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Arizona sun., 1954-12-17
MosIem Court
Elects Officers
BY LILLIAN WHITE

The Moslem Court Daughters of
Ise's met on December /, with the
IlluStriOuS COMMANDERS, DIR. Hat
tie Scott, presiding. After the
opening of the meeting, the Com
mandress called for all reports
from the different officers and
chairmen. The COMMANDERS re-
port touched on the fine work
done by the members this past
year, and she presented DIR. Ollie
Christie cher, deputy, with her as
signment for 1855, and a lovely
vase of flowers.
Our Imperial advisor, Noble
Caldwell, commented on the splen-
did work of the outgoing officers,
and called for election cf officers
for 1855. The officers elected were
as follows: Illustrious Command
ress, DIR. Lillian G.. White; First
Lieutenant, DIR. Mary Lou Har-
vey; Second Lieutenant, DIR. Ell
vira Swindall; High Priestess, DIR.
Rosa Curry; Oriental Guide, Dtr.
YWcnne Ward; Treasurer, DIR
Blanche Christopher; First Cere-
monial Daughter, DIR. Florence
Jewell; Recorder, DIR Matte Boy
er; Second Ceremonial Daughter,
DIR. Lizzie Barber; Inter Spy, DIR.
Lena Risby; and Outer Spy, DIR.
ton, the new officers were duly
installed by our Imperial Advisor
Committees will be appointed at
the meeting on January 5, 1855.
Arizona sun., 1954-12-17
Brother EIks

Exalted Ruler, Rassie Turman
Ere = elected; Esteem Leading
Knight, Ben Washington; Esteem
Loyal Knight, Roger Johnson; Es-
steem Lecturing Knight, Wallace
Ferrell; Secretary, Kermit eagle
r e ele tie d.; Tyler, Edward
Moore; Inner Guard, Homer
Kennedy; Esquire, Claud Manning;
Treasurer, Forest Burney; Trus-
tees: Edward Hightower; Hartwell
Ragsdale and James McElroy.
Arizona sun., 1954-12-17
Percy julien
School Conducts
VisuuI Survey
Special to The Arizona Sun

a visual survey of the fourth
and seventh grades has just been
completed at the Percy Julian
School. The survey was conducted
by Dr. Harold Freeman, under the
auspices of the Lions Club. This
service is rendered annually. Mrs.
r. J. Williams, school nurse, and
parents, who are members of the
Health Committee, assisted DR..
Freeman with the screening of the
students. The parents on the COM
mittee were: Mrs Velma Spell,
Mrs. Elizabeth Currence, Mrs.
Blanche Ishop, and Mrs. Marie
Douglas.
The annual Hearing Conserva-
ton Program has also been COM
pleted under the direction of the
State. Consultant, Mr.. Tom .Magro.
In addition to the above mentioned
parents, Mrs. Joyce Dixon n d
Mrs. Rosa McMahon assisted with
the hearing program.
DR.. C. S. Glare of the Arizona
OptometristS Association will con-
duct a visual survey of all first
grade students, the first week in
the new year. He will be assisted
by the school nurse and the Health
Committee.
Arizona sun., 1954-12-17

OF delivering ana picking UP some
5000 coin containers to local busi-
ness firms.
ITO OUR knowledge" declared
Ralph Radcliffe, Phoenix drive di-
rector. 'sNo other city in the ma
ton has ever used the united eff
forts of teenagers for this import
ant March of Dimes effort"
Last August, Valley high school
youth gained national recognition
for their outstanding job in the
TAP CT Every Door Brigade for
the. Emergency Polio Drive.
Their leadership, enthusiasm
and dependability made a glow
ing contribution, Radcliffe said.
The new project is headed by
the same top leadership as the
summer. drive.
'sEleanor Strader, 1889 E. Palm
Lane is director. Adult advisor is
Mrs. L,andon Jarrett, 33 w. Lyn-
wood, who is a member of the
Foundation Chapters executive
committee.
The plan is being organized by
Arizona sun., 1954-12-17

held for the benefit of Arizona s
handicapped children.
Each squad will have its share
of outstanding players, many of
them included on All-American
lists. Each squad has it's weak
spots, but they're more than Off
set by strength in other positions.
The coaching staffs leave little
to be desired. Dewitt Weaver of
Texas Tech will guide the Border
Conference squad, while John
Roning of Utah State Aggies will
direct the northerners.
They will be assisted by War
rem Woodson of Arizona and Muir
ray Evans of Hardin-Simnons in
the Border Conference; and Phil
Dickens of Wyoming and Bob
Titchenal Of New Mexico in the
Skyline.
Pony Baclxfield
"A pony backfield that probably
won't average much more than ITO
pounds promises plenty of decep-
Arizona sun., 1954-12-17

