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TRUCKS FOR SALE

INTERNATIONAL AZ Metro style:
S395 or best offer. Call 10. 2-6112.
'54 VS. model KA; 5-speed
trans; under 5000 mi. 193-in.
wheelbase; 18-ft. oak bed with 3A-
1T. high solid sides; fully equip:
must see to appreciate: S3.100.
Phone 1921. in The Plains. Va.
81 h-ton pickup; new
forest green paint; interior shows
very little wear: you'll not expect to
find used truck in as fine condi-
tlon; S745: low cost GMAC terms
II desired: others to choose from
STOHLMAN CHEVROLET, $3.50 M
st. NV, AID. 2-162S: 33rd and M
sts. NV. AID. 2-1646. III
'5I 1-ton panel: heater:
S145. WISSINGER CHEVROLET
co, Seven Corners. Falls Church,
Va. JE. 2-1177.
FORD '52 FL Ia-ton pickup: only
$4,000 actual miles Looks like new
5000 miles. Weekend special, SS95,
FRANK SMALL, JR,. INC. 1896
Good Hope rd. Sc, LU. 4-57OO.
Used car department. III
FORD 81 cab. and chassis; 132-in.
w.b., equip. for dump body, dual
rear. .7-speed trans. new tires
throughout, looks and runs like new.
Today only. S745, FRANK SMALL,
JR., INC. 1885 Good Hope I'd. s.e..
LU. 4-5700. Used car department.
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CHEVROLET '50-$695
Radio. heater. white-wall tires; 2-dr
Page-Hughes Buick, Inc.
62I Arl. Blvd. JE, $4,000
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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

NASH 1851 4-door. Hey there, you
with the car in your mind, here is q
beauty that will be restful on your
eyes. You can sleep on the folding
bed: emerald green finish; with a
spotlesS interior; fully equipped with
at 500: will accept sos down. Cali
CLAUDE HILL. LA. 6-727S. -19
NASH 1851 Ambassador; Hydra, r.
and h.; S695. ia. 2-7773. -13
NASH 1949 Ambassador Custom Sc
dan; overdrive, r. and A.; turn sig
nails, seat covers; clean car; in Al
condition; S492; written guarantee.
ave. ne. DE. 2-6302.
oLDsM0BILE 1858 "9s" de luxe A.
Wv. tires. like new throughout:
outstanding value: S2,295; safety
tested: guaranteed. PAUL BROS.
OLDS KE. 7-130S. Wis. ave. and
Ellicott st Open 8 to 8. lie
'52 Super "9s' sedan;
~, h.. dual range Hydra. Elec. Eye,
ssuHnSlhield and complete set Royal
full price. Bank terms. OHIO Will
L1AMS BUICK, r. /. ave. at goth
oLDsMoBuE III sMifioBu 1851 "ss" de eia luxe
Holiday sedan. attractive 2-tone
beige tor. with harmonizing tailor
Matte drive: de luxe radio and
heater. turn signals and numerous
other accessories: low-mileage. l.
owner car which reflects the finest
OF care: an outstanding value at
e1ly So & lg5 V;rgoas 0aMsTEAD Is4gs, MoI6R n,Gl
Arl.. JA. 7-S4oO.
1850 "ss" de luxe A.
DIR. sedan; most attractive alder
glade green finish with contrasting
tailor-made seat covers; Hydra;
numerous other accessories: an out
standing. 1-owner. car; offering many
thousand miles of trouble-free miles.
Sale priced at Ss45. OLMSTEAD
MOTOR CO.. N, virginis's Largest
oIDsMosiI.E 9H 1858 st"o; "ss@ convertible:
Polar white finish, radio. heater.
Hydra Matte: special for today only,
$2,395: CCC guar. CAPITOL 0hDIL-
AC-OLDSMOBILE CO.. 1929 22nd
IS St ne nGs, M ST. ,os6 3,26o0s 90 -, .,,,
s0u1e; s9s ,m baby h}t blue Il tlpish with Jet
heater and Hydra-Matic drive: q
real, sharp sports, car: S1,050 cash.
trade or as little as SIPS down.
Call BILL SHARKEY LA. 6-7279.
-19
OLDSMOBILE 1854 starfire conv. !;
fully equipped: $3.50: power steer
ing and power brakes. RA. 6-s555.
1852 Super "ss" Holi-
day; 2-tone yellow and black: r. and
h.; Hydra Matte drive; 81 595. SILL
YER SPRING MOTOR CO.. INC.
1909 East-West hwy. lat Ga. ave.l /,
Sill. Spg., Md. JU. S-3157.
OLDSMOBILE 1851 Super "sS" sed.;
r. and h.; Hydra Matte drive; Cen
eral tires; an exceptional buy at only
Sl,195. Car No. 769-A. MONROE
FORD, 1887 East-West hwy, Sill.
Spg.. Md Open evenings til 8.
JU. 5-7S04.
CHEVROLET '50-$695
Radio. heater. white wall tires; 2-dr.
D0oN II,,rr ar DI1fa1y Tn
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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE
'54 4-dr. Monterey; power
steering. power brakes. auto. shift;

