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Evening star., 1953-04-29

speech therapist. an assistant
shop director and two more
maintenance men should be
added to staff as soon as possible.
Seriously delinquent feeble
minded should be kept away
from other feeble-minded, either
in separate facilities at Lorton
or in maximum security build
ing at the Children's Center.
Training and recreational pro-
grams should be enlarged and
varied to reach all patients who
can benefit. AS many as possible
should be prepared for return
to the community.
The welfare board should set
up a planning group to review
a study of the institution now
under way by the United States
Public Health Service. The
Board of Education should de-
velop basic instruction for
higher-grade feeble-minded.
Junior Village-Unless the in
stitution is to move within two
years. alterations to improve fire
safety should be made and floors
in one of the buildings should
be covered or repaired. An ade-
quate paved play yard should be
constructed. Additional psychi-
atric treatment should be pro-
vided for disturbed children.
Remedial reading equipment
should be provided.
Receiving Home for Children
In view of serious overcrowd-
ing. funds should be included in
the 1855 budget for a girls wing
and an extra floor on the boys
wing. New construction should
include urgently needed secure
individual rooms for older and
more disturbed boys and girls.
More counSellorS and custodians
are needed to cope with in
creased population and jobs
should be upgraded to get better
qualified persons.
Flood lights should be in
stalled and an adequate fence
built for more security. Funds
in 1854 budget request for chain
link fence for half the yard
should be increased to cover en-
tire yard with posts set in
concrete. Plans should be made
to enlarge play yards and no
more land belonging to the in
stitution should be released for
sale.
Average time of detention
needed for Juvenile Court action
should be greatly reduced. Ju-
venile Court staff should collabo-
rate with welfare staff in plan
ming child'S future. Welfare now
is usually kept in the dark by
Juvenile Court about the history
and problems of court wards.
There appears to be no reason
for this
Home For the Aged and In
firm-Boardrd of Public Welfare
and the home should make their
own studies and join in COM
munity research on problems of
aged, particularly to estimate
needs for institutional care here
and developing care and rehabil-
itation programs within and out
side the home.
Welfare board should tie in
geriatrics and other medical pro-
grams at the home with Gal
linger Hospital and other inSti-
tutions for the aged and with
programs Of local medical
schools. The institution needs a
more adequate medical and nurs-
ing program, a physical therapy
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for Feeble Minded Children in
the 1855 budget.
s. Funds for a new wing and
another floor on the present
wing of the Receiving Home for
Children In the 1855 budget.
7. Adequate psychiatric serv-
ices for all public welfare in
stitutions.
8. A follow-up study OF chill
drep released from the institu-
tions to check on the effective
ness of the rehabilitation pro-
gram.
8. Increased institution stafts
up-grading of jobs to require
more qualifications and prompter
filling of vacancies.
10. Strengthening of the rem
edial reading program at all
children'S institutions.
IL More recreation and work
programs in the institutions and
development of stronger incen-
tives for residents of the institu-
tions to take part in the pro-
grams.
II. More community help
especially through volunteer
groups, to recreation and train
ing programs in the institutions
Evening star., 1953-04-29
Knife-WieIder Threatens
Falls Church Housewife

A Falls Church housewife was
threatened with assault by an
intruder who entered her home
through window about 2:3O
m. today, Fairfax County po-
lice reported.
The man fled, leaving his
wool lined shoes outside the win
dow, when the husband started
downstairs, police said.
The housewife. identified by
police as Mrs. James Martin of
La Bella walk, HillWood Square.
Falls Church, had fallen asleep
downstairs while reading
newspaper. The intruder en-
tered the home and held a knife
at her throat. -
He told her to stay on the
couch and not to say anything
Then he heard her husband at
the head of the stairs and fled.
Mrs. Martin was unhurt.
Police said the shoes are an
unusual type. They may have
been brought home from over
seas by a returning soldier. de-
| tectiveS said.
Evening star., 1953-04-29
Damaged Gas|ine
Blamed for Blast

Virtual destruction Of an Ar
lington home in an explosion yes
terday followed damage to a gas
pipe in the etreet by a bulldozer.
report to County Manager A..
T. Lundberg said today.
The report said the gas COM
pany was notified of the incident,
but the blast occurred before re-
pailmen arrived.
No one was injured in the ex-
plosion at the home of Mrs.
Charles c. Boyer, AIT North
Carlin Spring road.
Mrs. Boyer. a records analyst
for the Reconstruction Finance
Corp, had left for work about an
hour md a half before the ex-
ploSion.
Evening star., 1953-04-29
Proposals for Welfare Units
Listed After 3-Yeur Survey