WARNING:
Let's w q { ch
our language,
boys and girls,
ON the streets
and in public
places and on
the busses.
Arizona sun., 1954-12-17
Au-Americuns Shore Stoqe
AtSoIod Bowl Thriller Jan.

The experts couldn't decide which team to favor
this week senior alstar football teams named
by the Border and Skyline Conferences for the eighth
Salad Bowl game in Phoenix on New Years Day
The annual classic sponsored by KiWanis clubs is
Arizona sun., 1954-12-17
Teenogers Take Over Project
Stortinq March Of Dimes Drive

Phoenix youth under the banner of Teens Against
Polio will again set record for beeng first in the
nation to handle major Embarrassing project for the
fight against crppng polio For the coming March of
Dimes campaign they have been given the responsibility
Evening star., 1954-03-29
Child Rescued
From Greek by
Navy Veteran
First Aid Learned
In Service Credited
With Saving Girl, 3

A veteran who learned about
artificial respiration in the Navy
but never found a use for it
until yesterday, was credited by
physicians with saving the life
Of a 3-year-old child.
The veteran, James H. Davis.
%. pulled Cheryl Marie Loman
from the muddy waters Of
Holmes Run Creek after she had
fallen in. Alexandria Hospital
physicians said Mr.. Davis quick
action in administering artificial
respiration saved Cheryl's life.
Mr.. Davis said he and George
H. Eckert. %, another neighbor
at 4511 Haleigh avenue, were
in a pasture along the creek
practicing archery.
"We noticed four children
walking along the creek, but
thought no more of it at the
time" Mr.. Davis said.
Scream is Heard.
"A short time later we heard
a scream. I ran to find out what
had appened.
"The kids were screaming and
pointing to the water"
Mr.. DAVIS said all he was able
Evening star., 1954-03-29

the Joint Committee of the
Prince Georges Takoma Civic
Associations, Prince Georges
Civic Federation, delegate and
representative on the Commu-
nifty Chest Planning Council.
Last month he was chosen
president of the Byrd-for- Gov
ernor Club of the Upper Chill
lum District.
Mr.. Oosterhous has served as
an economist with the National
Resources Planning Board; chief
economist, Maritime Commission,
and an intelligence officer with
the Central Intelligence Agency.
He served two terms on the
City Council of Takoma Park.
Md.
Born July 10, 1912 at Grafton.
Wis, he graduated in 1884 from
Lawrence College.
Evening star., 1954-03-29
Liquor Violation Charged
Al Crossroads Cafe

Two employees of the Cross
roads Restaurant at Bladens-
burg, Md, were charged with
selling whisky on Sunday yes
terday after two Prince Georges
County policemen said they
bought drinks there.
Booked at Upper Marlboro on
a charge of allowing the sale on
Sunday was Sam Shanker, Al,
Of $500 Sixteenth street, Arling-
ton. identified by police as the
manager A bartender, Albert H.
Noyes, 80, of 1406 Harvard street
NV, also was charged.
PvtS. Ralph Thompson and
Frank Andersen made the ar
rests. Bond was set at $500 for
both men pending a hearing
April IL in Upper Marlboro po-
lice court.
Evening star., 1954-03-29
DR.. Byrd Gets Support
OF Della Faction and
Visits Western Area
By the Assoctoted Press

