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Evening star., 1953-07-16
Capture Of Pair
kayBeSo|ution
ToArea Ho|dups
Ex-Convict and Blond
Seized in Arlington
In Chevy Chase Theft

Washington, Maryland and
Virginia detectives may have
solved a whole series of armed
robberies when they seized an
eX-convict from Ohio and his
blond companion in their rented
home in Arlington yesterday
afternoon.
The pair, sought in three area
hold-ups. were being questioned
further today in connection with
other lucrative raids on loan Of
fees and liquor stores.
Thomas E. Dickerson, 80, and
Mrs. Hilda Gray Humphrey, 80.
had the woman's two young chill
dren with them when they were
surprised by detectives who had
cleared the neighborhood before
breaking-in on them with drawn
guns.
Residents Take Cover.
A dozen detectives, acting on
a tip about the car used by the
robbers, warned residents to go
Evening star., 1953-07-16

Programs presented by The
Evening Star through the CO.
operation of the District, Arling-
ton County, Prince Georges
County, Montgomery County,
and Alexandria Recreation De-
partments and The Film Center
of Washington:
Washington, at Dusk.
Stoddert, Thirty-ninth and
Calvert streets NV.
Raymond, Tenth street and
Spring road NV; also talent
show at 8 pm.
Powell, Sixteenth and Lamont
streets NV.
Sherwood, Tenth and G streets
NE.
Garfield, Second and r streets
Sc; also checker tournament at
1880 pm.
Anne Beers, Thirty-sixth place
Evening star., 1953-07-16
Mother 'StrikesH Rich on TV
Wins Cash for Sick Child

Mrs. Woodrow Conley, of 5507
Gallatin street, Hyattsville, Md,
last night won a substantial
amount of cash and other prizes
for her gravely i'll daughter, g.
year-old Evah.
And it all happened on tele-
vision. because of a letter written
by a District policeman's wife,
Mrs. Richard White of 5504
Gallatin street.
Mrs. White wrote last month
to Warren Hull. host of the
WTOP-CBS television program,
Strike It Rich"
She stated that Evah Conley
was gravely i'll. And above all
else, the little girl wanted sea-
side vacation. But the Conley
family didn't have the money.
It's finances had been drained by
medical bills.
Mr.. Hull, on receiving Mrs.
Whites letter, invited Mrs. Con-
Evening star., 1953-07-16

Grownups who were reared on
farms are more susceptible to
polio than adults brought up in
towns and cities. a Maryland
State Health Board doctor said
yesterday.
That may be why the malady
hit so hard at Chestnut Lodge.
a sanitarium for psychiatric
cases in Rockville.
DR.. Edward Davens, chief of
the State bureau of preventive
medicine in Baltimore, said most
of the nurses stricken at the
Rockville institution are from
rural areas.
DR.. Davens said persons in
thickly-settled areas usually are
exposed to polio during child
hood and recover without even
knowing they suffered slight at
tackS.
DR.. Davens said there are 200
silent" cases for every single
case definitely pinned down DIS
polio.
A silent" case, he said. might
Evening star., 1953-07-16
Fairfax Seeks 10 Tax
Personal son Property Of
Service Personnel

The Fairfax Board of County
Supervisors wants authority to
collect personal property taxes
from service personnel living in
the county.
On motion of Supervisor Stu
art DeBell, the supervisors yes
terday urged amendment of the
Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act so
service people in the county can
be taxed. Copies of the resolu-
ton are to be sent Virginia Con-
gressmen for consideration.
Thousands Involved.
The matter was brought to the
supervisors attention by letter
from the Arlington County Board
which took similar action re-
Gently.
John Ferguson, supervisor OF
assessments, estimated there are
from 5000 to 10000 service per-
sonnel living in the county who
cannot be taxed under present
regulations. If they were added
to the county's personal property
tax rolls, revenue would be in
creased by an estimated 5000 900.
RezoningS Granted.
The supervisors granted the
following rezoning applications:
1875 acres on the southeast side
of No. l highway at Quander
road from urban residence to
general business; five lots on the
south side of Pine street, AMMAN
dale Subdivision, from suburban
residence to general business.
Also, IS acres on the northwest
side of Route 237 opposite the
Fairfax Golf Club from rural to
suburban residence; one acre
on the east side of No. / high
way opposite the Penn Daw Fire
house from suburban residence
to general business; 81 acres on
the south side of Route 211 and
the east side of Prosperity ave-
nue. from suburban residence to
rural business, and 81 acres on
the north side of Route 237 about
one mile from the Fairfax town
line, from rural residence to
suburban residence.
Evening star., 1953-07-16

