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Evening star., 1953-01-31
Herbert E. Bolton,
Noted Historian
BY the Asseeiotsd Press

BERKELEY, Calf, Jan. 81
Herbert Eugene Bolton, 50, one
of Americas great historians,
died yesterday at his home here.
He had been in failing health
since June.
One Of the University of Cali
fornia's outstanding teachers, he
was on the staff from 1911 until
his retirement in 1910, then
returned to the campus during
World War II for three more
years Of teaching.
An authority on the history of
the American Southwest. he
wrote several shelves of history
of that region and of Spanish
America. His many books high
lighted the Importance of Span
ish Colonial history in America.
Prof. Bolton was born in Will
son, Wis, July 20, 1870.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Iran Ends Joint Control
With Russia on Caviar
BY the Assoeiassd Press

TEHERAN, Iran, Jan. 81
The Iranian government takes
over full control atsmidnight to-
night Of lucrative caviar fisheries
in the Caspian Sea which have
been managed jointly by Russia
and Iran for IS years.
But in taking over the fish
cries. Iran is bound by previous
agreement to make Russia the
exclusive purchaser of the fish,
cries products. So the Soviets
will get the salty roe of the
sturgeon for an undisclosed pc
riod-posSibly 10 years. Russia
enjoys a virtual world monopoly
in the caviar business.
Russia had asked that the old
25-year-old agreement providing
for joint operation Of the fishing
grounds be extended but Iran
in q formal note, declined.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Arthur BALI, 6S, Retired
From Florida Job Recently

Arthur Blaz, 68, who retired
as city auditor of Jacksonville,
Fla. a little over four weeks ago,
died yesterday at his sisters
home here. He had been i'll with
cancer the past five years. Death
was apparently due to an over
dose of sleeping tablets. police
said.
Mr. Blaz, who had been con-
nected with the Jacksonville city
government for Is years. was a
native Of Staunton, Va. He at
tended Georgetown University
and the University of Virginia.
Besides his sister. Mrs. Car
rington Foster. 3710 Van Ness
street NV, he is survived by
two brothers. DR.. Edward BALI,
Philadelphia, and Randolph
BALI. Beckley, w. Va.
Private funreal services will
be held Monday. The District
coroner's Office said an. autopsy
was to be performed today.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
1tt @rn1urfattt

LOVE: ELSA I. In loving memory Of
departed this life one year ago TO-DAY,
January 81. 1851.
some Rsc.nss may thin think have forsotten
But no one knows the heartache
The smile hides ali the while.
You left q beautiful memory,
A sorrow too great to be told;
But TO US who loved you,
your IovfNsG d. pAudHTER 1aif1 as0y JUNE. H.
MILLER, REV. JOHN s. A tribute oi
love and devotion to the memory Of
my dear husband, Rev JOHN S.
VEAL az tSdsy whS dsDs5ssd sn5ssa this MS
One sad and lonely year has passed
Since this great sorrow fell:
The shock that / received that day
still remember well
often sit and think Of you
For msmors. IS Is the he onIs aaHpei thing
1hat grief can call Its own.
MIS- gi, yon. Oh; howl miss you,
trlsd Sss sSn q bsIa VII p hsyssr ss. know;
DEVOTED WIRE. LuesINSD1A MILLER. .
memory Of FREDERICK M. Mu11RRn,oCscsiKs'
yanuary nH Dss:sd sf aSss ,Sss ve years ago today
We miss you as much as ever.
And each day that passes
Brings you ever near.
HIS LOVING MOTHER AND SISTER. :
QUILL, ARM a/c ,. FRANCIS, o. s. n. r.
49, In loving memory of our dear
son and brother, ARM 2Ic
z; FRANCIS QUILL. q. s.
N: r. who died in the service
Of his country eight years
ago today. January 81, 1915.
Anniversary mass at st. Aloysius,
Church. THE FAMILY.
ROBB. MATTE E. In memory Of MAT
year ago today. January 81, 1858.
One year has passed since that sad day.
When the one we loved was called away:
God took her home. it was His will,
Within our hearts We love her still
DAUGHTER. LINDA, AND MOTHER
IN-LAW. MARY.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
0kinawa and Civil War
Linked in Academy Gift
speeiuI pisputeh io mo stur

