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Evening star., 1953-12-27
Life in the Country
Dog Had Rare Talent for Herding Cattle;
Electric Fence Can Stand More Kick
By james Birchfield-

let traffic pass and on this trip
he got his herd out Of the way
for an automobile bearing a New
York license tag.
The driver became so inter-
eSted in watching the dog work
that after he had passed, he
slowed down again to see where
things were heading. Soon the
drove left the main road ard
headed toward the pens. He fol-
lowed to the railroad and saw
Doug holding the pen gate open.
He told Doug he had never seen
such dog. and that he could set
thousands of dollars for him.
Doug said the dog was not for
sale at any price. and anyway
the stranger hadn't seen any,
thing much. He said he had told
the dog what to do and had gone
on about his business because
he knew the dog understood him
and would do what he said.
There have been lots of good
cattle dogs down in that section
OF the country. but no one 7
talked to could remember one
as good as this one. He could do
about anything a man could,
except talk
II -
l have just read a warning
about electric fences. If they are
not properly made and installed,
the warning said, there is danger
OF INJURY or death to persons
getting mixed up in them.
l would like to figure out how
1 could get an electric fence
that would do bodily harm to
my two white-face cows. They
don't pay any more attention to
the fence than if it wasn't there.
wish I had a fence with a
little more power to it. Some
thing that would stand them
back on their hind legs for
once.
/ had to build a gate at the
front entrance to The 40 Acres,
and now my cows go down and
stand looking over the gate into
the road. Seems they can't be
happy now that I have them
fenced in.
A gate is a nuisance, but it is
better than having cows on the
road at all hours. And having
that gate puts the pressure on
me. Now I'll have to get busy
and dig out cattle guard.
You see. one thing leads to
another in the country
Evening star., 1953-12-27

Down in Southwest Virginia
lived q dog that was a cattle
mans dream. He belonged to
Doug Keller, a cattleman, and
knew more about handling cattle
than many herdsmen learn in a
lifetime. He would do things
with cattle that you wouldn't
believe unless you saw it.
In that section Of the country
cattle still are moved short dis
tances in droves over highways.
A bunch of steers may be taken
4 or 5 miles along the roads to a
railroad shipping point. Usually
1t takes a man in front and a
man behind to handle them.
Doug's dog did this cattle NOV
ing work alone. He knew where
the railroad pens were, and he
could be trusted to bring along
the cattle by himself.
One day Doug started him
down the road toward the small
Virginia town Of Chilhowie. He
had a drove of cattle to be
shipped, so Doug left the dog
and drove ahead to get the pens
ready. He knew the dog would
bring them along fine.
Doug's dog was able to move
the cattle over into the ditch to
Evening star., 1953-12-27
This Week in the Garden
Poinsettio and CycIomen
Keep One in Sunny Window, the Other Cool;
Outdoor Pruning Can Start; Other Chores

That lovely poinsettia will be
lovelier and last longer if placed
in a sunny window where chill
blasts will not reach it from the
door. Poinsettias are very sensi-
tive, need plenty of water.
The cyclamen, however, last
best if kept in a cool room in an
east window. Keep the air moist
for long bloom.
In Mexico, its mother country,
the poinsettia is called "noche
buena." Was it 1928 or 1884
authorities differ-when United
States Minister Joel r. Poinsett
brought to this country the
strange looking Euphorbia with
the brilliant red bracts? At any
rate. he did bring them and they
were f1owered in greenhouses in
the East. In tropical Malta,
Alexandria, Madras, Bangalore
and in Southern and Western
portions of our country fine
specimens grow to be IS feet
thick and 9 feet high and they
remain green through the entire
season.
Evening star., 1953-12-27

