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, 1954-02-08
G HISTORY WEEK

WEEK IS national Negro History Week, and all
over the United States schools and colleges, churches and
community groups are observing with appropriate eefebra-
tons. This is the week when libraries across the land put on
displays relating to the history and progress of the Negro,
and special classes are conducted and lectures given
BECAUSE OF the tendency to minimize and even dis
miss the. value of the Negro as a citizen who was taking his
place and making his contribution to the community, organi-
cations grew up, spearheaded by one particular group whose
aim it was to shed light in this direction. And out Of this eff
fort grew the observation Of a week focusing attention to
the life and progress Of the Negro.
EVERY SCHOOL boy knows Of the accomplishments
Of TousSaint LOverture, of Menelek IL and Of Booker i.
Washington. The names Of George Washington Carver, Paul
Lawrence Dunbar, 1t. Col. Young, Madam G Walker and
others have been household words for years. And the Est. is
endless.
A NEW DAY is dawning, the world is coming to
realize that racial lines are being erased, and that mans
ultimate dream Of his ideal world is one in which respect and
regard for man takes precedence over such inconsequential
standards as man-made lines. already the millions Of colored
peoples throughout the East are awakening to the realization
that any idea Of a unified, effective and wholesome world
must be free Of racial and other superficial barriers.
BUT UNTIL TIA day comes-and what a day it will.
be-the only answer to bigotry and all such falacious concepts
is continued education. People must continue to be reminded
that Marian Anderson sings because the source OF her beauti-
full voice is the same as that Of Lily Pons; that there is a
Ralph Bunche, whose mission -isato bring men together, g
William Haste, who writes brilliant and profound judicial
decisionS-theSe and others are members OF a world com
munity whose contributions know no barriers. Negro History
Week will have to be continued as long as the need for edu-
cation in this particular phase Of human understanding
continues.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21

was pastor of the First Baptist
Church for the past twelve years
Prior to that he served as pastor
of the Baptist Church in Summer
vile, South Carolina, and as mis-
sionary in India under the Ameri-
can Foreign Mission Board.
! A native of South Carolina, Mr..
Harris was graduated from Fur
man University in Greenville, South
Carolina and from the Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary in
Louisville, Kentucky.
Mrs. Harris, also native of South
Carolina, is a graduate of Limestone
College, Gaffney, South Carolina,
where she received both a bachelor
of music and a bachelor of arts de-
gree. She also holds a degree of
bachelor of missionary training from
the Carver School of Missions, Louis
vile, Kentucky.
Mrs. Harris has had experience as
public school teacher and as a
private teacher of piano. She is a
member of the National Guild of
Piano Teachers. She has also stud
led voice and has had experience
in choir work.
Rev. and Mrs. Harris have one
con CoorCo d LIarc;c Tr ,,,Lo ,r,oc
born in Calcutta during their mis-
sionary service. He is now law
student at the University of Rich
mond. He has also served in the
U. S. Marine Corps.
In 1943, at the request of the Wom-
ans Missionary Union of Virginia,
Mr.. Harris wrote book entitled "a
Man and Leather Globe" written
especially for boys and has been
widely used by those promoting the
Royal Ambassador program in Vir-
ginia and elsewhere.
While residing in Hopewell. Mr.
Harris was active in community
work. He was a member and past
president of the Rotary Club, a mem
Der of the Recreation Commission
and served on a number of other
community committees.
Rev. and Mrs. Harris will reside
at the recently purchased parson-
age, 1911 Hamilton Boulevard. He
succeeds the Reverend Paul B. Wat
lington, ST., who retired from the
pastorate of the First Baptist Church
last June.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21

