davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1954-05-21

arship fund is being built up.
This years award Of $25 was
given to Jean Skidmore Of
Northwestern High School, Hy-
attsville. winner Of an essay con-
test on physical education as a
career.
Mrs. Craig's interest in the i'm
portant role sports and recreation
play in healthy community life is
shared by the other members,
most Of whom are homemakers.
They have developed . commit
tee through which they will offer
their services as volunteer
coaches and sports officials to
local groups when needed.
Recalling her experience in
1941, Mrs. Craig said, 1.-The
Georgetown Girls Club was de-
signed primarily for teen-agers,
but we drew younger children,
too. And we drew children from
all walks of life, both under
privileged ones<and others. We
had teen dances and other events
in our headquarters in the old
Curtis School, which has been
torn down since, on o street.
The club was absorbed later
by the Georgetown Children's
House."
AS the mother of 11-year-old
Evening star., 1954-05-21
Banquet Given
By Junior Club
correction.

The annual banquet and in
stalation Of officers Of the Junior
Woman's Club Of Chevy Chase
was held last night at the club
house at 7431 Connecticut ave-
nue. NV.
Mrs. Hester B. Provensen Of
the Department Of Speech Of the
University Of Maryland was the
main speaker.
A special guest was Mrs.
Howard Hosmer, president of the
Woman's Club Of Chevy Chase.
who installed the new officers of
the junior club.
Another guest was Mrs. Oliver
s. Anderson, senior contact
officer.
Mrs. James F.. Moulton was
chairman for the banquet ar
rangements.
The new officers are Mrs. Rob-
ert w. Root, president: Mrs.
William o. Cooley. jr., vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Howard Biggs. record
ing secretary: Mrs. Irving M.
Day, jr., corresponding secretary,
and Mrs. E. M. Pusey, jr., treas
urer.
Evening star., 1954-05-21
GNU AIumnoe Plan Scholarship
For Women in Physical Education
Instructor Comle Craig Organized Group
To Attract Needed Students to Field

Albert and 7-year-old Jeanne.
Mrs. Craig has been active in
Cub Scouting and the PTA.
Mrs. Craig. D. c. junior tennis
champion while in Western High
School. teaches tennis and bas-
ketball at CIV. She has taught
golf. too, and sometimes finds
herself instructing in other
sports.
To train for her work, she and
others in her profession have an
academic background that may
surprise some.
Science is really the basis Of
a physical education course"
she explained. reminding that
physical education majors re-
ceive bachelor Of science de-
gree Biology or zoology are re-
quired, along with physiology,
anatomy and kinesiology, which
is the study of the muscles. Stu
dents also receive training in
corrective physical education,
aimed at posture correction.
"One Of our graduates, Dee
De Paoli. set UP a new course in
posture correction in Washing
ton and Lee High School in Ar
lington this year.
'The emphasis today is on an
all-around general education"
(See MILES, Page B-4.)
Evening star., 1954-05-21
By Betty Miles

An attractive young mother
who has seen first hand how her
profession can fight juvenile de-
linquency spanked the organiza-
ton Of the year-old George
Washington University Women's
Physical Education Alumnae
Association, which presented its
first award to q local student
last week.
Camille Jacobs Craig. who
helped form a girls club here
in 1941 and is now an instruc-
tor at CIV became increasing
ly alarmed over the chronic
teacher shortage in her field
and its affect on a healthy COM
munity sports and recreation
program.
So she asked the alumnae to
organize and build up a schol-
arship to encourage young wom-
en- to enter the field. To date.
there are approximately 100
members in the association, so
Of whom are in the Washington
area.
An award will be given each
year, Mrs. Craig, who is volun-
teer executive secretary of the
group, explained, while a schol-
Evening star., 1954-05-21
Colorado Topic
OF Luncheon

