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Evening star., 1953-11-15

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52x52" cloth $40
52x7O" cloth 4.4o
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l7xl7" napkins 49c
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Evening star., 1953-11-15
home loving hearts thrill to
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with a
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-21
Collapse Of Cattle Market
Attributed to Drought and OPS

afford to carry their stock, and
they were forced to market them
in substantial and depressing
volume.
But the cattleman's problem
had already been grossly en-
larged and complicated by the
unreasonable snarls Of price,
slaughter guiding consumption
and production"
There Is no point in review
ing the mistakes and failure of
the OPS" Mr.. Lee continued,
''but it must be recognized that
its mishandling has so disrupted
many business enterprises that
it will take a long time for them
to return to normal"
There is tendency to believe,
Mr.. Lee declared, that because
fewer persons are engaged in
agriculture today than several
years ago, agriculture no longer
is as great a factor in our econ
omy as it used to be. This point
Of view. he said. sis badly OF
balance" And farmers also are
important in the economy be-
cause of the huge numbers Of
trucks. chemicals and fetilizers.
farm machinery and other
equipment they buy, he added.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-21
BY the Assoeiased Press

DIES MONIES, Feb. 21.-The
National president Of the United
States Chamber of Commerce
says the recent collapse in the
cattle market was due to a COM
bination Of last falls drought
and the mistakes and failure
Of the ONCE Of Price Stabiliza-
ton.
Laurence F. Lee, Jacksonville,
Fla. addressing q luncheon ses-
sion Of the National Farm Insti-
tute yesterday, declared that
both businessmen and farmers
are Capitalists" and called for
q Joint craftsmanship job" of
food.
Mr.. Lee said Government ex-
perts had been expecting a
strong demand for beef and con-
tinuing growth in the cattle pop
ulation for the next two or three
years.
'But there has been reason
this last year to doubt the accur-
acy Of these forecasts" he added.
when grass burned out. the
price Of hay rose sharply. Many
ranchmen felt they could not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-21
Mrs. Ross to Complete
Term as Mint Director

Nellie Tayloe Ross said yester-
day Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey 'has very kindly
asked me to stay on to the end
of my term. and complete 20
years as director Of the mint"
Her term expires at the end of
April. A successor has not yet
been named, but it was assumed
it will be another woman. Pres
ident Eisenhower followed prec-
edent by appointing Ivy Baker
Priest Of Utah to be Treasurer,
succeeding Georgia Neese Clark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-21
First Ludy to Receive
Gold Star Wives

Officers Of the Gold Star Wives
Of America were to be received
today by Mrs. Eisenhower at the
White House.
The Gold Star Wives opened
their three-day conference Of
the Middle Atlantic Region to-
day in the Mayfiower Hotel.
Among today's activities also is
a reception at 5 pm. in honor
Of Veterans Affairs Administers
tor Carl r. Gray, >jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-21
Peas Lose Weight

Chicago-Dehydration process
will reduce 80 pounds of peas to
only about IS pounds during a
10-ho'lr period.
Evening star., 1953-03-08

The first in a series of three
subscription tea dances took
place yesterday at the United
Nations Club. Theme of the
party was the wearing of the
green"-thus a premature st.
Patrick's Day celebration.
Hours set were from 6 to 9 and
dances from jigs to waltzes kept
time to Erwin Devron and his
orchestra. For those needing a
little sustenance there were tiny
sandwiches and champagne.
Among those sponsoring the
events are DR.. and Mrs. Fred
erick Chapman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph K. Rulon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hamilton Robinson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ward French, Col. and Mrs.
James Kaiser and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hoy Kaufman. The
other two parties will take place
during the following spring
months.
Appropriate Decorations
The famous Irish saint would
have been proud of the decor in
his honor. There were green and
white carnations, shamrocks,
and golden Tyres.
Seeming to enjoy the festivities
were the new Representative
from Nevada and Mrs. Clifton
Young and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Gardner, jr., with their house.
Evening star., 1953-03-08
By Doisy Sheridan

