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Evening star., 1954-12-20
.YuIe Spirit Moves
Hitch-Hiker to
Give Up to Police

The sight Of Christmas dec
orations and the sound of carols
moved a hitchhiker to surrender
on a series Of bad check charges,
he told Alexandria police when
he walked into headquarters
there yesterday.
Police said Edward Francis
Parker, 80 Of Plymouth, Mass,
told them he Is wanted in Las
Cruces, N. Mex, on five bad
check charges. Alexandria Po-
lice checked his story and found
that he was sought for passing
approximately $700 in worthless
checks in Las Cruces last July
while employed there as a bar
tender.
He is being held as a fugitive.
Evening star., 1954-12-20
SoIdier Finds $50 Fine
Goes With Choice Tree

A soldier looking for a Christ
mas tree, who found just what
he wanted on the Arlington
estate Of DR.. Ernest s. Hendry
at 24l1 North Twenty Fourth
Street, was fined $50 and costs
in Arlington County Court today.
The fine was imposed on
Charles E. Manion, 81, of the
1000 block Of North Taylor street,
Arlington, by Judge Hugh C..
Cregger.
DR.. Hendry estimated value of
the 30-foot ornamental spruce at
between $500 and $500.
Manion was arrested after DR..
Hendry reported that the top
10 feet of the tree had been
Topped of and Policeman Charles
M. Mackey. jr.. learned the IL
cense number of the car which
carried the tree away.
Evening star., 1954-12-20
Star STAFF Photo.

lacking unanimity of opinion
relative to the exact order in
which the 10 largest churches
of the world should be listed.
This is due to a wide varia-
tion in length. width, area and
volume.
you can well imagine that a
list Of the worlds largest
churches enumerated in terms of
overall length would place the
Shrine Of the Immaculate Con-
ception at a disadvantage.
THE overall area, however,
seems to us a much more perth
nent point of comparison. how
ever. and this method Of COM
parison has been used in the
inclosed list"
Evening star., 1954-12-20
Foirfox Group Collects
Toys; Food, Clothing

The Fairfax-Falls Church
Christmas Committee Is collect
ing toys. food and clothing at
its headquarters, 158 South
Washington street. Falls Church.
Clothing is being gathered for
needy adults and children.
The committee also is accept
ing money to buy meat for about
1000 persons who win be given
Christmas dinner. Mrs. Robert
Moss and Mrs. Edgar Prichard
shead the drive.
Evening star., 1954-12-20
BoIIston Fire Truck Hits,
Pushes Auto Into House

A fire truck from the Ballston
Station in Arlington, out on a
routine fire drill yesterday, col
lided with an automobile and
pushed it into a house at Fair
fax drive and North Stuart
street, police reported.
Because the truck was on a
drill, the engines red light was
not flashing and the siren was
silent, the report said.
Driver of the fire truck was
Pvt. William S. Murphy. 81, of
313 North Piedmont street. He
told police he tried to halt the
truck on Stuart street at the
stop sign, but the brakes failed
to operate and the truck hit an
automobile driven by Mrs. Grace
K. Harper, 46, of 5657 North
Eighth street.
Firemen said the brakes were
not working because the truck
had just been washed.
Police preferred no charges
and no one was injured.
Evening star., 1954-12-20
Navy Patients Served

Eight members of the Navy
Mothers Club No. SGT yesterday
served turkey dinners to Navy
patients at the National Naval
Medical Center at Bethesda, Md.
The turkeys were prepared by
the clubs president, Mrs. Mar
garet Lydick of ala Emerson
street. Hyattsville, Md.
Evening star., 1954-12-20
Fairfax Youth Wounded
During Tourist Camp Party

A 19-year-old Fairfax youth
is in Arlington Hospital with
gunsllot wounds in both legs,
the hospital reported today.
He is Sam Roby, Of Braddock
road. His condition was de-
scribed as good.
Detective 1t. Grafton Wells
said Roby has refused to iden-
tify the person who shot him.
1t. Wells said the shooting oc-
CURED during a party at a tour
ist camp on Lee highway near
Fairfax Circle about 8 pm. yes
terday.
Evening star., 1954-12-20
Film on John Wesley

John Wesley" a color film de-
picting outstanding experiences
in the life Of the founder of the
Methodist Church win be shown
at 1880 pm. tomorrow at Com
munity Methodist Church, Key
boulevard and North Bryan
street. Arlington, Va.
Evening star., 1954-12-20
Auction Sale ut ARLINGTON

