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Evening star., 1954-04-25
W7HEN Ivan Ivanovich
w was fourteen, his class
FICTION
mates staged a mass escap


from school. He oversight it and became head boy.
Ten years later Annushka, richest girl in
Poltava, experienced the dimming influence of
vodka on the power of discernment and informed
Ivan Ivanovich that she would marry him.
'Vanya my dove" she said fondly, using the
familiar diminutive of Ivan, as he held her in
his arms
At thirty-four, stoutsh, with thinning hair,
Vanya was quietly happy husband to Annushka,
whose judgment had been restored to her soon
after the wedding. Without fuss he had gladly
submitted to her decisions and wishes in all minor
matters. Major matters, as well as children, had
so far been denied to Vanya and Annushka.
SATURDAY, the day before their tenth anniver-
sary, he was polishing the swords and helmets in
the local museum until he could see his sad eyes
reflected in their brightness Never, never could
he fulfill his wife's longstanding wish, the only
one that she had never turned into command.
Vanya's honey-colored mustache looked
macabre red when he lit the tall thirty-six-hour
candles surrounding the towns proudest show
piece In glass case reposing on silk and velvet,
cleaned the ruby ring of Peter the Great.
you will do it for me today" Annushka had
said that morning Won't you. Vanya, my
dove? Just for one day and one night III only
wear it in the house. The Cars ring ON your
Annushka's rough hand! Monday morning take
it back, and the world will never know"
Vanya shrugged his shoulders in despair, as he
went on with his polishing. How can do it?"
he whispered to that voice within himself. Il
keep telling you. Peters ring is sacred. 1t belongs
to Mother Russia. Besides, it's cold in Siberia"
But you've got the key" insisted the voice.
And Comrade Petrov wants the ring first
thing Monday morning" Vanya replied.
you can slip it back before he comes" said
the voice.
Vanya had no time to answer. A bell sum-
moned him to the Office of the Commissar in
charge of the museum.
Vladimir Petrov was finishing his bread and
sausage, watched by the uncomfortably benevo-
lent effigy of the Father of All Russia.
Long live the Revolution!' he said to Vanya,
and raised hairy fist.
Evening star., 1954-04-25

Eyes. Comrade," Vanya answered meekly.
Petrov laid two freckled hands on Vanyas
shoulders. What an honor for the town."
''Yes, Comrade Commissar."
"And your WIFE Annushlxa will be proud. Cold
and lonely nights though, for her" Petrov. who
liked his remarks as spicy as his food, twinkled
at his custodian from such close quarters that
Vanya wished he wouldn't.
NEVERTHELESS, Vanya forced himself to mean
ing smile that could be taken to hint at conugal
perfection.
II have been instructed to tell you. j." continued
the Commissar, that you will represent Poltava
at the State Exhibition next week. On Monday
you will take the 1926 to Moscow. That gives
us time to pack the ring which you will hand to
Comrade Secretary of the Exhibition Committee
on Thursday See me Monday an hour before
your train leaves.
''And tell Annushka your picture will be in the
Poltava Worker I'll call Thursday night to let
her see it,
Vanya tried to look elated.
Death to the warmongers," said Petrov.
Death to them. answered Vanya and opened
the door. MY last chance" he thought as he
drew the curtains in the museum Then he went
over to the glass case.
There were only two visitors in the gallery. In
fact, they had been sitting opposite the oil paint
ing of the Dnieper Fisheries since midday. Hand
in hand and in love with art and with each other.
Vanya extinguished an oil lamp for them and
felt for his keys. The mere touch frightened him
and made him shrug his shoulders in momentary
submission.
PACING to the further end where few Turkish
sabres and scimitars were rusting in unforeseen
peace he spun a coin. Heads. do it - tails,
won't" he thought. The coin came clattering
to rest, and Vanya pushed couple of sabres over
to disguise the noise before looking at the verdict
of chance.
He could not endure the sight of the head of
the coin and all it implied, so he quickly turned
it over and told himself Il have free will,
haven't II" He would prove its power by ignor
ing the decision.
Returning to the glass case, the rubies on the
ring reminded him of Annushka's eyes as they
had shone for him ten years ago. Here was an
opportunity to rekindle that soft glow.
The fourth key fitted the lock. Vanya glanced
over his shoulder. The couple was still gazing at
the Dnieper Fisheries. Just when he was turning
the key Petrov's voice shocked him back to hon
est but miserable reality.
''We1l close in five minutes, Comrade."
Continued on page 19
Evening star., 1954-04-25