AT this season, enjoying the
hollies, we might note those
which are the more attractive
We are likely to see only the
more common forms of the
American holly (Ilex opaca) and
hence have little opportunity OF
becoming acquainted with the
many other varieties and species
seen displayed at show. The
number is surprisingly large, one
nurseryman is reported to have
over 200.
American holly is quite vari-
able both in color and texture OF
foliage and in the abundance of
fruits. Because of variation the
better forms have been sold un-
der a variety name, but even
these named varieties in catalogs
differ in certain aspects.
These appear to have the
better foliage: Croonenberg,
Brooks, Clark Cumberland, Flea
nor, Farage, Howard, Lady Alice.
Old Faithful, Old Heavyberry.
Selica King. Slim Jane, Merry
Christmas and Joyce, but there
are many others whose fame is
tied to the bountiful crops of red
berries. Some have leaves with
few spines, while others are in
teresting because of their large
leaves.
The Arboretum is making q
planting of a number of the
named varieties and within a
few years it will be possible for
Washingtonians to make first
hand selection.
English HoIlies Grow Here
A holly with much the same
habit of growth but widely diff
ferent in foliage characteristics
is the English holly (Ilex aqui-
folium) decorations. There are
a considerable number of va
rieties of the English holly grow
ing in this area and some speci-
mems are quite old, which would
indicate their hardness. A stu
dent of hollies several years ago
claimed to have located some 200
varieties and specimens growing
in the Eastern States.
The greatest point of interest
is the very glossy leaves and
much more compact habit of
growth. The fruits are slightly
larger and produced in about the
same manner as the American
holly.
The English holly. like the
American, may attain large
stature in time, but they are
slow growers. The variety Com
pacta (PyramidaD is supposed
to have both male and female
blossoms on the same tree, but
for the most part it is safest to
have a male to insure pollination
unless space does not permit
and then a hormone may be
used.
The third holly, also a favor
ite with many, is the Chinese
holly tIlex rcornuta), distinctive
in that there are only a few
snamed varieties. Burfodi is the
most ;. common. "a moderate
grower 90 to Is feet), and one
which requires some protection
from sun and wind. However,
the beautiful glossy green foli-
age and large red fruits make it
most worth while. There is a
marked difference between
plants in the number of spineS
to the leaf; occasionally one will
be found with only one. some
have three, others five, and a
Evening star., 1953-12-27
Try a Bird-Burger

Share with the birds. A back
yard feeder hung from tree,
erected on a pole or attached to
the garage or windowSill will
make birds stay all winter long.
repaying you with playful antics
and friendly song. In turn they
will eat weed seeds and destruc-
tive scale pests and insect eggs
on trees.
Once you begin winter feeding
Of feathered guests. keep it up.
The birds will depend upon it.
Feeding stations may be pur-
chased in stores. Children home
from school during the holidays
can help dad make one. A board
shelf at the windowsill makes a
good feeding place for the song
sparrow. downy woodpecker
junco and nuthatch. A l.
inch coping around the edge will
prevent feed from falling.
If a feeder is hung from a tree
make certain it is 8 or 10 feet
from the ground and away from
Evening star., 1953-12-27

the reach of a cat. II suet Is
tied to an evergreen, don't put
it so far inside that a bird will
harm its wings trying to feed.
Christmas pine cones dipped
in peanut butter or suet is a
good bird cafeteria item. Bits
of baked pie crust, dry dough-
nuts, cake crumbs and crackers
are welcomed. Cocoanut shells
may be made into containers for
sunhower seeds and suet cakes.
Save bones of your roast or rinds
with fat. Birds will pick them
clean. Even bits of apples and
grated carrots are relished.
If you are handy at making
candles. you might try making
a bird burger"
This is a suet-like mass of bird
food held together by a wire coil
and suspended from a tree.
Here's how to make it:
Take a cardboard milk con-
tainer. pint or quart size. and cut
on the top. Twist q small wire
Evening star., 1953-12-27
Tie Up Your Dog
When Young to
Teach Restraint
By Peter Boqqs