SPeC'oI O'SPoEeh 70 inc Stor
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 31.-The
Naval Academy has been given
an Okinawan paper cutter with
a Civil War record by q Falls
Church (Va.) man.
The wooden paper cutter be-
longed to Confederate Navy
Capt. Waddell. skipper of the
m an -of-war Shenandoah in
Civil War days. He acquired it
on a visit to Okinawa in 1865,
long before the Pacific Island
gained its name as a bloody
World War II battle-ground.
Donor is Lieut.. Corndr. Roy C.
Smith. USNR, Of 125 West 'Cam-
eron road, Falls Church, who
received it from his grandmoth-
er. The paper cutter has been
placed on display in the main
exhibit room Of the Academy
Museum.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
1it Mrntnriaiit

DAVIS, BLAWNA BARBOUR. In loving
memory Of our beloved one BLAWNA
BARBOUR DAVIS, who left US two
years ago today, January 81. 1861.
January brings sad memories
OF loved one gone to rest;
You will never be forgotten
By the ones who loved you best
HER DEVOTED FAMILY.
DAVIS, BLAWNA BARBOUR. In loving
memory of our dear friend, BLAWNA
BARBOUR DAVIS. who departed this
life two years ago today, January 81,
Loved in life remembered in death.
NETTIE AND FLORENCE.
GOODRICH, MARY ALTONA. In loving
altoona GOODRICH. who departed this
life four years ago yesterday, JAM
uary 80, 1949.
Dear mother. you are not forgotten,
Though on earth you are no more;
Yet in memory you are with US,
As you always were before.
Your thoughts were so full Of us
You never could forget
And so we know that where you are
You must be Watching yet.
In our hearts your memory fingers,
Sweetly. tenderly, fond and true:
There is not day. dear mother,
That We do not think Of you.
HER FIVE DAUGHTERS.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Mrs. Mary {. Lewis, "a,
Flying Grandmother
By the Assoeiased Press

BALTIMORE, Jan. 31.-Mrs.
Mary Catherine Lewis, colorful
94-year-old grandmother affec-
tionately dubbed "Eucom Gran
ME" by Americans in Occupied
Germany, died here Thursday.
She made newspaper headlines
two years ago when she few to
Europe to join her daughter and
Son-in-law, 1t. Col. and Mrs.
Christian Claypoole.
Before returning last Novem-
ber, she became known as the
oldest American woman in Ger
many.
She got a special permit to
drink beer on airplanes. She
said her doctor had prescribed
it. Her oldest relatives said they
couldn't remember ever having
seen her drink water.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Deaths Reported

tFrom D. c. Bureau Of vital Statistics.
Mary Z. Brannon. 92, 1918 Wisconsin
HsSs 4sS R;sas $3.50 $3.50 ls:a s.a .f A.&s
Margaret Halpin. 7s, 1870 North Capitol
Royal Z. Burnham, 70, 1901 Tennysor
Ethel L. Keefer. rs. 6ae n st. NV.
Charles Carroll II, 1903 Montague ct
BENJAMIN Hotkin, II, soldiers Home.
Vernon I. vaughan, 63, 1920 Upton st
@ Sssos Alter, 50. 45oe 1sth st. nv.
William g. Donohne. 90. 2415 3 st. NV
Catherine 4. Christina, infant, I725
Emma Horton. u, !. Se. 1891 18th e. nv
Minnie Campbell. So, I2i0 I st. NV.
Alfred Dyson. 80. 1911 South carolins
Robert wilson, ~. 1887 South carolins
Mamie Gray, 81. 456O Deane ave. NE,
Oscar Jones. 66, S5lz Fenton st. ne.
Rebecca Stewart. "a, 929 : st. s.w.
Annie Ashton. 81, 1227-A South Canitol
Eassr Elsey. ss, sic 5th st. Sc.
William Davis. 81, 124s New Jersey ave.
Almsda Mcconnell, 30. 1919 4th st. s.w,
Alexander Wilder, AZ. 49S Z st. sw.
Alice B. Tildon. ~, 10l2 50th st. ne.
ko1aid k5SasG 6 eFssn ws4e ss 1$s Einden q. D ne
James A. Mathis. infant. 3100 18th ct.
ne.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
House Democrat Predicts
EisenhoWer-G. 0. P. Split
BY the Assoeiated Press

Representative Mccormack,
Democrat, of Massachusetts, said
last night there is "clear evil
dence" that the Republicans in
Congress are Lot going to CO.
operate with the Eisenhower ad-
ministration, but he said the
Democrats will.
"We Democrats are going to
cooperate with Gen. Eisenhower
in every way possible in the best
interests of our country" Mr..
Nice Cormack said on CHS radios
Capitol Cloakroom."
Mr.. Mccormack, assistant
Democratic floor leader, said
there are signs Of an ''intraparty
fight" for power between Senator
Taft, Republican, Of Ohio, and
Governor Dewey of New York,
who led opposing camps at the
Republican nominating conven-
ton last summer.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Maj. Gen. Edwin Parker
Honored on Retirement
By The A..ocio,ed Pres.