indoors because they feared the
suspects would open fire on
them.
The two surrendered without
resistance, however, in home
at 1925 North Inglewood street.
Police quoted Mrs. Humphrey
as saying she is the wife of a
soldier now serving in Japan.
The woman's two daughters. 8
and II years old, were turned
over to Arlington County welfare
officers.
The two were charged in the
holdup Tuesday of the Regional
Finance Co. branch office. in
Chevy Chase, Md, where $6l2
was obtained at gun point. The
robbery occurred few hours
after a detective had warned the
office manager that you may be
next" in a series of similar
hold-ups.
Washington police said the
woman admitted taking part in
the $4,000 hold-up of a liquor
store at 914 Rhode Island ave-
nue. NE. on July 2. They said
the pair also is suspected in the
$41O robbery of another liquor
store at 1000 Rhode Island ave-
nue. NE. in Nav.
Taken to Rockville.
Dickerson. when booked in
Arlington, gave his occupation
as a clerk" He waived extradi-
ton and was taken to Rockville
Jail, where he was held in SIS, 900
bond on charge of armed rob-
berry.
Police said witnesses identified
him in the three robberies.
Police were told that Dick
erson was paroled from an Ohio
prison February S, after serving
five years on a 10-to-25-year
sentence for the armed robbery
of a jewelry store in Columbus.
No arms were found in the
house, but police located a .38-
caliber revolver in the glove COM
partment of the car used by the
pair.
DickerSon started toward the
car down steps to the garage
when he learned of the raid. He
turned back into the house when
he saw an armed detective stand
ing by the automobile.
Mrs. Humphrey, charged as an
accessory, told Commonwealth
Attorney w. j. HasSan she would
accept extradition after her sis
ter arrives in Arlington from
Herndno. Va, to take custody Of
the two children.
She previously had told Judge
Hugh Creggar she would not
waive extradition at this time.
The raiders reported they
found $540 in a bureau drawer.
The detectives gathered around
the house by prearrangement
after Dickerson and Mrs. Hum
phrey drove up in a two-tone
green car.
The car previously had been
traced through a license num-
ber issued to Mrs. Humphrey
while she was a temporary resi-
dent of Montgomery County, it
was said.
The number had been fur
nished by witnesses to the rob.
berry in Chevy Chase.
Evening star., 1953-07-16
7 Firemen Injured,
Traffic JaIlpmed il
Alexandra Blaze

Two volunteer firemen were
slightly burned late yesterday
during a two-alarm fire in Alex
andria, Va, which caused an eS-
timated damage of nearly $4,000.
During the blaze in the 14O0
block of Duke street, two wooden
metal-roofed sheds were des-
troyed, two others badly dam
aged, an old car in one of the
sheds was almost destroyed, and
two other cars on nearby Eliza
beth street were slightly dam
aged. In addition, the porch OF
a house at 1924 Duke street, near
the sheds, also incurred minor
damage. Tools in the sheds, val
ued at between 5000 and $500,
stove, and some stored house
hold articles also suffered heav-
lily.
The f1remen VINO required
treatment by the Alexandria
Rescue Squad were Paul Jacobs
ST., Of No. l Truck Co., burns to
his right hand, and Paul Young
jr., Of No. S Engine Co., burns
to the right arm.
Two of the sheds burned
quickly. Firemen said neighbors
told them that children were
seen playing with matches in
side the sheds before the blaze
was discovered.
The first alarm was sounded
at 4:38 pm, and the second at
4:44 o'clock. Six pieces of ap-
paratus responded.
Edward S. Kidd, Of 1917
Prince street, an inspector for
the Southern Railway System,
owns the sheds and the nearby
house.
In Mr.. Kidd's absence, his
brother. Robert E. Kidd, said it
would take at least $500 alone
to replace the sheds, which
would have to be of cinder-
block construction under present
law.
Rush hour traffic through
Alexandria was badly snarled
during the fire. and police had
to detour cars from the immedi-
ate area.
Evening star., 1953-07-16
CoImor Manor
Reflects Muyor

