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NV. Downtown
Shopping District

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A & N Trading Co.
Mems Eportswear- Work Clothing
500 n g. MNiliWsary-Iussasea Il " ,,.a.
Ann Osborne Shop
,,aa 1Wemep's sa & u Specially sShop1 ,.-e
Arthur Markell, Inc.
aao tPismopdSi 2 n r l. Watches ysvelsyoS 400,
Bertram
osG Ssmoksrs' ,sIs AA.ccessSriss. Leather Goods. d.
BreSlau .
s14 18th s.. tGfG1ss' NV. s'0Fe'N MA. s-eses
Button Shop
is nsh sspDseS ST. NV Art FssdsySss Ns scsss
Capitol Wall Paper Co., Inc.
-, ,. 1WallpapsE and Paint) ...
Carlton Casuals
sssirts; se t., BlouseS IT, Lingerie; Jewslry,
Caswell Custom Tailors
made to Order for Men e. Women)
S4l Penna. Ave. NV. RE. 7-O8IS
Crosby Shoe Stores
Featuring Mary Jane shoes)
Ala 9TH st. NV. MI. sIss67
Curtain & Drapery Shop
'$s isR g. sf NV ss''r' q Pe1aDs!s'' ST. s.ss7o
Fields Clothes, Inc
,ss aens 1tsb s1otsipg stt hiW g. Furnishings, Mr
FOgePs
duggage, Mems Wea-, Sports Goods
FOrsythe Shoes
,aes aEdsss' ss. N:W Shoes & AccesSoriss. oo,.
George w. King
S11 lIth St. NV. w IA. s.asis
GOozh Gifts
S15 Penna. Ave. NV. DI. 7-394s
Irving's
sporting Goods, sportswear.
10th & sts. e NV. Elk. s-sses
Joe Pittle's Metropolitan
Haberdashers
sss n1th h(gsn,s y. NV WEurnishinsi2 ~. son.
Latt's
o,tdNe,eak,ygessrr,JFuyTnishinEsz-clethins. o,d ,a,g sr !
Liberty Shops
1900 G 'yGnsH,s e? sW. Aeeess0,sfs' IL. 4.s.s,
SEQ 18th st. NV. Ex.3-2si4
Marilyn's
oc6 c6Wo1maenn's 1aen q Lingerie d Acsessorissl
Mt. Vernon Cycle &
Sport Shop
aga 9th st. NV. ME. s-273A
Neuman's, Inc.
i422 N. z. Ave. NV. MA. s-1ess
New York Trimming Store
(Dressmakers Supplies. Fabrics
s1s St. NV. Sf"'' p1. 7-s4ss
Nugent's
,., Gadies' Apparel-Lingerie)
Plaza Sport Shop
tsporting Goods. sportswear.
10th d e sts. NV. RE. 7-2s4s
The Princess Shop
Gadies' AppareD
1IOS st. NV. RE. 7.85OO
ROchels
,oio prfs'ss S. Sosts EW Suits NE NJ. Fns; sgass
Roslyn Shoppe
ladies Ready-to-Wearl
212O Penna. Ave. NV. MA. 5000
Saltz r st.
IAN Mfps =. c1StaIns eth q Furnshisss, Ms ssY..,
Schmid's Emporium
of Pets, Inc.
941-43 Eye st. NV. ME-. s-711S
ShirIey's
1Ys fYssaalsnss Il. NV. " s''o''' ME ssisss sssso
Simon Atlas e. Sons
90, tsportinSS Goods d Firssrmss >,
Sport Center
.sssporting Goods--Boy Scout EQUIP!
Stewards Camera Shop
se2 I4th ST. NV. RE. S-si47
Surplus Sales Company
(Clothing-Shoes--Ca Supplies,
925 Penna. Ave. NV. RE. 7-2545
Tall Apparel Shops
wearing Apparel for Tall Girls,
1873 18th 81 NV. DI. 1880
Tall Fashions
(Women's Wearing Apparel)
$50 18th st. NV. DI. 7-25O7
Town & Casual Shoes
(Air Step, DR.. Locke's. Shenanigans,
ST. 11th st. NV. MA. 8-S316
Union Wallpaper &
Paint Co.
WashinEton, Arlington
q Silver Spring ST. $685.
Urdong Bros, Inc.
ladies Ready to-Wear)
1905 st. NV. Ma. S-95S6
Vans Mems Shop
Mems Wear)
1882 q st. NV. sT. 3-s7s7
Whelan's Drug Agency
(Toys, Cosmetics. Cameras, Gifts)
14O1 III st. NV. RE. 7-702S
Evening star., 1954-09-29
Other Northwest
Areas