DR.. H. c. Byrd took his cam
paign for Democratic nomination
for Governor into Western Mary
land today-planning talks with
political leaders in Garrett and
Allegany Counties. but no
speeches, during the next three
days.
He departed after an active
week end which brought these
developments in Maryland
politics:
l. Support for Byrd by the
Della-Wyatt Democratic faction
in South Baltimore.
2. An announcement by Anselm
Sodaro. States attorney from
Baltimore, that he would be a
candidate for Democratic re-
nomination.
MahOney Hits Byrd.
George P. Mahoney, DR.. Byrd's
primary opponent, and his run
ming mate for attorney general,
Philip H. Dorsey. jr., made their
first appearance together last
night at meeting in Baltimore
of the D'Alesandro Club of Mary
land, where Mr.. Mahoney ques-
toned DR.. Byrd's attitude as a
candidate.
He read a newspaper clipping
quoting DR.. Byrd as saying: I've
got more to offer this job (the
governorship) than the job has
to offer me don't believe
it is necessary to run around the
State importuning every Tom.
Dick and Harry"
How do you like thnt?" asked
Mr.. Mahoney. mo wonder his
students and employees at the
university called him the king"
Support for Byrd.
DR.. Byrd's support by the or
ganization of State Senate Pres
ident George w. Della and Jo-
Seph M. Wyatt put one of the
leading groups in Baltimore's
sixth district behind him. Ju-
liam B. Carrick, leader of an
other faction in the district. had
already Endorsed Mr.. Mahoney.
Mr.. Sodaro, the other can
didate seeking Democratic re-
nomination, faces an old rival,
William J. ODonnell, whom he
defeated in the 1850 primary.
Mr.. Sodaro pictured Mr.. O'Don-
nell as the hand-picked candi-
date of political figures he
said have been "antagonized"
by the State attorneys recent
legal actions.
Evening star., 1954-03-29
Potomac Conference
OF Adventist Church
Re-eIects Elder

Elder c. j. Coon of Takoma
Park. Md, was reelected presi-
dent of the Potomac Conference
of Seventh-Day Adeentists today
at the biennial meeting in Ia
koma Park Adventist Church.
Eastern and Carroll avenues
NV.
Elder w. H. Jones was re-
elected secretary = treasurer of
the conference.
Department heads reelected
for two-year terms were H. w.
Bass, education: w. M. Buch-
man, home missionary; DR.. w.
w. Eastman, medical; A. L. Page,
publishing, and C.. H. SeitZ,
young peoples. All are of Ia
koma Park.
Has 63 Churches.
The conference has SO churches
in Virginia, the District and the
Maryland counties of Prince
Georges and Montgomery.
Thirteen new church build
inigs have been erected in the
conference area within the last
two years, Elder Coon reported
yesterday. They have a total
membership of ISL, he added.
Another report stated that
1853 students are now enrolled
in conference-operated schools.
This statement noted that plans
to add new gymnasium. laun-
dry and book bindery are being
made for Shenandoah Academy,
New Market, Va.
Five Ministers Ordained.
Five new ministers were or
dained yesterday. They are
j. w. Ford, Strasburg and
Front Royal District; j. w. Nc
Graw. Marion and Konnarock
District; Frank Ho1brook, VIM
chester District; Sidney Young,
Covington and Buena Vista Dis
trict, and Edwin j. Reading
Portsmouth District.
Welfare work performed by
the church during the last two
years came to $327,000, Mr..
Buckman reported. He noted this
was an increase of $95,00O over
the previous two years.
Evening star., 1954-03-29
4 Bandits Get 500
At Filling Station

Police reported three minor
holdups last night.
Donald Kantner, 80, of 8O9
Massachusetts, avenue Sc, re-
ported he was robbed of $1OO
at 1915 am. by four men. Mr..
Kantner is night manager of a
gasoline station at Ninth street
and Pennsylvania avenue Sc
He said they made their escape
in a new two-toned hardtop
convertible.
Robert M. Carter, 25, colored,
of 1919 s street NV, a cab
driver, reported he picked up a
colored man at New Jersey ave-
nue. and K street NV, about
1925 am. He said the man
Immediately stuck knife in his
back and took $31.
Mr.. Carter said he was ordered
to get out of the cab and the
holdup man drove off. The cab
was found later parked only a
few blocks away.
William Bradley, 80, colored,
Of 1454 Congress place Sc, told
police he was grabbed by two
colored men at 1890 pm. as
he was walking under the rail-
road viaduct at First street and
Virginia avenue S.W. He said
they took $143.
Evening star., 1954-03-29
Disabled Veteran
Killed When His Car
Hits Own Home