Ain English schOOlnaGster and sCriter
is the author Of this story about
an amusing inconsistency in the
Russian mind. This is the first time
Mr.. Sabor's scOrk has appeared in an
American ss,GgGzine. - The EDITORS
Evening star., 1954-04-25

Certainly Comrade would dream of stealing
Peter the Greats rubies except possibly Russian love
by r. S. Sabor
Evening star., 1954-04-25
by r. S. Sabor

Illustrated BY Walter Richards
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

Sugar Loaf Mountain at Easter
was witnessed by more than ZOO
persons. A total of 451 cars en-
tered the magnificent spot, there
being more than so cars not be-
ing admitted because of a traffic
snarl. Those who were fortunate
enough to witness the pantomime
"The Empty Tomb" with eight
churches participating, will al
ways have a pleasant and sacred
memory. Under the leadership of
w. c. Harpold choir of 81 voices
from the many churches inspired
the folk who were there. Mr.
Ivan Lawson presided at the port
able organ. He was assisted by
a band of Z pieces, directed by
Mr. Richard Day.
Among those missing from
this years event was Mr.. Gordon
Strong, who recently passed
away. He had provided place
for this lovely ceremony and the
mountain is now under the lead
ership of group of trustees who
maintain the place in accordance
with Mr.. Strong's wishes.
The main address was given by
DR.. Gather P. Warfield of Rock
vile. Prayer was led by Rev. Ro-
bert Wells of the Jamestown
Presbyterian church. Also taking
part were Rev. Forrest Farris,
Washington Grove Methodist
church; Rev. Horace Dubois,
GAINESVILLE Baptist church, and
Rev. Jack G. Ammon of Clarks-
burg Methodist church. The pub
lie address loudspeaker system
was used this year for the first
time. More than $50 persons had
breakfast at the Dickerson Meth
odiSt church. Our deepest appre-
citation to the founders who make
this wonderful place free to all
who love Gods great hand work
so beautifully portrayed in this
very special mountain.
I visited the Women'S Coopera-
tive Market at Bethesda on last
Saturday and it was indeed a
place of rare beauty so filled
with so many beautifully decor
ated Easter eggs, live Dummies,
every goody to tempt ones appe-
tite, and so many gorgeous
blooming flowers, cut and live
plants of many colors and kinds.
Every table was tended by an
Immediately clad and smiling
clerk.
Having at one time been a
seller in said market, 1 was most
overcome by the pleasant MEM
cries of days past, and I met,
after some II years, some of the
very fine customers whom 1 once
served. 1t was indeed good to
visit with some of the ladies who
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

Samuel Wright of Gaithersburg
also were guests of the Wrights
on Sunday.
Several of our folk attended
the annual Seneca Baptist Asso-
citation meeting in Brunswick,
Md. on Tuesday of this week.
Among those attending were the
Misses r. w. Rawn and r. f.
Dove. Fletcher Wright, Samuel
Wright, w. G. Harding, D. F.
Nicely and DR.. and Mrs. c. A.
Brubaker The Brubakers plan to
go to st. Louis, to attend the
Southern Baptist association
meeting June 2-5, leaving here
in early May for their annual va
cation, part of which will be
spent in California visiting DR..
Brubakers, son who lives there.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22
P. 4. Chairman

Cy O'Brien, of the Johns Hop
kins Applied Physics Lab, Silver
Spring, has been appointed chair
man of the public relations COM
mittee for the Montgomery Coun-
ty Community Chest and Council,
David Scull, president, announced
this week.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22
HARRISBURG NEWS
Evelyn Porferfeld Goifhersbug 757-J-I

Mother Nature, apparently de-
spondent during the cold winter
months, seemed suddenly to burst
into life this last week.
Easter Sunday found the Ray
mond King family at Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Kings home here
in Clarksburg. Mrs. Kings sister,
Mrs. Allison and daughter,
Nancy, were also present on this
holiday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