MERCURY '54 4-dr. Monterey; power
steering. power brakes. auto. shift;
81 80. OIL. 2-lss2. lib
MERCURY 1947 4-door de luxe; r.
sss ssa & prtss ssPd sasS ss' cali sfrn ov oE ssss s
MERCURY 81 Merc-o-Matic; r. and
h., good condition. A real buy at
$ss6isc $sa5; csll Nh ME. s-ssoo till 8. Wo.
MEScER1f SsSSaS aftef 81 9 sdr. hard ton; lS 1sdio
fna iaS hsStss; ,'sss;. 5;Es Si% Sw3sF
1855. Mrs. 'i BERNENso g-''oo; M1S -
MERCURY 40 club coupe: beautiful
2-tone tan finish. r. and h.. cd.
Priced TO sell quick; s5S5. KEN
YoN-PEcK CHEVROLET, 1919 Fl.
90O2. Open til $50. lie
MERCURY 80 4-dr.; r. and h.. fac
tory green finish. Excellent condi-
GRA CIR B Us L1NcoLN.MERcTRY: SSclIliesfs Ifs2.
1909 Wisconsin ave. OIL. 4-7400:
MERCURY "a station wagon; r. and
ia;,,o n, overdriye, Wv; tires; has low
car rantee: 81, ,sas. S%''efR. dRApY;s HsS
LINCoLN-MERCURY. 1909 Wiscon-
sin ave. OIL. 4-T400. III
MERCURY "a Monterey hardtop.
T. and h.. Merc-O-Matic. Wv. tires
power brakes. CRANKY grey with red
top. Was traded in on new Lincoln.
Showroom condition. NeW-car guar
antee; S2,195, GRADY'S LINCOLN
MERCURY, 1909 Wisconsin ave. OIL.
4-1400. -17 J
MERCURY 81 club cpe.: beaut. orig
@ overdrive: sf oMner wra f56d s5oSo h; actnsI snd
miles: reduced 800 to S9a5: bank
financing. KIRK MOTOR CO. 1000
Ga. ave. -l5
MERCURY '51 4-dr. de luxe: r., h.
o.d.. 2-tone green finish. very clean,
low mileage. This car carries the
famous Butler bond. Sl,O95. LEE
d. BUTLER, INC, 1121 2lst st.
NV, DI. 7-0114. -l5
MERCURY 1851 2-dr.: beautiful dark
plue finish. seat covers, oyerdrive,
heater. excellent mechanical con-
dItion throughout. A real buy for
only 1895. Washington's Oldest and
Largest Dodge-Plvmouth Dealer,
TREW MOTOR CO. 9Th and Fla
ave. ne, Ii. 7-1732.
MERCURY 50 Monterey hard top,
striking @-tone chariot red with
black top with contrasting 2-tont
leather interior. Mere Matte
drive. de luxe radio and heater
turn signals and host of othei
accessories. For tops in styling bt
sure to see and drive this one. An
0LMSTEAD MOTOR CO, Northern
Virginia's Largest Oldsmobile Deal.
er, 5000 Wilson blvd, ArlinUton
Va JA ?-S4OO
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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