Mai. Gen. Edwin p. Parker,
provost marshal of the Army,
retired today after 80 years Of
service.
Gen. Parker's successor will be
Maj. Gen. William H. Maglin,
who will reach Washington
within a few days from his pre-
vious assignment as provost
marshal in the European COM
mand.
Gen. Parker'S Office stan bade
him farewell yesterday in q pri-
vate ceremony at which he was
presented a scroll signed by the
civilians and officers who had
worked with him during his four
year term as the chief law en-
forcement officer Of the Army.
Gen. and Mrs. Parker were
guests of honor last night at Q
dinner dance given for him by
fellow officers at the Bethesda.
Md, Naval Medical Center.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Sailor FoiIed in Threat
To Jump From Bridge
BY the Assoeiated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 81.
"A Great Lakes merchant sea-
man from Parkersburg, w. Va,
was lowered head first from the
superstructure Of a bridge here
last night after threatening for
an hour to Jump.
Police investigated when they
twice received this telephoned
warning:
II am going to jump of the
Shelby Street Bridge at 8 PM
Police said they found the man
they later identified as Allan A,
Herring, q, pacing along mar
row steel beams above the Cum
berland River and growing like
a gorilla"
They called f1remen, who
spread safety nets, mounted lad
ders and pleaded with Herring
to come down. He skipped
nimbly out of their reach.
Finally William Howard Max
well, a maintenance man for q
flooring company, scrambled up
one of the ladders and ap-
preached Herring repeating:
Jump or fight, buddy. Jump
or fight"
AS Mr.. Maxwell cornered him,
others approached from else
where and a dozen hands pinned
the seaman to a beam.
Firemen then tied him up
and lowered him to safety. He
was taken to Jail without charge
"for his own safety" police said.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Radio Technicians Set
To Strike al Midnight
BY the Associated Press

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Jan,
31.-Negotiators worked today
against a midnight strike dead
line in an effort to settle a new
wage contract for 1000 radio
network technicians of the Ma
tional and American Broadcast
ing companies.
Chapters of the CIO National
Association of Broadcast Engi-
neers and Technicians through
out the country have authorized
their officials to call a strike if
no agreement is reached by mid
night tonight.
Conferences between union and
company representatives we're
to continue here today-the 18th
day of negotiations.
The union, which represents
1000 workers in the two radio
networks. originally asked a
$40 a week pay increase and a
uniform three-year wage scale to
replace present scales ranging
from one to eight years depend
ing on the job involved.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Karl Borders, Official
OF U. n. Chi|dren''s
Relief Fund, Dies

Karl Borders, an Official Of
the United Nations Children's
Emergency Fund. died Thurs
day in a New York hospital
after long illness. He was 81.
Mr.. Borders. who formerly
lived near Clinton. Md, had
served here in the social re-
search division of the Works
Progress Administration and its
predecessor. the Federal Emer-
gency Relief Administration.
Later he was an ONCE Of
Price Administration director in
the rent division and in 1912
was in Hawaii as OPA director.
During World War II he was
chief Of the supply bureau for
UNRRA.
A native of Hodgenville, KY,
he was a graduate of Transyl-
vania College, Lexington, KY.
served as a Navy chaplain in
World War I. and then as an
instructor at Union Theological
Seminary in Manila.
After the war he worked on
famine relief with the American
Friends Service Committee. In
1927 in Chicago he became
associate director Of the League
for Industrial Democracy and q
worker for the Chicago Com
mons Social Settlement.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Mary e. Borders; son, William
G. Borders, 1915 Newton street
NV, and a daughter, Mrs. Anne
Lynch, Watertown, Mass.
Services were to be held at
2 pm. today in the Community
Church, East Thirty-fifth street
and Park avenue. New York
City.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Marriage License
Applications