More than 100 unclaimed items
held by the Arlington Police De-
partment win be auctioned at
1880 pm. tomorrow at 2058
North Fifteenth street. the police
property room on Courthouse
Square. Among the items are 80
cameras, auto radios and Ai-
cycles.
Evening star., 1954-12-20
Inquiry Called
As0yster War
Flares Anew
One Reported Shot
As PIone Chuses
Boot in Potomac

The ancient Potomac River
oyster war has blazed anew with
a shot-punctuated chase Of Vir-
ginia poaching suspects by a
Maryland patrol plane.
One man was reported slightly
injured in the gunfire that cli-
NAKED a two-hour pursuit of a
35-foot Virginia oyster boat by
the Maryland Fisheries sea-
plane yesterday.
However. Maryland officials
said pontoons of the plane were
riddled by rife and shotgun pei
lets and Virginians angrily de-
.clared that pistol bullets hit a
wharf and whizzed over the heads
Of a crowd watching the action
from the shore.
Hearing Called Tomorrow.
The latest flareup between
Maryland conservation officials
and the Virginia oystermen will
be reviewed tomorrow in Annsp-
oils by the Tidewater Fisheries
Commission.
An oral report was given to
the commission soon after yes
terday's melee, but tomorrow's
inquiry will be a full-scale affair.
Conflicting stories came from
the river banks and there was
disagreement between officials of
the two States over which should
impound the boat.
The air, land and water ac-
tion began about 9 am. yester-
day when Robert E. Whipp, pilot
of the plane, and his observer,
j. w. Ryland, chief inspector of
the Virginia Fisheries Commits
sion, radioed the Leonardtown,
(Md) emergency control center
that their craft had been fired on.
1t ended two hours later when
the alleged poachers ran their
boat ashore near Tidewells, in
Lower Machodoc Creek on the
Virginia side. and fled On foot.
In the interval, five vessels of
Maryland's oyster navy" at
least one Virginia conservation
vessel and police of both States
were ordered into action.
Warrants Issued.
Later in the day, warrants for
three Virginians were issued by
F. F. Chandler, Commonwealth's
Attorney for Westmoreland
County.
Mr.. Chandler said warrants
issued on complaints filed by In
spector Ryland named Ernest
Harding, jr.. Of Coles Point, Va.
Raymond Chatham and his
brother, Richard, both of Chat
hams Village near Tidwells.
Harding was charged with
failing to keep the boats name
and license number in plain
view. Raymond Chatham was
charged with attempting to in
timidate and impede an officer
in discharge of his duties by
displaying firearms. Richard
Chatham was charged with
dredging oysters in the Potomac,
a felony, and Mr.. Chandler said
he also would be charged with
Attempting to ram the plane and
with concealing the boats Off
cial number.
Removal of oysters from the
Potomac by any means other
than hand tongs is illegal and
Mr.. Chandler said oystering on
Sunday is banned by statute.
Trout Boat Seized.
Ownership of the 35-foot boat
was attributed to Richard
Chatham. It was seized by
Westmoreland County Sheriff
Charles B. English. Robert Lee
Shores, Maryland Fisheries Com
mission chief inspector, who
few to the scene from his Deal
Island (Md) home, said he asked
permission to impound the craft
but the sheriff refused.
Mr.. Chandler said the accused
boatmen will be given hearings
at Montross sometime after
Christmas. Mr.. Shores said
Maryland will file charges later.
Evening star., 1954-12-20
Road Accident Kills
Sergeant, Father IA,
South Of Alexandra

A Fort Belvoir Army sergeant
was fatally injured yesterday
when hit by a car at Groveton.
Va.
He was Sergt. Joseph D. War
rem, 43, of the 18th Field Hos
pital Unit. Fort Belvoir authori-
ties said he was married and the
father of four children. His
home was in Black River. N. Y.
Sergt. Warren was struck
about 1915 am. as he attempted
to walk across Route l, three
miles south of Alexandria. He
suffered head injuries and a
fractured right leg. and died at
the hospital at 3:43 am.
Virginia State Trooper r. L.
Bruce listed the driver of the car
as Robert w. Craft, Is, of 1927
Twenty-eighth place Sc, a
graduate student at George
Washington University and a
time employe of the Ma
tional Bureau of Standards at
Fore Belvoir. Police said he was
charged with reckless driving.
Evening star., 1954-12-20
Hovsepiian Seen
Top Choice for
Manager 'sJob
Council Will Meet
Tonight to Discuss
Applicants for Post
BY ChorIes [. Hoffman