Bellies Dress ShOppe
Ladies Ready-to-Wear)
4S15 Georgia Ave. NV. RA. $500
Bowman Motor Sales
.(Studehaker Sales e. Service1
1880 Georgia Ave. NV. IA. $4,000
Crib NJ Cradle
tJuvenile Furniture and Toysl
1892 Georgia Ave. NV. ia. 0-SSOO
Dolls g. Danes
(Feminine AppareD
1924 Georgia Ave. NV. RA. 3-4646
Handley Motor Co.
(Ford Sales g. Service)
1929 Georgia Ave. NV. IA, $4,000
Evening star., 1954-09-29
Connecticut AUe.
Shopping Area


English -Pomeroy
Corset Shop
tCorsets and Brassieres1
l749 Conn. Ave. NV. NO. O.,7-212O
Evalyn's
(Dresses-Coats-Su
1883 Conn. Ave. NV. HO 2-6977
FarnSwOrth Reed, Ltd
(CIothiers q Haberdashers)
816 18th st. NV. Ma, S-7SOO
The Harmony Shop
fRecords, Sheet Music. Phonographsl
3tl1 Conn. Ave. NV. EN-. 2-2171
Jacque-Lynn
(Millinery Of Distinction
1919 Conn. Ave. NV. AID. 2-SOI4
Jean Matou, Inc.
ladies Ready-to-Wearl
t140 Conn. Ave. NV. Ma. S-2735
The Jenny Shop
Ladies' Ready-to-Wearl
1928 Conn. Ave. NV. DE. 2-1769
Joan Roberts
Ladies' Ready-to-Wearl
t1OO Conn. Ave. NV. ST. 3-7S7O
Evening star., 1954-09-29

Francis g. Parsons
dodge Plymouth Sales a. Service
Service on all make cars)
2IOO Nichols Ave. Sc. LU. 4-74OO
Julian'S Mems Shop
mems Wearl
1241 Coed Hope Rd. Sc. LU. 4-6466
Moe Berg's Paramount
Shoes
fShoes for the Entire Family
1927 Good Hope Rd. S.E. LU. 1-1515a
Quality Clothes Shop
Mems Complete Outfittsrsl
1925 Good Hope Rd. Sc. LU. A-33O0s
Walther's Dept. Store
1ASSk cad Hone RA SRIH, i.1099s
Evening star., 1954-09-29