A disabled veteran of World
War II was killed and his wife
was injured when the specially
equipped car he was driving ran
off Charles County road yes
terday and crashed into their
own home near McConchie, Md.
Lewis Allen Hicks, "a, para
lyzed from the waist down by
shrapnel wounds suffered in the
Battle of the Bulge. lay in the
car for more than an hour until
his wife Dorothy. 20, recovered
consciousness and summoned
help by telephone.
She stumbled into the house
and called Raymond Hindle, a
neighbor. who notified authori-
ties. Mr.. Hicks was pronounced
dead at the scene by DR.. Edward
j. Edelen. Charles County med
ical examiner. Mrs. Hicks was
treated for face lacerations and
Shock, DuC was not hoSplCallZed.
State police said the car was
travelling east on Simms Land
ing road about 4 am. when it
careened off the road and across
the front lawn and struck the
house.
Mrs. Hindle, a sister Of the
dead man, said her children told
her that they heard noise that
sounded like an explosion, but
that neither she nor her hus-
band had heard it.
Mr.. Hicks is survived by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Hicks. three brothers and five
sisters.
Evening star., 1954-03-29
PrinceGeorges
Police Use New
Headquarters
Radio Station Goes
Into Full Operation
At Seat Pleasant

Prince Georges County'S new
police headquarters at Seat Pleas
ant, Md, went int ofull-time
operation at $3.50 o'clock today.
Dispatcher r. L. HaiSlip put
Radio Station KCG749 on the air,
taking over from Pvt. Lee Baker
in the radio booth at the HyattS-
vile station.
The 8 o'clock shift of uni
formed men under 1t. r. c.
Sines was the first to report at
Seat Pleasant.
The county's detective force
has been using the new Seat
Pleasant, building. 410 Addison
road, since February %. Trans
fer of the uniformed department
was held up while records and
equipment were moved from the
old headquarters at Marlboro and
from the Hyattsville subStation.
Radio equipment now at
Hyattsville will be moved to Seat
Pleasant this week and put on
standby for emergencies. Both
HyattSville and Marlboro police
stations remain open, with di-
rect telephone contact with the
dispatcher in Seat Pleasant.
1t. R.. B. Sweitzer, in charge
of records, communications and
training, said the uniformed men
now will operate in three areas
similar to precintS, instead of two.
-Four cars normally will operate
out Of HyattSville, two out of
Seat Pleasant and three out of
Upper Marlboro. In addition, two
accident investigation unit cars
will be available at Seat Pleasant.
Evening star., 1954-03-29
$4,000 Turn 0ui
For Preview Of
Cherry Blooms
Additional Police
Detailed to Keep
Traffic FLOWING.

Thousands of visitors pre-
viewed Washington's annual
cherry blossom spectacle yester-
day. requiring extra police con-
tingents to keep traffic moving
in the Potomac Park area.
The Office Of National Capital
Parks estimated the crowd at
10000.
Park police also reported es-
pecially heavy traffic in the
small park vicinities as motor
lists and pedestrians admired the
magnolia blossoms at the Inte-
rior Department and Franklin
park and other spring scenes.
Partly cloudy weather with
showers and possible thunder
storms threatened to put a
damper on the splendor today.
however. The Weather Bureau
predicted colder weather tomor-
row, with some rain likely.
Some Traffic Congestion.
Park police reported a good bit
Of traffic congestion around the
Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials
yesterday. Extra traffic police
men were dispatched, and some
officers were held over from day
duty on a volunteer basis.
The cherry blossoms are ex-
pected to reach full bloom We'd
nesday or Thursday, and unless
retarded by uhseaSonably cold
weather at their height toward
the end of the week.
The National Capital Parks
Office expected a pretty good
showing of blossoms for tomor-
rows initial event in the National
Cherry Blossom Festival. A To-
ton granite lantern. a gift of the
Japanese people. will be presented
in ceremonies beside the Tidal
Basin opening at 2::30 pm.
The blossoms may be retarded
II temperatures drop to freezing
tonight, parks officials said.
Evening star., 1954-03-29
Police Shot Fails 10 Halt
Stolen Auto Suspects

