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Evening star., 1953-05-26
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Four Lodes-in-Woiting in Attendance
On Queen; Have SpeciQ! ASSIGNMENTS

the Dowager Duchess of North
cumberland, who off1ciated for
the Queen Mother. has been
borrowed" by Queen Elizabeth
II for the present.
Three of the Queens ladies are
married, and two, like herself,
are young matronS with families.
Lady Margaret Hay. who has
been with her majesty since her
return from the South African
tour in 1949, is married to the
private secretary to the Duchess
of Kent, and has two small
sons. She is sister of the pres
ent Marques of Hartford. Lady
Palmer is the widow Of an army
officer. She has two children.
The Hon. Mrs. Andrew Elphin-
stone is married to the Queens
first cousin. She was a young
widow when she married in 1916
Andrew Elphinstone. who was
studying for the ministry. He
has now been called to duty as
a curate in a rural parish in
Dorset, and his wife recently
asked to be relieved of her pal
ace duties so that she can give
full attention to those Of a
clergyman's wife.
Wortime Experience
The fourth lady-in-waiting on
the palace rota is Lady Alice
Egerton, youngest sister of the
present Earl of Ellesmere. She
succeeded her sister who is now
Lady Margaret Colville and mar
ried to John Colville the
then Princess Elizabeth's first
private secretary. Lady Margaret
was one of the Queens first
ladies in waiting. They met
when the Kings daughter was
taking her army training. When
Lady Margaret first started
travelling with the royal family,
an official asked her if she liked
the plane journey. intimating
that it was probably her first
trip. She said she had enjoyed
it, but there was laughter in the
royal party afterward. for she
had spent months travelling to
and from the continent-in serv-
ice days-in planes stripped for
action.
Evening star., 1953-05-26
Why Grow Old7
By josephine Lowmon

Shoes which are poorly fitted
or Of . bad type are the main
reasons for foot trouble. In the
summer most women wear
fiimsy play shoes much Of the
time. The outdoor activity we
indulge in and the inadequate
shoes we wear often play hob
with the feet.
We think Of leather shoes as
hot, but actually they "air-con-
dition" the feet because they
permit (soles and uppers) the
rapid evaporation Of perspira-
ton. Foot doctors do not say
that we should avoid play shoes
but they do say that your sum-
mer shoe wardrobe should in
clude q pair Of flexible. all
leather walking shoes.
Canvas shoes may seem cool,
but actually when the canvas is
treated with starch for stiffen-
ing, the air cannot enter and the
moisture cannot evaporate. Rub
ber soleS and even composition
soles when worn for long periods
in hot weather are irritating to
some feet. So. have fun with
your play shoes but wear leather
shoes which give your foot sup
port when you 60 for hikes in
the woods.
Many women experience dis
comfort in the summer because
they suddenly leave off their
habitual high heels and wear
low-heeled shoes much of the
time. When you have worn high
heels for a long time your back
leg muscles will have shortened.
Evening star., 1953-05-26

deaf. and was also in constant
fear of losing her lovely figure.
So, her ladies had q difficult
time, for she sat down as little
as possible and they therefore
had to spend hours on their
feet; then on public occasions.
knowing that people were
watching her, she would turn
and speak to her companions
though she could not hear re-
plies-and kept up a little act
for the benefit of onlookers, in
which her ladies had to play
their part.
Elizabeth IFS ladies are her
companions and have the task
of meeting important visitors
when they arrive for audiences
and taking them to the Queen.
or circulating among guests at
palace parties to put people at
their ease, of being in at
tendance when the Queen visits
hospitals or fairs. On public oc-
casions, they must watch her
at all times. in case they are
needed, but still fade into the
background of the party. Theirs
is q self-effacing task.
Tomorrow: No. 9-The Queens
HolidGyS.)
Evening star., 1953-05-26
Miss Jane Putnam
Elected President