Following are the findings and
recommendations on each of the
eight public welfare institutions
covered by a three-year survey
of a special committee under
United Community Services aus
pices:
Industrial Home School for
White Children-Plans to move
this institution to new buildings
in the Children's Center at Lau-
rel. Md. should be expedited.
The new institution is expected
to be ready by the end of this
year. Meanwhile. Congress
should make available funds for
furniture and other equipment
requested in the pending 1854
budget.
A study of children discharged
from the home should be made
to judge the effectiveness of the
institutions program. Two So
cial case workers are needed full
time for treatment of children
within the institution. The
Board of Public Welfare's Child
Welfare Division should assume
responsibility for case work with
parents and others. In hiring
new teachers, emphasis should
be placed on their background
in remedial reading and at least
one teacher should be fully quail
fed in that field.
The institution should get
remedial reading equipment. The
institution should put more en-
phasis on psychotherapy because
of the large proportion of emo
tionally upset children. More
psychiatric service should be
made available.
Industrial Home School fol
COlOred Children - Top need is
for funds included in the pend
ing budget to start construction
of new buildings at the Children S
Center so the children can move
into the completed facilities by
mid-1955.
Minor property improvements
needed at present location in
clude shed to house valuable
trucks and other equipment and
to provide space for repair work
and resurfacing of roads. walks
and cutters needing repair.
More teachers should be hired,
especially for music and dramat-
les. Community groups should
volunteer to help with school
programs, especially in educa-
ton and recreation.
| District Training SchoOl-The
school should be enlarged to per-
NIT admission to all feeble
minded persons needing inStitu-
tional care. particularly younger
children who can be trained and
released. Immediate construction
needs include two cottage-type
inf1rmaries for very low-grade
and bedridden mental detectives,
a school with gymnasium, a nurs-
cry for children aged / to 6
years, paving or repair of roads
and sidewalks. In the next few
years, another seven residential
units for inmates should be pro-
vided.
More funds should be made
available for personnel, Civil
Service qualifications for attend
ants should be raised, recruit
ment and hiring procedures
should be streamlined, urgent
steps should be taken to fill va
cant positions, especially those
for attendants. teachers and doc
tors. Twenty more attendants, a
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Improvement in personnel, more
prompt filling of vacancies,
greater recognition of the i'm
portance of psychiatric services
and increased emphasis on re-
medal reading and writing for
the child wards who on the av-
erage are two years retarded in
Srhn0l
Evening star., 1953-04-29
Armed Services Hide
Picture, Tuber Says

Chairman Taber Of the
House Appropriations Committee
charged today that the armed
services have been major Of
tenders in using a performance
budget to cover up the true pic
ture of what they are doing"
MIR. Taber addressed the open
ing session of the spring confer
ence of the Washington chapter
of the Society for the Advance
ment Of Management at Depart
mental Auditorium. He spoke
on eCongress and the Budget"
Evening star., 1953-04-29
Unemployment Here
May Hit Prewar
Status, uses Says
The United States Employment

The United States Employment
Service for the District warned
today that this summer may see
more unemployment in Washing
ton than at any time since be-
fore World War II.
In a monthly report which
noted that employment for
March reversed a steady down.
ward trend in recent months.
USES nonetheless painted this
picture of the local job situa-
ton:
"The lesSened demand for Ia
Dor has contributed to a marked
decrease in job switching among
employed workers. Job orders
from Government agencies are
limited to such scarce occupa-
tions as engineers, machinists.
chemists. typistS and stenogra-
pliers. In private industry the
greater number of job applicants
has also tended to stabilize en-
ployment although openings exist
for the same occupations needed
in Government together with
nurses, craftsmen. therapists,
teachers, phone operators, sta
tionary engineers, retail sales
persons and mattresses.
with increasing numbers of
workers being terminated from
Government agencies and large
groups of high school and col
lege students entering the labor
market in May and June, there
is reason to expect more unem-
ployment this summer than at
any time since prior to World
War H."
December Exception to Decline.
The March total of 627, 700
employed was an increase of
1000 over February, USES re-
ported. With the exception of
December, every month since
September has shown a steady
decline.
Retail trade and construction
accounted for the additions to
the labor force in March. The
local Office said encouraging in
creases, even though small" oc-
CURED in all industries with the
exception of food and kindred
products, general merchandise
stores, miscellaneous establish
ments in retail trade and the
service industries where small
losses were reported.
The Employment Service said
its figures, though encouraging
with relation to recent months,
introduce "a SOLDERING note of
caution" in comparison with en-
ployment figures for March, 1852.
There were 4,7O0 fewer people
employed this March than a year
ago, representing a gain of $500
workers in private industry and
a decline of $500 in Government.
Plan on Difficult Jobs.
The local USES office reported
that the Alexandria and Airing
ton offices of the Virginia State
Employment Service and the
Hyattsville and Silver Spring
offices Of the Maryland State
Employment Service have ar
ranged to exchange all employer
orders which are difficult to fill
with the local Office.
Evening star., 1953-04-29
Eden Under Knife Aooin