Despite a policeman'S shot
which shattered the rear window
Of a car they had stolen. three
men escaped police yesterday
in a chase in the 2300 block OF
Langston place Sc.
Pvt. John B. Paul reported he
and his partner, Pvt. John P
Bathurst. spotted a stolen car
parked on Langston place.
Pvt. Paul said he jumped from
the squad car and walked toward
the stolen auto. He said the
driver of the. car tried to run
him down as he drove off. Pvt,
Paul said he fired one shot into
the rear window as the car sped
away.
Shortly afterward the car
which had been stolen from
Hugh w. Conner of 1882 South
Capitol street, was found aban-
doned three blocks from the
scene Of the shooting.
The three men, police said,
were being sought on charges of
assault with dangerous weapon
and car theft.
Evening star., 1954-03-29
Ground 10 Be Broken
For Rehabilitation
Center Addition

Ground breaking ceremonies
will be held at pm. April Z.
for the new rehabilitation center
addition to Anderson Ortho-
pedic Hospital in Arlington
County.
Much of the labor and mate
rials for the new $5O0,000 addi-
tion are being donated, as they
were for the big wing constructed
three years ago.
The addition will bring bed
capacity of the hospital to more
than 100 and provide workshops
for training the disabled.
The volunteer help is being
provided through the Washing
ton Building and Construction
Trades Council, and other groups
interested in developing a re-
Mobilization center.
The non-profit institution is
located on. Army Navy drive
near Shirley highway and
Glebe road. Excavation for the
new addition will begin imme-
diately after the ground-break-
ing ceremonies, according to
H. l.. Harris, chairman of the
general building committee. Jay
Turner is chairman of the COM
mittee in charge of construc-
ton, and Raymond G. Brehaut
is chairman of the hospitals
board of trustees.
Although some materials and
money have been donated, the
hospital is in need of additional
contributions to complete the
voluntary project. The Old Do
minion Foundation has agreed
to give one-third as much as
any cash donation.
Evening star., 1954-03-29
.McKe|dinA AirsAppea
For Voters 10 Back
Municipal Home Rule
BY the Associoted Press

BALTIMORE, Mar. 29.-In a
transcribed address over Balti-
more radio station. WBAL, yes
terday, Gov. McKeldin appealed
to Marylanders for overwhelm-
ing adoption of a proposed mu-
nicipal home-rule constitutional
amendment in the November
elections.
Under bill passed by the Cen
eral Assembly. Maryland cities
would be divided into four popu-
lation classes and the legislature
would then define spheres of
authority for each class of city.
Fewer Bills Seen.
Advocates have said the vol
ume of bills in the General As
sembly would be cut by as much
as 20 per cent under the act.
In appealing for adoption of
the amendment, McKeldin said.
II believe your overwhelming
vote for it in November will con-
vince your representatives in the
General Assembly that you favor
home rule in the counties as
we'll"
At Frostburg yesterday, Gov.
McKeldin was on hand to speak
at the dedication of. Lowndes
Hall at Frostburg State Teach
ers College.
Belittles Mccarthy Issue.
In a prepared address, he de-
scribed the Mccarthy issue as
IAN interesting flash in the
pan of history" and said he did
not think 1t had divided the
Nation.
Later, the Governor lauded
the two men for whom the new
100000 library and admins
tration building at Frostburg is
named.
Speaking Of the late Gov.
Lloyd Lowndes and the late
Tasker G. Lowndes, president OF
the State Board of Education at
the time of his death two years
ago. Gov. McKeldin said, II
know that their names, perpetu-
ated on this campus, as they
are in the hearts of our people,
will be an inspiration to the in
structors here and those who go
forth from here to teach
Others"
Evening star., 1954-03-29