Family Shoes AP. S-2233
Mems Wear WA. 7-84G6
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Rockville, Md.
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Abode Hardware Co.
OPEN sunday. 10 I'll I'll : 0i4'
Greta Stevens
9 N. Washington St. 70. 2-419s
Jaye'S BOOtery
. tshoes for the Family
Modern HsnnfFis Furniture nfs CO.. so. Inc. isc.'
331 q. Montgomery Ave. 20. 2-816A
NOrman's Youth World
n W1.s,at9os sTns st95s e. Eor chiIs5es kD a.ea,a
Rockville Paint and
Hardware
327 Z. Montgomery Ave. 20. s-si47
WOrth'S Dept. Store
(Women's & Mems Ready -Wear)
Z. Montgomery & Fayette St.
20. 2-3474
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A & A Hardware Co.
(SPRED SATIN PAINT)
o., eopsn Sundays 10 tS 2! x,,o
Boys-ville Boys Shop.
.!outfltting, Boys Is Our Business
Bradley's
lclothiers and Haberdashers,
864O Georgia Ave. JU. 6-402o
Capitol Appliance Co.
Appliances 81 Television)
8527 Georgia Ave. JU. 5-34OO
Capitol Motor Co.
. packard sales d Service, o.
928 Philadelphia Ave. JU. $4,000
Darling Dress Shop
SO32 New Hampshire Ave,
Langley Park HE. 4-3O33
Gloria's
Madies' sportswear b Linseris,
Langley Mems Wear
500 New Hampshire Ave. HE. 4-SO1O
Matt OgenS
sss, f.aaan Haaass' St. R'ad'-s0-wtsFis yG. is.11so
Mt. Vernon Cycle &
Sport Shop
S323 Georgia Ave. JU. b-3232
Montgomery Hardware
(Housewares, Paint 6s Hardwarel
s545 Georgia Ave. JU. $3.50
Evening star., 1954-09-29
, Alexandra, Va.
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Bendall Motor Sales
pontiac Sales a. service)
1928 Prince st. OV. $1,000
FagelSOn Hardware e.
TOyland
(Open It'll o Every NighD
1311-I5 King st. KI. 9-940A
Herby's, Inc.
.... SFord Sales and seryicel
1900 Duke st. XII. 9-O374
Lees Kiddie Shop
Gnfants' 81 Children's Wear)
7O6 King st. TIE. 6-23lT
PalO
Nadies' Ready-to -to-Wear-Spectal
Maternity Dept,
72O King st. Xxi. 0-O230
Priscilla Fashions
Ladies' Apparel and Accessoriss)
Hunting Towers Shopping Center
Ov. 3-312i
ROSenberg's Dept. Store
apparel for Men. Women. Childrenl
AO9-11 King St. OV. 3-9S71
Singers jewelers., Inc.
Greg. jewelers. Amer. Gem Society
S10 King st. kl. S-O8OO
Evening star., 1954-09-29
Additional
Maryland Areas


Chambers Drugs
1887 Defense Highway,
Landover Hills. Md. UN. A-S3S6
Kay'S Dept. Store
General Dept. Store; Shoes, Clothing)
1902 saith St, MT. Rainier. Maryland
UN. 4-30I9
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1954-12-23
NEWS from MONTVILE


Mrs. Steve zeigler and tn e
hostess, Mrs. Scheller. After a
delicious luncheon served by
the hostess, there was an ex-
change of Christmas gifts and
the afternoon was spent at play
ing pinochle. Mrs. Robert Per-
ry was high score winner, Mrs.
Skinner, second and Mrs. Whit
ney, low. Plans were made for
the New Years eve party
which will be held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Tate.
Employees of R. w. Sidley
held their Christmas party at
Richmond Valley Inn in Rich
mond, Ohio Saturday evening.
Those who attended from Mont
vile were Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Colbow, Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Stone, Mr.. and Mrs. Floy d
Loveland, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. John Omi-
ecinski, Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
GeiSman and son, Richard, Mr..
and Mrs, James Sidley n d
daughter Jeanette, James Sid
ley Jr., and friend, Carol Ste
vens and Miss Carolyn Skinner.
A very nice time was enioyed
by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Miller
and daughter, Mary Ann, at
tended the Wedding of Miss Net
tie Troyer of Sugar Creek and
Emanuel Chupp of Iowa at the
home of Eli Hershbergers in
Sugar Creek last Thursday. The
Miller's two sons Johnny and
Andy remained with h e ir
grandfather, Sam Miller in
Middlefield.
Mrs. Margaret MaScorella had
had the misfortune to fall last
Friday morning and break her
right arm in two place. She
was placed in Lakeside hospi-
tai. Her many friends hope for
q speedy recovery.
Master John Skinner of Pain
esville, is spending a few days
with his grandparents, Mr.. and
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1954-12-23