tone Excel s5s55,7 tsrms eiqo eegps sls ave two
ROPER" 18th and r. /. ave. ne.
oLDsMoBrLE 1854 Super "ss" iaol,.
day; 2-tone finish; Hydra Matte.
nss'er; me- new tgTn YJ asisnalS; low gs; mileSgs;
s232 Ga. ave-. Sill. spg.. Nd. JU.
1879 station wagon:
Hydra-Matic, r. and h.; a real bar
gain: $685.. MR.. WILLIAMS, OF.
$4,000: after 6. OIL. 6-593O.
OLDS rs re- 4-dr.; beautiful gray
finish; r. and h.. auto. trans. an
exceptional car: Must be seen 70
PECK Fl CHEVROLET, s,II r 1912 r.; jdSs MSsr
Open It'll $3.50. -16
oLDS. '52 Rocket "9s" 4-dr.; r., and
si.695. 81 asf' PENNY Pc MOTORS. $50
R. l. ave. ne. La. $4,000. --l5
)LDS 81 "9S" Holiday 4-door sedan:
cleaning orig, black finish. imrnac.
in every respect; HYDRA. r, and h.,
KIRK MOTOR CO.. 1000 Ga. ave.
HYDRA, Wv. tires; sss5. ia.
oLDs "a '4a "ss" 4.dr.: 2s.ooo mi;
sssus Tsss! otfer Rla'k Wo! r. e-sslss Asafs ais
)LDS SO Holiday coupe Super SIS;
one owner: S2.la5. THACKER MO-
TORS. lSth and R. l. ave. me-
OPAL 80 station wagon; metal meta
HoRNER's COR. BUICK DEALER,
Fla. ave. ne at 9th, Ii, 6-6464.
Clean: st4a. NASH ARLINGToN
CORP. 2012 N. Moore St, Arling-
ton 'Rosslyn. Va), ia. $1,000:
pACKARDs-We have the rnesi Sc.
lection OF used Packards In the
Metropolitan Area. all medels prop
erly reconditioned and guaranteed.
O'BRIEN & ROHALL, INC, Your
Arlington Packard Dealer. Used-Car
Dept 1901 Wilson blvd. 3 blocks
south Of Kew Bridge Open ewes.
IA. 7-O4s0 -
l949 NASH SEDAN S19u.Q0
1910 DODGE COUPE -- 1000
la47 KAISER SEDAN 5000
l947 OLDSMOBILE SEDAN $50 90
/ l947 CHEVROLET SEDAN 10000
l'4 OTHERS A S To CHOOSE FROM
JOHN s. REESE
1890 FIRST ST. s.W. -.
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PONTIAC 1858 Chieftain "s"
de luxe s-cyl conv.: orig.
green nm; fully equip; very
low mi; ! careful owner.
This ,a car has everything you
Really t'Uzr sharp: l0S No. u so4 4 'Ons' s1,se5
Pontiac 1853 Chieftain ''s" de
luxe 2-dr. sedan; orig. black
I'm; Hydra; fully, equip:
low mi; one careful owner. 100.
Pontiac 1919 "s" 4-dr. sedan;
2-tone gray; fully equip;
good eond.; miles and miles
Of safe, dependable transpor-
tation. No 1855 695
p22ns1a' 22rers sedan; asSs s Hydrsi' ae fuifs lGfs
excel. cond. A beautiful orig.
I'm. See it today. No. 364 1895
Pontiac 1858 "S' de luxe
4-dr.; orig. dark gray fin;
Hydra; fully equip; low
mi; l owner. name on re-
quest. You can't beat this
Pontiac 1852 "S'' de luxe
2-dr. sedan; orieinal 2-tone
white and gray fin.s Hydra
Matte. fully equipped; low
mi; one careful owner; a
So. ssr ySa,l' ss4 be proud to own. 1895
Pontiac 1853 "s' de luxe
Catalina hard-top sport
coupe; orig. ivory and green
finish, matching leather in
terror: fully equipped. like
new condition This one is
beauty. No. 320 1906
Pontiac 1a52 IS" de luxe
o-dr. sedan; satin black fin
ish. Hydra-Ma fully
equip; low mileage; one
owner; excellent condition.
sparkles like a new one. See
before you buy. No. 161 1926
30-Day Written Warranty
COLONIAL OLDSMOBILE CO.
1241 9Th st. NE. Ii. 3-5555
tJust Of Florida Ave.l
Open 8 AM. to 8 PM
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HUDSON '51-S795
Hollywood hard top; radio, heater;
Hydra Matte.
Page-Hughes Buick, Inc.
621 Arl. Blvd. IF 3-o7O0
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FORD '53-$1 ,495
Customline 50; radio, heater. Fordo-
matte, white-wall tires.
Page-HugheS Buick, Inc.
62l Arl. Blvd. JE. $4,000
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pproved units. Where this cannot
be achieved within a reasonable
period, the only other alternative
is legislation. Educational activ-
tiles with electric fence dealers,
jobbers and other distributors
should also help secure their sup
port in a movement for safe fenc-
es. Farm magazines, radio sta
tions, and other mass educational
media, must be used for wide
spread results. Refusal to accept
advertising or commercials from
producers of unapproved controll-
ers would add support to the
case"
Mr.. Worrilow said electric fene-
es are popular with farmers
There are hundreds of thousands
in use," he said, "and there is no
question about their need or econ
omy in livestock production. Their
safety record has improved some
what since their general introduc-
ton 20 years ago. Present prob
lens can easily be remedied if a
coordinated attack is launched and
supported by everyone involved"
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
Poultry Feeding Programs
Based on Research Work