John M. Torvestad has been
reelected to his tenth term as
mayor of Colmar Manor, Md.
The attorney, who first took
Office at the age of 26, defeated
Ivy S. Andrews by a vote of ITS
to 102 on Tuesday.
In a race for town council
seats, Julian T. Croson defeated
Joseph Terenyi by 26 to IA, in
the first ward. Andrew c.
Tackett won the third ward
contest.
Evening star., 1953-07-16
Seckinger Discounts
Fear Of Epidemic in
ID. t. Polio Cases

DR.. Daniel Seckinger, director
Of the District Department Of
Public Health, does not see any
indication of a widespread epi-
demic of polio in the District
this year.
He said that while IL cases
have been reported to date as
compared with 5 for the same
period last year, the cases have
been scattered throughout the
city and not confined to any
small group.
Health Rules Cited.
He urged paying attention to
the good health rules recon-
mended by the National Founda-
ton for Infantile Paralysis.
l. Don't let children mix with
new groups.
2. Don't permit children to be-
come overtired.
3. Don't get chilled.
4. Keep clean.
If symptoms Of headache,
fever, sore throat, upset stomach,
stiff neck or back appear, DR..
Seckinger said, it is advisable to
consult a physician.
Walking Carriers.
"Significant advances have
been made in recent years and
even in the past year in the study
of polio, both as a disease and
as a community health prob
lem," he said. "One of the most
significant factors in the study
Of poliomyelitis is the relatively
large number of clinically un-
recognized infections. It has been
demonstrated that walking car
riers of poliomyelitis virus are
extremely numerous, at least
during the epidemic periods"
These carriers become a source
Of infection because of nose,
throat and intestinal discharges.
The improvement of personal
and general sanitation has re-
duced the spread of many dis
eases and it is felt it will do the
same for polio. he said.
Evening star., 1953-07-16

found both Mr.. Stanley and Mr..
Fenwick unacceptable, stayed
away so they could support Mr..
Dalton in the general election.
State Democratic Chairman
Thomas H. Blanton of Bowling
Green, meanwhile, said he ex-
pected to call a meeting Of the
State Central Committee soon to
map party strategy.
Evening star., 1953-07-16
Bristol, Va, Calls for Aid
In Outbreak of Polio

Hit by Is polio cases in two
weeks, the Bristol, Va, area last
night asked the National Foun-
dation for Infantile Paralysis
for help.
All the cases have been within
a six-mile radius of the Virginia.
Tennessee border city. Two have
been fatal. Doctors asked the
national foundation to send an
investigator to advise whether
gamma globulin anti-polio serum
should be administered in mass
incubation.
The Bristol area outbreak is
Virginia's worst this year.
Evening star., 1953-07-16
par|ey on Morningside
Slated tomorrow

Water and sewage problems in
the town of Morningside will be
considered tomorrow at a Joint
meeting of the Prince Georges
commissioners and members of
the Washington Suburban Sani-
tary Commission.
The conference will begin at
2 pm. in the Sanitary Commits
sion's offices in Hyattsville.
Municipal officials and Ernest
L. Hines. grand jury foreman,
are expected to attend.
Evening star., 1953-07-16
125 Bows to Go to Comp

A second group of 125 boys
will leave from St. Alo!'sius
School at 9 am. Monday fo' a
| two-week vacation at the Mer-
rick Boys Camp at Nanjemoy,
Md,
Evening star., 1953-07-16
Postmaster Job Open

Applications for the position
Of postmaster at Glenn Dale,
Md, will be accepted through
July %. Application forms and
additional information on the
examination may be obtained at
the post Office.
Evening star., 1953-07-16
Anne Arundel Reports
Its First Polio Case
By the Associoted Pres,

" IIIO ENSSOCIu1eu FTeSS
ANNAPOLIS, July 16.-Anne
Arundel County's first 1853 case
OF polio was reported yesterday
The County Health Depart
ment said an 11-year-oli An
napolis girl became ill July and
was taken to City Hospital in
Baltimore
DR.. j. Howard Beard, county
health officer, said the case is a
paralytic type. He said there
are about eight cases each year
and that July and August are
the peak months.
Evening star., 1953-07-16
Ruling Aids Optimism.