pointed out that one of the princi-
pies of Kiwanis is to give primacy
to the spiritual values of life, rather
than the material values"
Third, belonging to something
greater than ourselves. This third
way" said DR.. Ard, "is the challenge
of Kiwanis. We belong to a great
organization, some $500 clubs and
100000 members. We should also
belong to the church, which is big
ger than any individual. Belong
ig to Kiwanis, belonging to the
church - these put the third dimen-
sion into life"
Fourth and finally, by sharing our
best with others. mo life could be
happy or great, or satisfying, if it
is out of touch with other lives" said
DR.. Ard. "It is a dreary stretch of
dusty roadway when one never
meets another life and bestows upon
it the best one has to give. Kiwanis
in its service to under-priviIege
boys and girls challenges you to
share with others. Here is life at
its best. Here is the majesty and
greatness of life when it is lived in
the third dimension"
Concluding, Dr. Ard said: from
this day, in the beginning of new
year in Kiwanis, we go into the fu-
ture: thinking great thoughts; TAX
ing time for silence and worship;
belonging to something greater than
ourselves; sharing our best with
others. Then we will put the third
into life.
Look ahead into the unknown to-
morrow! Greet the unseen with
courage and a cheer! Trust God,
see all, nor be afraid"
During the meeting it was an
nounced that the annual ladies night
dinner will be held in the ball room
of the Hotel Alexander at $50 o'clock
on Thursday evening, January 81,
The program will feature variety
of entertainment by professional ar
fists from Baltimore and Washing
ton, D. c., followed by dance to the
music of Jack Lederer's orchestra,
currently playing in the ball room of
the Hotel Statler in Washington.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21
DR.. Wilson P. Ard Addresses Kiwanians
On Life In The Third Dimension"

Following a new year tradition of
many years standing, Dr. Wilson P.
Ard, a member of the Club, was the
speaker at the first luncheon meet
ing Of the new year, of the Hagers-
town Kiwanis Club, held at the Ho-
tel Alexander on Thursday.
Prior to DR.. Ards address, the
newly elected president, Herman B.
Hopes, was installed, together with
his incoming officers, by Walter
Daniels, who also presented the re-
firing president, Oscar c. Hartsock,
with gift and past-president's pin.
DR.. Ard, who was introduced by Al
Powell, chairman of the program
committee, spoke on Life In The
Third Dimension"
Most of us know of two dimen-
sions = the length and breadth of
things = but too few of us know
about the third dimension = height"
the speaker said.
Continuing, DR.. Ard referred to
Methusaleh, whom, he stated, al
though he lived 969 years, lived on
ly in the dimension of length. He
then compared his life with that of
the life of Jesus, who, although he
only lived 33 years spent his life
in the dimension of height.
God gave us life, " the speaker con-
tinued che endowed us with the
ability to dream and hope and to
climb toward the stars. But we
crowd and pinch life into two di-
mansions and that is why life be-
comes flat and dull and stale on our
I hands"
DR.. Ard then suggested four ways
in which Kiwanis could put the third
dimension into their lives.
First, by thinking greater thoughts,
such as thinking about the universe
and our relation to it. In this con-
nection, he said: 1--WE need some ex-
perience in religion, for the third di-
mension has a deep concern for re-
ligion. The world today is filled
with fear, doubt, cynicism, greed,
crime and the lust for power, be-
cause we have neglected the eternal,
spiritual values"
On the second way, taking time
for silence and meditation, DR.. Ard
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21

in several churches of the Potomac
Synod but in more recent years was
well known as a field worker for
the Maryland Bible Society and
superintendent of the Washington
County Bible Society. In these posts,
which he held up until time of his
death, he distributed thousands of
Bible and religious literature.
Rev. Kerstetter was a graduate of
the Ursinus Theological Seminary in
1901. Several years ago he was
named to the posts with the Bible
societies. At one time he did active
work at the State Reformatory for
males, then called the Maryland
State Penal Farm, consisting of re-
ligious educational work. Rev. Mr..
Kerstetter was assisted by his wife
in his work with the Bible organi-
cations. He was also associated with
the Friendship Union Missionary
Group which held meetings on Vir-
ginia Avenue.
He was born at Danville, Pa, son
of the late Frederick and Elizabeth
(Berger) Kerstetter.
He is survived by: his wife, Mrs.
Rosetta M. Kerstetter; and three sis
tiers, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson; and
Mrs. Sally Reisbel, both of Asheville,
N. c. and Mrs. George B. Geiser,
Philadelphia.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21

ward Oswald, and was elected to a
four-year term in November, 1850.
He was expected to seek re-nomina-
ton in the Democratic primaries next
June.
Prior to becoming clerk of the
court, Mr.. Weagley had been a
deputy clerk for about 81 or 38 years.
He started his career as a public
school teacher. He taught several
years in Williamsport before his ap-
pointment as deputy clerk.
Mr.. Weagley was devout mem
Der of Christ Evangelical and Re-
formed Church and of the Clever
Smith Bible Class. He was long
active in church work, especially in
musical circles of the Sunday
School. He was a gifted clarinetist
and played with the Sunday School
orchestra for many years.
Born at Smithsburg, he was a
son of the late John and Malinda
(Fecker) Weagley He had resided
IN Hagerstown for the past SIS years.
Surviving are: his wife, Mrs. Ethel
Krouse Weagley; two daughters, Mrs.
Doris Bloom, of Smithsburg, and Mrs.
Phyllis March, of Orlando, Fla;
three grandchildren, and three sis
tiers, Mrs. Nellie Newcomer and Mrs.
Miriam Wolfe, both of Dual High
way, and Mrs. Shirley Mohr, Cleve-
land, Ohio
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21
Three Boys Aboard
USS Newport News

