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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-05
TO ELECT

Three trustees will be elected at
the annual meeting of shareholders of
the Bluffton Community hospital to be
held February 16 in the dining room
Of the hospital. D. w. Bixler is
chairman of the board.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-05

Bluffton on a farm owned by the
groom's mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-07-12

who owned the theater at the time of
the shooting, offered to help track down
its furnishings.
That will be difficult, to say the least.
Records and plans have vanished
even If they ever existed. The box
Office was in the buildings south front.
but there is no known record of its
size or appearance.
A stairway to the upper balconies
was in the north front corner, but there
is no evidence as to whether it was
angular or circular wide or narrow.
Fortunately, pictures Of the stage and
the box Lincoln occupied are available.
Taken for trial evidence purposes, they
would enable accurate reproduction Of
the historically important parts Of the
interior.
Nevertheless, enthusiasts for the
restoration are hopeful that, as word
spreads, long forgotten letter or pic
ture or set of plans will turn up.
Restoring the theater would not be
necessary had a fund drive shortly
after the assassination succeeded. The
YMCA attempted to raise money to
buy the building to preserve it as
Lincoln memorial. The drive fell short
Maybe the old building has been
linked from the start.
The original structure on the site
was the First Baptist Church. When
the congregation moved in 1859, the
building was sold to Ford. He re-
modelled it into a theater, Ford's
Athenaeum. In 1863 1t was wrecked
by fire.
After Lincoln was shot in 1865, public
indignation prevented Ford from re-
opening the theater.
Consequently, the Government rented
it from him for a time before buying
it outright for 100000 in 1866 It was
remodeled into warehouse and Offices
and that is when the theatrical furnish
ingS vanished.
Tragedy again struck in 1893 when
the floors collapsed, killing % persons
and inturing 68 others. The interior
again was rebuilt and it was used for
governmental purposes until the pres
ent museum was set up in 1888
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-07-12
flinders FOrGS meater Restoration

has been stripped of its original equip
ment and furnishings and ir no way
resembles a theater.
Only a painted line across the floor
outlines the stage upon which the
comedy, Our American Cousin" was
being given when John Wilkes Booths
fatal shot rang out.
Only painted footprints indicate the
path of Booths flight. After jostling
Laura Keene, star of the show, in the
wings, he fled out. a rear door. The
door now is window.
Only door with the peephole Booth
cut to watch Lincoln remains Of the
presidential party's box.
Visitors and students must draw on
their imagination to reconstruct the
setting where an evening of happy
make-believe suddenly was turned into
one of Americas worst real-life
tragedies
That is why Senator Young, Repub-
lican, of North Dakota and Representa-
tive Dondero, Republican. of Michigan
have introduced resolutions in Congress
that they hope will result in the
restoration of the theater's interior as
it was on that fateful night. They
have been encouraged by many letters.
Il was greatly disappointed to find
Ford's Theater in its present condition"
a Kentuckian wrote.
II was altogether disappointed
to find that it has no resemblance to
theater," said Seattle woman.
A grandniece of Lincoln bodyguard,
who helped carry the wounded Presi-
dent across the street to the house
where he died, said she also was dis
appointed E. to find it an Office
building"
Those are typical excerpts from the
letters. Additional evidence that the
building does not rank with other
tourist attractions here is the fact that
last year 1,793,000 persons visited the
Lincoln Memorial, 1,056,OO0 were at
Mount Vernon, 985, 5000 at the Washing
ton Monument. but only 10000 visited
Ford'S Theater.
After Senator Young offered his reso-
luton, descendant of John r. Ford,
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200 MODOC ST.
Forest HeiChtS Md

FUIGSI 11EISIIIS, W1U.
S17.95O. Inspection by appointment
minutes from downtown Washing
ton: large rms. bath; ground
level basement; fenced-in yard;
owner moving from city. will take
back trust: ewes, TIE. 6-176S.
L. T. GRAVATTE
Evening star., 1953-05-02

