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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17

Poinsettia," Mrs. Wayne Kelly,
told care of these plants in order
to keep them from year to year,
stating they should be pruned
after bloom is gone; kept in the
shade and when brought out the
following year, out of a draft and
in a temperature above so de-
grees. By such treatment Mrs.
Kelly said she had a plant that
is now coming in bloom for the
third year.
Mrs. Brice loops gave the
''Lengend of the Mistletoe" and
described its habits.
Mrs. Edward Cox, a guest from
the Open Gate Garden Club gave
several demonstrations of arrange
ments showing foundations for
preserving the life of the flowers
used.
Mrs. John Junk of Mt. Sterling,
another guest, brought greetings
from her club to Old Trail mem
bers.
~ ~
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L Tracey
and Children, Dianne and Leslee
spent the week end in Mt. Leb-
anon, Pa, guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Marshall Evans and their two
children.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17

The London Country Club in
readiness for the many parties
that are being scheduled for the
holidays, has been gaily decorated
throughout, a large silver star
suspended in the. center lounge
dominating the motif.
On the mantle over the fire
place where the yule log is kept
cheerily cracking for the season,
is a sprangly arrangement of
green's studded with silver horns.
In the north wing, large tree
with coiorful ornaments, compels
the attention of party-goers; in all
the windows are wreaths with
glowing candles; in the recessed
windows inside are great white
bells and greens; the large porch
enlivened for the winter, is much
enlivened with its decorations of
green's and brilliant red poinset-
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17

A warm, friendly atmosphere is
engendered among the groups that
have started trek to Coover Me-
mortal Club House for their holi-
day festivities.
The high-ceilinged rooms Of the
handsome old home have been
given added charm by the artistic
touch in the decorations by the
stewards. The large tree centering
the antique table that graces the
front of the long assembly room
has eye appeal with its glittering
baubles and scintillating lights.
Many lighted candles and unique
arrangements of greens, all con-
tribute to the pleasantness of the
dining-room, assemly-room, and
connecting living-room.
The Bridge Circle Friday eve
ming had its dinner, gift exchange
and evening at cards at the Club
house.
Attending were Mrs. B. F. Beery,
Mrs. Earl D. Rea, Mrs. F. H. Win
chester, Mrs. d. M. Richmond,
Mrs. Harvey B. Edwards, Mrs. Joe
M. Morrisey, Mrs. Bruce D. Lewis,
Mrs. D. D. Slaughter, Mrs. E. P.
Speasmaker, Mrs. F. E. Sidener,
Sr., Mrs. Wilbur H. Hume, Mrs.
r. S. Postle.
Prizes for cards were presented
to Mrs. Richmond and Mrs. Beery.
The Wednesday Bridge Club
went to the Club House for its
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17
Mrs. Eduards
Hostess For
AREME Club

Areme club met for their an
nual Christmas party at the beau
tiful new home of Mrs. Stephen
Edwards, East High street, We'd
nesday evening.
Mrs. James Mcbride, president,
conducted a short business meet
ing and announced standing COM
mittees for the year as follows:
Program, Mrs. Charles Van Horn
and Mrs. Robert Sommers; Court
esy, Mrs. Fred Dengler; and Press
Correspondent, Mrs. Murray Lohr.
Prizes were awarded to Mrs.
Paul Alexander and Mrs. Robert
Wood in the toy doll contest and
to Margaret Chance in the Merry
Christmas game. A gift exchange
was enjoyed by all.
Refreshments were served by
the hostesses, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs.
Robert Laird, Mrs. Robert Son.
mers, and Mrs. Clinton Stickel.
Other members present were:
Mrs. Earl Ballenger, Mrs. Weldon
Brown, Mrs. Myrtle Evans, Mrs.
Paul Alexander, Mrs. Fred Deng-
Ter, Miss Margaret Chance, Mrs.
James Mcbride, Mrs. Robert Wood
and Mrs. Charles Van Horn.
~ ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris D. Lilly of
Mexico City, arrived by plane De-
cember IL to spend the holidays
with their parents and relatives in
Lilly Chapel.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17
tSOcietv, Social Events And News Of The Clubs