Three young men from this area -
Seaman Edwin R. Russell, USN;
Boilerman third class Donald T..
Stahl, USN; and Fireman Willard d.
Swain, USN - sailed from Norfolk
aboard the heavy cruiser, USS New
port News on January 4, for a FIVE
month training and good will''
cruise to the Mediterranean Sea.
Seaman Russell is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin r. Russell, % East
Washington Street, and husband of
the former Miss Emma r. Ernde, 213
Jefferson Street.
Boilerman Stahl is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred ]. Stahl, 2128 lillian
dale Road, Hagerstown, and Fireman
Swain is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
o. Swain, Route l, Hancock, and
husband of the former Miss Dolores
Bradshaw, of Warfordsburg, Pa.
The Newport News, together with
the carrier Midway and three de-
stroyers, will relieve their sister ships
and join the Sixth Fleet in support
ing Americas international policy.
While in the Mediterranean, the
ship will visit various ports in
France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey
and Africa.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21
G. William Hetzer
Is Highly Honored

G. William Hetzer of Williamsport,
who was chairman of the Washing
ton County Democratic Central
Committee, was elected chairman of
the State Central Committee without
opposition, at a meeting held in
Baltimore on Monday.
Mr.. Hetzer, who has been an out
standing political figure in the West
ern Maryland area for the past
twenty years, was elected to serve
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21

ary Clerk of the Court by Chief JUS
tlce Joseph D. Mish on Monday. Mr..
Snyder succeeds j. Guy Weagley,
who died suddenly Sunday night
Mr.. Snyder, an active Democrat,
began his duties in the office of the
Clerk of the Court when he was
twenty-one years of age, being ap-
pointed by the late Edward Oswald.
He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Z. Snyder and was born and reared
IN Boonsboro, being a graduate from
Boonsboro High School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder reside at
803 Oak Hill Avenue. They have
four children and two grandchildren
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21

consecutive year. Mr.. Letter is an
official of the firm of Letter Brothers.
Other officers elected were: P. j.
Potter, vice-president; Arley o. Sica,
treasurer, and James w. Stone, secre-
tary. The directors then elected the
following executive committee:
Arthur F. Flood, Elmer N. Funk
houser, Maxwell Greenwald, PAUL
S. Shields, and R, Paul Smith. The
four officers of-the board will also
serve on the executive committee.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21
State Income Rated High"

Maryland is one of the most favor
ed States from standpoint of pop
ulation growth and per capita IN
come, according to the Kiplinger
Washington News Letter. At the
present rate of growth, Maryland's
population will have increased by
Is percent from 1850 to 1860, the Kip
llnger letter says 1t rates the
States per capita income as ''high"
. one of three classifications, high,
medium and low.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21
TB Deaths Decline Sharply

The tuberculosis death rate drop
ped by 81 percent in Baltimore in
1858, and for the first time in the
medical history of the city the dis
ease ceased to be listed as one of
the major killers" Dr. Huntington
Williams, health commissioner, call
ed it "truly phenomenal decline"
The best previous record was the II
percent drop reported at the end
of 1850.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21
Declines

All-time low records in Maryland
were reported last year for tuber-
culosis, syphilis, and the maternal
mortality. There were no deaths at.
all for whooping cough or diphtheria,
and for typhoid fever there have
been no deaths for five years, the
last death from this disease in the
state having occurred in 1913.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21
OdeIlo Letter Heads
Community Chest

At the annual organization meet
ing of the Board of Directors of the
Hagerstown and Washington County
Community Chest, held yesterday,
Odello M Letter, president of the
Chest, was reelected for the second
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21