Colorado Panorama" was the
theme of the State luncheon held
by the Woman's National Dem
ocratic Club yesterday, with
Senator Edwin C. Johnson and
Representative Wayne N. Aspin-
all as guest speakers.
Senator Johnson described the
industrial aspects of his State,
while Representative Aspinall
talked about the scenic and rec
reational features of the Colo
RADIO parks.
Another speaker was Mrs.
John c. Mcqueen, wife of Maj.
Gen. Mcqueen, who described
the music and opera festival held
each year at Central City, Colo.
Mrs. Fred G. Folsom and Mrs.
Charles A. Jones were chairmen
of the luncheon,
Evening star., 1954-05-21
Virginion Will Be Honored
For Restoring Old Records

The luncheon will commence
rate the saith anniversary of the
landing of the English colonists
at jamestown in May. 1907.
The Rev. Frank Moss. jr., rec
tor Of st. James Episcopal
Church in Leesburg, will give the
invocation. Mrs. Moss will also
be present.
Mrs. Guy Withers. directress
of the Washington Branch Of the
APVA. win preside and intro
duce the guests.
The Washington Branch has
in the last 20 years restored 20
volumes of Virginia court rec
ords and is at present restoring
a Northampton County deeds
and wills book in honor of Mrs.
Hiden.
Evening star., 1954-05-21
Scout Hospital Aides To Receive Awards

Awards for hours of service in
local hospitals will be made to IS
Girl Scout Hospital Aides at a
ceremony this evening in the
National Baptist Memorial
Church.
Three girls with three years
service behind them will present
caps and stripes to sister Scouts
who have donated SO to $50
hours as aides.
Evening star., 1954-05-21

The Washington Branch, As
ISOLATION for the Preservation Of
Virginia Antiquities, will honor
Mrs. Philip Wallace Hiden, of
Newport News for her work in
preserving historical records at
its annual luncheon at 1 pm.
tomorrow at the Willard Hotel.
Mrs. Hiden is the only woman
member Of the Executive Com
n1ittee of the Virginia Historical
Society as well as the only wo-
man member of the Board of
Visitors of the College of VIII
liam and Mary. e.
Since she became interested in
the preservation of Virginia his
toric documents % years ago.
600 volumes of county and
church records from so Virginia
counties have been restored at a
cost of $4,000.
Guest speaker at the luncheon
will be Randolph w. Church,
Virginia State librarian. who will
come from Richmond especially
for the occasion. His topic will
be "FirstprintS on the Sands of
Time"
Other guests invited to the
luncheon are Hardinge Scholle,
conSultant of the National Trust
for Historic Preservation; Robert
Hunt Land, assistant chief of the
Manuscripts Division, Library of
Congress, and w. j. Barrow, of
Richmond, noted restorer of
documents.
Mrs. Edmund D. Campbell,
chairman of the Arlington School
Board, and Miss Ellen Coolidge
Burke, librarian of the Alexan-
dria Library, also have been in
Vited to attend,
Evening star., 1954-05-21

The three are Sara Jane Col
glazer, 725 hours of service and
Sandra Sutherland and Linda
Smith, both of whom have given
more than 600 hours.
All the aides are capped after
so hours Of service and receive a
stripe for every SO hours of serv-
ice thereafter.
Mrs. O. w. Torrison is chair
man Of the Girl Scout Hospital
Aide program.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19


Mrs. William Ackerman Of WASH
ington. d. G., has returned home
after spending a few days here with
her brother-in-laW and sister, Mr.
-and Mrs. Anthony Danrow.
A gala Thanksgiving dance will
be given in the Lewes Fire Hall
on Wednesday, Nov. "a, under the
sponsorship Of the Lions Club.
Alfred sapp has been named
general chairman. The dance will
be open to the public. with dane
ing from 10 p. m. to a. m.
Another Thanksgiving affair Of
the immediate community will be
the turkey dinner on Friday night,
in the Midway Church House from
to 8 o'clock, sponsored by the
Midway Friendship Sunday School
Glass.
They are Duval Evans, son Of
Mrs. Elsie Evans Of Lewes Beach,
and the late Commander Donald r..
Evans, U. S. Navy, and Walter S.
Howard, Jr., son Of the president
of the Lewes Chamber Of Com
meree. Young Evans brother, Capt.
William Evans, is already a licensed
pilot in the association. Both new
apprentices started their training
period last Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Receives His
ICS Diploma

