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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Group Health Board
Accused Of Blocking
Union Organization

Employees Of Group Health
Association last night presented
grievances at the annual mem
bership meeting Of the organi-
cation and accused the present
management Of hindering ef-
forts to gain union representa-
ton
Several hundred members Of
Group Health. meeting in the
Commerce Department audito-
rum, heard the executive direc-
tor Of the association offer to
resign. But his defense Of man
agement policies drew sustained
applause.
Myer Defends Conduct.
Dillon s. Myer. executive di-
rector. made the offer after de-
Tending his conduct in the face
Of criticism presented to the
association and its officers by
employe representatives.
Mimeographed pages detailing
employe dissatisfaction were
handed out by the Executive
Committee Of the Group Health
Chapter. Government and Civic
Organizing Committee, CLIO.
After giving Mr.. Myer a vote
Of confidence the membership
voted to have the Board of Di-
rectors draw up a reply to the
CIO unions charges.
Reiterates Offer.
Kenneth A. Meiklejohn. presi-
dent of the association. reStated
the organizations policy of
dealing fairly with employees. He
said the management and
trustees indicated their willing
ness last october to cooperate
with the organizing committee
in having an election to enable
certification of the union as BAR
gaining representative for the
employees.
That offer still stands. he de-
clared.
Discomfort among the 100 en-
ployeS of the medical care group,
with Offices at 1025 Vermont
avenue NV. resulted in a one
day strike last month by main
tenance employees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Fraternity Head Quits
Over Mccarthy Invitation
e> 'he Assoc'oteo Press

MADISON. Wis, Feb. "a
Criticism of an invitation to
Senator Mccarthy. Republican,
of Wisconsin to be guest of honor
at a University of Wisconsin
Sigma Delta Chi gridiron BAN
quet caused resignation of the
fraternity's president yesterday.
Conrad Fink, Lindstrom. Mimi.
president of the professional
Journalism fraternity. said he
took full responsibility for in
viting Senator Mccarthy and
submitted his resignation to Prof.
Frank Thayer, Journalism in
Structor who serves as faculty
adviser for the fraternity.
Plans to invite Senator Nc
Carthy were reported when
the fraternity announced that
Thomas Stokes. Washington COL
umnist. would be the main
speaker at the annual gridiron
banquet April 7.
Mr.. Thayer reported he re-
ceived several protests from stu
dents and faculty after it be-
came known Senator Mccarthy
had been invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
William H. Wheahey, 81;
Retired District Grocer

William H Wheatley, 81, re-
tired Washington grocer, died
yesterday at Sibley Hospital.
He lived at 6201 rhirtieth street
NV.
Born IN Washington. he was
the son of James and Maud
Benton Wheatley Mr. Wheat
ley was a grocer at 1880 Florida
avenue NV. for 30 years before
he retired in 1886.
Survivors are two sons. Ken
meth B.. Tampa, Fla; Charles F.
of the home address: nine grand
children and six preat-grand-
children. His wife was the late
Caroline Wheatley.
Funeral services will be held
at 2 pm Friday at Deals fu-
neral home. 4812 Georgia avenue
NV. Burial will be In Glen
wood Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Thomas {. Thomas, 81,
Retired Contractor

Thomas c. Thomas, 81. re-
tired contractor and builder. died
Monday at the home of his son,
John G. Thomas, SPOT G street
Sc. He lived at 1910 Old Fort
road. Friendly, Md.
Mr.. Thomas was born in St,
Louis, Mo. He came here from
Pittsburgh SPOUT II years ago
and retired Two years ago.
He is also survived by three
other sons and a daughter, viii.
liam and Daniel. both of Friend
ly; Chester and Mrs. Helen
Mueller, both of Pittsburgh; four
sisters and two brothers in Pitts
burgh, Mrs. Effie Eiler, Mrs. Mar
garet Leithead. Mrs. Elizabeth
Davis, Mrs. Harriet Monks.
George and William Thomas: IL
grandchildren and one great
granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at
l pm. tomorrow at the Lee flu
neral home. Fourth street and
Massachusetts avenue NE. Burial
will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Elmer {. Rogers Dies;
Masonic Editor Was
Native Of Indiana