U. S. Navy Photo
Naval Aviation Cadet Orlan Co.
wan pictured above) son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl o. Cowan, Smithsburg, re-
Gently graduated from the U. S. Ma
val School, Pre-Flight, Pensacola,
Florida.
Cadet Cowan attended State
Teachers College. He entered the
Naval Aviation Cadet program in
August, 1858, at the U. S. Naval Air
Station, Anacostia, Washington, D. C.
He is now assigned to the U. S. Naval
Auxiliary Air Station, Whiting Field,
Milton, Florida, where he is engaged
in primary flight training.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21
New Pastor Named
At Baptist Church

The Reverend G. Barlow Harris
will assume his duties as pastor of
the First Baptist Church of Hag-
erstown on Sunday, January "a.
Mr.. Harris comes to Hagerstown
from Hopewell, Virginia, where he
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21
ABOUND : )WN
WITH THE IZl)ETOR

that ne plans to divide his time be-
tween his duties with the corpor-
alton and his new post, for which
his headquarters will be at the
Friendship International Airport in
Baltimore.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21
c. & P. Authorizes Expenditures

Expenditures of $4,1OO,OOO for the
improvement and expansion of tele-
phone facilities in Maryland were
authorized December % by the board
of directors of the C. & P. Telephone
Co. For Walkersville, an appropria-
ton of $4,000 was authorized to pro-
vide additional poles, cable and wire.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21
J. Guy Weagley Dies
Suddenly On Sunday
Widely Known Clerk Of Court,
20 Years OF Age, Stricken With
Heart Attack.

Clerk of the Court ]. Guy Weagley
died suddenly on January II at his
home on the Dual Highway. He was
10 years old.
Mr.. Weagley had been about his
usual duties in the Court House last
week and apparently was stricken
suddenly at his home Sunday.
Mr.. Weagley was appointed clerk
of the court upon the death of Ed
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21
Rev. c. W.Kerstetter
Dies AT Hospital

Superintendent Of Washington
County Bible Society Was 80
Years OF Age.
Rev. George w. Kerstetter, 1919
Virginia Avenue, died Saturday
afternoon at the Washington County
Hospital, following a short illness,
aged 80 years.
Rev Mr.. Kerstetter served as min
lister of the Reformed denomination
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21

as Chairman until the State Con-
vention is held IN July, at which
time a permanent chairman for a
four-year term will be chosen.
In accepting the high office, Mr..
Hetzer said that he will attempt ITO
guide the party with one view -
that we might triumph in the coming
election"
The new chairman also promised
to show no leanings to either Mr..
Byrd or Mr.. Mahoney, the two Demo-
cratic candidates for the office of
Governor of Maryland.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21
Merlin Snyder Is
New CIcr''zz Of Court

G. Merlin Snyder, deputy clerk of
the Circuit Court for the past thirty
one years, was sworn in as tempor-
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-21

Success in life is a matter not so
much of talent or opportunity as of
concentration and perseverance.
Charles William Wendte
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-16
Allies Believed Standing Firm
On Final Indo-Chinu Proposal
No Reason Seen for Further HoggIing;
Truce Decision Now Up to Communists

for a final huddle before the mo-
ment for decision arrives.
Several versions of the allied
truce terms are in circulation
here, none of them necessarily
authoritative. The lateSt-com-
ing from French sources in
cludes the following provisions:
/. Evacuation of French Union
forces from Northern Wet Nam
including the city of Hanoi. A
bridgehead around the port of
Haipong would be retained on
a temporary basis.
2. Division of Wet Nam into
two parts by a truce line drawn
somewhere between the 18th ano
18th parallel. Every effort
would be made to hang onto
the coast cities of Hue anC
Tourane which are now solidlJ
held by the French.
3. Independence for Laos anc
Cambodia. The allies are ready
to accept the principle of neu.
tralization in both states a.
meaning that foreign troops
including French, should bt
withdrawn. In return, however
the two countries must be per-
mitted national armies strong
enough to guarantee their indie
pendence
4. So far as the final political
(See MOVES. Page A-3.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-16
Red Planes in Far East Triple
u. S. Number, General Says

He pointed out that bases in
North Korea are within easy
flying distance of Japan, recog-
nized by both the Reds and
allies as the key to control Of
the Pacific.
Russian planes are based just
north of Japan on Sakhalin in
the Kurile Islands and in Siberia.
Lists Priority Targets.
Gen. Partridge said the first
| job of his command in the event
of war would be to knock out
these bases and give United
States planes control of the air.
And while the United States
Air Force is outnumbered 3 to ]
in this area, Gen. Partridge
pointed out: I'VE just few three
BATS Get bombers) here from
California in 16 hours"
The FEAT commander sale
mo particular significanc,
should be attached" to the re-
cent shift of bomber units from
Japan to bases on Guam anc
Okinawa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-16
By the Associated Press