Miss Jane Putnam Of Garrett
Park was elected president Of the
SoroptimiSt Club of Montgom-
cry County to succeed Mrs.
Thelma Vernon at a recent
meeting.
Other newly elected officers
are: Mrs. Charlotte Williams of
Chevy Chase, vice president:
Miss Elizabeth Talon of Rock
vile. recording secretary; Mrs.
Ethel Anderson of Bethesda. cor
responding secretary; Miss
Louise Ledbetter of Chevy
Chase, treasurer.
Mrs. Mary Sewers of Bethesda
was elected to the board Of di-
rectors and Mrs. Mary Hanley
Of Kensington and Mrs. Vernon
were named convention dele
gates.
The groups special project is
the education Of a child at Rein
hardt School for Deaf Children.
Evening star., 1953-05-26

Her majesty takes q keen in
tereSt in all that concerns her
ladies. When. after her time Of
duty during the Canadian tour.
the Hon. Mrs. Elphinstone had
to fly back to England to organ
ize a church tumble sale. the
royal party was much concerned
about the success Of the church
party.
Victories ultimotum
Duties and numbers Of those
in attendance on an English
Queen have changed consider
ably in recent years. Until Queen
Victoria came to the throne
(183T many court appointments
were political privileges. At the
beginning of her reign there was
hierarchy of women at court
and her decision not to follow
precedent and change her ia
dies" according to the wish Of
the political party in power.
caused a newly elected prime
minister to resign and his gov
ernment to fall. This Ladies'
of-the- -Bedchamber" crisis put
an end to the surrounding of the
monarch by friends of politi-
clans intent on gaining royal
approval. and was one of the first
major decisions of a young
woman-2O years old and but
one year crowned. Now political
privilege extends only to the
placing" of several gentlemen
who attend the monarch on state
occasions.
Victoria swept into the Abbey
for her cornation with a process
sion of eight trainbearers. a mis-
tress of the robes, seven ladies'
he-bedchamber, eight maids
of honor and eight women-of-
the bedchamber, a total of 80.
It is not expected that Elizabeth
II will have more than eight
trainbearers, a mistress of the
robes. two to four ladies-of- the
bedchamber and four women of
he-bedchamber.
This change is due to the
difference in court life. In Vic
toria's day the court lived in a
crowded and continuous house
party. A cabinet minister al
ways lived in the palace, as well
as visitors from abroad and
countless relations. 1t was the
duty of the Queens ladies to
act as minor hostesses, as we'll
as companions, secretaries and
messengers.
Maids of honor came to live
in a court under the Queens
patronage and to be married
off under her guidance. They
were given the title of "the
Honorable Miss" and their du-
ties were those of daughters of
the house.
Queen Mary was the last Eng
lish Queen to appoint maids Of
honor. and those who were
named at her coronation were
not replaced when they retired
from her service. Rapid trans
Evening star., 1953-05-26
Young Elizabeth n:
Bv MoIIie MCGEE

(This article is the eighth in
a SerieS.)
Four young women have the
pleasant, though by no means
easy job Of being constant COM
panions to the young Queen.
They are known familiarly as
"ladies-in-waiting" and are on
duty two weeks at time-each
In turn-and live in the palace
during their spell of attendance.
They receive a small personal
allowance from her majesty and
are seen with her on public oc-
casions, though usually in the
background.
They are chosen by the Queen
herself and are often friends or
friends of friends. There is no
rule that they must be from
some stipulated strata of society,
but by tradition, daughters of
viScounts, earls or dukes have
official ceremonial title of "la-
dies of the bedchamber" and
those of less exalted birth are
women of the bedcham-
ber." These titles remain from
the days when their duties were
connected with the Queens
clothes and "levees" or recep-
tions held when the Queen was
dressing. for in earlier days
dressing a monarch took hours.
Normally presiding over all
ladies-in waiting is the mistress
of the robes. whose title also is
traced from the time when she
was in charge of the Queens
wardrobe and supervisor of all
feminine minionS attached to
the royal household. Nowadays,
the main duty of the mistress
of the robes is to be in attend
ance on her majesty during any
formal state visit abroad and on
such occasions as the opening
of Parliament, official banquetS
and gala visits to the opera.
New List of LodieS
Until the Queen makes known
her new list of ladies, together
with names Of coronation train
bearers, those in attendance
who are with her before she
came to the throne-are staying
on. The mistress of the robes.
Evening star., 1953-05-26