l would rather see a dog Kept
in a small kennel yard than to
see him kept chained to a post
or kennel house. But if he is to
be tied up, make sure that the
rope or chain is long enough to
give him plenty of freedom.
Speaking of being tied up,
every dog should learn to be
tied and remain quiet. Often it
is necessary to fasten him for
a short time at a neighbor's
house, or when he is on shop
ping tour, or in a hotel, OF at
any of number of other times.
Dogs, unused to tying. will
cringe and cover and tremble
during the rare times it is neces-
sary to fasten them in this way.
Some will plunge and struggle
and yelp in panic stricken eff
fort to get free, or yank at the
bonds until they are half stran-
gled. This would never happen
if their owners took the time to
accustom them to being tied.
A few minutes each day of
being tied up at home when they
are young will teach any dog in
week or so that there is no
danger connected with such
treatment.
A friend of mine owns a dog
who seemed to have an extreme
case of mango. The dogs hair
fell out, accompanied by loss of
appetite and a general rundown
condition. A competent veterina-
rian found that the dog lacked
vitamin A. The proper medicine
including this vitamin brought
about a complete recovery.
@. What will cause a a.
month-old pup to chew almost
everything? Is something lack
ing in his diet?-B. L. j.
"A. llllS cneWlng habit is prob
ably caused because your pup is
losing his puppy teeth. When
this is completed you should find
that the chewing habit will
cease.
@. / have a dog which is deaf.
Will her puppies also be deaf if
! should breed her?-M. F.. P.
A. If your dog was born deaf
the chances are her puppies
would also be born deaf. He
reditary deafness is passed on.
If your dog became deaf by acci-
dent or sickness after birth, she
will not pass this defect to her
puppies.
Evening star., 1953-12-27
Wont q Hedge Of HoIIy2
Most Varieties Can Be Pruned to Form;
Japanese Dworfs Can Be Kept Low
By w. H. Youngmon
The Si1r's Garden Editor

few seven. All are attractive.
A wreathe made from the Chi.
nese holly is very striking.
The Japanese holly Qlex Gre
nata) has almost as many named
varieties as the American holly,
but the two have little in COM
mon. The Japanese holly has
very small leaves, almost box
like, with tiny teeth. The fruit
is black. but the plants, which
range from less than 2 feet
to Is feet or more in mature
height, are so useful in land
scaping that no one considers
the fruit.
The variety Helleri command
ed much attention at the Ma
tional Flower Show a few years
ago. It was used as a low hedg-
ing. Most varieties have a dull
green foliage. Convexa, some
times sold as Bullata, has cup
shaped glossy green leaves and
makes q most attractive low
growing (to 4 feet) shrub.
Some Final Points on Gore
The hollies mentioned are
only a few Of the many that
are available and grow well here.
The Chinese Is the only one that
needs protection from winter
winds. The main point of inter-
est is that hollies are. adaptable
and can be pruned to almost any
form desired. Even the taller
growing American and English
hollies may be trained into a
hedge. The dwarf forms of the
japanese make a compact twiggy
hedge only few inches in height
if desired.
For fruiting it is important to
have a male plant present.
Most hollies are more compact
and twiggier in full sun than
in shade. They like an acid.
somewhat moist, soil and a good
thick mulch of leaves or COM
post over the root area during
the winter. If exposed to strong
winds during the winter they will
show the effectS-the leaves will
lose their luster and good color.
If troublesome, the leaf on hol-
ly may be controlled by spray
ing. The leaf miner is easily
controlled by spraying with DDT
or Methoxychlor in the spring
as the miners emerge from the
leaves.
Evening star., 1953-12-27
Planting the Tubbed Tree

The Christmas tree that came
in a tub should be kept well
moistened. Move soon to a place
in the garden. Use plenty OF
peatmoss in the hole and after
it is filled place a thick mulch
over the roots. A windbreak to
keep off the drying winds is also
desirable.
The spruce or Douglas fir grow
to good size; take this into con-
sideration in selecting a site.
Such trees like full sun. but re-
sent q wet, soggy soil.
Evening star., 1953-12-27
Core of Bulbs to Be Forced

Look at the potted bulbs to
see If they are sufficiently well
rooted to start forcing. If the
roots are not showing through
the drainage holes in the bot
tom of the pots, knock one of
them out of the pot. If the
ball is we'll encased in roots,
they are ready for forcing. Keep
the pots in a cool, dark place.
under so degrees until the tops
show, then move into a sunny
window. If possible, they will
do best in a place where tenn
peratures are between so and
so degrees. If warmer, they tend
to grow taller and leggy.
Evening star., 1953-12-27
More Doto on Poinsettios

The original species of poin-
settia was difficult to handle be-
cause of its sensitiveness to chill:
the lower leaves would drop off
if the temperature fuctuated
only a few degrees. Real popu-
larity began 30 years ago, when
New Jersey florist secured
spore named Oak Leaf. Growers
obtained stock of it from flower
Evening star., 1953-12-27
VPI Shortcourse Set