ALEXANDRIA-owner must sacrifice
rambler; / blk from shopping and
school. For only S14.250. CT 4eo
loan available: DARWIN REALTY,
Evening star., 1953-05-02
HOUSES FOR sALE-VA.
ARLINGTON-FALLS CHURCH
50 500 4&

Is 2 mighty high LIST trust on ! 9
and. only 81 500 down Is more
phenomenal. Here's what you get
2l2-yr. old white rambler. contain
ing 3 bedrms., liv. rm.. combin
dining kit. with brkfst. bar. The
pletely fenced; water and sewer:
IN A MILLION DOLLAR LOCATION.
Monthly payments S74. incl. taxes
and insurance. Can't last. Call
now, IA. 10000,
Evening star., 1953-05-02

ALEXiS-Hollins Hills rambler. Gus
bedrooms. two baths; on k-acre
Tooded lot. Assume large AZ trust.
CaL Mrs. Towner, ia. $4,000 or JA.
o-9336. SHANNON & LUCHS co.
ALEX, HUNTINGTON - 2-bedrm
dry bsnt 'sa gas heat Pssn lsqga sq@ip co4htr Klt
fenced lot. $4,000. HA. 2-79O4,
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ST. ANN'S

Is mighty close by this older home
hall, firepl. in family-gathering din
rm:, spacious liv. rm.. paneled kit,
3 bedrms. G4X16-l4xl6-lO 81
bsmt., 2 porcheS-front and rear
walk-in closets, oil-h.-W. heat. Cor
geous grounds, Open to an offer
appt. by calling JA. 10000.
Evening star., 1953-05-02
FALLS CHURCH

o., OWNER--VACANT
OIL GUSTS parkway. '1-yr. .-old, 5-rm
pTlck-Iront Colonial bungalow. Lge
liy. rm.. din. area, completely equip
kH:, GE washer. stairway to lee
unfinished upstairs. dormer win.
COWS. screened. shrubbery. level lot
70 reach, End street, left on Lee
IVY nnWy:' past new Safeway store, al
winchester Way 2 blks. to open
sign: No brokers. OV. 1896. -
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A REAI BARGAIN

BRICK RAMBLER
3 BEDROOMS
PERFECT CONDITION
FENCED REAR LAWN
ATTRACTIVE TERMS
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
Beautiful convenient neigh
borhood near Census Bureau
and Andrews Field. Assume
present 4es financing. 1918
GATEWAY BLVD. Open SAT-
URDAY and Sunday, to
dark. Ewes. Mr.. Allen, JU. s.
200S. HENRY ]. CONNER,
OF. O-1RS2 "A
Evening star., 1953-05-02
ROOM TO BREATH

21a Acres and Close In
It's almost impossible to flnd this
much land within 3 miles OF DC.
Gardens. It's improved with big
frame bungalow that needs .redec-
Grating but after you do that 1t
will be a honey. Has. glassed-in
front porch. screened back: long
3 bedrms and bath LIST fir. Attic
partly finished. Full bsmt.: garage:
oil heat. Price S21 800. Call CHET
SMILEY. AP. 1876.
DOUG M. SMILEY, INC.
1913 Landover Rd., Cheverly, Md.
JJN. 4-S26O 3
Evening star., 1953-05-02
COUNTRY ESTATE

CLOSE IN
Just short beautiful drive to town
u acre in all. Park-like lawn
with Towering terrace and trees.
outdoor barbecue. 2-story stone
and frame home. Entrance hall
Lge.. liv. rm. with stone firepl., In
dividual din. rm., downstairs bed
rm: and bath; 2 more twin bedrms
and bath up. Side screened porch
Garage. Oil heat. Owner Cali.
forn1a bound and anxious for q
owner will consider low down pay
ment. Should be seen now. Cal
IA. 10000 or come by the ONCE.
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81 .200 DOWN

Unbelievable is what you will say
when you see this spotless brick
rambler in North Arlington. The
men say 1t is the incest we have
had this year. And, you can as
sumo S11,l00 4eo GI loan. Pay
ments with small 2nd will be
lower than rent. win sell today.
Evening star., 1953-05-02
Ashton Heights