Also, a recent Attorney Gen.
erals ruling gave the G. o. P.
further cause for optimism. The
Office of Attorney General AL
mond held about two weeks
before the primary that a voter
could not enter the Democratic
primary and refrain from voting
for either candidate for Gov
ernor while voting for some
lesser Office without being legally
and morally obligated to support
all Democratic nominees in
November.
This means, the Republicans
hope, those those Democrats who
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HOUSES TO SHARE

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ENJOY
free rent, utils,, phone, baby sitting,
and save on food bill in eXch. for
housework, call LII. 1-3693. Ia
YOUNG COUPLE 20 share rms. of
5-rm, house with bachelor; dinner
privilege. 36nS North 18th st.
ia. s-03a3, after 6. -12
WIDOW will share beaut furn. home
in Chevy Chase with empl. people;
kit, laundry privils. EN-. 2-365 4.
LARGE HOME TO SHARE-Elderly
widow and bachelor son offer to
Christian, non-drinking. non-smok-
ing couple an opportunity to save on
their. living expenses. II you under
one family and help to run and
maintain the home. q worthwhile
opportunity is offered. Convenient
location in Arlington on large
grounds. Address Box 1o9-D, Star.
CHEVY CHASE, d. C.-3 girls seek
4th girl, 2O-27, to share compl. furn
home while parents are abroad 2
yrs; pvt. bedrm.. $50 mo-. incl. util.
and phone. All day Sunday. after 6
weekdays, EN-. 3-6576. is
CHEERFUL 1st-FLOOR RIM. next to
bath: mother, employed daughter or
cple.; reas. for summer care. Eve
nings. JU. S-5134.
WIDOW WILL SHARE her home to
couple, no objection to one child;
convenient transp.: reasonable. WA.
7-0732, 10 am. to pm.
SHARE LOVELY NV. RAMBLER. or
room with or without kitchen privil.;
cow transp. ia Q-161O til 3 pm.
Sunday; after, tn. 2-2296.
TWO YOUNG BACHELORS will share
their 4-bedrm. house, located out
Mass. ave. extended. OIL. 4-7546.
COLORED-COUPLE OR LADIES'
To share a furn. home with l other.
Quiet. Ii. 3-S124.
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APARTMENTS WANTED