simple toys that come apart and
go back together again, such as
circular blocks on a spindle. he
will like to hammer big pegs on a
board. He will like things with
different feel" woolly doll
or silky kitty.
AS the youngster passes z he
makes up more and more games.
He still initiates, but on little
more elaborate scale. Now is the
time for cars, trains, trucks.
But do get the simple, easy kind
trains and trucks that pull on
the floor without complicated
tracks to run on, that need no
winding up.
Children love to dress UP and
play at being grownups. Both boys
and girls enjoy this play. They
don't want elaborate costumes to
wear but an old dress of mothers,
pair of daddy's shoes or an old
hat.
A grandmother I know made
terrific hit with her 4-year-old
granddaughter by sending her for
Christmas an old hat with veil
and pair of gloves.
If you live where your child can
use it, a tricycle. is a marvellous
toy when he's about a. Outdoor
wagons are good too; sturdy ones
that can haul gravel and dirt are
best.
And don't overlook the toys that
hold their interest through all the
years of childhood-blocks, dolls
and Sandbox.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17
London Country Club Decorated
For Parties For Holiday Season

tias. And to all this is added the
flicker of the many lighted red
and green candles that are scat
tered throughout the club.
The guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward r. Lanning, Big Plain Pike
for a dinner-bridge Sunday even
ing, were among the first locally
to enjoy the attractive holiday
setting.
The Lanning's presented prizes
for the evening to Mrs. j. Richard
Byers, Mrs. ]. r. Conway, Edw
c. Visintine and Paul M. Yauger.
Among out-of-town groups who
have already had a Christmas
party at the Club, was the faculty
of the Upper Arlington Schools
Mrs. Jack Tanner, a member max
ing plans for the dinner.
Local and other out-of-town
gatherings are being planned for
the next two weeks.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17
CorntueH-
Wedding To Be
In Near Future

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Cornwell
of RR 3, London, announce the
engagement of their daughter,
Helen Louise to David Edward
Ward, son of Mrs. Mary Benning-
ton and Mr.. Oscar Ward of Lon
don.
Miss Cornwell is a graduate of
Monroe High School, and is en-
ployed at Westinghouse in Co
Iumbus. Mr.. Ward is a graduate
of London High School and is
also employed at Westinghouse.
The date of their marriage is
set for the very near future.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17
Children Like
Active Toys Best
BY Dorothy v. WhippIe, MD,


Little children like best toys that
can fit into imaginative play. They
don't like toys you stand around
and watch.
Soon after youngster begins to
walk he likes to copy what goes on
around him. He loves to sweep and
mop, he likes to put things in pans
and stir them up. He wants to
talk" on the telephone. If he gets
a chance he'll shave along with
Dad in the morning and put on lip
stick like Mother. Good toys at
this age are play telephones, small
sized brooms, dust pans, kitchen
implements, set of wooden milk
bottles.
He also likes to push and pull.
A wheel toy on a stick that he can
push or anything that pulls with a
string is great fun. He will like
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17

the club has some very talented
and clever poem composers" }
the members stated after they
were read and presented to Mrs.
Robert Halterman, the president.
A most festive and artistic tea
table with a centerpiece of poin-
settia and red tapered candles,
had been arranged for the follow
ing committee, Mrs. M. E. Black
more, Mrs. Ralph o. Whitaker.
Mrs. Harry Steel and Mrs. r. K.
Shaw.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17
Howsmon- -Mouser
Engagement | old
No Wedding Date

Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Howsmon of
London Rt. 3 announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Mary
Alice to Paul Richard Mouser, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mouser
of London.
Miss Howsmon is a graduate of
Monroe High School and at pres
ent is employed by the Farm Bur-
eau Insurance Company of Column
bus. Mr.. MouSer is associated with
the Ohio Edison Company of
Springfield. AT present no definite
date has been set for the we'd
ding
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17

A recent announcement in Gin
cinnati of an engagement which
will be of interest here, is that of
Miss Ann Van Wagner, by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Van Wagener.
Miss Van WAGNER is betrothed
to Gerald P. Roberts, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Sidney Meredith Roberts,
also of Cincinnati.
The hride-elect attended the Un-
iversity of Cincinnati where she
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17
Glenn Younqs


Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Rightsell on
Sunday entertained at their home
on the Jefferson Road with din
ner complimenting Mrs Right
sells uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Glenn Young of Big Plain,
as a celebration of their forty
seventh wedding anniversary.
Joining with the Rightsells and
their honor guests for the occasion
were, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Liston of Circleville and Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Graves of Columbus.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17
Engagement announced In
Cincinnati OF Interest Here

was member of Delta Delta Del
Ia Sorority. Mr. Roberts is COM
pleting his senior year at the I'm
iversity of Cincinnati where he is
affiliated with Phi Delta Theta
Fraternity.
Definite date has not been set
for the wedding.
Miss Van Wagner is a grand
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
George Van Wagner Of London,
her father residing here for many
years, before going to Cincinnati.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17

cold water In top OF double boiler.
Set over boiling water; stir until
geiatine is dissolved. Remove from
heat. Add sugar, salt. lemon peel.
lemon juice, and remaining cold
water: stir until sugar is dissolved.
Chill until mixture is the consistency
OF unbeaten egg white, stirring fre.
quently. Add egg whites; beat with
electric or rotary beater until mix.
ture begins to hold fits shape. Fold
In grated apples. Turn into pie
shell; chill until firm. Top with
whipped cream and chopped wal.
nuts IL desired,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17

Mrs. Howard Kimball of Indi-
annapolis spent the week end with
Mrs. mad Mrs. c. l.. Hunter, North
Main Street.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-12-17

Or a delicious new pie, for any
time OF year. That's the new Apple
Snow Pie, easily made and decora.
tive enough for the most gala guest
occasion. Here's the recipe.
Al. o.. al.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10
Washington Area Lists
Two More Polio Cases

Two additional cases of polio
were reported yesterday in the
Washington area.
Arlington County reported its
tenth case-that of a 12-year-
old boy living in the 1000 block
of South Thirty-fourth street.
The child has been admitted to
Children's Hospital. Health au-
thorities said the case was nom
paralytic. At this time last year,
Arlington had IL cases.
Fairfax County reported it's
third case. Also non-paralytic,
the case was described as a 3
year-old boy living in the Park
wood Apartments on Leesburg
pike. The boy has been admitted
to Children's Hospital. The
county had II cases at this time
last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10
MckeIdin Dedicates
Bridge Over Patuxent

A new and shorter way to Bal
timore from the Washington
area was opened yesterday as
Gov. McKeldin dedicated a half
million-dollar bridge over the
Patuxent River.
The bridge between Burtons-
vile and Scaggsville connects
Montgomery and Howard Coun-
ties. The road-improved 1885,
is known best in Montgomery as
New Route 20 and connects with
Route 40 just west Of Baltimore.
Thus far the road has been COM
pleted Ill miles from Route 40
to Burtonsville. Another 81
miles to Sligo Greek Parkway will
be put under contract within the
next few months. Gov. McKeldin
said yesterday.
Gov. McKeldin termed the
bridge completely unique" in
that piers already have been
erected to make it a dual-lane
bridge when traffic demands
warrant it.
To reach the road, take a right
turn on Route 1876 just beyond
the Colesville road-New Hamp-
shire avenue intersection at
White Oak. Drive through Bur-
louisville a short distance and
then turn left on the new high
way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10
Building Code Dispute Stymies
Fruit Growers Express Shop

claim that all is not too efficient
around city hall. The letter
complained that the building in
spector's Office wasn't willing to
accept the application and indi-
Gated it might take six months
to approve.
All of this is very puzzling to
Fruit Growers. because the pro-
posed new building is identical
to one erected in its Alexandria
repair yards about five years
ago. At that time, however, the
Fruit Growers installation was
in Fairfax County, which, at the
time, had no building code.
Mr.. Lash said his Office did
not accept the application when
it first was brought in last week
because it was incomplete and
because it was obvious, at first
glance, that the steel work did
not comply with Alexandria re-
quirements. At his behest, the
contracting firm is working UP
more detailed drawings and ex-
planations-but Mr.. Lash says
the proposed steel work still
must be q quarter of an inch
thick.
Union Pleads to Willard.
City Manager Willard said he
could not permit waiver of the
building code unless the City
Council decides to amend it.
The union men got into the
dispute yesterday by calling on
Mr.. Willard. urging favorable
consideration of the plans
without success.
The only hopeful note was
sounded by the contractor, Ar
lington Light Steel Structures,
Inc. A spokesman said the con-
tractor did not have authority
from Fruit Growers to change
the steel specifications, but he
declared that an engineering
analysis is being prepared to
present to the building inspector
in the hope it will shed new
light on the issue.
The contractors spokesman
declared that, under his inter-
probation of the building code,
steel beams LIS of an inch
thick are permissible for the type
OF construction proposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10
GMC Opens Center
In Fairfax 10 Train
Mechanics in Area