Mrs. Lester Skinner and fami-
ly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merton Alvord
and family of Middlefield, Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Alvord an d
family of Chardon, Miss jean
ette Haase of Footville and Mr..
and Mrs. Carlton Alvord and
two children held a Christmas
party with their aunt, Mis- S
Mamie Alvord Sunday.
The Montville Volunteer Fire
men and their wives held a
Christmas party in the upstair
room of the fire station Sat-
urday night. The hall and ta-
bles were very prettily decor
ated for the occasion. About 40
enjoyed the chicken and baked
ham supper. Following the sup
per, there was an exchange of
gifts. Mrs. Elizabeth Small
wood of Middlefield was pre-
sented with a wrist watch in
appreciation for what she has
done for the fire department
during the past three years.
The ham which was used for
this occasion was donated by
the Spear Meak Market of
Hambden.
The Christmas program given
by the children of the various
Sunday school classes was we'll
attended Sunday. The play
which was given at this time
was promoted and directed by
Mrs. James Arp. =.
Miss Charlene Leggett of
Cleveland spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Leggett.
Miss Carolyn Skinner is
the week with her
brother, Carl Skinner in PaineS-
vile. Mr.. and Mrs. Skinner are
the proud parents of a baby
daughter, Kathleen Cecile born
at Painesville hospital Saturday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Mascorella |
from Buffalo, N. Y, spent
Saturday night and Sunday
with their brother and sister |
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1954-12-23

have their little grandson Geof-
frey Gates of Jefferson with
them for a few days. The par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Gates
both are i'll with flu.
Members of the Ladies Aid
served dinner to eighteen mem
bers of the immediate family
of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Huntoon
for their golden wedding ami
verSary Sunday at the a ID
rooms. Also two guests, Mrs.
Ruby Case of Thesselon, Ont,
and Mrs. Eta Woolf of Paines-
vile.
Mrs. Woolf, helped serve the
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1954-12-23

here and visited his mother,
Margaret MaScorrella at Lake
side hospital Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Schell-
er attended the Christmas par
ty of their bridge club at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Buttell in Cleveland Saturday
night.
Mr. and Mrs. James Mas
corella attended the Christmas
dinner given by the Chardon
Savings Bank Company at Hell
lreigeS in Painesville Saturday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Sidley
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1954-12-23

News by Mrs. Mildred Skinner
The Christmas party of the
Birthday club was held Satur-
day at the home of Mrs. Rob-
ert Scheller. Those present were
Mrs. Robert Perry of Newbury,
Mrs. Herbert Drenske of Char
don, Mrs. Erritt Whitney of
Hambden, Mrs. Harr Tate,
Mrs. Milton Gray, Mrs. Lester
Skinner, Mrs. Ed Weber, Mrs.
James Sidley, MSs. w a t e r
Dieckow, Mrs. Lyle T k ,
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1954-12-23

tierd cake, gold colored roses
and candles. About 100 attend
ed the reception and Mr.. and
Mrs. Huntoon received many
nice and beautiful gifts.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1954-12-23

dinner for the golden wedding
anniversary of Mrs. Huntoon'
parents.
The tables were very pretti-
ly decorated with a thre e.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
aLiSten Americans!
BY GEORGE s. BENSON
President Of Harding College

In the face of campaign by Socialist and Com
munist prOpagandists to infect the thinking of adult
population and mfrae the minds Of school pupils and
college students it is sometimes difficult for those actively
engaged in combating this put their major
cent the positive approach Yet my opinion the best
way to assure the preservation Of American system
place our major effort upon informing and reminding
people young and old, that in the American way Of life
have the best instrument for human progress prosperity
and happiness yet tried by
Someone long said that the best defense is a strong
Tense We need to do real job selling oncomng genera
ton on the benefits inherent in American system
Americans great statesmen. But haven't been
working at the job of selling way Of life We have
sumed that children, for instance would just catch
Amercanism like they catch the mumps and the measles
Very early in the history OF country that perhaps
safe to But longer do families sit the
hearth telling stories of Patrick Henry and Abraham Lin
coin We leave that for the schools And yet great
of colleges and high schools today do require
even the study Of American history.
In the last Is years have talked from coast to coast
repeating and again the necessity of adult
population being educated the basic facts Amer
SYSTEM and the need for children generate
of country and profound respect for American po
tica and economic system by understanding true facts
In 10 years encouraging progress has been made, but
sufficient progress.
In every school and college in America the parents and
the teachers should together and up course in
American citizenship which would give account
OF the inspiring history of nation and teach simple
detail the mechanics of political economic system 50
that 15yearod child would recognize his personal adj
Vantages under the American way Of life and how he can
help maintain the elements which make American svs
tenn so much more productive than other systems
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19