Clarksburg has another Honor
Society student. She is Miss Carol
Edwards, who is a member of
the Gaithersburg High chapter.
These students are chosen for
high character, leadership, schol-
arship, and service.
Mrs. Albert Lardie recently
spent week with her sister, Mrs.
Ivy Cooley of Falls Church, Vir-
ginia.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22
Guithersburs 757-J-I

this supper over successfully.
The Supper Committee is I'M
der the Craftsmanship of J. Will
liam Purdum. The members on
this committee are Raymond
Wilhide, w. o. Rose, Orman Rip
peon and John Anderson.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Springett
of Arlington, Va, have been Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Rose
of HyattstoWn.
John Warfield celebrated his
birthday on Wednesday at the
University of Maryland where he
is a student.
The intermediate MYF met at
the Germantown Church on SUM-
day evening. David Kimble was
the leader. His topic was Holy
Week in Music, Word and Pic
lures" The Senior MYF met at
the home of Miss Rebecca Lam
bert, Old Germantown Road.
Miss Bunny King was the leader.
The Optimist Club of Clarks-
burg met at the Clarksburg
School last Monday night. Pres.
James R. King, presided. Opti-
mist Ora King introduced Judge
Alfred Noyes of the Juvenile
Court of Montgomery County.
heJudge said he was impressed
with the progress that Clarks-
burg was making. He took notice
of the fine work Optimist Clubs
are doing for youngsters through
out the nation. He believes in con-
servation, especially where our
youths are concerned. He gave
his experiences concerning de-
linquents and their part with
crimes. He was well pleased that
Clarksburg's delinquency rate is
low. He said youngsters reflect
their environments. They learn
from their parents who should
set good examples. A boy in
trouble, usually wants to rebel
against somebody, generally the
community. These boys need a
change in life. If corrected in
time, they will make good citi-
zenS.
President Jim King announced
that the Optimist Club supper
would be held on May 9Th from
3 to 9 pm. at the Clarksburg
Community Hall. The supper will
consist of fried chicken, ham, po-
tatoes, peas, hot homemade bread
and coffee, country style. Presi-
dent King made it clear that this
supper is open to the public. He
urged all residents in the area
to support this supper as the pro-
ceeds from it goes to sponsor the
Boys Work Program which in
cludes the establishment and
maintenance of two baseball
teams. He urged all members and
their wives and their families to
cooperate 1000 in order to put
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22
Hahn Seeks Seat
On County Council
In COP Race

Edward Lee Hahn, Potomac
filed this week for the Mont
gomery County Council from the
Bethesda district, subject to the
Republican primary.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

Mr.. Hahn is 43 years old. He
is married and is the father Of
a 15.year-old daughter. He re-
sides in Potomac, where he was
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

Arrangements are being made
for two baseball teams. One team
will have youths from II to ID
years of age, while the other
team will have youths from IA
to IS years of age. Any boy in
the Clarksburg area is eligible
and welcome to join the teams.
If interested, contact either
Henry Miles, Arnold Price or
James r. King.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

born and raised. He is an ac.
countant by training and at pre-
sent is engaged in farming and
the retail florist business.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

The happiest Easter greetings
to all of our readers, may the
spirit of him who gave His all
for us permeate your lives and
give you peace!
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

Preparing for the Spring Fes-
tival on May LIST between 5 to
10 pm, the PTA is hard at work
to make the Festival a great sue
cess.
Under the direction of Mrs. AL
ia Reppeon, the Festival will fea-
ture Bill Wells, well-known TV
Cartoonist and story-teller, and
his talking dog CholmondeIey
and Phil Schwartz, local pianist.
The public may aid the PTA in
raising funds for landscaping of
the school by supporting the bake
sale, supper, movies, and various
games at the Festival. Prizes are
being donated by various business
concerns of this area.
Committees for this worthy en-
deavor are as follows: Soliciting
Mrs. Kelly Taylor, Mrs. Rebec-
ca Price, Mrs. Anna Burdette,
Mrs. Charles Johnson, and Mrs.
Voight; Games Mr. Earl Ed
wards, Mr.. Norman Burdette and
Mr.. Orman Rippeon; Movies
Bobby Shifflet, Lloyd Walker;
Games-Mrs. Ruth Anderson,
Mrs. Ann Keith, Mrs. Marjorie
Nicholson; Food-Mr. EVE War
field, Mrs. Dorothy King; Bake
Sale-Mrs. Studdiford, Mrs. Jack
Ammon, Mrs. Weight. Publicity
Mrs. Penny Brandenburg, Mrs.
Alta Rippeon, Mrs. Weaver, Mrs.
Lorraine Porterfield.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