Dairy farmers. managers,
herdsmen and others will attend
a dairy herd management short
course at VPI. January 11-14.
The program will place en-
phasis on feeding and on health
and management programs. In
addition the group will hear dis
cussions on dairy diseases, and
the dairyman's job in keeping
the herd healthy.
Evening star., 1953-12-27
Prune Trees, Some Shrubs

Begin pruning fruit trees.
grapes. shade trees and hard de-
ciduous shrubs such as barberry.
The pruning of spring Towering
shrubs such as forsythia and
spirea however should wait until
after the blooming season-to
prune now is to remove flower
buds.
Evening star., 1953-12-27

ing plants sold in the ordinary
manner. The fact that it held
its leaves was an important
asset. and growers later found it
so much easier to grow that the
original type was discarded.
California growers were sue
cessful with outdoor culture.
Florists found it easy and cheap
to buy dormant roots from Cali
fornia each year. The field
grown plants had superior vigor
and yielded finer and more
plentiful cuttings than the
carried-over, pot-grown stock.
Many improved varieties have
originated in greenhouse, but
Oak Leaf remains the most
popular retail variety. There is
a demand for one variety, Mrs.
Paul Ecke, because of it's size,
but it is more difficult to grow
Henrietta Ecke is a double
variety. Barbara Ecke, st. Louis.
Hollywood. Albert Ecke and
Ruth Ecke are all grown to
some extent. indianapolis Red
is outstanding among the newer
varieties. There are a number
of white, cream and pink varia-
tions, but are not widely grown.
The brilliant red bracts of the
poinSettia are not true flowers;
they are modified leaves that
form a Whorl or crown around
the inconspicuous flowers. The
little flowers are made up Of
pistils and stamens. At one side
of the bulbous involucre and
above the flare of the petallike
bractS are the nectar glands. AS
the flower expands, the stamens
and pistils are thrust forth; the
nectar glands open and they
secrete a honey-Sweet nectar.
House Plonts-loneer Doys
House plants at this season
need an occasional hard syring-
ing with cold water Except Al
rican violets and Gloxinias). to
remove the dust and to help
control aphids and red spider
mites. Water with care as most
house plants are at low ebb and
resent overwatering. Later, as
the days get longer and they
start into active growth, water
ing can be increased.
Boeworm Cocoons
Whenever weather and time
permit, examine the evergreens,
especially the arborvitae, for the
cocoonS of the bagworms. They
are usually easier to find at this
season and should be pulled and
burned. Each of the cocoons
contain a considerable number
of eggs and if destroyed during
the winter season will materially
reduce the population of raven
Gus worms that could be feeding
on your evergreen next spring.
Guard Against Snow Breoks
Tie evergreenS with stout
cords to prevent their spreading
under a load of snow. Heavy
SHOWS will weigh them to the
ground and, if not removed
promptly, will ruin the shape.
This is particularly true of the
Globe arborvitae, upright yews.
and others having several stems
or trunks. Use a coarse cord or
strips of rags.-W. H. Y.
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The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1953-11-06
Jox Young Judoeons
Hold Picnic Sundoy

The Junior Young Judea Clubs
will hold picnic meeting Sun
day, November 8 at 2 p. m. in the
Jewish Center Park. All members
of Young Judea and any nom
members who are interested, are
invited to attend.
Yosef Peri, a Zionist Youth
Commission field worker, will
address the group. MIR. Peri has
been member, leader and Scout
Master Of the Israeli Scouts in
Jerusalem, his birthplace. He has
worked as National Scouting Ad-
visor of the Scouts, as a member
of the Youth Department of the
Jewish Agency, and also as leader
for group of American students
who visited Israel. Mr.. Peri
majored in Middle Eastern At
fairs while at the Hebrew Uni
versity.
Mr.. Peri will also be guest
speaker at the Senior Young
Judea meeting Monday at 7:3O
p. m. at the Jacksonville Jewish
Center.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1953-11-06
Rabbi Wermuth Assumes
Duties at Beth IsrueI Of
Charleston; S. c.