port did away with need for
important personages to make
lengthy stays at royal palaces.
Strangely enough duties Of
ladieS-in-waiting under a reign
ing Queen are less arduous than
those under a Queen consort. A
reigning Queen has the full Sec
retarial staff Of the royal house.
hold at her service, together
with all the trained equerries and
household officials. A Queen con-
sort has to rely on her ladies
to answer her mail and attend
to any requests she receives for
help and guidance. A reigning
Queen secretaries and advisers
turn such matterS-after due
consideration and by her request
over to government depart
ments involved.
Queen Victoria presided over
her large group Of ladies in
much the same manner as head
mistress of an exclusive school
and was regarded with fear and
trembling.
A Queen Of Yesteryeor
Queen Alexandra - Danish
wife of Victoria's son, Edward
VII-was gracious and gay, but
as years went on she became
Evening star., 1953-05-26
Brondeis GROUP

The Women's Committee Of
Brandeis University will hold an
Executive Committee meeting
at 10:30 am. tomorrow at the
home of the president, Mrs. Paul
Richman. 8 West Lenox street,
Chevy Chase, Md.
Evening star., 1953-05-26
Problems TODAY

time. Why not try a part-time
job. or, If that doesn't interest
you. take on a volunteer job in
a hospital, or with a service or
ganization. Right now the Red
Cross is in great need of volun-
teer workers.
MURIEL NISSEN 1Diu replv
to all readers 1Dho ask her help.
Write for free leafet Dis,
"THE WAY TO A Boys
HEART" In all cases, be
sure to enclose an addressed.
stamped envelope and send re-
quest to her, clio the Woman's
Dept, The Evenimg Star,
Washington 4, D. c,
Evening star., 1953-05-26

DEAR MISS NISSEN: I am q
young widow without children.
and have sufncient income 50 I
don't have to work. Since I am
at home most Of the time, the
mothers Of the neighborhood
seem to look upon me as perm
anent baby sitter. One especially,
goes out two or three times q
week. brings her children to me,
and without even asking if I can
take them. departs. OF course, no
mention is made Of pay. How
can I stop this imposition?
ELIZABETH.
ANSWER: The trouble ap-
parently stems from the fact that
you obviously have lots Of free
Evening star., 1953-05-26
By MurieI Nissen

DEAR MISS NISSEN: For the
past six months I've been going
with a young man Of %, to
whom I have become quite at
tached. However, I don't know
whether it's advisable for me to
continue seeing him.
He is now attending college
and after graduation will go on
to medical school. He comes
from a fine family.
He tries to make it clear that
he cares for me. yet he won't
come to see me unless his
brother. or a friend, provides
transportation. He is obstinate
and spoiled in many ways. and,
once he gets an idea into his
head, won't concede an inch. In
the beginning, went out of my
way to please him, and because
! won't continue doing 20, he
calls me unreasonable.
FLORA M.
ANSWER: Since doubts about
your friend have already entered
your mind, that in itself Is SUI
flcent evidence that the bloom
has washed of your little ro-
nance. He has evidently been
thoroughly spoiled by a doting
mother. and unless you are in
clined to continue the pamper-
ing. let him go. I doubt if you,
or any other girl, would find
much satisfaction in a marriage
dominated by an inconSiderate
boor. There is no chance that
this young mans obvious Short
comings will improve after mar
riage: they will probably become
worse. You're wise to realize that
happiness cannot exist without
the cooperation Of both part
ners. A boy who has been
brought up with the idea that
the world owes him service ranks
No. l on the list Of poor matri-
monial risks.
, 1953-06-05
s U B c R B /