Gilbert NJ. Keim, Pennington, re-
Gently received his diploma from
the International Correspondence
Schools, Scranton, Pa. following
completion of his course in Junior
AerOnautical Engineering accord
ing to r. L. Whitman, area repre-
sentative Of the I. c. S. Mr. Keim
is employed as a sheet metal me-
chanic with the dupont Company
in SeafOrd.
Mr.. Keim is a veteran of World
War IL. He served in the Euro
pean Theatre. He is married to
the former Louise Brown and they
have two children, Lois Ann and
Gale.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
LEWES

Thanksgiving Day, November 25.
1854, win be community-wide dom
alton day for the Beebe Hospital OF
Sussex County
Your contribution Of money.
canned goods. linens and other
articles applicable to hospital use
viii be greatly appreciated.
A committee win receive your
donation at the emergency entrance
Of the Hospital on November oath.
lf you are unable to make delivery,
call LeWes. 2211 and committee
win call for the donation at your
home.
Miss Elaine Baringer. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Baringer of
I.eWes, upon the completion of an
6-Week course at Grace Downs
Airline School In New York has
accepted a position with American
Airlines, Inc, which is one Of the
leading airlines in America, and
Miss Baringer viii be employed at
their chief Office which is located
on Park Avenue IN New York City.
Dr. Leon Fl. Farrin, superinten-
dent Of the LeWes Special School
District was the guest speaker
Tuesday evening, November 10th,
at The zWaanenda6l Club, at 8
o'clock at the clubhouse on Savan-
nah Road Mrs, Richard A. Shields.
chairman of Education, introduced
Dr. Farrin. The hostess for the
evening was Mrs. William II.
Stevenson. Mrs. Alton Lee Britting-
ham, chairman Of publicity, has
announced that the Zwaanendael
Clubs Rummage Sale will be held
on Thursday and Friday. November
18th and 18th from ] D. m. til p. M
End on Saturday. the goth. from /
p. m. til 8 b. m Mrs. Walter L. Abb
rams is General Chairman and will
be assisted By Mrs. Howard o.
Greene and Mrs Alfred StangO.
The 1854 Christmas program.
sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of
Commerce, viii feature the award
ing Of $3.50 In cash prizes. fifteen
turkeys and a beautiful spotted
pony, Santa Claus will also arrive in
LeWes on Saturday December IL,
at 100 o'clock, and free ice cream
and chocolate milk and dOughnuts
win be distributed. A huge parade
viii feature Santa's visit, and a
second treat for the kiddies will be
given at the Santa Claus House
which will be erected on Second
St. III LeWes. G.. Edward Wyatt
will act as general program chair
man for the Christmas events.
George Lawrence Sweeney, Jr.,
formerly of Derry, Pa. and Lewes,
Deli. has recently completed his
trsining at the Naval School Mine
Warfare in Yorktown, Va. He grad
uated End in his class He will now
be- transferred TO Long Beach, Cali
fornia, where he will be on a de-
stroyer mine sweeper His wife, the
former Patsy DOdd Of LeWes, will
accompany him to California.
Mr. Dodson West of Elsmere,
Del, spent the weekend with his
mother, Mrs. Samuel West at her
residence on Mulberry St.
Mr. and Mrs Henry J. Rowland,
formerly Of Collingsdale, Pa. have
moved into their new home on
West Cedar St. LeWes. Mr.. Row
land has recently retired from The.
Gulf Refining Co. with which he
has been associated for several
years. He is a former local resident.
and the father Of Captain ]. Wright
Rowland and Captain Hickman
Rowland.
The Pilots Association for the
Delaware Bay and River has ac-
quired two new apprentice pilots
to serve four-year apprenticeship
in learning Of the Delaware Bay
and River. Both are residents of
Lewes.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Photo
Plumbing & Heating