Master James Krise will be
spending this week in Virginia
as a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Dobson, who are having a nice
visit at the old home.
Mrs. William G. Harding spent
Monday in Rockville on business
and visiting her daughter, Mrs.
William Curtis.
A card of thanks from Mrs.
Ethel Kirby:
I wish to express my deepest
appreciation to the many friends
of the community, who for the
past four months of my illness,
have been so wonderful to me,
by their cheerful visits, telephone
calls, and the scores of lovely
cards received, lovely flowers,
baskets of delicious fruits, and
every dainty that could be
thought of, that has been sent
to me, and TO the fifty or more
community friends, who gave to
and arranged "The Sunshine
Bag, which 1 am opening day
by day and enjoying so much.
All I can say to you friends and
neighbors, you are wonderful and
1 thank YOU
It's such things as these ex-
pressions of good will and neigh
borliness, together with the will
to make our community one of
the most outstanding places in
which to live, that makes one
want to invite their very best
friends to come here to live and
become part of one OF the best
places to live. Most folks do not
have a great deal of time to just
be idle, but if any one in our
midst needs a friend, there are
many to come to their aid.
We boast a bank, a fine gen.
eral store, and an up to date ap-
pliance store, a fast-groWing
grade school, a most up-to-date
feed and flour mill, surrounded
by four growing churches, Pres
byterian, Methodist, Catholic and
Baptist. Bus service at Neelsville,
commuters train service, post of
flee, a modern rest home, and
a resident physician, DR.. Vernon
E. Martens, and, not in the least,
we are situated on the very fine
new Route 240, which, when fin
ished, will make Washington,
DC. just minutes away All of
these advantages, coupled with a
fine civic minded populace, give
us added incentive to strive for
an ever better community. Some
of the finest farming methods
used anywhere in the world are
being practiced on The Hassan
Farms here, managed by the gen.
ial Mr. c. M. Janney.
One of the most beautiful and
greatly enjoyed sunrise services
ever to be held on our beloved
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

have served there more than 20
years and still quite happy serv-
ing others. Found many new
faces behind the tables too.
Regret to announce the pass
ing of Mrs. Byron K. HunSberger,
Is, of Norristown, Pa. on Sat
urday, April 18th. She and her
husband, who is 80, conducted a
non-profit school since 1881 and
she was actively participating UNI
til three weeks ago, when she
suffered a heart attack from
which she failed to recover. She
had a serious attack two years
ago, They had celebrated their
5Oth wedding anniversary on APP
ril 9th, 1858. Born of missionary
parents who served in India for
many years, she and her husband
also served there many years.
She was the mother of Mrs. AL
bert w. LEM MRS. Lentz also
being born in India) of German
town; Mrs. F. H. Cougher, Canal
Zone; Rev. George S. Hunsberg-
err, Guam Islands; Mrs. w. c..
Hannaway of Atco, N. j.; Warren
Hunsberger of Chevy Chase;
Duncan M. Hunsberger, Potsdam,
Pa, and Byron Hunsberger, also
of Potsdam, Pa.
Mr.. Burton Carr, accompanied
by his sister, Mrs, Leroy Sutphin
and little nieces, Margaret and
Nancy and Miss Helen Black of
Laytonsville, visited with his
mother Mrs. Florence Carr in
Washington, DC. on Sunday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Allen w. Smith of Boyds
has been confined to her home
for several days suffering from
a virus infection.
Mrs. Bud Whitworth visited
with her mother Mrs. Fletcher
Wright, Monday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