Dickran Y. Hovsepian. mayor
of Rockville, is the top contender
for Montgomery County man
ager.
Mr.. HovSepian last night con-
firmed reports that he was a
candidate for the job. He said
he would file his application to-
day. The County Council is
slated to meet in executive ses-
sion tonight to screen local can
didates and applications being
received from managers who now
hold posts in other commune
ties.
Decision to Be Delayed.
No decision on the new man
ager is expected to come out of
tonight's meeting, however.
Mr.. Hovsepian is chief of the
intelligence planning branch of
the Army Map Service. He has
been with the map service since
1949 and has lived in the county
since April, 1850.
Mr.. Hovsepian said he had de-
cided to seek the job after
friends in the county began urg-
Ing him to file last Thursday. He
said he reached his decision yes
terday after discussions with
friends and his family.
Several members of the new
all-Democratic Council repeat
edly have expressed hope that
they could get a qualified man
who has been a county resident
for some time.
Hailed BY JamisOn.
Charles H. Jamison, Poolesville
member of the council, who
comes from the same council dis
trict in which Mr.. Hovsepian
lives, today said he had gotten
"the very best impression of Mr..
Hovsepian," when the County
Council met with the Rockville
City Council about two weeks
ago.
Mr.. Jamison has been a lead
ing exponent of local talent for
local Jobs" Mr.. Jamison said
he understood the candidacy
had been discussed yesterday
during a party attended by a
number of Democratic leaders
and officials.
Mrs. Stella B. Werner, fourth
district councilwoman, said she
had "a very high regard for Mr..
Hovsepian as an individual" ;"
She emphasized that she was
not discussing him as one of
several candidates for the man
ayers job.
Mrs. Werner said Mr.. How
sepian has done a tremendous
job in winning over the people
of Rockville to the principles of
good government"
Favored by Many.
Mr.. Hovsepian. is known to be
considered favorably by num-
ber of prominent Democratic
leaders who have seen his work
as mayor of Rockville. Mr..
Hovsepian, whose Federal job
puts him under the Hatch Act,
has not been active in partisan
politics in the county.
Mr.. Hovespian last spring top
ped a reform ticket that scored
a landslide victory which ousted
a long entrenched Rockville city
administration.
Born and reared in Phila-
delphla. he holds a bachelor Of
arts degree in chemistry from
the University of Pennsylvania,
a civil engineering diploma from
Virginia Military Institute and
has studied mathematics at
Rutgers University.
Joined Army as Private.
Mr.. Hovsepian entered the
Army as private in 1943 and
left the service as a captain
In the Engineering Corps in 194S.
He spent three years in Europe
working with engineering prob
lens and military government
In the postwar period.
Mr.. Hovsepian. who is 40,
lives with his wife, Viola, and
his mother. Mrs. Aghavnie
Hovsepian, at 1892 Ardennes
avenue, in the Twin Brook Sec
tion of Rockville. He is of Ar
Evening star., 1954-12-20
Church at G. u. to Be Seventh Biquest

Maginnis and Walsh and Ken
nedy, Boston architectural firm
for the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception, says the
finished shrine will be the sew
enth largest church in the world.
The company rates the Is lead
erS as follows:
Evening star., 1954-12-20

Santa Sophia. IstanbuI 10000 $50
Notre Dame Cathedral,
Chartres 6s,260 5O7
Paris si,IOs 500
York Minister, York. Eng
land $500 4S6
81. PauPs Cathedral
London - 5s,7OO $50
st. Patrick's Cathedral.
New York 51.76s 332
what might appear to be a
chronological error in the posi-
ton of the Seville Cathedral
(since its area would make it
the second largest church, is
occasioned by its relatively low
cubic volume as compared to the
other churches" the architects
explained.
. The firm also commented that
1--WE would caution you only in
using this list, that there is
The frontiersman., 1954-02-25
March of Dimes
 Check for Sl,639 Sent From Valley

A check for $1,639.43 was mail ed this week to the Third Divi- sion March of Dimes as the Val ley's share of contributions made during the 1854 annual cam paign. The figure includes $96.25 received after the local campaign had closed from roadhouses up the Glenn highway as far as Glenallen and from the Goat Creek area.
 Total March of Dimes funds collected up to Saturday of last week in the Third Division amounted to $43,737, it was an- nounced by Harry Blair, trea- surer for the Division. This was not a complete figure, Blair point ed out, because several outlying areas had not yet made reports. Officials believe this years drive will top contributions made throughout the territory last year when little more than $100,000 was contributed.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-25
v.F. W. Seeking Aid For Fire Survivors