LONDON, April 20 (P).-For-
eign Secretary Anthony Eden
underwent a second operation
today. The Foreign Office an
nounced that his condition is
satisfactory. Fluid causing jaun-
dice was removed.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-03-28

Organ students on the program will be
Mesdames Lille Mae Brown, Pauline Gar
rett, and Mae Barnes
Vocal students will be Mesdames Louise
Cooper, Bonnie Annette, Margaret Stroud,
Laura Franklin, Cora Anderson, Clydia
Harris, Virginia Darlington, Dorothy JONES'
Cornelia Fowler and Misses Dolly Barrett,
Theodesia Jones, Lydia Murray, Jean Frank
lin, Malinda Franklin, Geraldine Jackson,
Helen Harris, Marian Kimbo, and Messrs
Nelson Anderson, Horace Boykin, and Ro-
land Young
The Phyllis Wheatly Club held its regu-
lar monthly meeting Thursday, March 18th
with it's president, Mrs Lou Nichols as hos
tess. Mrs. BERTHE Poindexter, vice presi-
dent presided. After the devotionals Miss
p. M. E. Barbour was welcomed back after
having spent two months in Baton Rouge
La. Reports were made from the dollar and
grapefruit rallies. Mrs. Matte Carter pre-
sented the prize to Mrs. Daisy Saunders
who brought in the largest amount for the
grapefruit rally. Mrs. M. c. Greer made the
report from the City Federation The sick
committee made it's report and prayer was
offered for the same by the vice president,
session an enjoyable social hour was spent.
The hostess Mrs. Lou Nichols served de-
licious refreshments. The meeting was ad
journed to meet next with Mrs Thelma
Townsend, March &c.
Mrs. Ada Massey and Mrs. Annie Byrd
attended the funeral services of Mrs. Mas
sey's cousin, Mr.. Herman Allen, Sunday,
March 18th in Greensboro, N. G..
The Captains of the Calendar Club of
First Baptist Church, met with it's presi-
dent, Mrs. Otelia Jackson, March 18th.
Sgt. Leon Baker visited with his family
recently prior to overseas embarkation
The Progressive Club of Esmont, Va
met Monday, March 18th at the Odd Eel
lows Hall in Esmont Mr.. E. r. Page is
president and Mrs. Julia Ward, secretary
The Annie Gamble Coles Art and Lite
rary Club held it's regular meeting in the
Club room of the 4th Street Recreation
Center, Wednesday, March 10th at 5 100
p. M, with Miss Theodesia Jones pre-
siding. Miss Johanna Banks led several
musical selections during the devotional
period. The business session consisted of
making plans for a fashion show, PLAN
ming a program for the next meeting and
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-03-28
Charlottesville Society
BY Mrs. Donna Reaves