General Motors Corp. today
opened one of its national net
work of training centers in
nearby Fairfax County, Va, to
provide instruction for automo-
tive mechanics in this area.
The center, on Route oil
about two miles west of Fairfax
circle, is designed primarily to
acquaint mechanics with GIN
equipment.
Those eligible to receive this
training include experienced and
apprentice mechanics for GIN
dealerships, mechanics from in
dependent shops who may en-
roll through United Motors Serv-
ice for specialized training, and
mechanics employed by owners
of GIN car or truck fleets.
In case of war, the center
could be converted quickly for
use in instructing workers for
production of war products.
Company's 9Th Center.
It is the sixth center to be
opened by the company, which
has 20 more such units under
construction throughout the
country.
Eight specialized shop class
rooms, an auditorium with a
seating capacity of 800, con-
ference room, a kitchen and a
cafeteria seating 100 persons are
provided in the building.
GMC Vice Presidnt John F.
Gordon. in charge Of body and
assembly group. oficially opened
the center at a luncheon at
tended by Federal, State and 10
cal officials.
Headed by Sickle.
The center will be managed
by LaVerne E. Sickle of the
General Motors Service Section.
Eight instructors will complete I
the staff.
The first classes viii begin
August %. The facilities will
permit the instruction of more
than 500 persons at a time and
it is expected that 5000 mechan-
les will attend the center each
year. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10

AleXandria's city manager,
Mayor, building inspector, one
of the city's largest industries
and a labor union representing
its employees are involved in a
dispute over the thickness of
some steel supports, which may
force relocation of a big new rail-
road shop.
City Manager Ira Willard and
Building Inspector A. Remegius
Lash are standing firm in their
opinion that the roof of new
Fruit Growers Express Co. must
be supported by steel beams a
quarter of an inch thick, under
the city building code.
Mayor Marshall j. Beverley is
anxious to see that the firm,
which builds and repairs refriger-
ated railroad cars, can find a.
way to go ahead with construc-
ton of new repair shed 80
feet by IS feet-the first step
in a major expansion program.
Company Stands Firm.
The Fruit Growers Express
Co., however, is of no mind to-
change its construction plans,
which call for steel one sixteenth
of an inch thick.
The Quonset hut-type building
would cost 500, 1000, according to
Mr.. Lash. To use bemas A-inch
thick would add $4,000 to the
cost, he said.
The local Brotherhood of Rail-
road Carmen is eager to see the
extra shop erected because it
promises more and better jobs.
More than 500 employees work
for Fruit Growers in Alexandria,
with an annual payroll of over
So million.
We've written the Mayor, and
there the matter stands" John
Quinn, general manager for
Fruit Growers, declared yester-
day. I'VE can't afford to wait
long. If they don't act soon,
we'll just build the addition at
Jacksonville, Fla"
The letter Mr.. Quinn referred
to was received by Mayor Bev-
erley before he left the city on
vacation Friday night. He read
it at the Council meeting called
to censure him to point up his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10
$4,000 Suit Says
Navy Gun Practice
Damaged Home
BY the Assoeiassd Pres.

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 10.-A
Fredericksburg (Va.) doctor has
sued the Government for $I0,-
900. charging that the concus-
sion from explosions at a Navy
proving grounds damaged his
home on a nearby island.
DR.. Claude A. Nunnally said
the intensity and frequency of
test explosions at the proving
grounds at Dahlgren, Va, to-
tally deprived" him of both 1.-THE
use and enjoyment" of his home
on an isle in Machodoc Greek.
Great damage" has been done
to the home itself. the physician
said In his suit filed yesterday.
DR.. Nunnally said the Federal
Government acquired l. 641 acres
Of land between the Potomac
River and Machadoc Greek in
1941 and I'VE years later began
a series Of extensive ordnance
projects causing detonations and
explosions near the island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10
Falls Church Council
And School Board
To Air Bond Issue