ScFAFFER's APPLIANCES, NC.
10 H. G. Front Street
Phone 1882 Milford. Del.
founsslown Kitchens, American Standard
BoihToom fixtures. LusiaTiono 5l1inloss
steel sinks, coleman Aytomuiie Blsnd'oir
heotins, automolie oil and gas heoiers.
automatic oil floor furnaces, electric
waisr heaters, wator pumps, medicine
eubineis, electric fixtures, oil end sepile
Tanks, sulvanizsd and copper pipes and
fittings, soil and eronsebvrs pipe.
Contractors n
Electrical, Heuiins end Plumbing
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
OAKLEY
By Mrs. Rena Webb
EIlendale

Don't forget services at the Oak
ley Church on Sunday, November
q, at 10 a. m. Come out as we are
getting ready for our Christmas
entertainment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Webb and
children were Sunday dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Granville Lowe of
Laurel.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Short and
grandson, Joseph Short, Jr., spent
last Sunday in Wilmington visiting
their son and daughter-in-laW, Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Short.
Mrs. Short is a pauent in the
hospital at this time.
Don't forget the bake and ba-
zaar on Saturday, December IL at
10 a. m. in the Greenwood Fire
Hall for the benefit Of Oakley
Church.
Ben Short and Mrs. Rena Webb
called on Mr.. and Mrs. William
Deputy on Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truitt Webb visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. William Deputy on
Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
SHERIFF IS PRISONER

HOPKINSVILLE, KY. - (P -
Sheriff Dick COwherd handcuffed
himself to the prisoner, and gave
the handcuff key to a deputy, who
put it in a shirt pocket. Then the
three left for a corn field to search
for a missing murder weapon.
When they returned to Jail, the
deputy discovered the key was
missing. He had dropped it while
bending over to search the field.
The cuffs had to be cut off.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19

Japan produces about 20 per cent
Of the worlds silk.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19

Second Smallest
Delaware is the second smallest
state in the Union.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-05-08
HinIckel Leaves For D. c.

Mayor Jack Hinckel Twill represent Kodiak as one of fifty delegates from the Ter. Titory of Alaska to ask for statehood in Washington, DC. next week. They will travel by Alaska Airlines charter stopping at Juneau and Seattle enroute to Wash isgton. A similar delegation is expected to fly from the SHa- Waian Islands to be in Wash ington at the same time.
 The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce raised a fund of $500 by special subscriptions b helpdefray Mayor Hinckel's expenses on this trip.
 Some residents of Anchor age who are expected to go are: Barrie M. White, Jr., (President of Operation State hOod). Mir. and Mrs. Al Owen, J. c. Morris, Raymond E. Plummer, Walter J. Hickel, Jerry Limages. Ken c. John- son, Irene Ryan, Blanche Me Smith and Ed Baldwin.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-05-08
.0lves D Nesssd Stove 'CsaWSes Fire gn Beat

The city f1tedepartRAe 5ans .swered a call at ,midnight < on Wednesdassat the city dock: The J. H., a A foot purse seiner model craft owned by Cliff Hollifer was found to be afre, caused by an over heated stove. ts It took sthe department about IS minutes to extinguish the blaze with hand chemicals and the galley and wheelhouse were found to be charred from the confagration Holly Evans and Walter French were cook ing a midnight snack and they had the stove turned up too high; the excessive heat being so great It melted parts ot the carburator.
 The hull of the ship was un- damaged and the upper struc- ture that was charred can be repaired. The J. H. will be back with the fleet" in a day or two.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-05-08
M Madsen Guides
 RifIe-P PnOtO Group