Elmer Ellsworth Rogers, 70.
who was associate editor of Ma
sonic publications here until ne
retired last month. died yester-
day at Doctors Hospital. He
lived at 37O5 Morrison street
NV.
Mr.. Rogers was associate edi-
tor of the New Age Magazine
and the Scottish Rite News Bull
letin. Before that he was aide
to SOVEREIGN Grand Commander
John H. Cowles OF the Supreme
Council, 33d Degree, Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern
Jurisdiction.
Mr.. Rogers was a 33d-degree
Mason and a member Of the
Scottish Rite bodies of the Dis
trict and of National Masonic
Lodge.
Former Real Estate Man.
He was in the real estate
business here until 1917 and then
he was chief clerk in the Office of
the chairman of the Emergency
Fleet Corp, United States Ship
ping Board. He gave up the post
in 1923 to accept his Masonic
positions.
Mr.. Rogers was born in Lo-
gansport, Ind. He came to
Washington after the Spanish
American War. He received a
bachelor of law degree from
Georgetown University and a
law degree from National Uni
versity. He was admitted to the
Indiana and District bars.
Church Group Official.
He had been a member of the
Executive Committee of Protest.
ants and Other Americans United
for Separation of Church and
State since the organization S
formation in 1948 and a member
Of the Association of Oldest In
habitants.
Survivors are his widow Flor
ence. a sister. Mrs. Leon M. Nc
Allister. Attica. Ind, and a niece
and nephew.
Funeral services will be held at
2 pm. tomorrow at the Scottish
Rite Temple. $500 Sixteenth
street NV. Graveside Masonic
services will be held at Congress
sional Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Harry leggett Brown, 81,
Pioneer Florida Publisher

MIAMI. Fla, Feb. 24.-Harry
Leggett Brown. 81, a pioneer
Florida publisher and former
grand commander of the knights
Of Templar in Florida, died yes
terday.
A native of Niagara Falls. On
tario. MIR. Brown began his
newspaper career there in 1883
and came to Florida in 1902 to
publish the Tropical Sun, at
West Palm Beach.
He became vice president, edi-
tor and publisher Of the st. Au-
eustine Record in 1908 and was
associated with Henry Flagler in
the development of the Florida
East Coast.
From 1920 to 1928 he was
owner and publisher of the Lake.
land Telegram. Later he was
editor OF the Gainesville Daily
Sun. In 1885 he became asso-
ciated with the Florida Indus
trial Commission. retiring IL
years later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Mercy Staying Probed;
No Sign Of Cancer Found
BY the Associated Press

THORNWOOD. N. Y, Feb. "a.
Thomas Cannon. 81. victim in
a purported mercy Staying, was
reported yesterday to have no
sign Of cancer.
He was shot to death Monday
by his wife. Margaret. SIS. She
told authorities he pleaded:
I've got cancer. Shoot me"
A preliminary examination of
the body showed no sign of the
disease. police were told yester-
DAY. But further tests are
planned.
Mrs. Cannon also shot ITO
family dog to death. then turned
the gun on herself. She SuAeI,4
a wound in the left side. She
was transferred to GrasSlands
Hospital in Eastview, N. Y, for
mental examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
DAV Honors Man, 10,
For Work at Mount Alto