Convenient location, close to transp.
and shopping, makes this all-bricE
home outstanding. 1st a. has Ice.
rm., la-paneled den, bedrm. and fuii
bath: equip. kit. scr. porch, 2 very
lge. hedrms. and bath UP; full bsmt.,
fenced rear yard with shrubbery
and trees. $22,500. Terms can bo
arranged.
Evening star., 1953-05-02
FALLS CHTTRCH

Cape Cod, close to schools and shop
ping district 8 bedrms.; rec. rm. in
Dsmt:; large lot: low down payment,
Call Mr.. Poison, JE. 4-00l6,
Evening star., 1953-05-02
HOUSES. FOR SALIVA,
YOurChoice
Dogwoods
Contemporary

This tewel-cased house. Just com.
pleted. will make some young or old
couple happy with the sweeping
outlook of glass liv. rm. and din,
rm. areas. Exposed beams, UNIQUE
nrepL. 3 lge. bedrmS., mod. kit.
washer: carport can be used as 4
covered terrace. Plenty OF storage
space, See this home with its re-
freShing ideas. Sl7,250 and terma.
Evening star., 1953-05-02
In Mclean

Only Is minutes from downtown.
We have a white Cape Cod home
that will make some family happy,
with its liV. rm., din. rm.. den. "A
path and Ice. kit, scr. porch on LIST
II upstairs are ; lge. bedrms.
dressing rm.. full bath. plenty OF
closet space; full bsmt: beautiful
lot with trees. Terms arraneed.
Evening star., 1953-05-02
HOUSES FOR sALE-VA.
DOMINION HILLS

3-bedroom Colonial. large living
room, fireplace, separate dining
room, equipped kitchen, full base
ment. fenced lot. Vacant, newly dec
GRATED, ready for immediate occu-
pancy. Full price. S17.75O.
JOHN w. MULROY co.
go Hillwood Ave, Falls Church, Va.
JE. 2-o322 Ewes, JE. 2-9379
Evening star., 1953-05-02
FAIRFAX VA

True center-hall brick Colonial; liy.
rm. with fireplace, 141ax22Ia: din.
rm.. 14x16; equipped kit, lOxI4;
master bedrm:. 16x1S, with pvt.
bath; 2 bedrms.. 12x12. with bath;
storage attic; full bsmt.. outside
sewage This house was built with
preWar materials. Lot, I30xi5O
shade trees. shrubs and flowers
Priced S26,250. terms. Will be open
al day Sunday. Out Route so to
Maiap camp washington. turn left on
to Moore ST.. right u blk. to open
Slgn. Phone Crescent 1060-I %
Evening star., 1953-05-02
UNSURPASSED

This lovely prewar 3-bed-
room brick home in one Of
College Parks lovelieSt wooded
sections is being offered below
market value due to owners
transfer to Europe. 1st floor.
living room with fireplace,
SepaPa5e So%n den dintng al bag-on9o roomi step
complete modern kitchen with
Hotpoint dishwasher, disposal.
range. and refrigerator. 2nd
noor has 3 bedrooms, l q Step
down. and ceramic tiled bath,
Full basement. oil heat, steel
beam construction, copper
plumbing. Property includes au-
tomattc washer, dryer, triple
track storm windows and
terms. Call AP. 7-7S7S for
early annninkmenk
Evening star., 1953-05-02
Falls Church

Brick rambler, 8 bedrms., lge. liy..
din. rm. comb. equip. kit; over "a.
acre lot; paved SITS; 3 blks. to bus.
$500 cash will handle. Act
quickly! This won't last long.
Glebewood Realty
216O N. Glebe Rd., Arl.. ia. 7-778S
Evening star., 1953-05-02
BROOKFARM

BROOKFARM
Is going into it's End and final group
of homes. Never in our 10 yrs. OF
experience have we seen such q
response. There are many reasons,
of course. The many, many in
dividual styles so non-existant in
new building today. The beautiful
surrounding Va. Forest so very
popular in Falls Church. Then, OF
course. the houses consisting of 8
bedrms.. lge. liv. rm. with flrepl.
picture window or bay window; the
kit. must be seen to. be appreciated;
the huge bsmt. with out-of-grouno
picture window, "a bath and laun-
dry rm. If you haven't already
seen these houses. we recommend ar
immediate inspection. Choose your
lot and your house plan. Phone ia
10000.
Real Estate Service, Inc.
4763 Lee Hwy. off Glebe. ia. 7-9O9C
Evening star., 1953-05-02
S1195O-3 BEDRMS.