Under d. C. lGtU couples must
apply for a marriage license on
one dag, iDGit three full days
and receiue the license on the
nth day. Sundays and holi-
days are counted the same as
other days.
James Walker. 21, Quantico, Va, and
Bettye Martin. 25 Maltimore.
joseph Kowalski, 80. Boston, and Mary
Peregrin. 33, 706 11th st. NV.
Preciliano Dias, "a, San Antonio. Tex,
and Sarah Couples Is, Alexandria. Va.
Marjorie Fifsr. So. S. Hyattsville. I Nd. G
Glenn saffran. %. 42l9 10th st. ne,
and Margaret MacAloon. 90, sol But
ternut st.. NV.
John GaIuardf. 25. 371s Jenifer st. NV,
and June Huston, "a, 3716 Jenifer st.
Richard johnson, 21, Andrews Air Force
Base. and violet Massie, ~. 2136
Wisconsin ave. NV.
Charles watkins, %. Landover Hills. Md,
and Phyllis Fair. 20, 1921 Connecticut
ave. NV
;, and Ola virgins, 21, 20l2 Maryland
ave ne,
Paul Oliver. 22. ,coimar Manor. Md.
and Betty Bonavita. ~, 49l4 lst st..
NV.
Charles Byrd. 32., 1910 9th st. NV. and
Ismalee Henderson, 80, zoe 18th St.
Alfred winter. 20 1881 Massachusetts
: ave; NV. md Clare Douda. 20. 1903
30th st. W.
Dorothy Smith. 20, Oakland, Calf.
Deys vssAs Als1 miller re- Sisc 5af shf s b.a and 81
Robert Fnckinger: 81, Akron, Ohio, and
Ohio.
James McLaushlin 1s. Fort Wayne, Ind.
and Guelda Palmer, 10. 1908 D st.
Toorn Iwane. 526. and Christine Koda,
% both Of 2019 Massachusetts, ave.
David Small, %; 1920 sth st. NV. Mary
Marjorie champion, 81, 245 oglethorpe
Marjorie campion. 81. 245 oGlethorpe
John IN Richardson. r go. ouantico. Va. and
: Gelda Schulz, 2l, 736 d st. ne;
Timothy Brown, Is, and Alberta Tate,
Is. both of 1424 North Capitol st. ne.
ne, and Nancy Ferree, 10. 17l7 st.
Willie Campbell. 90, 11O4 Monroe st.
nsw.. and Hattie Miller, 20. '3526 toth
Alfred Jordan, "a. and Hattie Rocks.
"a. both ei 1911 Rosedale t. ne
Bssls PrsPfS e. Bpth 1850 fPs strs nsFsfF:.
Alexander Craps, r.. -, $40 18th st.
NV, and Lois Pauasil 20. l7l6 2lst
charles Thompson, %. 35l7 W pl. NV,
and Marilyn Harrison. 21, 2"20 4Oth
pl. NV.
John Hover, IT.. 81. and Pauline
Provance, So. both Of Masontoyp. Pa.
Charles jackson %, 324 Oakdale st.
NV. and Eloise Bobo, 70. 3l4 st.
Richard Easley, "a. 80 E st. NV. and
BeTnice Gotten, 19. 1887 7th ,, st; Ill ne; T..
Dewitt. 23. both Of 243s Evans I'd.
sc
Charles Doyle, "a, 1885 Wheeler rd. s.e.,
and Helen Geldes, '5, 34OS 18th 81.
william Ziegler. 81, 242I North Capitol
ST.. and Alice Hunt. 3D. 1917 GUS
st. ne.
Alexander Damiano, 2S, 1920 2lst St.
NV. and Mary Crosisr, 22, 3ol4 Cue
st. NV.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Americans Entered 1853
Owing Nearly S24 Billion
By the Assoeioted Pres.

Dv IHS ASSoCi0Ie0 FIeSS
The personal debts of Ameri-
cans added up to $23 ,975 900 900
at the end of last year, the
Federal Reserve Board says.
1t reported yesterday that con-
sumner credit jumped $31s billion
during 1882. That was more
than six times the 1851 increase.
Consumer inStallment credit
increased 1896, 900, 900 during
1852 to reach total of $16.5
billion.
Non-installment credit to in
dividuals was $7,469, 100000 at
the end of the year. OF this
total, charge accounts made up
$4,768. 600, 900.
At the same time, the Board
said the Nation wound up 1852
with a record amount of money
and bank accounts.
The report said that cash out
side banks and bank accounts
excluding Government deposits
in banks-totaled $194.5 billion
at the end of the year. That was
an increase of $8.5 billion or
nearly As per cent.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Man Freed in Shooting
Of Grundy Hotel Operator
By the Assoeiatsd Pres,