A fund to assist three survivors of a fire at Knik last week We'd nesday, which took the lives of a mother and two of her three children, has been started by the Wasilla Veterans of Foreign Wars, Raymond H. Bergman, commander of the post announc- ed this week. The post and auxil- iary are accepting contributions for the survivors.
 Mrs. Avis Hornel and her two young sons, Danny and Tommy DePriest, perished in the fire. Her husband, Clyde Hornel and one child, Bobby DePriest, 3, and Richard Barnes, IS, were able to escape the blaze.
 Bergman said the survivors had lost all their possessions and that clothing and money are being contributed in the Wasilla area but the need is far greater than we can meet"
The frontiersman., 1954-02-25
KIvvkNIS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT GETS UNDERWAY TONIGHT AT 5 PM.

During the regular weekly meeting held by the Palmer Xii wanis club on February g plans for the organizations fifth an- nual basketball tournament were completed.
 Kiwanians will operate food concessions during the three-night tournament, selling hot dogs, pop, candy, and popcorn.
 Eight teams, including three from Palmer and one from Wasil- la, will participate in the tourna-> ment. Four Army and Air Force team will also be competing.
 The first game will begin at 500 pm. tonight when members of the Wasilla town team take on players from the Sheep Noun tain ACS station. Members of the Matanuska Hotel team will meet players from the Post Ordinance at 6:30, followed at 7:45 by the Palmer High School team who will be playing against the 5006th Air Force team. Fourth game to- night, scheduled to begin at goo pm. will see the Palmer Moose tteam matching court wiles with the Army Headquarters and Headquarters team.
 Basketball fans will see win ners of the first game play against winners of the second game on Friday night. Play will begin at 7:45 pm. Game three and four winners will meet at 800 pm. when tourists and transents will and final championship play will be held on Saturday night, be- ginning at goo p.m..
 Previous to the championship play, losers of the second round will play for third and fourth place beginning at 7:45 pm.
 Gold basketballs will be award ed to the winning team and coach at the close of play on Sat urday night. Second place win ners will receive silver basket ball awards. Other awards include goldbelt buckles to the best sportsman, and the highest point man. The most outstanding play CT will receive a tie clasp.
 Admission charge will be $1.00 for adults; 50 cents for high school students, and 25 cents for stu dents grades l through 8,
The frontiersman., 1954-02-25
RECREATION MEET TO BE HELD
 SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Representatives of all Valley organizations are invited to at- tend the second recreation meet ing to be held in the Coop club room Sunday afternoon, Febru- ary 28, beginning at 2 pm.
 Twenty-four persons, represent ing that number of organizations, attended the first full-scale meeting held January 31, and fol- lowing lengthy discussions, agreed to report their various organiza- tions and return for the Sunday afternoon meeting at which time it will be decided whether or not a council will be formed and whether or not the tennis court and skating rink projects should be undertaken as the first pro ject of the council.
 Especially invited are those re- presentatives or other interested persons, who were unable to at tend the January meeting.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-25
4O9 Home Visits Made By Health Nurse in Past Year

A total of 409 home visits were conducted by the Public Health Nurse in the Matanuska Valley this past year, according to the annual report made by Dolores Mattila, public health nurse, at recent meeting of the Matanus- ka Valley Health Council.
 These home visits include calls for maternity, tuberculosis, in- fant, school, and crippled child ren service. In addition to home visits, the nurse also handled 231 office visits and made 80 other contact calls. These include visits necessary to arrange clinic trips and other contacts not classified as home visitation.
 A total of 369 chest x-rays were taken as part of the tuberculosis
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The frontiersman., 1954-02-25
HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEET TO BE
 HELD IN NEW HOSPITAL

Valley residents planning to attend the annual meeting of the Valley Hospital Association will get a "sneak-peek" of the new Valley Presbyterian Hospital. The meeting is slated to be held in the new hospital on March 4, just two days before dedication cere- monies take place.
 The meeting will be open to the public and has been called for 7:30 pm. Everyone is vel come to attend the meeting, how ever, only those holding paid up memberships will be permit ted to vote. For those who have not yet purchased a membership, hospital board members announc- ed that memberships may be pur- chased previous to the meeting, at the new hospital.
 Members will be asked to vote on the retirement of hospital bonds; changes in membership fees, and the election of three new board members.
 Immediately following the gen. eral meeting, board members will meet and elect officers for the new year,
The frontiersman., 1954-02-25
Housing Sought for Republican Delegates During Convention