DI I ,JJU-O DEDICWO.
Lovely masonry home with approx.
n acre. Liv. rm., din. area, lge.
kit. basement with oil heat, rec.
rm., fireplace. 3 picture winrows
and porches. This home is Sif-
$500 down.
Prince Georges Realty Co.
Evening star., 1953-05-02
ROSSLYN AREA

ROSSLYN AREA
Extra new 2-bedrm, brick and shinsle
rambler in new house CONDITION
The attractive liv. rm., 13x19. and
din. rm. are decorated most taste
fully. The 2 bedrms. are oversized
tile bath; lge. storage upstairs; full
bsmt. with outside entrance. Some
extras too. but you'll enjoy 1t more
when you see it. Call now, ia
10000 for appt, time.
Evening star., 1953-05-02
S16.95O

Is the full price of this practically
new rambler, situated on approx. q
acre lot, with city utils and featur.
ing lse. liv.. rm.,with din. area and
picture window; Westinghouse equip.
Kit. with garbage disposal and
dishwasher; 3 lge. bedrms and full
basement. Purchaser may assume
an FILA 1St trust loan of approx.
81 300, with monthly payments Of
S9l 30 including principle, interest,
taxes and insurance.
YEONAS REALTY
IA. S-2IO0 Realtor IA. 7-1243
Evening star., 1953-05-02
HOUSES FOR sALE-MD.
BRICK
RAMBLERS
S14 750

rooms, dining room, GE kitch-
ems. tiled baths. full base
ments. oil heat, plaStered
walls, ornamental iron rails.
beautifully terraced and land
Scaped. These homes designed
by skilled architect to offer
more for your dollar, defy
duplication at lower cost. See
Tor yourself. They are open for
your inspection Saturday and
Sunday.
Directions: Drive out Route
! to Greenbelt rd. in College
Park, turn right "a mile to 5Sth
ave-, right on 5Sth ave. to
Pontiac. left on Pontiac l block
70 CUNNINGHAM DIR. and open
Evening star., 1953-05-02
$1,000 DOWN
SALE BY OWNER

&24a5O. Ayr old brick, spacious
rms, bath and powder rm.. base
ment: cow. Lewisdale; close to
schools. shopping and tranSp. HA.
2-S106. NO BROKERS 3
Evening star., 1953-05-02

S975 DOWn-All Brick
Two bedrms.. flrpl.. full bsmt., gas
heat. tile bath, 1S0-ft. lot. Two
blks. to all conveniences. Vacant.
Woodlawn sec. S12. 800. UN. 4
O53l: ewes. and Sun. AP. 1888.
SUN REALTY. INC. a
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1953-09-11

community. And on the philan-
thropic field our community SET
an example in giving that was the
admiration of our neighbors. We
responded to our local needs with
generosity exceeding our means
and our hands did not waver in
helping Israel either through pur-
chase of bonds or contributions TO
the United Jewish Appeal. Nor
were we adament to the needs
and situations of Jews in the rest
of the world. When the wave OF
anti-Semitism and anti-ISraelism
broke over the satellite lands
there was sensitive fear and ap-
prehension and. yes, lamentation
too. And when the evil wave
passed. we were as brothers in
rejoicing with the Jews in those
countries. There was the burden
and the task and the travail but
there was also the satisfaction.
Without a great. virile and con-
scious wish community in
America what would have been
the LOT of our brethren overseas
and of Israel itself?
Yet the American Jewish COM
munity was reniss in the field
whose yield is essential to our
cultural, spiritual and religious
well-being. We have failed to
build a culture that could be de-
scribed as the unique product of
American Jewry. We have failed
to create a distinctive art and
folklore. We have abandoned true
scholarship. The edifice has in
many ways replaced the spirit
and form has given way to con-
tent.
Yet as we enter the new year.
we can be proud of our achieve
ments. Years of living in new
surroundings have modified our
ways but have not obliterated our
identitY-the true touchstone of
a peoples character. What lies
ahead in the year to come is in
the realm of prefecture. We can
only pray that the year STA will
bring peace to our land and tran
GUILTY. to the world.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1953-09-11
United Nations Help
Jordan Develop Port
of Aqobo