Falls Church city councilmen
last night agreed to seek a closed
meeting with school board men,
bers to discuss a proposed 81 mil
lion school construction bond
issue.
w. Raymond Taylor, a Coun-
Gil member, urged that "the pub
lie be given details of the bond
proposal Just as soon as pos
sible." He said there was con-
siderable criticism of the lack of
advance information on the last
bond proposal.
The Council directed City At
torney William Baskin to prepare
an ordinance calling for two bond
referendums for possible consid-
Grafton at the August % meeting
Of the Council. The second bond
proposal would provide for issu-
ance of $685. 900 in water bonds.
The school board adopted a
resolution last Thursday asking
the council to, order the bond
referendum to provide funds for
acquisition Of the Oak Street
Elementary School owned by
Fairfax County but capable OF
serving a large section of city
students, and to expand facili-
ties at the city's two elementary
and its junior senior high school
In another action the council
appointed a fiscal advisory COM
mittee, composed of council
members Donald G. Benn, Grant
Hilliker and william Robertson
Horace E. Brown, Lawrence
Proctor, William Grencble anc
Edward P. Herman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10
Starlight Movies
Playground Film
Programs for TONIGHT

Programs sponsored by The
Evening Star in Cooperation
with the Film Center of WASH
ington and the recreation de-
partments of the District and
Alexandria and Arlington, Prince
Georges. Montgomery and Fair.
fax counties:
Washington, at dusk.
Lafayette. Oliver and Broad Branch
,tr Twin = o s Fourteenth and Taylor
stead. r street between s,rt..,,s -.
seysnteenth streets NV. anu
q i RIDGE Ridge road and Burns street
SEsf5erson. Eighth and H streets s.w.
streets 81 As-second and Denver
! PARK view Otis and ward.r street,
gundy, 400 o street NV.
.,- Sa,rveMS Whittinsham and Lane
Barry Farms. 1870 sumn., ro.a
AriinEton County, s:3e nm sa os'
walter Reed. 1914 North Mckinley
-Four Mile Run, Four Mile Run ar,v.
and South Sixteenth street.
snee Geefges County, 500 Pm.
Garoie highland Elementary School.
Park.
Montsomery County. $50 pm.
Clara Barton. Macarthur boulevard
adjacent to Clara Barton Elementary
School. Cabin John.
PARK roads, viers G Sin sSs os ss:s
o'RF oetyin., Park stree. es,...nt 4.
Rockville Elementary schoe sx,a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10
Carter to Take Oyer Monday
As Tokono Park Fire Chief
Named at Special
Meeting to Succeed
Melvin Mcbride

Raymond E. Carter, S0-year-
old lieutenant Of the Takoma
Park (Md.) Fire Department, is
to take over as chief there. eff
fective Monday.
He was appointed by Takoma
Parks Mayor and City Council
at a special meeting last night
to succeed Melvin E. Mcbride,
who resigned recently to become
a rescue instructor at the Fed
eral Civil Defense School at
Olney. Md.
Mr.. Carter, a paid fireman
since 1913 and a volunteer there
for two years before that, will
be sworn in by Mayor George M.
Miller Monday night at a meet
ing of the Fire Board.
He was named from a field Of
seven applicants. His salary will
be SIS, 200 a year. AS a lieutenant
he drew $4.400 per year.
Mr.. Carter, who lives at 7137
Carroll avenue, next to the fire
house, is married and the father
of a 6-year-old son. He has
missed only two fires since join
ing the organization on February
10, 1916. He is a graduate of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10
Bullet Tossed in Bonfire
Strikes Boy, 9, in Jaw

A S-year-old boy was recover
ing in District General Hospital
today from injuries suffered
when a bullet tossed in a bonfire
by an older companion struck
him in the jaw. -
The police juvenile squad
planned a hearing on the Incl
dent. which involved three col.
ored boys playing in a rear yard
In the 400 block of o street S.W.
yesterday.
Police said an 1l-year-old
started the fire. into which a
l3-year-old threw a .22-caliber
bullet he said he had found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10
Arlington COP. Group
Elects Vice Chairman

The Arlington County Repub-
lican Executive Committee last
night elected Raymond F. Belew
as vice chairman.
Mr.. Belew. an Arlington at
torney. succeeds Oren r. Lewis
who relinquished the committee
post because of his recent selec-
ton as G. O. P. chairman for the
10th congressional district. Mr..
Below, who lives at 1929 North
Eleventh street. also is chairman
of the CORTLAND precinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-10
cheverIy to Sponsor
Benefit Street Dance

The Cheverly Md Board of
Recreation will sponsor a street
dance at $3.50 pm. tomorrow on
Greenleaf road between Forest
road and Crest avenue.
Paul c. Dillon. recreation
board chairman, said no admis-
sion will be charged for admit
lance to the dance area. Re-
freshment stands will be pro-
vided and proceeds will be used
to buy equipment for the Chew
erly Teen Town organization.