Approximately 200 delegates and a few of their families may be expected in Palmer for the Third Division Republican Con- vention to be held here March 19 and 20.
 Local hotels-the Felton House, Hyland's Hotel, Matanuska Hotel, and the Matanuska Lodge can take care of approximately 60 of these visitors. Information as to available additional space in pri. vate homes and rooming houses is urgently needed so that the committee can have everything lined up we'll in advance of the arrival of the first delegate, it was announced this week by committee members.
 Although many delegates will probably sign in Friday morning, a few from far away may arrive Thursday. Some delegates may want accommodation for three nights, it was pointed out. These would be Thursday, March IS; Friday, March 19, and Saturday, March 20. Some will need accom- odations for only one night.
 Anyone who is willing to rent a room to delegates, is asked to please contact the chairman of the Republican housing commit tee, Louise Kellogg, Spring Creek Farm, Palmer, with the following information: Name, location, dates available, number of rooms available, twin beds or double bed, and price.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-25
QUORUM FAILS AT
 SPECIAL MEA MEET; VOTE AGAIN APRIL 3

Because only 658 members of the Matanuska Electric Associa tion cast ballots during the speci- al meeting held Saturday, Febru- ary 20, the proposals will have to be represented at the annual membership meeting to be held April 3, along with the proposal, if passed, for staggered terms for five directors.
 Voting for $10,0O0,000 debt limit and a seven-man board of directors was set for the annual meeting by board members dur ing a special meeting held early this week, following the failure of an effort to decide the ques- tions at the special meeting. A two-thirds vote of the member ship was required to make quorum. Of those voting, only IT percent cast ballots against the debt limit and approximately seven percent voted against the seven-man board.
 Winners of the three television sets offered as an enticement to get members to the meeting, were Earl Brown, Darrell Thompson, and Henry Liebing, all of the Val ley area.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-25
90 U RT NEW :

Allen Mulkeit, Is, entered a plea of guilty to a charge of reckless driving on February Is when he appeared in U. s. Com missioner Dorothy Saxton's Court on February 20. The charge was brought by Territorial Police fol lowing an automobile accident. He received a one year suspend ed sentence and had his drivers license revoked for a 9-month period.
 George Fletcher was found guilty on a disorderly conduct complaint when he appeared in U. s. Commissioners Court on February B. He entered plea of guilty and was given a 30-day suspended sentence.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-25
COUNCIL NOTES

During the regular city coun cil meeting held February 23, a petition, bearing signatures of several city property owners and residents, opposing any addition al property tax assessments in the city of Palmer was read. The pe- tition was discussed. Council members and Mayor Don Me Kechnie agreed that they feel the same way and hope that addition al taxes will not be necessary.
 A communication was read from the Pacific Water Works pertaining to the return of water meters the city will not present ly need. The Seattle firm offer ed to take them back at a price some $35 less than the city paid for them, however, council mem- bers felt that a better arrange ment should be made and com- munications will be continued.
 A tentative copy of sales agreement between the City of Palmer and the Matanuska Tele- phone Association was read by City Attorney John Shaw. The lengthy agreement included franchise phrase and numerous other conditions. Following the reading a discussion eliminated in the unanimous council vote authorizing Mayor McKechnie's signature on the agreement. Lew Hanks, chairman of MTA, was present during the discussion.
 Eating and drinking establish ments in the city were recently inspected by members of the Ter ritorial Department of Health and several were found to be below standards of good health. Individ- ual reports were turned over to the Public Health and Safety committee for study.
 Following the above report the city attorney read, for the first reading, an ordinance governing
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The frontiersman., 1954-02-25
PALMER DAY" TO BE OBSERVED BY
 ANCHORAGE ( OF (

Palmer Day" will be cele- brated by members of the An chorage Chamber of Com merce Monday noon during their regular luncheon meet ing at the Aleutian Gardens. { All members of the Matan- uska Valley Chamber of Com merce, and other business peo- pie interested in attending, have been extended an invi- tation by the Anchorage group.
 Those planning to attend are asked to meet at the Coop club room at 9:30 am. where rides will be furnished for
 those who are without trans portation. A large Palmer dele gation is hoped for.
 Monday starts a busy week for the local Chamber for on Wednesday they meet for a regular meeting and then on Saturday they will be hosts to members of the Anchorage Chamber and all visiting hos pital and Presbyterian officials who will be visiting in the Valley for the dedication of the new Valley Presbyterian Hospital on that date.