A 78-year-old man who has
been visiting patients at Mount
Alto Hospital for the last sever
years was honored yesterday by
the Disabled American Veterans.
The DAVIS Citizen Salute was
accorded to Henry L. Schmidt of
4607 Ninth street NV. by the
organizations national COM
mander, Howard w. Watts, at
DAV headquarters, 170l Eight
zenith street NV.
Mr.. Schmidt. a retired Gov
eminent Printing Office super
visor. visits disabled veterans at
the hospital six nights a week
and often uses his own pension
money to buy paiamas, shirts.
cigarettes and other items for
the patients, according to the
DAV citation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Mrs. James B. Newton,
U. ). Official DAUGHTER

The 26 year-old daughter Of
Carl S. Oechsle. Deputy Assistant
Secretary Of Commerce for Do
nestle Affairs. died yesterday in
Springfield, Mass.
She was Mrs. James B. New
ton. the former Mildred Oechsle.
She was born in Philadelphia Oc-
tober 1897. and and was grad
uated from Northampton Mass.)
School for Girls and attended
Skidmore College. She was a
member Of the Springfield Junior
League.
Besides her parents, who live
at 1000 Cathedral avenue NV.
and Longmeadow. Mass, and
her husband. she is survived by
two children and sister.
Services will be held Friday
in Springfield with burial in
Longmeadow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Catholics 10 Consecrate
Sebastian as Bishop

BALTIMORE.-The Rev. Je-
rome D. Sebastian will be conse-
Grated bishop of the Roman
Catholic Church in ceremonies
here today.
The Most Rev. Amleto Clio
vanni Cicognani. apostolic del
egate to this country from the
Vatican. will be the consecrator
before three archbishops, 26
bishops and two abbots.
The new bishop-designate has
spent the 81 years since his or
dination to the priesthood at St.
Elizabeth's parish in East Balti-
more. He succeeds the Most Rev.
Lawrence j. Shehan as auxiliary
to Archbishop Francis Keough.
Bishop Shehan left here last
December to head the new do
ceSe of Bridgeport, Conn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Rowland Wood. g..
Chicago Newsmun
By the Assoe,o,ed Press

CHICAGO. Feb. 24.Rowland
Wood, So. assistant managing
editor of the Chicago Sum Times
and former New York news
paperman, died today of a heart
attack.
Mr.. Wood joined the staff Of
the old Chicago Times in 1898.
before it merged with the Chi
cago Sun to become the Sun
Times. Earlier he had worked
for the New York Times and
the New York Post.
He is survived by his widow
Helen and two daughters. Mrs.
Elizabeth Brinkerhof of New
York and Mrs. Patricia Knox of
Youngstown, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Actress Bette Grayson,
Ex-Wife Of PLAYWRIGHT

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Actress
Bette Grayson. 80. former wife
of Playwright Clifford Odets,
died yesterday after q brief ILL
ness.
Her recent Broadway appear
anceS included roles in two re-
vivals of her former husbands
plays, Might Music" in 1851 and
Golden Boy" in 1852.
She married Mr.. OdetS in 1943
They were divorced in 1851.
Miss Grayson was engaged to
marry DR.. Albert Bryt at the
time of her death.
Surviving her are two chill
dren. Nora and Walt Odets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
D. {. Woman Convicted
OF Grocery Purse Thefts

Theft Of purses from super
market shoppers who left them
IN food baskets while they were
looking around" led to convic-
ton Of a Washington woman in
Silver Spring Police Court yes
terday.
Mrs. Nettie Susan Kinnison
"a. colored. Of l21 S street NV.
was sentenced to Is months in
the Maryland House of Correc-
ton on each Of three purse theft
charges. The terms are to run
concurrently. She pleaded guilty.
Detective Corpl. A. d. Harris
and Detective Fred Thrailkil said
she admitted hiring cabs by the
hour and touring Bethesda. Sill
yer Spring and Washington SUI
permarkets, looking for victims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Communism Never
Reached the Clergy,
Bishop Oman Says
BY the Assoeiossd Press