UNITED NATIONS, JTA) =
Major improvements at the port
of Aqaba, Jordan's only outlet to
the sea, are nearing completion
on projects undertaken by the
Jordan Government with the aid
of the United Nations Technical
Assistance Administration, it was
announced here last week. The
announcement said that what is
regarded as of prime Importance
in the ports development is the
recent successful conclusion of a
new regular shipping connection
between Aqaba and various Brit
ish ports.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1953-09-11
ROSh HaShOnah

that direction in the year that has
passed with the aid of the Bond
Drive in the United States, the
United Jewish Appeal and the
goods that have begun to reach
the country as a result of the
PREPARATIONS pact with Bonn.
The year 57l3 was also an en-
couraging one on the American
Jewish scene. True enough the
year was not marked by that
unity which is essential to the
experimentation of the preserva-
tion and defense program. but
neither was there the chaos the
pessimists predicted. The quarrel
between the affiliates in the
NCRAC on the one hand and the
American Jewish Committee and
the Authorization League on
the other. did not produce the
predicted catastrophe-a sur e
sign of and tribute to the mature
strength of our American Jewish
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1953-09-11
HAPPY Ms~. fear
CONTINUED from Page 81

To readers. who have taken The Southern Jewish
Weekly into their homes and into their hearts, advertisers
who finding columns fruitful iason between
themselves and communities: contributors whose
operation much appreciated friends whoever and
wherever they may be: and the entire House Of Israen
the Yshuv and the Daspora-we extend sincere
greetings the of this New Year STA.
To all of you we say: "LShonah Tovah Tkasevu-May
you inscribed in the Book of Life for Happy Prosperous
and Peaceful New Year.
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CONTINUED from Page 81

ligious strains, the country strug-
gled to improve its economic
status, its agriculture, housing
and financial structure-and with
a good deal of success. It would
be foolish to say that Israel has
attained economic freedom, but
there is no gain saying the fact
that it has made huge steps in
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1953-09-11

Bng tandng right president Of the United Service for
constituent the United Jewish Appeal watches
Refugee Relief Act 1858 which authorizes
the admission of some immigrants United States three
period estimated that 900 10000 Jewish refugees will he
(seated) Senator Watkins Of Utah. sponsor
of the the Senate Mr. Bnger nationally known authority on
refugee and resettemen problems.
Evening star., 1953-10-14
BroyhiII Wont Press
Bill on Fairfax Wafer

Representative Broyhill, Re-
publican, of Virginia has no in
tention of pressing his bill to
permit private utility companies
to tap the District water system
unless Falls Church and Fairfax
County give the measure their
support.
Mr.. Broyhill, in a letter to
the City Council and the Board
of Supervisors. said the bill had
been opposed by Falls Church
and had met with only luke
war mSupport in Fairfax.
Falls Church receives water
from the District through a line
that crosses part of Fairfax
County. Falls Church opposed
the bill because the city wants
to serve that part Of the county
The Representative, in his let
ter, expressed the hope that ''the
current Fairfax County water
shortage can be solved at the
local level"
He asked the governing bodies
whether they favor the bill and,
If they oppose it. what plans
they have in mind to solve the
water shortage problem"
Evening star., 1953-10-14