guests, Miss Anne Peacock and
Mr.. David Swasey. Miss Peacock
is Joan Gardner's cousin and is
down from New York for the
week end.
Others were MFR. and Mrs
Pierre G.. T. Beauregard ", Mr.
and Mrs. Leslie Douglas and Mr.
and Mrs. Burdette Wright, the
latter looking very pretty in a
black afternoon dress with a
black lace top. The Wrights
were, incidentally, still being
congratulated on their newest
addition, two-month-old Mary
Elizabeth Wright.
WormIy Greeted.
Receiving a big welcome were
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Almirall
former Washington residents
who are here visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Hight. Mrs. Hight
deserves congratulations herself
since her garden club walked
off with a blue ribbon on the
opening day of the National
Capital Flower and Garder
Show.
Still more were Mr.. and Mrs
Harrison Brand, Mr.. and Mrs
Andre Yedaroff, Mr.. and Mrs
Townsend Hopes, who went of
to dinner later with Marianne
and Hugh Smith; Mr.. and Mrs
Evening star., 1953-03-08
Miss Furis,
1t. Bibby
Are Wed

Miss Mary Margaret Faris,
daughter of Mrs. James Edge
Faris of Bethesda, was married
yesterday to 1t. q. g. Lowe
Haydn Bibby III, U. S. NJ. of
Mclean, Va. He is the son of
Capt. Bibby, U. S. NJ, retired,
and Mrs. Bibby. Canon Luther
D. Miller officiated at the cere-
mony which was held at All
Saints Episcopal Church in
Chevy Chase. A reception fol-
lowed at the Officers Club of
the National Naval Medical
Center.
Given in marriage by her
brother, Mr.. James Edge Faris,
jr.. the bride wore a gown of
white nylon tulle and French
imported alencon lace. A finger
tip veil of imported illusion COM
pleted the costume and she car
ried a bouquet of gardenias,
Stephanotis and white roses.
Maid of honor was Miss Eliza
beth Anne Faris and other at
tendants were Miss Amy Elliott,
Miss Anne c. Wilson and Mrs.
William P. Huston II. Serving
the bridegroom as best man was
his brother, Mr.. Charles King
Bibby. Ushers were Its. d. g.
o. AShby Reardon. jr., Samuel
P. Ginder, jr., and Thomas
Cowan.
The former Miss FariS was
graduated from VaSsar and is at
present teaching at Holton-ArmS
School. She is the daughter
of the late DR.. James E. Faris,
medical director of the United
States Public Health Service.
1t. Bibby attended Columbian
Preparatory School in Washing
ton and was graduated from the
United States Naval Academy.
He is the grandson of Mrs.
Charles Morgan King and of
Washington and the late Mr..
King and is a member of the
Army Navy Country Club.
Following a wedding trip to
Bermuda, the couple will reside
in Norfolk until 1t. Bibby leaves
for duty in the Far East.
Evening star., 1953-03-08
Tea Dancing HiqhIight of Yesterday

Henry Huidekoper, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Dixon and Mr.. and Mrs.
Hilbert Sabin.
Also planning for the late aft
ernoon fun were Huck and Ginny
Huffman, Mr.. and Mrs. Donald
Fraser, Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald
johnson, DR.. and Mrs. John
Foley, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Donald
Alexander and DR.. and Mrs.
Marshall Ruffin.
Jack and Laura Kaufman
entertained at a buffet dinner
later in the evening for l8.
Evening star., 1953-03-08
lButler-Zin7n1ern1on

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Lindon
Butler of Arlington announce
the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Louise Colston, to Mr..
Robert Leo Zimmerman, jr. He
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Zim-
norman, also of Arlington.
The bride-elect attended the
Washington School for Secre-
tarleS. Mr.. Zimmerman is serv-
ing with the United States Air
Force at Andrews Field.
The wedding will take place in
June.
Evening star., 1953-03-08
HoWes Have Guests

Chaplain and Mrs. H. w. Howe
of Herndon have as their guest
the formers mother, Mrs. Ches-
ter Harris Howe of Lynn, Mass.
Chaplain Howe and his family
will leave shortly for the West
coast, where he will be assigned
to duty in San Diego, Calf.
Evening star., 1953-03-08

Mrs. Floyd Williams is visiting
in New Orleans and from there
she will fly to Houston and later
visit Mexico City and Cuernavaca
where she will remain about a
month
Evening star., 1953-03-08
lHall>u1sn
Kleer-sheer nylOns starring
cOIOr-Outlined clear heels!