A group of well-known rife and camera enthusiasts ar rived in Kodiak via PIMA, Monday morning to hunt the worlds largest bear. s4
 Walter Stocklin, executive vice president of Ward Vince lock Advertising, Philadelphia, Leo s. Payelle, president, Pavelle.eolor photography, and Fly Peskin, Tinae-Life photo grapher, left New York In -ternational Airport aboard Northwest Orient Airlinss .Stratocruiser Flight1 Sunday for Seattle, and arrived g. board Plight 5S3 Monday in Anchorage on the combination bear hunting and camera ex- petition. :.
 James Nash. a we'll known package designer, and Mrs. Nash joined the group in Se- attle.
 From Kodiak, the party boarded a 98-foot yacht. the Kodiak Bear, with their guide and owner of the yacht Charles Madsen, to hunt famed Kodiak brown bear. Mrs. Nash, besides being a big game hunter, plans to keep a diary of the trip for possible publication, while Pavelle will have seven cameras of every type along to photograph the expedition.
 The group has been making preparations for the trip for five years.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-05-08
PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS the Armed Forces of the United States are sta oned through the free world buwark aganst the croachment of Communism, WHEREAS the City of Kodiak is contiguous to the Kodiak Naval Station one of the vital defense ouposs of the Unted States,
 WHEREAS the residents of the City of Kodiak have been proud of their long association with the signal members of the military establishment exemp6ed by the Kodiak Naval Station personnel, NOW THEREFORE be it proclaimed that May 15, 1854 is designated Armed Forces Day in the City of Kodiak and the residents urged join with the people in other American Cities in appropriately honoring the members of the U S. Armed Forces
 Jack Hincke
 Mayor
Kodiak mirror., 1954-05-08
Auto Injuries Place
 Tot WsIcb Tn Hospital

''Tot" Welch, well known pianist in Kodiak, had the misfortune to be injured in an automobile accident in Seattle last week, where she is now residing.
 According to the letter re- ceived from her sister, Tot was waiting for a bus and a driver of another car swerved around the loading bus. knock ing her down and fracturing both of her pelvic bones. She also suffered multipal bruises s and abrasions.
 Miss Welch is confined in Harborview Hospital 325 9th Room 610 South. She is off the crltlcal IlSC now atCer nav ing four blood transfusions and several days in a semi coma.
 Tot played at the, Beach combers for several years and probably will be remembered best for the many hours she spent at the keyboard re- hearsing the local Elks Min : strel back in 1851, during the Territorial Elks Convention here in the City.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-05-08
Emblem Club InstaIIs Officers

The Emblem Club, Kodiak Chapter lS7, held their an nual installation of officers last Thursday night before the largest crowd that has ever. witnessed, the impressive ceremony. Installing officer, Peggy Sutliff, should be com. mended most highly for the efficient work she performed in her office.
 : Those installed for the 1854 55syearvwere: President Mar garet Gibbons, First Vice President Helen Seleen. Second Vice President Antjie .Nner, Financial Secretary Hazel Slayton. Treasurer Louise Coon, Recording Secre- tary Hazel Smith. Correspond. ing Secretary Irene Lawhead, Third Year Trustee Helen Stockard, First Assistant Marshal Lois Hansen, Second
 
 Assistant Marshal Sally Ra- maglia, Organist Lois Spenc- CT, Press Correspondent Betha Digree, First Guard Francis Bowman, Second Guard Kathryn Wright, Mar. shal Muriel Vallen. and Mary Serum Chaplain.
 New members initiated were: Margaret Lightfoot, Betty Reynolds, Margaret Harding. Barbara Conner, Donna Reed, Helen Panamar- off, Mary Wagner, Germaine Madsen, Laura Belle Earl, Margaret Cote Ruth Carlson, Helen Mcdonald and Rose Short.
 The evening was eliminated by a delicious luncheon and dancing. Music was furnishsd by the Mofits. A delightful time was had by all those attending.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-05-08
AIuetian Project To Begin

Rumor is rnnning wl4c again about the suit filed a-;, gainst Aleutian Homes IncoT1 porated by Pacific. Alaska Corporation. In a wire just res ceived from FHHA in regard9 to the above suit, quote: The reason suit was filed against Aleutian Homes Inc. by y'PAG was, to spreserye their aieS rights which would rexpfr9. this week. The attorney .representing FAC uniformed interested people that PAg had no intention of pressing the suit or making service op it.
 The Disbursing Office fof Aleutian Homes has been set up in room 13O0 in the Equit able Building, Portland, Or$ gon. The new Project Man ager has also been selected by FHHA, Harry Langton.
 Scott Cross the local Pr6 iect Supt. is due in Kodiak tS day to start work on the Aleutian Homes Project.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-05-08
Kodiak Youth Become, First Life Boy Scout