LEGISLATIVE 49,.
planned for years at having
worked overtime without com
pensation or time off.
Under terms Of the same
bill employees would be paid
on the basis 81 2O8O hours per
year, divided into pay periods
of $50 hours each, or 20 pay
periods per each year.
periods per year.
Most Of the other amend
ments were made to the Merit
System Act and were designed
to give more power to the
Board Of Personnel and great
er protection to employees in
the event of dismissal, suspen-
sion or demotioq. The only
amendment proposed by the
Governor which would relieve
the Director of Personnel from
the duty Of certifying payrolls
was adopted, but the Assem-
IStre-. ~
blv added ten more amend
ments to the bill.
, 1953-06-05

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PART OF

<AA4 III
the berthing Of vessels carry
ing passengers and cargo from
foreign ports during inspec
ton by these Federal Agen-
cies,, following which t b q
vessels will be required to 60
outside Of the restricted Fed
era1 area for the discharge of
cargo.
The Governor has directed.
the Director of Police and
Harbor Master to enforce this
requirement which is neces
sary for the inspection Of YES
sells from foreign ports by the
three Federal agencies mem.
toned.
, 1953-06-05
ST. MARY'S

H
worthy Of the highest praise
for her patience and persever-
ance with this her first class.
Robert Evans brought the pro-
gram to a happy ending with
a note Of thanks.
Prizes Of General Excel
lence were given to Malvelina
Pilot and Robert Evans. All
present spent a pleasant and
relaxing evening, enjoying the
naturalness Of the little ones,
yet approaching thrcag t all,
, 1953-06-05
LOST

A wallet with important
papers and receipts. Would
appreciate its return to the
AVIS OFFICE or to Mrs. Mil
dred Harrigan at Rasmussen's
store.
It would be- greatly APP
preciated.
Mrs.1 Mildred Harrigan
, 1953-06-05
FOR SALE

BABY CRIB. Mattress
with plastic cover and
Baby Scale $40 - Ivan ].
Chappell, Phone $50 or
Pentheny Apartments on
Wharf.
, 1953-06-05

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dren at the capable hand Of.
the hard working Mother.
, 1953-06-05
Motor Boot for Sale

AZ feet by llh wide new
rigging ready 10 deliver in
Pr. full information at
your Request
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565 Carpenter Road
Rio Piedras, P. r.
Evening star., 1953-07-01
Mental Health Plans
Backed by Hirst

Omer L. Hirst, one of four
Democrats seeking nomination
to the Virginia House of Dele
gates from Fairfax County and
Falls Church today promised to
support a more modern mental
health program if he is elected.
He said he has been informed
mental hospitals will ask $7.5
million a year at the next ses-
sion of the General Assembly to
increase the patient per diem
care from $2.05 to $3.50 and that
$60,000 will be asked for three
more mental hygiene clinics.
He promised to support these
appropriations.
Every one concerned - the
patient, his community, the
family and the taxpayers-will
be better off if we cure people
instead of support them for the
rest of their lives" he said.
Il was aStounded to discover, "
he added, that the State has
been able to hire only rs per
cent of the attendants, 48 per
cent of the doctors and A per
cent of the nurses authorized by
the Legislature.
Evening star., 1953-07-01
Six Hurt at Alexandra Corner
When Truck Hits Ambulance

An Alexandria Rescue Squad
ambulance was wrecked yester-
day as it was carrying a patient
to the Alexandria Hospital.
Six persons were injured
slightly in the crash, police said.
The ambulance. driven by
Owen L. Cornwall, jr, 27, was
struck at the intersection of
Duke and Patrick streets by a
truck. The impact sent the
ambulance crashing into a pole.
Slightly injured in the ambu-
lance were the patient. Alton
Skillman, 81, of 100 North
Fayette street, Alexandria, who
was treated for shock; his wife,
Pearl, treated for a cut leg, and
the following rescue squad men,
bers who had minor injuries,
Robert H. Sweeney, 25; Aubrey
Evans, As, and Peter Fields, 90.
Mr.. Cornwall was not hurt.
Evening star., 1953-07-01
By Fronk SortweII, Jr.