Miss Edythe Turner, our form
err home demonstration agent, is
now employed in Vermont. She
is spending some time with
friends in the county accompan-
led by Mrs. Ella Cue. On Sunday
morning they attended the Sugar
Loaf Sunrise service, and later
attended the morning worship
service here at Trinity Methodist
Church. Welcome home Miss
Turner!
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hough of
Clarksburg visited Mrs. Emma j.
King who is a patient at Johns
Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Mrs. King is recovering from an
eye operation.
Pfc Elmer T. Harrison of Camp
Hamilton, N. Y is home on :
30 day furlough. He expects to
leave home about May 9th and
will be stationed at Fort Lewis,
Washington awaiting assignment
for overseas duty in Korea.
Mrs. Bertha M. Chick, Mr..
Russell Cordell, and Mr.. Welty
Cordell all of Clarksburg visited
their sister, Mrs. Maggie Davis
of Kemptown on Sunday.
Sgt. William Hume Harrison
has reenlisted in the heavy ar
tillery division of the Army. He
is stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash
ington and is waiting orders for
field service in the Alaska area.
Don's forget that Wednesday
nights are "Neighborly Nights"
The practice of a friendly visit to
another home can have a very
wholesome influence upon the
Church and upon the entire Com
munity.
The Clarksburg Community
Assn. welcomes Mr.. and Mrs. j.
H. Long and their six sons into
the community. The Longs for
merly lived at Jacksonville. They
have moved to DR.. Gardeners
property.
Little Michael Metzger, the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Metzger
celebrated his third birthday on
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Whip
gave a Birthday Dinner in honor
of their daughter, Kathaleen and
their sister, Miss Jane Derry on
Sunday. James birthday was on
Saturday while Kathaleen's will
be on Tuesday. Besides Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Whip, Kathaleen
and Jane, the guests were Mrs.
Edith Derry, Mrs. Norman Ray,
Miss Peggy Sponseller, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Derry and their son,
Paul, Mrs. Roy Whip and her
daughter, Bonny, and Mrs. Ella
Whip.
The Clarksburg Community
Assn. welcomes Mr.. and Mrs. F.
l.. Spruill into the Community.
They formerly lived in Norfolk,
Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Titus and
their daughter Betty and Mr.. and
Mrs. Burton Mckinney of Lees
burg, Va. visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Whip of Clarksburg
on Sunday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

Pvt. Charles F. Dorsey, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Dorsey Jr.,
will be glad to hear from his
many friends. His address: U. S.
52347766, Co. A End Bn., Motto
C.B.AM.C., Fort Sam Houston,
Texas.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

have served there more than 20
years and still quite happy serv-
ing others. Found many new
faces behind the tables too.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1954-04-22

One of the most beautiful and
greatly enjoyed sunrise services
ever to be held on our beloved
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-24

Gospel team services and was
we'll received wherever he spoke.
Taking care of the musical
portion of the program will be
Al Kicker, a junior from Dear
born, Michigan and Warren Stitt,
a junior from Pittsburgh, Pa.
Kicker is a transfer student from
Bethel College, st. Paul, Min
nesota and will lead the con-
gregational singing along with
rendering several baritone solos.
The instrumentalist, Mr.. Stitt
who has also attended Houghton
College in New York State is a
fine pianist and accordionist
This past year he was accom-
panist for The Kings College
Trumpet Trio, one of the top
musical groups on Campus,
The team will be passing
through Caldwell during the
course of ten week tour which
will take the team from Northern
Maine to West Virginia. Their
service has been planned to ap-
peal to all ages as they present
variety of musical numbers
along with a positive message
from Gods Word.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-24
MACKSBURG NEWS

A delightful social hour with
refreshments being served by the
hostesses was much enjoyed.
Bible School
The annual Daily Vacation
Bible school sponsored by the
Methodist church each summer
will begin in July. Church school
at $50 a. m. Preaching at 1920
a. m. by Rev. Walter H. Brown.
Personals
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bates and
Sandra spent the weekend at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wood
row Perry of Columbus.
Mrs. Laura Depew of Sarahs-
vile, Mrs. Barbara Luke of Cam
bridge, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Har-
mon of Massillon and Mrs. Ada
Harmon and family of GAINESVILLE
were callers at the Louis Wolford
home over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray l.. Curtis
and Brian were shoppers in
Marietta, Saturday.
G E. Longfellow, Mrs. Fran
els Longfellow and son, George,
Miss Mary Longfellow of Nor
wood, are spending their vaca-
ton at their home here.
Several from here attended the
meeting at the Free Methodist
church at South Olive, Sunday
on Fathers Day.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-24

MACKSBURG Mrs. Yula
Murrey and Miss Josephine
Blake entertained members OF
the Macksburg W.C.T.U. at the
Murrey home on Friday after
noon,
The theme: "Radiating Good
Cheer" was carried out with Mrs.
Lula Blake giving the devotion
ais and reading a poem "The
Story of a Father"
The president. Mrs. Nellie
Warren gave a talk on simple
solution to the alcohol problem
telling that all persons must
step with both feet into this
controversy. A discussion Of what
is going on in Washington was
given by Mrs. Lizzie Hale and
Miss Josephine Blake.
At the business session, the
president appointed the follow
ing nominating committee: Mrs
Mary Kathary, Mrs. Nettie Lytle
and Miss Josephine Blake.
Silent tribute was given to the
deceased member, Mrs. Clara
Smith.
Flower Mission Day was obser-
we'd and twelve bouquets were
sent to Shut-inS.
The closing prayer, "A Prayer
for Guidance" was given by all
members.