Broilers, flock replacements and
laying hens each have special feed
requirements, says George K.
Vapaa, County Agent.
He recommends the following
feeding program, based on re-
search findings:
For broilers, feed a high-energy
mash. At seven weeks of age,
homegrown grain may be fed with
a % percent mash, but do not ex-
coed rs percent grain.
Flock replaceemnts should be
fed a conventional starter to eight
weeks of age, then fed a conven-
tional type (5 percent fiber) grow
ing mash with a protein intake of
not less than 16 percent protein to
laying age.
Feed laying hans a high energy
a percent fiber or less) all mash
or grain and mash program to
maintain protein level at not less
than Is percent. Supplements are
not usually necessary with a high
energy feed.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
ABOUT AUTOMOBILE DRIVING
Answers to Questions About Win
ter Driving

Does temperature affect an
autos stopping ability on ice?
Yes-and that answer comes
with authoritative emphasis from
a group of engineers and automo-
tive experts who braved chill
winds on a frozen Wisconsin lake
to find answers for the National
Safety Councils Committee on
Winter Driving Hazards.
When the temperature was zero,
the average stoppin gdistance on
glare ice from 20 m.p.h. was 110
feet. But at 80 degrees-the melt
ing point-it took $50 feet to stop
at the same speed-a difference of
14O feet or almost a quarter or q
block.
"The driver who starts out on an
icy road early in the morning
while it's still cold finds traction
and stopping ability fairly good,
said Ralph A. Meyer, traffic re-
search engineer for the University
of California and chairman of the
committee. "But as the sun comes
out and the temperature rises, he
doesn't realize that the ice will be.
come much more treacherous
When he finds he can't stop ir
time to avoid an accident, it's of.
ten too late"
The committee, in two new
booklets summarizing its test find
ings, lists temperature changes as
one of the three most important
reasons for winter traffic acci
dents. The others are reduced Wis
ibility and inadequate traction.
In addition to describing effect
booklets evaluate the mechanical
i've winter driving techniques, tht
helps available to motorists.
Tire chains are rated as the bes
self-help, with tests proving thei
ability to cut braking distance il
half on either snow or ice and Il
increase pulling traction four tt
seven times.
Reinforced tire chains, so-callet
because cross chains are reinforced
with projecting teeth or cleats, ar,
recommended because of thei
power to resist side skids as wei
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07

under the rear frame of the car
were tested by both expert and av-
erage drivers. The tests failed to
prove that the devices were effec-
tive in preventing skidding on ice
and snow.
Unit chains = sometimes called
emergency chains-were tested by
the committee. Consisting of three
or four units strapped individually
to a tire, the chains gave better
traction than bare tires but were
greatly inferior to full chains. The
committee even warned that skid
ding is '1ikely to be caused by the
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
Speaking of People,.
INeatness and Quality Feature
Painting Work of O. O. Seeney