Accent pretty foot with Claussner's new drama
with pale heels outlined by color! Wonderful spice
touch for Spring sandals! Misty shades: Rhythm
Beige" with brown outline; Spring Festival" with
navy or black outline. Sizes 81a to II.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-06-04

Mutton Hill", the farm of Mr..
and Mrs. Jennings Bailey near
Dickerson, was the scene of beau
tiful party on Saturday, May %.
A large group of Countians gath
cred at the lovely spot. The guests
were cleverly Summoned to re-
port to court of fun presided over
by The Baileys", and the time was
$3.50. The Baileys' large group of
guests gathered from far and wide
to enjoy the beautiful countryside
and their genial hosts hospitality.
Mr.. and Mrs. David E. Belts
motored to Riverdale, N. Y. on
Friday, May %, and spent the
weekend at the home of DR.. and
Mrs. Howard Bruenn. On Satur-
day, the Bruenns entertained at a
mint julep party in honor of the
Belts.
Word comes from the George
Kepharts in Japan that their gard
en- and house are beautiful and
everything is vastly interesting.
They are all settled now-after a
bout with the humps en-route, and
after their arrival-and Perry and
Budger are attending the Ameri-
can School there.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Allan
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-06-04

James have issued invitations to
the marriage Of their daughter,
Nancy Irene, to Thomas Wallace
Jones, Jr., Ensign, United States
Navy. The ceremony will take
place on Tuesday, the ninth of
June at II o'clock in the morning
at the Church of the Redeemer,
Glen Echo. A reception will follow
the ceremony at Kirkcaldy in Po-
tomac. Ensign Jones is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wallace
Jones of Potomac.
The Crescent j. Bride family
spent the weekend of May 81 at
Ocean City, Md. Mr.. Bride attend
ed the 18th annual convention of
the Maryland Knights of Column
bus. He was elected secretary of
the group.
Miss Edith Magruder is at home
on Falls Road after a wonderful
trip to Houston, Texas, where she
attended the Southern Baptist Con-
vention. She was a messeng-
er from the Mt. Zion Baptist
Church. She motored down with
the Reverend and Mrs. Claude A.
Brubaker, Mrs. Bingham of Knox
vile, Md. and Mr.. James Morrison,
Bethesda. The group spent seven
days in Houston and en-route and
on their way home they did some
sightseeing, which included Look
Out Mountain, Baton Rouge, La,
Gulfport, New Orleans, Atlanta,
Ga, where they saw the wonder
full Stone Mountain, and many
other places of interest along the
way.
On Sunday, May "a, young Rich
ard Alan Pollock, Jr., son of Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Alan Pollock of
Hampton, Va, was baptized in
Christ Church in Rockville. The
Reverend Raymond P. Black per-
formed the ceremony at $3.50
o'clock in the afternoon. Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard U. Van Dyke of
Rockville and Mr.. James H.
Brownfield, II, of Fairmont, W. Va.
were godparents. Mr.. Pollock is
Mrs. Van Dykes brother, and is
frequent visitor to Rockville.
Among those at the ceremony were
Mrs. John G. Pollock, young Rich
ards paternal grandmother, Mrs.
Bonnie B. Bum and Mr.. and Mrs.
James H. Brownfield, II, all of
Fairmont, w. Va, Mrs. Pollock
senior, and the Brownfelds were
house guests of the Van Dykes for
the weekend.
Harry Beall, Jr., was home for
the holiday weekend for a visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Beall, Sr., of North Van
Buren, Street. Harry was enroute
to Charleston, w. Va.
Ned Prettyman journeyed to
Randolph Macon Academy, Front
Royal, Va. over the weekend where
he was the guest of Tyler Peter
for the Senior weekend activi-
ties"
The Youth Fellowship of the
Rockville Presbyterian Church will
hold a rummage sale on Saturday,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-06-04