FREE-Landlords, applicants waiting
Tor your Turn. or unfurn. apis. oil
houses or Sublets: Wash. Va, white
open DAYS. MA. S-0001.
ONE BEDRM. or efficiency for mothe,
and child. 10. 2-9531, Sunday and
ewes. after r. Ia
STATE DEPT. couple desires sublet
turn. apt; 2 mos. May 1. ia. $4,000,
FIRST FL. APT, 3 rms, bath. furn.
Tor ref cple:. pet dog; white sec
NV Mt Pleas pref no. 2-2 g:
YOUNG MOTHER and small daughte,
interested in unfurp. QrtrS., at least
Sne Sedrm' pleasant asosa surroundings
THREE-BEDRM. Garden Apt, un-
near grade school, preferably NV.
or Montgomery. now or end school
term. Elk. 3-242O, Ext. 1904, week
days.
list FLOOR. Mother and empl. daugh-
ter tGS-9D. with pets, refgr. wants
unfurn. 2-bedrm. apt. pref. utils
mel; In Sc. or s.w. (white). OV.
3-3oS9 after = pm.
GOVT. RETIRED LADY wishes tc
share rms. or coy apt. with lady
near 18th st.. shopping center. Box
SGD, Star.
2-BEDRM unfurn. apt by two lady
Govt. employees. CO. $3.50.
DISCRIMINATING bus. woman want,
accmdS. in house with one woman
pref. unfurn. Box 79-D. Star.
TWO ADULTS need furn. apt, pvt
bath; Takoma -Chillum bus; have
own phone. tn. 2-1271.
FURNISHED APT. in Arlington OF
Alex. for Govt. employe and his
aged son. by May l. AID. 2-423O.
BUSINESS GIRL desires to share
her apt. with another business OF
married cpl. twin beds. EN-
2-0046.
SOCIAL WORKER desires furnished
apt, May l. Silver Spring: SIS
REFINED COLORED LADY-sma.l
unfurn. apt, pvt. bath. kitchen;
reas; vic. Howard Univ. Box 46-D.
Star .
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COLORED - PRACTICALLY NEW
bldg. Ground-level. one-bedrm. apt. !;
front, rear entrs.: 5000 335 54th
st ne. Refgr. furn; utils not incl.
SHANNON & LUCHs COMPANY,
1905 H st. NV, MA. S-2345. lib
C0LORED-o7s Ice. RMS, kit. bath.
COLORED-2e33 18th ST. NV
rms, kit. and bath: 5000 mo.
adults only: immed. occup.; recently
remodeled. redecorated apt bldg.
all utilities included in rent. En-
cheney apt. at $3.50 mo. also avail
To inspect, see janitor on premises
or call ME. S-5402.
COLORED-14OO LIST ST. NV
rms. with semipvt. bath: immed.
occup.; adults only; sos mo. To
inspect call NE. S-5402.
COLORED, 1900 BLK, 18th ST. NV.
Bird floor; rms, kitchen and bath;
utilities furn. Quiet, refined couple
Apply GUY TIMER, 1929 18th st.
NV. NO. 7-4907.
COLORED Vacant: modern apt.
bedrm., Iiv.. rm., dinette, kit. bath
Good NE. location. sos mo. WEITZ
REALTY CO.. 917 18th st. NV.
|COLORED-47 M ST. NV, Apt. No.
IL, lge. rms, tiled bath, built
in tub. shower; pullman kitchenette;
painted walls; 2 adults only; SO
mo. Sunday, 2-6 pm, NO. 7-7719.
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ONE-BEDRM. APT.
OPEN Att, DAV

Please visit before dark. we wan
pleasant. outlooks in Washington
from this modern apt. Located In
one OF the highest and coolest D. c
!. neighborhoodS.
This apt; has Just been completed,
and taStefully decorated, and con.
tains large living room, kitchen
bedroom and bath. South and NORTH
exposures give excellent cross ven.
tilation to entire apt. and the 4
closets plus basement storage lock.
ers and laundry make housekeepine
an acre Of, ground with excellent
transp., right at the corner. The
price is only $500, for this lovely
apt. with about a down, and 3
monthly monthly payment that will save vol
over present controlled rentals.
Come today to 1910 SOUTHERN
AVE: Sc. APT. Is. Corner 81
Southern ave. and Suitland I'd.
Drive to end Of Pennsylvania ave
right on Southern ave. to Suitlan6
rd., or. take w. M. g. A. bus from
llth and Pa. ave. NV.
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HOUSES UNFURNIsHED

FALLS CHURCH-Immediat avail
able. Completely redecorated. Brick
Cape Cod. bedrms. down. l up;
full bsmt.: $125 per mo.
N. ARL.-Large hv. rm., SEPARATE
din. nm. large kitchen, screened
porch, utility nm; LIST e. Of 2-family
nome; near Kann's; $3.50, incl.
heat and water.
NEAR FALLS CHURCH Spacious
brick, 3 bedrms.. Ia baths, at
tsched garage, full bSnt.; on acre
OF ground; 20 min. from D. C.:
SI75 per mo. HOLLEY-THOMPS
Realty. KE. $3.50.
IMMEDIATE oCCUPANCY-56I0 s,
!th I'd. Arl.-Semidet., . stories,
fenced yard; near Col. pike: S97. so.
500 Devon pl., Alex.-End row
stone and brick, 3 bedrms., separate
din. rm., rec. rm., Ia baths. .
nreplaces; conv. Pentagon; Si4O.
o Reed ave, Alex.-Semidet.. 2 bed
Available April 2s-5611 s. 9TH pl,
Arl.-Semidet,. 2 stories. 2 bedrms.
near Col. pike; 1915
Available May 1-II45 Colonial ave
AleX.-Brick, row. 2 bedrms. and
full basement: SIS.
Call MI. Nah of J. WESLEY BU-
CHANAN. Radio Bldg, Arl., Va,
"a: 4oll55. Sunday. 81; week
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HOUSES WANTED TO RENT