A plan of endeavor so complete
that it meets the requirements of
home makers, business men and
industrialists is provided in paint
ing by orville o. Seeney, dupont
Highway, Dover.
Since 1926, Mr.. Seeney has been
painting. His work is the result
of careful study of the trade and
a practical application that can
only come with pears of doing
good work and keeping at it stead
lily.
To beautify the home inside or
out, householders have learned to
call on Mr.. Seeney. His neatness
pleases the most astute woman in
the home, while the quality mater
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07

ials and expert workmanship that
go hand in hand with the job are
added elements for making folks
happy.
Keeping prices down while main
tanning the standard of quality
that has been a Seeney must down
through the years, the firm is pre-
pared to complete work quickly
and to the measure of satisfaction
that a guarantee assures.
Without obligation, Mr.. Seeney
gives accurate estimates in all his
work and talks over the job COM
pletely beore he begins. Thus,
the customer knows how much the
finished task will cost and what il
will look like when completed.
adv.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07

frictional forces developed when
one unit chain on one tire is IN
contact with the ice and on the
other side of the vehicle only the
unprotected tire area between the
unit chains is in contact with the
ice."
The booklets also offer advice on
how to use the brakes when stop
ping on ice, how to start IN second
gear and with automatic transmits
sions, how to avoid skids due to
oversteering, and other safe winter
driving tips.
Single copies of either booklet
Here Are Winter Facts for Pass
enger Car Drivers" or "Safe Win
ter Driving Facts for Truck Driv-
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07

as to provide stop-and-go traction.
The committee also tested 25
different specialized tires of the
snow-lug or winterized type. The
conclusion was that while some of
the tires had advantages under
certain conditions, their overall
Improvement was not great
enough to warrant less care or
precaution when driving on slip
perry surfaces and their perform
ance was far below that of chains.
Stabilizing attachments = often
termed INERTIA" or "gyro" anti
skid devices which are installed
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
ELncrRIo FENCE FATALITIES
-zrge Number of Victims Are
Children Who Contact Fence

Unnecessary electric fence fatal
.1ies continue. According to
seorge M. Worrilow, Vice Presi-
ient of Farm Samety for the Della
are Safety Council, a large num-
5er of the victims are children who
accidentally contact an unsafe
fence while playing in or near
stock tanks. ponds, irrigation
.itches. or damp ground. while
-hese tragedies occur less fire.
zuently now than they did during
he early thirties," he said, ito
lays experience and educational
ABILITIES should produce, a much
,setter record. Today electric fenc-
cs can be safe, effective and eco
1omical." He continued: 'Most
tragedies are still due to home
made electric fence installations.
Direct hook-ups, makeshift cur
rent regulators, or unsafe CONNER
cial products give electric fencing
a bad reputation. Where only ap-
proved installations are permitted,
oracticallyp zero fatality record
has been maintained. An approx
I'd controller (the current regula-
tori is one that meets require
nents of a recognized testing
agency such as Underwriters Lab
1ratories, Inc. Besides the prob
lem of unsafe installations, there
IS still a disturbing situation with
in the electric fence industry.
Numerous unapproved electric
fence controllers are being mar
xeted. Their annual sales seem to
be increasing. This is discourag-
ing to manufacturers still attempt
ing to market approved units and
maintain good standards. Some
unapproved units are being pro-
duced primarily to meet market
demand for cheaper products.
Apparently many farmers still
do not appreciate the protection
Of approved controllers, or fully
realize that homemade electric
fence devices are death traps. Ed
ucation must be accelerated and
made more effective. With ade.
quate education, volunteer COM
nErnity action should eliminate use
of unsafe installations and unap.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
Speaking o
w. B. Mitten and Sons Provides
Complete Building Scope In Area

A service plan that is awake to
the demands of customers regard
less of their highly specialized
building needs is provided by w. B.
Mitten and Sons which is backed
by a record of accomplishment ex-
tending over the last 81 years.
Many changes have come about
in the building processes during
this long span of time, but the best
have been added to the roster of
the Dover firm, located at 76 Sack
arackin Avenue.
w. B. Mitten, founder, and his
sons, w. B. ,Jr., and Matt, provide
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07

la full-scale endeavor in building.
Homes, business places, factories
and institutions are all within the
scope of the concern. While new
work is a foremost interest, w. B.
Mitten and Sons has not forgotten
the Importance of keeping prop
critics in good condition; thus, a
complete remodeling and rebuild
ing service is in force, too.
Before any work is begun an ac-
curate estimate is provided and
the entire job discussed fully with
the client.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07

ers''1may be obtained without
charge by writing Committee on
Winter Driving Hazards, National
Safety Council, 425 N. Michigan
Ave-, Chicago IL, III.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07

The United States 1858 potato
crop was about 10 per cent lower
than the 1942-51 average, but sew
en- per cent larger than last years
crop.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07