The Tenth District PTA held meeting
at the Trinity Church Parish House, Mar.
18th at 500 p. M Father Charles Fox pre-
sided. The Rev. w. w. Ward of Esmont and
president of the Burley PTA conducted de-
votionals The minutes were read by the
secretary, Mrs. jamie c. Hoffman of Madi-
son. Mr.. Rodney Robinson president of the
Jefferson Schol PTA suggested plans for a
more effective organization. Mr.. Jessie John
son, president of the Esmont PTA made
helpful suggestions. Mr.. c. l.. Clark repre-
senting Abrams High School PTA of Flu
wanna County suggested that the State Presi
dent be invited to address the organization
Father Fox, the president, entertained mo-
ton to that effect. The corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. M. G. Greer was instructed to
write, a letter inviting Mrs. Therha Peg
RAM, also the supervisors principals
presidents, and other interested to attend
meeting on April 18th, at Trinity Church
Parish House. Mrs. M. C. Greer who rep
resented the tenth district in the State
PTA Congress, made her report she also
presented program and mimeographed ex-
cerpts of the meeting. PTA manuals were
distributed by the president. Mr.. Rodney
Robinson was appointed chairman of the
panel discussions to be held on April 18th
1t was decided to invite DR.. J. A. Jackson
to make report from the PTA workshop
at Virginia State College, A refreshment
committee was appointed to prepare re-
freshments for the next meeting
Miss p. M. G. Barbour of 9Th Street,
N. w. has returned to her home after
spending two months in Baton Rouge, La
visiting her niece, Mrs. Hezekiah Jack
son and family.
Mr.. Robert w. Smith will present
concert of Easter music at the Zion Union
Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 31st.
at 800 p. m. He will be assisted by his
vocal and organ students.
Mr. Smith, organist of the University
Baptist Church will give an address on
THE Fundamentals of Singing and will
give short organ recital playing "Jesu
Joy of Mans Desiring by Bach, ''The Re-
surrection" by Edward Johnson and Christ
Triumphant" by Pietro Yon.
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lnstructing the corresponding secretary to
communicate with Mrs. Thellna Murray,
State Chairman of the Youth Division Miss
Barbour was welcomed back to the club
and was asked to give excerpts of her trip
to Baton Rouge She was also elected spon-
sor of the club. Mrs. P. G.. jackson was
present and gave helpful suggestions and
offered her service as State president to
help in any way possible.
Little Colston Jackson, Jr., son of Mr.
and Mrs Colston Jackson, Sr., celebrated
his 9Th birthday, Sunday March 18th,
with lovely birthday party at the home
OF his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs Robert
jackson, on 9th Street, N. w. On this oc-
casion little Colston received many lovely
and useful gifts. He also had two beauti-
full birthday cakes.
The children present were little Misses
Antonio Austin, Diane Gardner, Gayle Seay
Doretha Johnson, Pete Harris. Joyce Jeffer-
son, Carolyn Jefferson, Doris Carey, Lillian
and Frances Ferguson, Gwendolyn Wood
folk, Roberta Harris, Freda Eyre, Wilma
and Susan Farrar, Nancy Voolfolk, Kath-
crime Anthony, Emily Deberry, Little Messrs
Larry Gardner Wilbur Seay, Bobby Brown
Arthur Harris, Byron and Leon Hender-
son, Carl Jefferson, Rudolph and Robert
Carey James Washington, John Vest, Will
.iai.l Woodfolk, Earl Woodfolk, Robert Har-
ris, Robert Forrest, Edward Jones, Ber-
nard Brown, Lewis Williams, Wilfred Will
son, Bird, and Frank Eyre
The Charlottesville Players Guild met
Monday, March 10th at the residence of
Mrs. Florence Bryant on Grady Avenue,
with Mrs. Lille Mae Brown as co-hostess.
The Players Guild presented three one
act plays and one skit in Louisa Virginia
on Friday March Goth, for the benefit of
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the 10th grade class under the sponsor
snip OF Mr.. Spurgeon Moss. The president
OF the Guild is Mr.. 1. D. Faulkner and the
secretary is Mrs. Alma Peasants.
Mrs. Susan Farrar of 9Th Street, S. w.
was hostess to the Taylor Art and Liter
airy Society Thursday, March 10th at 7 100
p. m. After devotionals and brief bust
hes session was held, there was a social
hour highlighted by the presentation of
large, beautifully decorated birthday cake
for the hostess, the occasion being her
eightieth birthday. Appropriate songs were
sung. Many beautiful flowers, gifts, cards.
and birthday fluctuations were received by
Mrs. Farrar. The Taylor Art and Literary
Club presented Mrs. Farrar with gene.
rous gift, Mrs. Farrar in fine, well-chosen
words expressed her gratitude to the club
and other well-wishers. Among the guest
present were Mrs. P. G. Jackson, State
President of Colored Womens Clubs, Mrs
M. c. Greer, president of the ITALIAN Art
and Literary Club, Mrs. Lou Nichols, presi-
dent of the Phyllis Wheatly Club, Miss Jane
Johnson, president of the First Baptist
Church Missionary Society, Miss Cora Coins
Mrs. B. F. Bum, Miss Alice Minor and
others. The president of the Taylor Art and
Litertry Club is Mrs Mamie Jacobs and
secretary, Mrs. Virginia Edwards
Mr.. and Mrs. Aston Barbour of 9th
Street, N. w. entertained the Felicitas
Bridge Club, Tuesday, March 18th Mem
bers present We're: Mr. and Mrs Golden
Coles, Mr. and Mrs. James Baylor, Dr. and
Mrs j. A. Jackson, Mrs. Pauline Garrett
Mrs Ruth w. Coles, Mrs. Peachie C. Jack
son, Mrs. Ethel Allen, Mrs. Constance Rag
land, and Miss Marian Wyatt. The ladies
club prize was won by Mrs. Garrett, and
the Mems Club prize by Mr.. Golden Coles
, 1953-05-16
Boxing Fdns to See
Kid Buttiste Clash
With John Joseph