COLUMBUS. Ohio, Feb. "a
Bishop @. Bromley Oman de-
clared today communism has
never reached the clergy"
THAT libel" he continued, els
now admitted by the accusers,
who now speak of it's (commu-
nism's) influence as 'infini-
tesimal.'"
The Washington area Metho-
dist bishop added "the FBI, the
law, the courts. the American
spirit can and will meet and
destroy this threat"
Bishop Oman addressed a
Methodist "Convocation on Ur-
ban Life in America" called to
order this morning by Bishop
Frederick B. Newell, general
chairman of the New York area.
Another speaker was DR.. Murray
H. LETTER. professor of sociology
and social ethics at the Garrett
Biblical Institute. Evanston, III.
Hits Fear Motive.
Bishop Oman said "some poll
ticians' capitalize on fear for
political advantage" He said:
Confronted by the threat of
Communist infiltration, leaders
blind or venal turn to the meth
DDS of the police state to preserve
liberty. The demand for con-
formity rather than creativity is
heard. Se1f-appointed vigilantes
seek to ransack libraries, label
teachers as subversives, cast sus-
picion on the clergy, endeavor to
control radio and press; or what
is worse. by the purchase of the
means of communication seek to
misinform in the name of broad
casting facts.
"Trend to Whisper"
Americans are beginning to
whisper. Others stand silent.
And Europe thinks the Nc
Carthys, the Veldes, the Jenners
are representative of the Amer
lean trend"
Stressing the Importance Of
American cities, Bishop Oman
commented:
"As go the cities, so goes the
Nation; and as goes the United
States. SO goes the world. If
the American people accept the
totalitarian philosophy. the free
world is doomed"
He added, ''in the American
city, representatives of many ma
tons, many races and many
faiths have learned how to live
together and have demonstrated
the peoples of the world may
learn to live. in peace. But the
American has done so by respect
ing difference. by practicing
tolerance. by rejoicing in diver
sity. and by maintaining the
liberty essential to the creative
expression of the individual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
Arqentines Seek Red Poets

BUENOS AIRES. Feb. "a (P).
The Argentine trade delega-
ton that negotiated an agree
ment with the Soviet Union in
Moscow last month will visit Ro-
mania and Czechoslovakia to
consider pacts with those coun-
tries, a government spokesman
said yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
In MFnnriaitl

BEAVERS. DALRIDGE r. In sad but
loving memory Of our dear father, DIAL
RIDGE B. BEAVERS, who passed away
S ~ his zfsrf io SfH s0a cHL EiSESHr
our dear mother. SARAH BIRCH, who
left US three years ago today. February
A mother who gave US the best of her
Who cherished our secrets. our sorrow
and strife;
Who taught US to love. to pray and
obey.
Our mother in heaven. God bless her
today
When, mother breathes her last fare
The stroke means more than tongue
The, world seems quite another place
Without the smile of mothers face.
HF bAud sGf G aEp soNr II: RlR GR
AND MRS. r. J. BOLT.
LYONS, janis DUCK. In loving
memory Of our husband and father,
JAMES BUCK LYONS. who passed
away one year ago. February 90! 1858.
We did not know the pain you bore.
We did not see you die;
We only know you went away
And did not say sood-by.
YOUR WIFE WIFE AND 5ree CHILDREN
MOORE, EUGENE: In memory Of my
dear husband, EUGENE MOORE. who
BASED passed. away ss ,dsgoe years ago today
Two years have passed since that sad
When the one loved was called away:
God took him home. II was His will,
But y Yo %Y f Iov1N a WIFE WIFE SADIE
MoRIARTY. JOHN !. In fond memSTy
who passed away February "a. 194y.
God gave me wonderful father.
He was one me who never grew old;
He maq YOUR 81 n son. Of jA PaEe s 52
MORIARTY. JOHN J. In loving mem
DRY Of my dear husband, JOHN j.
MORIARTY, who passed away five
A wonderful husband. father and aide.
One who was better. God never made;
A wonderful worker. SO loyal and true;
One in q million: that husband was you.
DEVOTED WIFE. HELEN.
OLIVER YER GEORGE A Il levins me gwsE
who passed away six years ago today.
February "a. 1913.
No one knows how much we miss you,
No one knows the bitter pain
Life has never been the same.
MOTHER AND DADDY.
sEMPLE, IRVING L.. JR. In loving
IRVING L. SEMPLE. jr.. who departed
this life two years ago, February "a.
Some may think we have forgotten
Our dear loved one laid to rest.
But little do they know the sorrow
OF the ones who loved him best.
DEVOTED FATHER MOTHER. SIS
TER AND BROTHERS.
sH0RTER, NELLIE &C ELIA
GEORGE: GEORGE, MISS EMMA v.
In memory Of NELLIE tCORNELIAD
GEORGE SHORTER, who passed away
1877 Mrs fEaN tSesy Eo eRsssry RAJ e
1919 and Miss EMMA v. GEORGE.
who passed away April 20. 1851.
cYNTHIA WEST. 500 Eye ST. ne.
THURM, JULIUS r. In loving memory
of our dear brother and uncle JULIUS
r. THURM, who departed this life
seven years ago today, February "a.
1a41.
Our thoughts Of you will never fade
When all the years have flown
Your memory. as the brightest star.
Win always S,l linger on; ~, -,
s sHx 8 WEE Nkfh A mp D0 ss5fHs
WEBER. HENRY. In loving memory
Of my beloved husband, HENRY
WEBER. who departed this life three
years ago today. February "a. 1851.
Nothing can ever take away
The love my heart holds dear:
Fond memories linger every day,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24
HIT Mrntnrtait