GRUNDY. Va, Jan. 31.-Wil-
liam w. Hoskins, 4O-year-old
Bluefield, w. Va, salesman, was
acquitted yesterday of a charge
Of murder in the fatal shooting
of T. T. Boyd. Grundy hotel OPP
orator. when the court struck
the commemorative evidence.
The State called only one wit
mes, Sheriff Ishmael Fletcher, of
Buchanan County, who testified
as to what Hoskins told him
after the gun duel in Hoskins
hotel room.
Defense Attorney F. H.
Combs Of Grundy was sustained
in a motion that the Common
wealth's evidence be struck on
! the ground it was not suf11cient
for a conviction.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
$40 Million Plant 10 Use
IVA Power for Aluminium
Bv ,he Assoeio.ed Press

The Nations newest aluminium
plant will be a $40 million in
Stallation using Tennessee Valley
Authority power to produce 5O.-
600 tons Of metal annually.
The Defense Production Ad-
ministration (DPA) announced
yesterday the Wheland Co. of
Chattanooga, Tenn, would con-
struct the plant. receiving Fed
eral tax benefits. Exact loca-
ton was not settled.
DPA said this plant, the sew
enth basic aluminium producer
in the country, would complete
the third round Of aluminium
expansion for defense. bringing
domestic output by January /,
1855, to 1.760. 900 tons.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Estate Of Dr. and Mrs. A. {. EchoIs 10 Be Auctioned

On Saturday. February IA,
commencing at IL noon in front
Of the Courthouse in Leesburg,
the farm belonging to DR.. and
Mrs. Echols, known as wood
grove Dairy Farm viii be sold
by the commissioners. This
farm contains 442 acres and is
one mile from Round Hill on
Route TIC.
Improvements consist of q
stone mansion house of Is
rooms, four tenant houses, /
dairy barn for 50 cows and
other farm buildings.
The commissioners Of sale are
Carleton Penn II. A. F. Ander-
son. Robert c. Lowe, Stilson n.
Hall and Wilbur c. Hall.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
speeiul pispateh 70 ne stur

LEESBURG, Va. Jan. 3d.
One Of the largest commission
ers' sale in this area in recent
years win be held when personal
property and real estate Of DR..
and Mrs. A. c. Echols win be
offered at public auction.
On Tuesday, February II,
starting at $50 q. m. personal
property win be sold at the
farm, located one mile north of
Round Hill on Route 719.
This consists of a Holstein
cows, "a Guernsey cows, / Hol-
stein bull, 40 Holstein heifers.
4 Guernsey heifers. 3 HolStein
heifer calves, dairy equipment
and farm machinery.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Churchill Seeks Fund
For Westminster Abbey
By the Assoeiossd Press


LONDON, Jan. 81. - Prime
Minister Winston Churchill yes
terday launched a million pound
($2.8 million) public appeal to
keep Westminster Abbey in tip
top shape.
Speaking in the centuries old
Jerusalem Chamber" where
crusading knights met before
starting their pilgrimage to the
Holy Land 700 years ago. Mr..
Churchill asked for / pound
from a million people, and start
ed the fund BY putting a pound
note into a collection bowl.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Lorson's Resignation
As GSA Head Accepted
81 ths Assocluted Press

The White House announced
yesterday that the President has
accepted the resignation of Jess
Larson as General Services ADJ
ministrator and administrator Of
the Defense Materials Procure
ment Agency.
A successor has not been ap-
pointed.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Koreu War Veterans
Exceed Is Million
BY The Associosed Press

The number of veterans Of the
Korean war has passed the Is
million mark, the Veterans Ad-
ministration reported yesterday.
And the total Of veterans of
service in the armed forces
reached q record 19,763 900 on
December 81.
The VA said that by Decem-
ber 81. 1.483.000 men had re-
turned to civilian life since the
outbreak of the war in Korea.
Evening star., 1953-01-31
Births Reported

tFrom D. C. Bureau of Vital statistics,
Evening star., 1953-01-31

munication Of Trinity 9fits' Lodge, o
\ NO. Al. F. A. A. M, is here
N by called for 1870 pm.
No Monday. February 2. 1853,
~ at the Masonic Temple, 18th
y st. and New York ave. NV,
for the purpose of conducting
Iasonic burial services for our
rother. CLARENCE J. WEST.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-03