to see was the top of Cheryl's
head. He leaped into the water.
She was actually floating and
limp-her body was blue. I
never saw anything like it," Mr..
Davis said.
Pulled Her to Safety.
He pulled her to the bank
and with the help of Mr.. Eek
ert, got her out of the water and
began administering artificial
respiration.
Chery's father, Sergt. Harold
A. Loman, and her mother were
in their apartment at 1880
Raleigh avenue, Alexandria.
when Larry Sherman, 6. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin L. Sher-
man, who lives across the hall
from the Lomans, ran in.
You'd better hurry" he said.
"Cheryl fell in the water
Sergt. Loman raced to the
scene and saw Mr. Davis work.
ing with his daughter.
I've never done this before"
MI. Davis told him.
Keep at it," Sergt. Loman
replied. Its important not to
break the rhythm.
Mr.. Davis said that by the
time the Alexandria Rescue
Squad arrived-Mr. Eckert had
summoned the squad-Cheryl
was breathing. On the way to the
hospital. squad members admini-
stored oxygen.
Ambulance Is Protected.
Alexandria police, meantime.
blocked all traffic from Duke
street to allow the ambulance a
free run to the hospital. After
Cheryl was brought into the
emergency room, SIX physicians
worked with her for two hours
before she was pronounced out
OF danger.
Mr.. Davis, a printer at the
Washington Daily News, is the
father of a 5-year-old boy,
Jimmy, and a 3-year-old daugh-
ter, Linda.
Mrs. Loman said Cheryl had
been warned repeatedly not to
go near the creek. One of her
playmates said Cheryl had been
trying to get a drink of water
when she tumbled in. The creek
at that point is about 30-feet
wide, and in some spots 6-feet
deep.
Cheryl, a blonde, blue-eyed
youngSter, was unconscious for
five hours yesterday, but was re-
ported in very good" condition
today.
"She wants to see her NOM
my" Mrs. Loman said. But
she's afraid she's going to get a
spanking"
Evening star., 1954-03-29
Two TRUSTEES Flee
Fairfax Prison Camp

Two TRUSTEES slipped away
from Virginia State Prison Camp
No. 80 in Fairfax County last
night.
The convicts, Jesse Warner
Norton, 80, and Reed Clark. 81
last were seen at the 7 pm
check when they went to the
front porch of the lunch hall
to get soft drinks from a ma
chine. They were gone when the
next check was made at Z AS p m
Camp officials said they be-
lieved the men had been picked
up in an automobile.
Norton, from Burkeville, Va,
was serving 9 years for forgery
and Clark, from Lexington, Va,
four years for grand larceny.
Evening star., 1954-03-29
Officers Elected
By Hereford Group
BY the Associated Press

FREDERICK. Md, Mar. %
Dennis Getchell of Limestone,
Me-, was reelected president of
the Eastern Polled Hereford AS
sociation at a business meeting
yesterday. The third annual
livestock show of the group opens
today.
Leon Falk, jr. of Shamoykin,
Pa, was elected vice president
and John w. Roger. jr. of Wood
bine, Md, was renamed secre-
tary-treaSurer.
Appointed to the three-year
term on the Board of Directors
were Otis Smith of LeweS. Del:
Philip H. Chadbourne of Bethel.
Me-; Ernest Tark of Hightstown,
N. j.. and DR.. j. H. Knisely OF
Bethlehem, Pa.
Fifty-nine polled tIerefords
from Maryland, Virginia, Penn
sylvania, New York and Maine
have arrived at the far grounds
for today's judging. A sale will
follow the show.
Evening star., 1954-03-29
Austin Seeks Nomination
For Hyde's Seat in House
Democrat Opposes
ChorIes M. IreIon;
Hits 6. O. P. Actions

F.. Byrne Austin, Montgomery
County Democrat, today an
nounced he would seek his
party's nomination for the Sixth
Congressional seat held by De-
Witt S. Hyde.
Mr.. Austin. who Is so and
lives at 74l9 Maple avenue. Ia
koma Park, long has been active
in county Democratic affairs.
Charles NJ. Irelan. former
United States attorney for the
District of Columbia. already
has filed for the congressional
seat. Mr.. Irelan is head Of the
Eastern Suburban Democratic
Club.
Hyde Seeks Reelection.
Mr.. Hyde. a Montgomery Re-
publican, also has said he will
seek reelection. The sixth dis
trict also takes in Washington.
Frederick. Allegany and Garrett
Counties.
Mr.. Austin made a previous
bid for the same House seat in
1948 when he won the Demo-
cratic nomination. but lost out
in the election to Senator Beall.
Republican. of Maryland. then
the sixth districts Representa-
tive.
In announcing his candidacy,
Mr.. Austin scored what he
termed 1.-The disgraceful political
discrimination that the Repub-