WOOD. WILLIAM H. In sad but loving
memory of my dear father. WILLIAM
H. WOOD, who departed this life four
years ago today, February "a, 1850,
and my stepmother, MARTHA D,
WOOD. who passed away suddenly
February l.. 1854.
What happy hours we once enjoyed
When We were all together
But, oh. how. changed all is now.
Since you both have gone forever.
LOVING SON. CHARLES WOOD. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24

WEBER. HENRY. In loving memory
Of my beloved husband, HENRY
WEBER. who departed this life three
years ago today. February "A. 1851.
Nothing can ever take away
The love my heart holds dear:
Fond memories linger every day,
Remembrance keeps you near.
DEVOTED WIFE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24

BEAVERS. DALRIDGE r. In sad but
loving memory of our dear father, Dali
RIDGE B BEAVERS, who passed away
twenty-five years aso today. February
"a. 1892 HIS LOVING CHILDREN. !"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-24

nication of Mount Hermon
Lodse. No. T79, A.. F. &
A. M. is hereby called for
, Thursday. February %. 1854.
at 1870 pm. at the Masonic
Temple. Hyattsville. Md. for
the purpose of conducting the
onic rites for our late brother.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-10-09

The RED Cross action not unforeseen does change
Clr program Macdonald United Good
ghtors vice
led for munctios United Neighbors
THE UCN the principle that the citizens this
munty houla be entitled
icy choose It's provide medium
who make a may
lilac Donald said
I'VE believe that materials have presented the
Vlth respect the Fed Cross fully and fairly believe
community
and providing King County efficient
raising procedures
There indication that the principle the Nghbos
stands for has the widest public support
Red Cross deems it this middle
laign to resort to this method opposing the public will
every confidence position
contributors entitled they
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-10-09
2 Nisei Design
Civic Project In
Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES. Oct 9 CRafu
Shimpo Dispatch Testing of what
is described as the most spectacu-
lar man-made waterfall in the
country" was staged this week at
the Fl Moore Pioneer Memorial.
now under construction on the slope
below the Board of Education Off
ces northwest of the Civic Center
Supervisor John Arson Ford is
the chairman of the memorial COM
nittee.
Landscaping OF the slope below
upper Hill st and at both ends of
the monument will be undertaken
by the county to complete the entire
project, Ford added
The waterfall will form the CEN
trail motif of the monument dedica-
ted to the early settlers 1t has a
width of II feet and a drop of so
feet. according to Ford
Architects for the project are Ka-
zumi Adachi and Dixie Nagano
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-10-09

