find Is or more words In

11IW 10 OE 11AVHW "VH
HITHERTO,
meaning, up to this time" Av-
erage Is %; time limit, 20 min
utes.
four or more letters 2 Words which
acquire four letters by the addition q
IS, such as bats" cats. are not used
&. Proper names are not used.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-29

to the entire state and therefore
the feeling against autos continues
to increase among all the different
residents of the state. Careless
ness on the highways is causing
disgust in every quarter of the
state and this condition is seen as
favoring an early return to riding
on the railroads.
The tomato crop has proved a
big disappointment to many farm
ers and others. In previous years
the farmers had loads and loads of
tomatoes and willingly gave away
many baskets to the ones asking
for free supply. This year, how
ever, how different the whole scene
has changed. The drought cuts
heavy inroads into the supply that
no grower had any tomatoes left
on the vines when September 18th
came around. The vines were Sc
verely scorched by the sun and not
tomato could be seen in the
patches anywhere. The blot out
was complete and many residents
looked in vain over large patches
and not tomato could be found
anywhere. This picture was so
Smyrna times., 1953-10-29

different from other years when
every farmer and grower had to-
matoes in great abundance and
would give away baskets of them
to whomever would ask for them.
The question as to whether a
good season for the local gunners
will be on hand this time, is still
debatable and no end of predic-
tions are being heard as our re-
porter goes on his rounds. Some
sportsmen say that rabbits and
quail are plentiful while others
just as stoutly over that no rabbits
are to be found anywhere. This,
it would seeb to make the condi-
tion of game being in colonies and
that means to be found in large
punches in either the woods or
fields. In any event the optomistic
hunter says that the average gum
ners will get all the game he needs
Smyrna times., 1953-10-29

had the whole neighborhood In an
angry mood, he fed the town. He
seemed to be a counterpart of the
fellow who at times would look
over the hogs that were confined in
the various pens and often looking
over the porkers, would invite
those standing around to guess at
the weight of each porker. He said
he was on an inspection tour but
no one knew of his exact official
capacity.
Last week we made reference to
the croquet games that used to be
played here. They usually drew
several onlookers and a game of
friendly rivalry ensued. Those
taking part in these contests were
Messrs. Winfield Lattomus, Lemuel
B. Shockley, Daniel B. Maloney,
Daniel B. Jones, DR.. Thomas A.
Enos, Israel Pritchard and William
A. Scott. They had these games
on the lot which is now the site of
the Townsend Bank on Main st.
The death of Mrs. Mamie M.
White, wife of Mr.. Frank White,
occurred at Smyrna on Thursday.
She was go years of age. Mrs.
White had been i'll a long time and
was the daughter of Mrs. George
Ivory. She was an excellent resi-
dent and leaves many friends and
several relatives to mburn her de-
mise. Funeral services were held
at the Daniels Funeral Home on
Sunday at 2 pm. Interment was
made in the Townsend Cemetery.
The many auto accidents will
surely tend to cause a feeling
against cars and increase support
in favor of return to railroad
travel. Accidents are so alarming
Smyrna times., 1953-10-29
Townsend

Farmers, as a rule are strongly
in favor of the farm pond. They
quickly build them by domming up
a valley where running stream
exists. Another important thing
about farm ponds, if they are prop
erly located and equipped, they can
reduce the cost of fire insurance.
The Townsend Charge, Imman-
uel and Scott Churches, honored
their pastor, the Rev. Henry NJ.
Parks, with surprise birthday
party Sunday evening following
the services at Emmanuel Church
with purse. The party was well
attended and delicious refresh
tments were enjoyed by all.
George Calhoun of PocomoKe
City, Md, was a visitor here on
Saturday.
Elmer Biddle of Chincoteague,
Va, called on friends here on Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Estella Outten councillor of
the D. of A., of Townsend, accom-
panied by Mrs. Daisy Johnson, Mrs
Hannah Isaacs, Mrs. Ella Morgan,
Miss Marcy Schwatka, and Mrs.
Matte VanHorn attended the ban
quet in Wilmington on Saturday
evening of James A. Garfield Coun-
Gil No. 1. The event was given in
honor of the National Councillor,
Mrs. Anna Nelson of Michigan.
Some residents are asking what
has become of the fellow who used
to go around looking over our
gardens and then he would criticize
what defects in his way of think
ing, would be seen. He did this
until the home people would be-
come angry and then leave the
scene in hurry. He seemed to
avoid any argument and when he
Smyrna times., 1953-10-29

so there is no need to worry. Last
year it was apparent that no game
was to be found, but when the
game season opened every gunner
said he got all the game he looked
for when starting out each morn
ing. Due to the dry spell the sea-
son may be postponed until good
rain comes in order to preserve the
woods from a very costly forest
fire. Such a move is being studied
by the game authorities at this
time.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the
Townsend Fire Company last Tues
day evening met with "a members
present. Plans were dicussed for
Smyrna times., 1953-10-29

a Christmas party, each member
to bring a gift and on the same
evening they decided to entertain
the different auxiliaries of New
Castle County at the party. Turkey
and all the fixins will be served.
The oyster and ham supper which
was to be held in Novesmber has
been postponed to some time in
January 1854. After the meeting
adjourned refreshments of pump
kin pie and coffee were served. A
nice time was enjoyed by all.
George Dunkin of Medford, N. J.,
visited friends here on Monday.
Harry Roberts of Paoli, Pa, was
a visitor here on Monday.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-29
SCHOOL
REPORTER