it must be clear that the attack Of
our Government upon this compa-
NY as monopoly exactly dupli-
Gates the Communist attack and
supports the striking Red unions.
Concededly this company is the
biggest and strongest Of all those
importing bananas but whether it
is a sinister monopoly, as the Com
munists and the Department of
Justice allege, remains for the
courts to decide. At any rate one
claim in its favor is that without
it the economies of a number of
the Central American countries in
which it is established would be in
very bad way, indeed. Another
claim, is that the Point Four Pro-
gram" about which so much has
been written and concerning which
our professional "liberals' have so
ardently beaten their breasts, is
more practically furthered and fos-
tered by the United Fruit Com
pany than by any other agency,
governmental or private, that we
know of. 1t would be interesting to
know in the light of recent de-
velopments what our top policy
makers think Of this suit-and its
timing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
Circular Letter
On Segregation
Brings Hot Reply

A circular dropped in the mails
in Oakland last week urging the
formation of a committee to com
bat the intent of the Supreme
Court in ordering the end of segrc-
cation of races, drew at least one
blistering retort
The circular did not 90 to every
postoffice box holder, but was dis
tlibuted at random. The letter said
it believed a majority of citizens
Of Maryland did not want such
close association between children
of the two races as integrated
schools would produce, and asked
the question why Maryland should
accept a condition contrary to ma
ture and the will Of the majority
of its citizens.
Since the race segregation ques-
ton in Garrett county is hardly a
live issue, there being not more
than five Negroes in the entire
area, it is strange that the Mary
land Petition Committee, which
does not divulge any of the names
Of its members, would waste time
here attempting to start an organi-
ton. The fact remains however,
that one citizen, Mrs. H. f. Stock
Slayer, became so angry after
reading the circular that she sat
down and answered it, paragraph
by paragraph. Her reply should be
Of interest to people throughout
the state.
l. A committee should be formed
to help deal with the Maryland Pc
tition Committee W h c h was
formed to help deal with the prob
lem that faces citizens Of Mary
land as a result of the Supreme
Court decision in the school segre-
cation cases. They seem to be lack
ing in knowledge of some of the
basic forms and laws of nature.
seriously doubt the statement that
the majority of citizens do not
want such close association be-
tween children of the two races as
integrated schools would produce.
A recent poll showed the entire
country approved the action of the
Supreme Court on this issue.
2. am not in favor of separate
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19


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Is il9 Jura5 Ior an races TO I'VE slde
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19

a monopoly plays directly into the
Communists hands and supports
their propaganda. I'm its complaint
the Government makes strong
case against the company In its
reply the company puts up a
strong defense. What seems true,
even from the Governments COM
plant, is that this suit could have
been filed two or three years ago
or two or three years from now,
without any damage to the ma
tional interests. But to file it at
this time when the Communists are
promoting strikes and using the
company as an example Of Ameri-
can imperialism and oppression
does not appear to reflect much
credit upon the judgment of the
Department Of Justice.
Nor does it bespeak much CO.
operation between the former and
the State Department. What con-
sultation there has been was on the
lower echelons-not at the top. I'm
questionably this suit will en-
barrass the State Department rep
resentatives in the field, not only
in Honduras where the Commu-
nists are putting up fight and in
Guatemala where they have just
lost one, but in other Central and
South American countries where
the United Fruit Company can be
used to stir up anti-American
sentiment. Certainly, it must be
clear that Communist dominated
government as close to the Pana-
ma Canal as Honduras would be
a menace to this country. Further,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
THE GREAT
GAME OF
POLITICS
Very Bad Timing
By FRANK r. KENT
Copyright by The Baltimore Sun and re-
printed in The Republican by permission.