FOR SALE. Web-COr wire record
err 500. Ell 1886 days
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-10-09
YIN Hobby School

Glasses ranging from ballroom
dancing to wrestling are being Of
fered at the YMCA hobby school
during fall quarter, October II to
December 4.
Bridge, judo; selecting, purchas-
ing and f nan C i n G your home
short story writing, kater color
painting, English for foreign born,
fly tying, learn to drive are
only a few of the wide variety OF
courses offered
The Hobby School is made of in
formal groups of young men and
women who are interested in meet
ing n a friendly basis to learn
skilled techniques in their favor
lite hobbies. There are no text
books, no uits of ere d i S, no
grades.
Registration is now open. urther
information may be obtained by
calling tn Sea tile downtown
YMCA at Main 5000, ext az
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-10-09
Pat On Tour Of japan Writes Home To Parents In Seattle

Here pagodas 1000 years old stand
on a luxurious green hill and look
down upon a very serene and in
describably lovely garden We had
a warm reception from the vari-
Gus dignitaries and from the Jul
nior Chamber Of Commerce.
Perhaps, instead of boring you
by step-by-step procedures of the
day I'll just give you highlights.
We have done much sightseeing
Our heads are full with strands OF
gray hair Reason? The impossible
traffic! We worry because the
driving is SO reckless and wonder
if we'll get out of it alive 1t is
just terrific and drives one nuts
The cars are mostly small and SC
they appear to be goin real fast
Everywhere we go people stare.
You know we are japanese, but
the way they just glare we fee
like pigmieS or more seriously ike
Hakujins We seem to be in for
eign class. Many acquaintance are
shocked that we speak japanese
and even more so that we USE
chopsticks and eat osushi, etc.
On Sept. 20 We met the Emperor
and Empress All our gratitude
goes to Mr. Takeo Mkt a yer,
good friend Of MI Okada, who i
one of the three top men in ia
pan to contest for Prime Ministe
after Yoshida We went to tn
Royal Grounds 1t was raining. A
the Royalty passed in a Cadilla
we. took off our hoods and boWe
and looked at them That momen
was to me rather gave to m
some type OF sacredfeelint
Empress Nagako recognized tn
group, eve had known of our al
rival from Miki-san) and gave I
a wave, Then we went to the Roy
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-10-09

al Grounds. not allowed to tn e
general public. To put it in Jap
anese - "Watakushi wa shlaWase
desu" Il am very Fortunate You
know. many natives in Japan wait
years to see the grounds Ct h Y
must acquire permiSsion) and here
on orr third dav to be so privileged
its very STRANGE
Today Mr. Mill and Professor
Matsumoto showed us the inside
NJ the Diet building You know
Mr. Mkt ARRANGED for us to have
tea and cake IN the room restrict
ed to eerious business. where many
laws NJ Japan were passed. where
Nixon and dionitaries sat. n q
we sat there and sipped Lipton's
tea
And Mr. M gave each OF us a
Gift and Is there any wav TO thank
enough people who are so marvel
ouslv great? 7 Just can't Please
don't get shocked but I was in bed
one and a half days with slight
tonsilectomy, but thank heaven
I'm fine now I didn't miss much
so don't get excited. Only sorry
that I wasn't on the radio inter
view going to Seattle, just to dror
in a greeting of hello"
Met an old Seattle acquaintance
this morning Miss Yoda, a Sun
day school adviser for the Dharm
as. took Doris and I around T.
Nishi Hongwanji and little win
dow shopping The other girls hat
relatives so were unable to go. Il
finish this in the next letter tina
you should get with this.
Pat