The officers, members and advis-
ers of the Smyrna Eagle, the
schools yearbook, met with Mr..
Harold Mayer of the American
Year book Company last night and
mapped plans for the 1854 edition
of the book. Mr.. Mayer explained
the duties of the editor, business
manager, the layout staff, the art
staff, the typing staff and the proof
readers. The first consignment,
which will include the dedication
page and the faculty and senior
pictures, is due at the company's
office in December. Mr.. Roy Wall,
photographer, has completed senior
and Junior pictures and will work
on faculty pictures this coming
week.
On behalf of the senior class, we
would like to take this opportunity
to thank the people of the sur
rounding communities for the sup
port given the seniors in their re-
cent magazine campaign.
All members of the senior class
were guests at a party of ice
cream and cookies last Tuesday
night in the school cafeteria. Mr..
George Webb, Curtis Publication
Manager, furnished the refresh
ments and presented prizes to the
following for high salesmanship:
Marjorie Johnson, Helene Lasch,
James Roth, Mary Lou Reynolds,
and William Fleming.
Twenty trophies were awarded
for selling over $100 forth of mag
azines. These were awarded to
Marjorie Johnson, Helene Lasch,
James Doth, Mary Lou Reynolds,
William Fleming, Carolyn Carter,
Joseph Churchman, Nancy Davis,
Judy Otwell, Marie Gardner, Mar
guerite Pratt, George Takach, Pat
sy Davis, Shirley Baker, Carlton
Seward, William Denney, Janice
Hollett, Carolyn Shetzler, Helen
Truax and Kenneth Marsh.
AS previously announced, this
years senior class set new school
record by selling $4,7S6.15 forth of
magazines.
A secondary school assembly
was held Tuesday, october 20, un-
der the supervision of Miss Joyce
Riley. A film showing the Evils
of Alcohol" was shown.
Calendar of Events
October 29-Hallowe'en Party at
school for grades 7-12, 7:30 to
10 P. M.
October 80 Football game at
John M. Clayton - 800 P. M.
October 30-Dramatic Conference
at University Of Delaware.
November 5 - Assembly, Dance
Group-2:40 p. M.
November 6-Football game at
Lewes-8:0O p. M.
November 8-14-National Educa-
tion Week-Parents invited to
visit classes.
November 12-P.T.A. Meeting in
New School-8:00 P. M.
November 13-Football game here
with Bridgeville-8:00 P. M.
November 20-Junior Glass Play
500 p. M.
November "a Thanksgiving As
sembly-1:25 P. M.
November 25-Football game here
with Caesar Rodney-8:00 P. M.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-29

Every autumn our High School
has contest to see who can get
the most ads for The Recorder
the school magazine. The winner
becomes honorary Principal for
a day.
Skip Roberts won last week,
and his first (and only) official
act as Principal" of the school
was to announce in a loud, clear
voice: "I hereby declare today
a school holidayl"
Knowing Miss Gilbert, the real
principal, it was no surprise to
me that she laughed as hard as
anybody else !. and said to go
right ahead.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-29
From where | sit :. by Joe Marsh
lis the Principal
Of the Thing!
Advertisement

From where. I sit, it's no won
der our youngsters think Miss
Gilbert's such a wonderful per-
son (even though they know
they'll have to make up that
day). Her tolerance, her friendly
way with people of all ages re-
fleet in everything she does. For
instance, at my house Miss Gill
bert prefers tea but always re-
spects my preference for glass
of beer. AS real person in
any community, Miss Gilbert be-
longs at "the head of the class"
@Is M~sAe
Smyrna times., 1953-10-29

November 26-27-School closed for
Thanksgiving Recess.
November Basketball season
commences.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-29

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Smyrna times., 1953-10-29

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Evening star., 1953-03-26
Natures Children
By LiIIion Cox Athey

burrow by sticking their heads
out.
Tuataras were formerly found
on both the main islands of
New Zealand, their peace and
security was dispelled by the
arrival of Maoris, who 1t is said
were fond of them as steaks.
They bestowed the present name
for them, which means "spiny
back"
During their prosperous days.
in the Triassic period, this group
of reptiles branched off the line
which gave rise to the dino
saurs and they managed to
spread fairly we'll about the
world, that is. they were found
in Africa, Europe and the New
World. There is fossil evidence
they once lived in Wyoming.
Today's Tuataras' relatives
found their way south through
Asi New Zealand by way
of a bridge.
In t,-x Zealand they were
free, since there were no major
enemies until the coming Of
man. Wild Tuataras feed upon
snails, insects, mutton birds and
mice.
Evening star., 1953-03-26
Tuatara,

This guest from New Zealand,
together with three other fel@
low travellers, arrived on an early
Sunday morning in November
at the International Airport.
These are the most strictly
protected reptiles in the world.
New Zealand does not permit
their collection dead or alive.
The New Zealand guest springs
from ancestors we'll established
when dinosaurs were still young.
They were in their prime 200
million years ago.
This gift of the government
of New Zealand has large SOUL
full brown eyes with elliptical
pupils set in a massive head
which is rather pointed. The
overhanging beak establishes its
order Rhynchocephalia (beak-
headed reptiles, to which this
and the three others belong.
Like many lizards and all snakes
the Tuatara lacks any external
evidence of an ear. It is there
fore not likely to receive sound
through the air. though it can
receive vibrations. An impress
Sive crest extends from the back
of the head almost to the base
of the tail.
For such a heavy bodied crea-
ture it's legs seem short and in
adequate. The tail has q croco-
dilian appearance, it's duty is
to act as an oar should the
need arise. These lizards are
said to be excellent swimmers
and this oar can regenerate it
self If broken off.
In its natural habitat. the
Tuatara is nocturnal. Adults are
partial to sun baths, taking them
from the front door of their