Rabbi Joseph Wermuth of New
FORK City has been named spirit
lal leader of Beth Israel Congre-
:ation of Charleston, S. c., sue
eeding Rabbi Louis Tuchman.
Rabbi Wermuth was graduated
rom the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan
theological Seminary of Yeshiva
University in 1945, and in 1949,
lie received a law degree from
he LaSalle University of Law.
Following this, Rabbi Wermuth
became the spiritual leader of the
Jewish Center of Kings Highway
n Brooklyn, N. Y. He served as
Rabbi of the Walden Jewish Com
nunity Center in Walden, N. Y,
Until accepting the position in
Charleston.
Rabbi Wermuth has been &C.
i've in many civic and religious
organizations including the New
FORK and Brooklyn Board of
aabbis, the Rabbinical Council of
America, and several inter-faith
sroups. He is on the Public
Speakers Bureau of many organi-
cations, and lectures on subjects
'elating to religious, cultural, and
social matters.
Rabbi Wermuth is married and
resides with his wife and three
year-old son, Neil Harris, at 80
Warren Street.
Evening star., 1953-01-27
Deaths Reported
From D. C. Bureau Of vital statistics. }

From D. C. Bureau Of vital Statistics }
Thomas Hit. 80. Arlington. Va.
Antoinette Reymann, 75. 1902 Webster
st. NV.
Anna Miller. 76. 4Os7 New Hampshire
ave NV.
William Clark. 70, s712 Morrison st. NV.
Eugene Chevalier, ~, 421O 42nd st. NV.
Ethel Espey. 20, 922 Lonsfellow st. NV.
John Henderson. 20, Arlington, Va.
James Fitzpatrick, 80, 5000 39th st. NV.
Robert Witt, so, lie Massachusetts
Lucy sys' WOOD. Rs 50. 1925 4s.h st. NV.
IoSs oSn 6snTa sSnSsrtz x 4S sa BgSGblyn 5fb N T.
Luther Gilliom. "a. 5017 Allendale I'd
Laura Henson. 81, 1900 upshur st. NV.
Edward Holmes. n, lit You st. NV.
Esteiie Ford. 81. ssl South c caroiina ave.
Joseph Nerrow. Sc. 21ss california st.
Gertrude venes, 20. 5sos Gay st. ne.
Marian Hall, 81, 1904 18th st. Sc.
Margaret Sheehan. 80, 1859 Park I'd
Katherine Nicholson, so. ITO Cue ct.
Edwin Grove. rs. .17as Lamont st. NV.
Thomas chakeres. So. 5725 18th st. NV.
Joseph Bunch, 81. 3506 Nichols ave. Sc.
Harlan Semler, 4S, Hyattsville, Md.
John Adcox, 40. Washington.
Alberta McSweeney. 81, Silver Spring,
Walter Haynes. 81. 1925 Bladensburs
Robert DeMeis, %, Cleveland.
Evening star., 1953-01-27
Memorial Fund Honors
Dr.. Louis T. WRIGHT

A memorial fund in honor Of
DR.. Louis T. Wright. chairman
of the board of the National AS
sociation for the Advancement
of Colored People for 20 years
before his death on October 8.
was established last night in
New York.
DR.. Wright was also surgical
director and president Of the
medical board of Harlem His
pital.
The fund will be used for pro-
viding fellowships to graduate
physicians and research grants.
It is expected to be maintained
by annual contributions from in
dividuals and organizations.
Evening star., 1953-01-27
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PROPOSALS
FREDERICK A. THUEE, Attorney,
Rorr RuiIdiu1

FREDERICK A. THUEE, Attorney,
Barr Building.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the District of Columbia, Hold
ing Probate Court.-No. 61,815.
A0tice Thst the sS.crer # to Of oSs tSs
District Of Columbia has obtained
from the Probate Court. Of tine Dis
trict of Columbia, Letters of Ad-
ministration. CT: IA. on the. estate
Of J. King Pickett, late Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia, deceased. All
persons having claims against the
deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof, legally authenticated. to
the subscriber. on or before the 7th
day OF July. AID. 1853; otherwise
they. may by law be excluded from
all benefit Of said estate. Given
under my hand this 9TH day CT
January. 1868 YANCEY MERI-
METHER. 5216 Fourth Street. NV.
lSeal.l Attest: THEODORE coos
WELL, Register Of wills for the Dis
trict of Columbia. Clerk of the
Probate Court. ja27,feS, 10