Boxing fans will get an OPP
portunity to see what should
be a thriller on Whit Saturday
night, May % when Kid Bat
tiste meets in the ring with
John Joseph for 10 rounds at
the. Frederiksted Junior High
Schools open air theatre.
Managing Battiste, a local
boy, is Patrolman Uric Peter
sen, who is himself a jiu jitsu
expert and has a good repu-
tation in the field of boxing.
Joseph is from Antigua and is
being managed by Supervisor
Robinson who is in charge of
the Antiguans working in St.
Croix for the Virgin Islands
Corporation. ,
Three preliminary b o u S
will precede the main fea-
ture; so the fans will have
plenty to get excited about
next Saturday night.
, 1953-05-16
De Castro Charters
Privute Pldne to
Attend WIVI Cere.

Unable to arrive on time
and return to St. Thomas for
another important program
yesterday, Governor de Cas-
tro chartered t h e private
plane of Jack Monsanto to be
present at the celebration OF
the First Anniversary OF Sta
ton WIVI yesterday.
AT first it was understood
he would have returned inn
mediately after his speech but
His Excellency remained and
enjoyed the centre program
during which he signed the
quest book, was given the
first piece of birthday cake
and enjoyed some punch Tin
asmuch as he would not be at
ne controls of the plane.)
Continued on last page)
, 1953-05-16
Mrs. Elizabeth
Estornel Dies in
York City

Word has been received OF
the death in New York City of
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Estornel,
daughter Of the Rev. James
S~ummersille.
Mrs. Estornel was a teacher
in the Public school system
and was also Organist OF the
Moravian Church in Chris
tiansted.
, 1953-05-16

after which t h e program
moved along smoothly to the
end.
The Governor made the
opening address after intro
ductory remarks by Admins
traitor D. C. C~anegata. He was
followed by Hon. Joseph Alex
ander Of the ST. Croix Cham
Der of Commerce, President
Gordon M. Skeoch of the Vlr-
gin Islands Corporation
Canute A. Brodhurst editor OF
the St. Croix Avis and Jack
Ohmeis of Rasmussen Assocl-
ates store --
All congratulated Mrs. Ha-
eel Vickers and the staff OF
WIN for the progress MADE
thus far. The brief program
came to an end with the sing
ing of the Star Spang'ed Ban
ner by Mrs. Rita La Fontalne
Forbes, well-knoWn lyric
soprano.
Attorney R. H. Amohlett
Leader was master of cere-
monies, introducing e a c n
speaker in his own inimitable
style.
After the program the birth
day cake, with one imitation
candle and flame, made and
presented by Mrs. Johannes
Rasmussen, was cut and the
first piece presented to Cover
nor de Castro. Cocktails were
served to the several guests
present. These include: Ivan
Continued on Page a
, 1953-05-16
Governor Procldins
Nutionul Maritime
Day May %

A proclamation has been is
sued by Governor Morris F.
de Castro setting aside Friday,
May % as National Maritime
Day, and has called upon the
people of the Virgin Islands to
observe the same by display
ing the Flag of the United
States at their homes and
other suitable places, and to
Join in the nationwide obser-
vance and recognition of the
accomplishments of the Amer;l
can Merchant Marine in war
and peace"
His Exce1lency pointed out
that the record of American
merchant shipping, partlcu-
larlv since the outbreak of
hostility in Korea and in the
foreign aid program merits
recognition of every American
citizen. He further cites the
fact that the port of Saint
Thomas occupies a geogra-
phically strategic position in
world trade routes, being at
the cross roads of the princi-
pal shipping lanes between
North and South America and
between the Pacific coast OF
North and South America on
, 1953-05-16
W. |. vi. Celebrates First Anniversary
With Special Program Yesterday

Radio Station WIN celebrated its first anniversary yes
terday with a special program which lasted for nearly two
hours. Scheduled to begin at 2:3o it was delayed until three
o'clock until His Excellency, Governor de Castro arrived.
, 1953-05-16

3 4 ~ Tp ANCTSCO-A skunk wearing his head inside a tlncan upset
the Routine Of the 400 block on Cordova street. Trafle gave nm aa = "ag
h Ut - he staggered across the street without benent d. aVggaIUma
aids. SPCA agent Raymond Minton, called by anxious am nt S;nSaS e1 loadine
rn y nnerio fhat the animal was probably someone's surglcaly.
d d;narmed net. Lower section Of photo shows the skunk in closeup OetOfe
can was removed. .------- {--~-~---