CHEv. CHI. -BETHESDA-Unf
by May LIST. Must be clean. 3 bedrms.
Good bsmt. No children. OIL. 4-5712.
ADDITIONAL HOMES NEEDED-we
have. fine, tenants for homes in
praissls: no delay. For complete
PERRY HAY CO. JU. 5-6242. ia
WANTED TO RENT-Three- bedrm.
home unfurn. Md. near parochial
school and busline. Approx. SIPS
mo. Will sign lease. JU. S-9530.
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE desires
3 or 4-bedrm unfurn. home, prefer
able with 1 bedrm. and bath on 1st
a., immed. Up to $3.50. Call MRS.
DIXON ST. $4,000. -I2
THREE-BEDRM.. 1h-bath, unfurn.
Annandale area with fenced-in yard.
Preferred near bus line. BY MAY l
or sooner: Rental S125-S150. Box
AIR FORCE OFFICER. wife and one
Rogers Heights iverdaie- Hyattsville
area In. .congenial neighborhood at
reasonable rent. Will sign lease and
Phone AP 7-71O2. -12
WANTED JUNE Is or after-Det.
with garden; II possible, rambler
with garage. 3 bedrms, bsmt.: upper
NV. sec. only; not above S135 with
garage: for Swiss family. fine ten
ants. Tel. wkdyS., HO. 2-1S1l, Swiss
Legation, 1900 Cathedral ave. NV.
UNFURN. 3-BEDRM. HOUSE in near
by Md. wanted by reliable family:
with bsmt. preferred. AP. 7-71S2.
WANTED TO RENT in nearby Md.
unfurn. 3 or rm cottage with
yard. near busline connected with
Conn. ave. or with Wis. ave. street
car; will consider small house with
out bath II 1t has cleo. and water.
Call JE. 3-0469 anytime Sunday or
evenings after 6 pm.
DESIRE TO RENT. with or without
option to buy. 3-bedrm. house. I'M
furn., in good neighborhood: prefer
Arlington or proximity. JE. 2-S340.
JUSTICE DEPT. EMPLOYE, wife and
3 daughters desire 3-bedrm. unfurn.
house; rent, S110. JE. 4-@@54.
FAMILY is seeking i'm
mediate1y well-appointed house of 4
bedrms. drawing rm., din. rm. for
10, library and screened porch; fur
nishings must be adequate: gardener
viii be employed: preferred loca ton.
Wesley Heights. Sprins Valley Chevy
Chase. not GEORGETOWN. WO. g. 700.
Ext. 425-B. -lS
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MOVING. PACKING, STORAGE

MOVING ACROSS THE STREET or
across the country: safe storage In
separate rooms, expert packing.
Phone NO. 7-0104. UNION STOR-
AGE CO.. INC. Established 1906.
ARE YOU MOVING to California or
to some other Western State Daily
service on household goods and
autos at lower rates. JUDSON
FORWARDING. MA. S-4s52.
MOVING VAN FOR HIRE - With
driver. So so; 2 men, So an hour.
ELDERMAS MOVING AND STORAGE
will accept surplus furniture as part
payment on your moving. storage;
reas. ia. 9-2937: ewes. RIA. 3-1416.
ACTION MOVERS - Fast coiored
movers. We move by the job or hour.
Dependable, low rates. DE. 2-6136.
ROYAL TRANSFER. We will move
you by job or So hr. Six rms. as
MOVING SPECIALIST day or night,
reasonable rates. Experienced men.
HILLS TRANSFER Co, Ii. $500.
MOVING-Day or night reasonable
rates. free estimates. Ii. 6-5191. .
LIGHT HAULING. local moving.
beaches esp. S. L. MORRIS. 4510 18th
st. NV. Call TU. 2-1I5O after 4 pm