Stanley E. Thorsheim, age IS, has just received his Life Scout award at the last CouEt of Honor meeting of the loc}f Boy Scout Troop 625 of K6 diak. Heis the first Kodiak boy to receive the second highest honor the Scouting organization confers on the Scouts.
 To become a Life Scout the boy must have a satisfactory record of service as a Star Scout for a period of not less than three months. and shall have qualified for ten merit badges which include; First Aid; Personal Health and Public Health; Physical De velopment or Athletics, Life Saving or Pioneering or Safety
 The requirements to become a Star Scout include: A satis- factory record for the past three months as First Class scout and the earning of any five Merit Badges.
 Stanley was born in Kodiak and is the son of MT. and Mrs. Bryan Thorsheim.
 Besides being one of the Scout Leaders in Troop 625, Stanley is senior Patrol Leader Den Chief and a member of the Order of the Arrow. He also won the Youth Leadership Contest sponsored by Kodiak Lodge 1772 of the B P. o. D. last year.
 The last and highest award of Eagle Scout is Stanley goal and his next six months will be devoted to gain Gts acme of Scouting Awards.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-05-08
Do You Believe In Ghosts? :

Do You Believe In Ghosts? Of course you don't. x You
 took time to learn the
 truth: Take time to attend the public meeting at the ? Elks Hall on Monday,
 May 10. 1854 ats pm and
 learn the facts about the
 Harbor and Street Im-
 provement program and related taxes ; on which , you will vote on May l8, : 1854. llz..e k
Kodiak mirror., 1954-05-08

Mrs. Juanita Nelson left Wednesday, for the states to be with her mother who is extremely ill.
 Mrs. E. w. Wright is living with Mrs. Nelsons' sister in Auburn, Washington at the present. She formerly came from Carbonate. Washington.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-05-08
By Associated Press

Paris (Rl Premier Joseph Laniel announced yesterday that the fortress of Dien Bien Phu in Indochina has fallen to Communicated rebels after 57 days of siege.
 There was no immediate word on the fate of French Commander, Brig. Gen. Chris tian De Castries and his 14,- 900 men. The fortress fall came after 20 hours of con tinuous combat.
 The Parent Teacher As. sociation will hold their an- nual installation of officers on Thursday, May 18th, at the Kodiak High School Building All parents and interested persons are urged to attend.
 Mrs. Jeanne Crawford left Thursday via PIMA to visit her father, N. H. Broznsm of Williamsport, Penn.
 Broznam's condition was reported as eritical.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-05-08

Gene Roguseka, Territory of Alaska's Department of Avia- tion left Kodiak yesterday via PIMA. Roguseka spent several days here conferring with city officials on a site survey for an air strip for small aircraft.
Kodiak mirror., 1954-05-08

The Bank of Kodiak install led a huge 1900 pound Neon Sign over the marquee on the Bank Building, Thursday.
 According to Marshall Crutcher, the bank president, "Fhe sign is the finest in all Alaska, and It will brighten the bank corner greatly"
Kodiak mirror., 1954-05-08

A. B. McTavish; w. w. Laws; Marcus Bera Cruz; s. c. H. Mason; Bea Grant; Harry F. Havrilack; M. l. As sociates and Harold w. Tar vert and all their affiliates were made most happy at 6:0l Thursday evening.
 Out of nine thousand that chose May 9th, as the day for the big inundation. only eight and their Co.'S will benefit.
 Maurice Briggs, Kodiak's congenial Postmaster, left last Saturday for a 6 weeks vacation to the states via PNA.
Evening star., 1954-04-25

AS Sprng-a fabulous nyon-rayon combination pile
broadoom for longer wear for resilient cushong under
foot! It will mat down. won't look tired out! Easy
wash-and too! Heavy nond laex backing hugs
your floor won't ripple bulge Give life your floors in
gorgeous decorator coors beige hunter green gold light green
red white charreuse grey and Actually made sell
for much more-at this low for homemakers sale!