Recent surveys show that rural
family diets are often low in cal
cium and vitamins A and C-tntri-
ents readily supplied by milk,
fruits and vegetables produced
right on the farm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-29
lected into one volume.

lected into one volume.
Christ's purpose in organizing
a Church was to make certain that
the good news of Redemption
would be preached to all men :.
even to the end of the world. To
accomplish this with fallible men.
required that He establish
Church divinely projected from
error in transmitting His teach
ing through the centuries.
The Catholic Church traces its
unbroken history back to the
Apostles back to Christ. And
Catholics today call Pope Plus XII
Holy Father because he is the
lawful and historical successor to
Peter, the first Pope. He is in our
time as Peter was in the first
century :. the Vicar of Christ on
earth.
Would you like to know more
about the Pope why the prom
ises made by Christ to Peter and
his successors make the Pope the
most important man in the world2
Then write today for a pamphlet
which we shall send you free, in
a plain wrapper. And nobody will
call on you. Ask for Pamphlet
MG-4.
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civilian duty in Washington
after World War II. He was
appointed by President Roose-
welt to head the United States
strategic bombing survey in
1914. He supervised a study
of air power as an instrument
of military strategy.
At the caucus in 1919, Col.
BolleS proposed a motion
which passed, declaring all
distinctions of military rank
out of order, a policy that has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-29

after being appointed Civil
Defense director for the Dis
trict in 1941. At his desk from
6 am. sometimes to midnight,
he organized a block-by-block
civil defense setup. After the
war, he continued to live here
and did public relations work
for the American University
College of Law.
Col. D'Olier, who became
the first national commander
of the Legion, had a tour of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-29

become permanent in the Lee
gion. Col. Clark served as
chairman of the caucus, and
Col. Roosevelt remained the
most active force behind the
group. Thus, groundwork for
the Legion was laid on a nom
political basis, with the sons
of a famous Democrat and
a famous Republican leading
the way.
The Paris caucus adjourned
for a call which later resulted
in a larger meeting in st.
Louis on May 6, 1919. Col.
Roosevelt was delegated to
60 to the United States and
prepare for the second meet
ing. His prestige was a big
help in getting support for
the organization. Delegates
were selected from many
States, and they met in st.
Louis, choosing Roosevelt
temporary chairman.
Col. Roosevelt refused the
permanent chairmanShip. and
Henry D. Lindsey, former
Mayor of Dallas, was selected.
Committees laid plans for a
convention and recommended
Chicago as the first site.
Strangely enough, the Windy
City, later the scene of many
highly successful Legion con-
ventionS, was turned down by
the delegates. They selected
Minneapolis, and on ArmiStice
Day, November II, 1919, the
first convention sent the Lee
glOn on It's way TO becoming
the powerful organization it
is today.
Now Washington will be
host to more than 10000
Legionnaires and their fam
lilies from tomorrow through
Thursday. The largest parade
ever held by the Legion, or
ever seen here, with approx
-naately-755 600 marchers, will
be held Tuesday.
Washington hopes the Le-
gion, which got its start with
the help of four men who
were well known here, en-
joys its stay. (See Page p
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Catholic loyalty TO the Pope is the
cause of never-ending amazement
to many non-Catholics.
They wonder how an exclusive
ly spiritual leader can command
the devotion of nearly four hum
dred millions of people. They can
not explain why this vast religious
family :. representing every race,
color, language and political be-
lief on the face of the earth -.
lives and grows through the ages,
while man-made empires have
their day of glory and then dis
appear.
What is there about this one
man that causes people to- speak
of him in a hundred tongues as
Holy Father?
We find the answer, of course,
not necessarily in the holiness of
the man himself, but in his Christ
given office. The answer is found
by tracing the history of the Cath
olic Church . the history of 262
successive Popes >. back through
nearly 1000 years to Jesus Christ
Himself
We know as matter of
historical fact that Christ did
establish His Church that He
commissioned the Apostle Peter
as its first head that He sent
His Apostles forth to teach men
to observe all things He had
commanded.
We know from the New Tesla
ment that the Church was actually
organized that it was governed
by the Apostles under the leader
ship of Peter d. that it was teach
ing Christ's truth far and wide,
long before the last book of the
New Testament was written and
the books of the Bible were col