/ Whatever the merits of the Gov
ernment's suit against the United
Fruit Company alleging that it is
a monopoly in restraint Of trade
under the Sherman Antitrust Act,
it does seem that the filing of this
suit a few weeks ago in New Or
leans was one of the worst cases of
timing in recent years.
The reasons for this view are
clear. One, it is well recognized
that one Of the chief aims of the
Communist propaganda is to make
trouble for us in Central and South
America. In Guatemala, it is be-
yond dispute that the former Gov
eminent was communistically sup
ported, that its leaders were anti
American; that they were also
anti-United Fruit Company, which
has large holdings and employs
many thousands Of people there. A
second reason is that the United
Fruit Company is a constant tar
get OF the Communists. The weight
Of the United States, as cXerted
through its able Ambas sador, John
Peurifoy, and in other ways, was
in favor Of the revolutionists in
Guatemala; so was that Of the
company. Inc success OF the revo-
luton was III considerable measure
due to our Government. Its failure
would have been a Communist vic
toIy-and so heralded around the
world.
A third reason is that, having
lost in Guatemala, the Communists
have now shifted to other tactics
and in another country-Honduras
In the reports Of Mr.. Patrick Skene
Calling, Of the Baltimore Sun, the
recent disastrous strike against the
United Fruit Company, which its
Honduran manager, Joseph f. Ay-
cock, attributes to the Communists.
have cost the company an esti-
mated $S,oO0,0O0 to S1O,000,O0O in
spoiled fruit, flooded plantations.
unchecked plant disease and other
deterioration caused hV tpmpOl91,y
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-08-19
Combat Litter
Is Plea of This
New Jersey Woman

The Republican
Oakland, Garrett Go.
Maryland
Dear Sir:
The growing volume of litter
along Americas streets and high
ways, in its parks and on its
beaches, concerns everyone who
takes pride in the appearance Of
his community. What was minor
nuisance only a few years ago has
become a major problem.
Here and there individual citi-
zens or groups have undertaken to
combat the litter problem locally.
In some areas, notably California,
this activity has assumed state
wide proportions. A few national
organiZations-a them the
National Council of State Garden
Clubs, for which | am privileged
to speak as president have recog-
niZcd the seriousness Of the situa-
ton and have urged that anti-litter
activities be incorporated in the ac-
ton programs of their member
groups at state and local levels.
The public interest in these eff
forts indicates a widespread desire
for an anti-litter plan that can be
applied to the entire nation.
1t is most encouraging, there
fore, to find a group Of the ma
tons foremost industrial leaders
not only share our concern but
have taken an aggressive step to-
ward the elimination of litter from
the American scene.
| refer to the recent organization
announcement Of Keep America
Beautiful, Inc. a non-profit corpo-
ration established for the express
purpose of combating litter. For
the benefit of those Of your read
ers who may not know Of this new
organization | would like to eX-
plain that it represents a Joint eff
fort by industry and citizen groups
to cope with the litter problem on
a national basis.
Its program has three principal
detectives:
!. To create a public awareness
of litter and Of the individuals re-
sponsibility for it.
2 To stimulate widespread pub
lie participation in cleaning up
existing litter.
3. To prevent future litter by a
combination Of education, public
opinion pressure and law enforce
ment.
Industry is contributing gener-
ously, not only in financial support
but from its chronological re-
sources and ingenuity, to insure
success of the program. More than
30 national organizations, includ-
ing my own, have accepted the re-
sponsibility of representation on an
Advisory Council to work with the
industrial leaders who constitute
the directorate Of Keep America
Beautiful, Inc.
They, and we, recognize the
necessity for the widest possible
public knowledge and understand
ing of the aims and plans OF our
new organization. We frankly want
to attract to our ranks an increas-
ing number Of those who take
pride in their homes and their COM
munities and who, because of that
pride, will want to be a part of
Keep America Beautiful.
Very truly yours,
May D. Walters
Mrs. William J. Walters)
President, National Coun-
Gil of State Garden Clubs
New Brunswick, N. J.
August 9, 1854
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1854