TOKYO, July 16.-The Com
munists have an armada of T.
500 warplanes in the Far East,
outnumbering United States
combat planes 8 to /, Americas
top air commander in the Pa
cific said today.
Yet If war were to break out
"our first objective would be to
gain control of the air." Ger.
Earle E. Partridge, Far East Air
Force commander, declared in
an interview.
Gen. Partridge's estimate that
Russia, China and North Korea
have $500 combat-ready planes
is 1000 planes higher than the
top previous figure.
United States air strength TO-
tails about 2,400 bombers, fight
ers, reconnaissance and trans
port planes, the general said.
"By refueling in the air oul
bombers are capable of striking
at any Communist target in the
Far East today" he said.
Could Use Atomic Bombs.
Asked If that meant with
atomic bombs, he replied:
Eve would be delinquent in
our duties If we we're not pre-
pared to use atomic weapons.
Gen. Partridge said North Ko-
rea has embarked on a program
to increase its combat strength
and overall capabilities" with at
least Is airfields now operational
| for lets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-16
I'd Ho|dup Reported
Al Loan Association

A bandit repeatedly robbed q
Northeast savings and loan COM
pany of $4,000 today in what
police believe may be a repeat
performance by the same holdup
man.
The gunman. his eyes masked
by heavy-"almost black"-sun-
glasses. robbed the Franklin Fed
eral Savings and Loan Associa-
ton. 1881 Rhode Island avenue
NE, shortly before noon, the
manager reported.
Police 1t. Nunzio Bonaccorsy
said the bandits description was
similar to that of a man who
robbed the same place of $240
last December 4.
The gunman today entered
while a confederate apparently
waited in a car parked outside,
according to the manager, Rob-
ert l.. Werth, who was alone at
| the time.
Mr.. Werth said the bandit
pointed blue-steel pistol at him
and held out a paper bag, order
ing him to open the safe and I'LL
the bag.
| In last DEFENDERS 1000 hold
up. Mr.. Werths mother. Mrs.
Helen T. Werth, who also works
there. was the victim.
Police broadcast a lookout for
a man about IS years old. heav-
lily built, about 6 feet tall, and
wearing a tan suit and a tan
felt hat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-16
See The Star First
For Builders Plans

National Home Week will be OBJ
served by home builders throughout
the country this foil. Reed The Stor's
Reel Estate and Architecture Section
regulorly for Iotest news on how this
notionul observance will be marked in
the Washington metropolitan oreo BY
the Home Builders' Association in CO.
operution with The Evening Star.
In edition. enjoy the mony helpful
articles in The Star on what to look
for when you buy o home. Keep up
with the latest reol estate news.
II you are pIonnins to buy q home,
shop the big real estate section OF
The Star tomorrow. Every Saturday in
The Stor you will find the widest va
riety Of real estate offerings for sole
in the Washington areo.
s Don't miss the real estots section
In The Stor tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-16
6 on Boat Rescued,
7 Die Off Delaware
BY the Assoeio'ed Press

LEWES, DEL, July 16.-Four
men, a woman and a 12-year-old
boy, survivors of a tiny fishing
boat that capsized and sank in
Delaware Bays storm-tossed
waters with nine aboard yes
terday, were brought to Beebe
Hospital today suffering from
exposure.
The bodies of two women
were brought to a funeral par
lor. One man still was missing.
Rescued were:
Harry Heideck, of Smyrna,
Del, owner-captain Of the
stricken 40-foot Nora May;
Charles Jones, Samuel Owens,
ST., Morris Gosnell. IL; Mrs
Zelda Gosnell, and John Burch-
cite, all from Baltimore. Md.
The dead we're identified as
Mrs. Marie Owens and Mrs
Leila jennings, and the missing
man as James Gosnell, all OF
Baltimore.
All except Mr.. Heideck are
Negroes.
Coast Guard search vessels
found the 40-foot Nora May this
morning floating upside-dowr
near II Foot Light, not far from
Bowers Beach and about 80 miles
north Of RehOboth.