brothers. They corresponded as
long as they lived.
Among those visiting the cot
tage was Brig. Gen. T. Dewitt
Milling, U. S. A., retired, whom
the Wright Brothers taught to
fly in 1911, along with the late
Gen. H. H. Arnold. The general
is one of the last surviving
pupils.
Chatting with Gen. Milling of
old times was Earl N. Findley,
who started covering the
Wrights" as a cub reporter for
a New York newspaper and be-
came a lifelong friend of the
brothers. Mr.. Findley has been
an aviation writer, editor and
publisher for As years.
In the group was Maj. Reuben
H. Fleet, founder of Consoli-
dated Aircraft, who organized
| the purchase of a dozen
Evening star., 1953-10-14

The caller explained the
United States Weather Bureau
had informed him that a steady
ocean breeze could be expected
there on treeless slopes from
which he and his brother wished
to conduct some gliding expert
mentS.
The Wright brothers were &C
cepted. Not only cid Mrs, Tate
allow them to use her sewing
machine to stitch the muslin for
the wings of their contraption,
but her husband volunteered to
help them find a launching place.
Capt. Tate, who died recently
at the age of 86, walked the four
miles to sites on the dunes scores
of times in the next four years.
He did this after his regular
tours of duty and without charge
for his time. He was eager to
help, because he believed in the
Evening star., 1953-10-14
Fire Damages Home
Near BaiIeys Crossroads

A one-story home in Belvedere
subdivision near Baileys Cross
roads, Va. was damaged badly
by fire yesterday.
It was the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph L. Schaffer of 855
Pinewood terrace. Two rooms
were destroyed and the rest of
the house was scorched.
The blaze was discovered at
4:40 pm, when a neighbor saw
flames surge through the win
dows. Fire departments from
Baileys Crossroads, Annandale
and Falls Church responded.
Firemen said Mrs. tSchaffer
was visiting friends in the neigh
borhood, and did not know of
the fire until she heard the
sirens Firemen placed the loss
at $4,000.
Evening star., 1953-10-14

struggling aviation companies
in time to produce thousands
of bombers during World War II.
They had strolled up to the
cottage with j. A. D. McCurdy,
who built and flew the first air.
plane in Canada. He built his
plane in 1908 and two years
later received the first wireless
message from ground to air.
HelicOpter Tours.
The visitors were taken from
the Tate cottage to the area just
under the memorial, where the
Wrights launched their gliderS.
Here f1ve-passenger helicopterS
were waiting to take guests on
low tours of the vicinity.
Those taking the hop included
Katherine Stinson Otero, sister
of the founder of the famous line
of Stinson airplaneS. In 1912,
she became the first aviatrix to
own and operate a flying school
and later took several distance
records from masculine competi-
tors.
With her on the hop was
Blanche Noyes, chief of the Air
Route Marking Branch of the
Federal Anyways and one of the
Nations early racing pilots.
Two old friends who strolled
together over the dunes were
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd
and Col. Bernt Balchen, pilot of
the Admiral'S flight over the
South Pole in 1929.
Col. Balchen was co-pilot on
Admiral Byrd'S transatlantic
hop which ended on Omaha
Beach, France, in a crash landing
a few weeks after Col. Lindbergh
flew the ocean alone.
Two other famed airmen ex-
changing "reminiscences were
Prof. Willy Messerschmitt, Ger
man designer of fighter planes
and AL Williams, holder of many
speed records before World War
II.
Western COnsuItant Now.
DR.. Messerschmitt, whose jets
came too late in the war to halt
the massive bombing of Ger
many, is now serving as a con-
sultant to Western nations in
aircraft design work.
Mr.. Williams has settled down
on a farm of his own near
Elizabeth City, N. c., about 100
miles inland from Kitty Hawk.
AS member of a famed team
of High Hat" Navy precision
flyers, Mr.. Williams once startled
an air meet crowd at the Ana
costa Naval Air Station in
Washington by coming in for a
fast, low landing upside down.
Nothing like Mr.. Williams
quick recovery or the slow wrath
of the local authorizes has been
seen in the Capital before or
since.