The Frank E. Brown family
visited Sunday evening in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Den
mis- and family, of neal Burkeville
Mrs A. L. Bailey and daughter
little. spent several days recently
with relatives near Chase City.
Fathers Day
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ben Palmore,
OF Richmond. were guests in the
w d. Walker home, Fathers Day.
Mrs r. B. Addleman and
daughter, Barbara were guests Of
Miss Matte Blanton. of Farm
vile, Monday afternoon. June IS.
Mr.. and Mrs William f. Peter
son. OF Hollywood. Md. were
Monday and Tuesday guests Of
Mr. and Mrs. j F Stratton.
Miss Barbara Addleman attend
cd All club meeting at Cum
berland c H.. Wednesday eve
NIX JUNE 4.
Attends Camp
Miss Dorothy Matthews is at
tending Pioneers Camp at Holli-
day Lake this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Davis, of
Jackson Heights. were Sunday
afternoon guests at "Hors du
Mond. "
r. B. Addleman's brother-in-
law. j w Newton. Of Richmond.
underwent an operation Satur-
Gay June 20, at Medical College
Hospital Richmond.
Extends Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to
the family Of Mrs. Pattie Womack
Blanton, who died at the South
side Community Hospital Farm
vile. Saturday morning. June 30.
Mrs. f. S. Walker. Jr., who
spent the week end with the
Leigh r Womack family left
Monday for an extended visit with
her sisters and brother in law
Mr. and Mrs. F. Irby and family
Of Bon Air.
The Reuben Addfeman family
visited Mr.. and Mrs. George Jen-
klns IN their newly built home.
Wednesday night. June II.
Mr.. and Mrs A. L. Bailey and
daughter, little, were recent
guests of friends. near Columbia
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-03
Cumberland Rt. |

Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ. Ownby
were shopping in Richmond, one
day last week
Mrs Mary Brown Gosa is
spending part of her vacation at
her home. "Clarmont.
Mrs Nora Clabo was dinner
guest. Sunday. Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clon OWnby and attended church
al Cedar Baptist Chuch. Sunday.
afternoon
Callers in the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. F James the past Sunday
were MI and Mrs. Hubert Clabo
and son, Spencer. OF Scottsville.
Mrs. Raymond Peters and daugh-
tiers, Carolyn Judy. and Rebccca,
OF Cumberland
The Rev and Mrs. Ocie Cragg.
Of Gatllnburg, Tenn, were week
end guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Lee
OWnby and family They all at
tended church at Hatcher Baptist
Church, Sunday morning, and the
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-03
Cumberland Airman Will Begin Duties
OF Lieutenant After OCS Graduation

Second Lieutenant Clinton j.
Atkinson Jr.. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clinton j. Atkinson. of Cum
berland was graduated from Air
Force Officer Candidate School.
June 10, and will begin extended
active duty as a commissioned
officer.
Graduation ceremonies were
held at Lakeland Air Force Base
San Antonio. Texas. site of the
Air Forces OCS Principal speaker
for the class of about 500 new
second lieutenants was Major
General Eugene L. Eubank, COM
manding general. TIE h n a
Training Air Force. Diplomas were
presented to Glass Sob members
by Brigadier General Wycliff f.
Steele, school commandant and
base commander.
1t Atkinson. a graduate of
William and Mary. enlisted in
1851. Prior to OCS. he was sta
toned at Andrews AFB in Mary
land with the. weather service
Awarding Of the commissions
eliminated six months of study
and practical application in air
force administration and leader
ship techniques for class members.
For the majority of the new Off
GERS. graduation represented an
advancement from the enlisted
ranks. main source of air force
officer candidates.
Most graduates will enjoy brief
home leaves before reporting to
new technical training. flying
training or duty assignments at
bases throughout the air force,
Customary tour of duty for OCS
graduates is three years.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-03

tai, June %
MI and Mrs Frank Vogel visit
ed their daughter. Mrs Fred Hol-
man, and MI. Holman. also Eros
mus Watkins in Richmond Sat-
urday
Sunday visitors at Midway
were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Spencer
and John Hamlet. Of Farmville
Recent guests Of MI and MIS-.
r G., Wilson and family included
Mr. and Mrs r H. Wilson and
Earl Whaley. Of johnson City.
Tenn, also Miss Ann Wilson Of
Washington y G.
Mr. and Mrs. Fitzhugh Bartol
and small son. Of Arlington arc
the expected guests TINS week Of
Mr. apd Mrs. Frank Vogel at their
home, Glen Bernie
Mr. and Mrs Jesse w Gates