June 6, at the Veterans Taxi Stand
in Rockville, beginning at 10 am.
Mrs. Harriet Griffith was host
ess at bridge luncheon at Olney
Inn last Thursday. Her guests
numbered sixteen.
The John Hickmans are receiv-
ing congratulations these days on
the arrival of daughter Sunday
night at Montgomery County Gen
eral Hospital, This makes two
daughters for the Hickmans.
The Reverend and Mrs. Wesley
Dodge were hosts at dinner recent
ly in the Fellowship Hall of the
Rockville Methodist Church for
members of the official board of
the church.
Robert E. Mills of Maple Avenue
has just returned from two weeks
schooling at the General Motors
Institute in Flint, Michigan. He
was sent to Flint to attend this
course for pars managers In the
Eastern United States by Rock
mont Motors Company, where he
is parts manager.
The many friends of Mrs. Milton
Clogg, ST., will be sorry to know
that she has a broken leg as the
result of a fall at her home last
week. She is getting along nicely,
however, and her daughter, Mrs.
Winfield Hobbs of Bartlesville,
Okla, flew in Monday and will
spend some time here with her
mother while she is convalescing.
Mrs. Leigh Allnut is in Sarasota,
Fla, where she has been for the
past few weeks. She will remain
for while to enjoy the Florida
sunshine.
Richard Montgomery High
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-06-04

School Varsity an" Club presented
its Third Annual All Sports Ban
quet Tuesday, May 26, in the Gym.
Mr.. Guy Jewell was postmaster
and the guest speaker was Sherry
Robertson. Athletic awards were
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-06-04

made to Richard Montgomery's
athletes.
Things not to forget this week
end: "The Gondoliers," Thursday,
Friday and Saturday nights, RIM
HIS Gym. st. Mary's Fair in Rock
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-06-04

are invited to attend a meeting of
the D. C. Chapter of the Associ-
ate Afumnae of Hunter College on
Saturday, June IS, at pm. at
the Washington Post Auditorium,
115 L. St. NV, Washington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-06-04

vile on the Church grounds, and
st. Bernadette's annual Carnival
at Four Corners, on the school
grounds.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-06-04

HUNTER ALUMNAE MEET
All Hunter College graduates
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-06-04

DR.. Nina S. Rees, Director OF
the Mathematical Sciences, Divi-
sion of the Office of Naval Re
search, and recently appointed
Dean of Faculty of Hunter College,
will address the group.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-06-04

CoIorful plastic
initiates to Is or
lS inches. Takes
hard wear.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-06-04

Lasting rayon knit. Nylon
lace trim. Double crotch.
They come in white or pas
tells. Sizes z to 8.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-06-04

will address the group.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-06-04

115 L. st. NV, Was
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1953-06-04

Fine atty cotton knit
briefs. 30 to 40. Athletic
shirts Of Swiss rib knit. Sizes
IS to 46.
Evening star., 1953-12-04
Maurice A. Straffon,
Ex-MaiI Man on. Trains

Maurice A. Stratton, SO. re-
tired Railway Mail Service en-
playe, died Unexpectedly yester-
day at his home, 1928 Kenyon
street NV.
Mr.. Stratton was born in Cor
louisville. Va, where he was a
member of the Episcopal Church
and the Masons. He was also
a member of Knight Templars
Lodge in Charlottesville. Va, and
Alma Temple here.
He came to Washington 46
years ago and began work with
the Railway Mail Service. He
was clerk in charge in the WASH
ington and Cincinnati division
when he retired in October, 1852.
Survivors are his widow, Jaun-
ita E. Stratton; two sisters, Mrs.
Elizabeth Linney and Mrs. Sue
Jacobs, both of Gordonsville: !:
four nephewS and six nieces.
Funeral services will be held
at 2:30 pm. tomorrow in the
Hines funeral home, 2901 Four
teenth street NV. Burial will
be in National Memorial Gene
tPrV
Evening star., 1953-12-04
Francis A. Wagner,
Ex-CounciIman and
Real Estate Dealer