In cool Prince William Forest
Park, far from Washington's hot,
grimy streets, 248 children are
having the time of their lives.
The youngsters are enjoying a
tWo-week vacation which they
couldn't have had without the
generosity of Star readers.
They are in Camps Goodwill
and Pleasant. A dizzying round
of swimming, handicraftS, nature
study. birthday parties, fishing,
fireworks and other activities
close to an 8 to 12-year-old S
heart, occupies their days.
Camps Are Improved.
Last year the camps were good.
This year they're better.
Goodwill'S swimming pool has
been improved at cost of 1880.
A new pump and chlorinator has
been installed. Sand now coats
the shores of the man-made
lakes in which the campers
swim.
Two kilns for ceramic work
have been donated. These allow
the campers to turn out profess
sional-style clay work. TIL e
counSelors are using them to
make stylized insignia for the
various camp groups - which
glory in names like Copperheads
and Leap Frogs.
New projectS-such as oil
painting-and increased nature
study also have been added to
the camps activities.
But the basic goods of the
camps remain the same: Fresh
air, sunshine, water, play and
good food.
Food is the keystone of the
Evening star., 1953-07-01

The truck driver, Daniel Fred
Wilkins, %, of 521 Burchland
street, Alexandria. was admitted
to the hospital with back in
jury.
Police said the ambulance had
its siren on and red light flash
ing when the crash occurred.
Mr.. Cornwall told police the traf-
f1c light was yellow when he en-
tered the intersection. Mr.. Will
kins told police the light was
green in his direction. No one
has been charged.
Last fall, drivers of emergency
vehicles in Alexandria were in
structed to stop at red lights be-
cause of a Virginia Supreme
Court decision holding them liza
BILE in case of an accident. Sub
sequently, the city took out liza
bility insurance.
Evening star., 1953-07-01
|FbI Seeks Clue
To Staying Of
.Pentagon Clerk
Gambling Angle
Checked in Killing
OF District Resident

FBI and other Federal police
groped today for a solution to
the Staying of a Pentagon mail
clerk whose body was found yes
terday jammed into the trunk OF
his expensive automobile.
Not overlooked in the investi-
gation were reports that John S.
johnson, 33. colored. of 1912
Shepherd street NV, might have
dabbled in horses and numbers.
His body was removed from
the Pentagon's north parking lot
yesterday afternoon and taken to
the District Morgue for an au-
topSy.
Hole Found in Head.
In the back of his head was a
large, jagged hole, such as a
heavy weapon might have in
f1icted. Coroner A. Magruder
Macdonald was to determine the
cause OF QeaCn CnlS afternoon.
Mr.. johnson, who had an ex-
cellent personnel record and a
good reputation in his neighbor-
hood, had been missing since
last Thursday, when he failed
to return home from work.
His movements were traced to
the home of a friend, Leroy
Mason, at Chapel Oaks, Md,
where Mr.. johnson went Thurs
day afternoon. He left there
saying he was going to the home
of another friend, Joseph RuStin,
17O4 Kenilworth avenue NE.
Asked today whether he had
Evening star., 1953-07-01

a view contrary to Virginia segre-
cation law, Mr.. Green said.
Mr.. Green said the issue of
complete fidelity to this COM
monwealth is more important
than the school construction pro-
gram"
Hits at School Board.
He said that if the building
program is interrupted. it shows
that the School Board had no
business spending the money till
they knew they had it,"
The School Board announced
Monday that Mr.. Green's request
for a re-hearing threatens to
shut down all new school con-
struction in the county and to
require halliday shifts for 5000
students.
The board was unable to sell
$2.8 million in school bonds be-
cause it was unable to certify
that no litigation is pending.
Evening star., 1953-07-01
Candidate Charges
'NeqIect' Of Resources

Mrs. Lucy G. Bussey. Airing
ton candidate for the Virginia
House of Delegates, yesterday
declared there has been great
neglect in the development of
Virginia's natural resources"
Mrs. BuSsey, who seeks Demo-
cratic nomination in the July II
primary, said the States re-
sources must be developed to
provide a broader tax base, to
encourage small business as
well as large" and to promote
Virginia's natural beauty into
great vacation spots"
She advocated the appoint
ment of a commission by the
Governor to study the problem