Francis A. Wagner, SIS, real
estate man and former member
of the Falls Church (Va.) City
Council, died yesterday in Ar
lington Hospital after an illness
of two days. He lived at 401
Sycamore street in Falls Church.
In addition to being in the
real estate business, Mr.. Wagner
was a representative in this area
for a firm that makes play
ground equipment.
He also had been elected sec
retary of the National Electrical
Appliances Association and was
due to assume this Office next
year.
Mr.. Wagner was born in
Akron, Ohio. and was educated
at the University of Akron. He
came to this area in 1886.
He was past president Of the
Falls Church Chamber of Com
merce, a past president of the
Falls Church Lions Club and
was on the City Council from
September, 1851, until Septem-
ber, 1858. He also served on
the council of the Northern Vir-
ginia Regional Planning Com
mission.
Mr.. Wagner was instrumental
in founding the Falls Church
Teen Canteen. He also started
the annual Touchdown Football
Banquets.
He is survived by three sons,
Marine Capt. William F. Wag-
ner. in Korea; Marine I'd 1t.
Richard D. Wagner, stationed
at Quantico, Va, and Midship-
man John E. Wagner, at the
Naval Academy. There also is
a sister, Mrs. Michael B. Seitz,
and two brothers, Bernard j.
Wagner and John j. Wagner, all
Of Akron.
Requiem mass will be said at
10 am. tomorrow in st. James
Catholic Church in Falls Church.
Burial will be in the National
Memorial Park in Fairfax
County.
Evening star., 1953-12-04
HIT Mrttturtattt

BURKE. LLOYD 7, In loving g memory 20 Of i
passed away flve years ago today De-
cember 4, 194S.
Fond memories linger every day.
DEVoTED 6iH1eTIGs WIFE. JESSIE E. BuRKE.
cox. PRESLEY 3. In loving memory of
my husband. PRESLEY E. cox. who
passed away one year ago today, De-
cember 4. 1852.
A light from my household Is gone.
place vS.'i is vacant in my home
Which never can be filled.
LOVING WIFE, PEARL B. cox.
GLAsCOE, LAURA v. In Cherished
memory Of my dear mother. LAURA "A. v: "
aIAsGSs eso 6scsmSef Se1 sfs Isss ns twenty years
/ like to stray along the road to
To i've again in memory
TO hear you laugh, to. see you smile.
To talk with you a little little while
That leads us back tG GRIyYMoSp. yssts5Say'
JOHNSON, CLARENCE T., SR.. In lov;
father. CLARENCE T: JOHNSON: sr;,
who departed this hfs ho.S one year yMsmo2iSI asq
cember &. 1858, at 4 pm. at the
chapel at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Rela-
tives and friends are invited.
Gone, but not forEotten..
HIS FAMILY.
OLDHAM, JOHN W. In loving memory
Of my dear husband, JOHN W. OLD
age. December I. 1915.
can see in Q soft. dim light
A face / loved the best.
And think Of you when the suns
last ray
Goes down in the far of west.
DEVOTED WIFE. EBBIE.
Evening star., 1953-12-04
.CharIesF Alexander,
Railroad EmpIoye

Charles F.. Alexander, At, as
sistant general passenger agent
for the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad, died yesterday in
Georgetown University Hospital
after a long illness.
A native of Matthews, Va,
he was the son of the late
Charles Francis and Anne Davis
Alexander. He was educated at
Massanutten Military Academy,
Woodstock, Va; Staunton Mill
tary Academy, Staunton, Va,
and the University of Virginia.
Mr.. Alexander came to Wash
ington about 81 years ago and
worked briefly for the Washing
ton Terminal Co. before joining
the Atlantic Coast Line.
He was a member of the
Evening star., 1953-12-04
Macmillan Metzger,
Ex-Sergeant Major

Funeral services for Marine
Sergt. Maj. Maximilian Metzger,
73, who died Wednesday at the
Bethesda Naval Hospital, were to
be held today at the Hines Fu-
neral Home, 1901 Fourteenth
street NV. with burial in Arling-
ton Cemetery.
Sergt. Metzger, who lived here
at $500 Fourteenth street NV,
had been in the hospital since
suffering a fractured hip three
weeks ago.
He had served as post sergeant
major of both the Naval Gun
Factory and Quantico Marine
Base before leaving the Marines
in 1923. Since then he had been
with the Government Printing
Office until his retirement four
years ago as supervisor of the
Congressional Record Room
there.
Born in Buffalo, N. Y, he first
enlisted in the Army, but after
one hitch joined the Marines. He
had seen action in the Boxer Re
bellion in China, and in cam
paigns in Haiti, Vera Cruz, and
the Dominican Republic.