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Evening star., 1954-12-20
Don't Seek Hal
At Office FroIic
By hol Humphrey


have just cancelled my plans
to attend the Christmas ONCE
party this week.
Ny curiosity got the better Of
me. I got word that the pro-
ducers of NBC-TV's Medic"
were doing a Christmas show to-
night.
knew that this week the TV
air waves would be loaded with
Christmas shows, but I couldn't
figure how it would be possible
to haul OIL st. Nick into Medic. :"
Then I made my big mistake
by asking Producer Frank La
Tourette to preview his Christ
mas Medic" episode for me.
The opening scene Is . large
hospital. The time is early Christ
mas Eve. TWO doctors in neuro-
Evening star., 1954-12-20

surgery are waiting for what one
of them calls "the long parade"
Il wonder when it will start"
says one of the docs.
"It's early yet" says his coll
league.
AS they stare out the window,
an ambulance drives up to the
receiving entrance. well, here's
the first one" says doc No. /.
A young woman is wheeled in
A cursory examination by our
two medics reveals that she is
badly injured. Watching the
Evening star., 1954-12-20

examination is a portly man in
a disheveled condition. He also
! is about three sheets to the wind.
It develops that his name is
George Otis, and the once beau
tiful gal on the stretcher is
Frances Monahan, Georges Sec
retary.
While the doctors continue to
probe the unconscious Miss Mon
ahan in an effort to learn the.
extent of her injuries, the inebri-,
ated George explains what hap
pened: t.-
This other car came out Of
nowhere. He must not have had
his lights on. / didn't even see
it. She's not hurt bad, is she?"
How many drinks has she
had?" inquiries DR.. Konrad.
Maybe five or six Martinis."
George replies. You know how
it is-Christmas party at the Of
fice. It's on old custom. No harm
in that. Just happens once a
year. She's gonna be all right,
isn't she?"
Frances Monahan is wheeled
into surgery where a specialist
confirms DR.. Konrad's first sus-
picion. She has lost the sight Of
both eyes.
George Otis shouts for the
doctor from his watching post in
the hallway. He is quite upset
about being kept waiting. Il
gotta right to know whats going
on" he tells the medic.
DR.. Konrad lets him have it
with both barrels. explaining ex-
actly what has happened to Miss
Monahan t"She'll be blind the
rest Of her life.").
George Is confused and has
other things on his mind, too.
I've gotta get home to my wife.
She'll wonder where I am" he
says. still trying to clear the
cobwebs from his head.
You'd better wipe OF that
lipstick." advises DR.. Konrad.
I'm telling you--Marilyn Mon
roe could ask me to take her to
our Christmas party. and !
would still go straight home.
Copyright. 1854. Mirror Enterprises
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-29
NJ IS. Anderson,
II. T. Jones Wed
In West Hartford

The marriage Of Mr$. Ethel
CoVan Anderson. Of w Hartford,
Con IN daughter Of Thomas Cow
an bf New York and the late Signe
CoHan TO Howard Trent Jones,
son Of Mr. and Mrs. Frank O.
Joncs Of FarmYille. took place
Saturday, june 10, at the West
Hartford Methodist Church The
Rev Avery c Manchedt ter Off
cia1ed
attending the couple were MISS
Ann Louise jacobsen OF New York
CITY. and Warren c. Carter, u.
Of NJ Carmel Conn
Pie bride wore a yellow nylon
strf6t-length dress and carried a
BOUQUET Of white carnations.
a'obhots and baby's breath
4 small reception followed at
The brides home
Mr. Jones is a graduate of the
lin ~ rslty OF Virginia School of
FnFinecrino He is an industrial
x Ray Specialist for The General
Elceuic Company il Connecticut.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-29

places are hit. Farmville will be
designated as an eyacuee area
People from critical points Will
converge here. and fortunately
the colleges for epacuea housing.
ana a hospital, for care of the
wounded
However, warns Joe Weinberg,
mead OF the air spoilers in this
slcnity ana Mr. Johnston. Farm
VILE could be bombed. Should the
nemy miss its target on one OF
the larger and more dangerous
cities. this town could easily be
the unloading point for the en-
mys cargo Of destruction.
Bombs on return trip Are
dangerous for plane They weigh
it down 50 It can't 10 as fast III as
nigh. During the past war we I'M
loaded our leftover bombs Iii Il
place a small as Rice states Mr.
Weinberg.
If an emergency occurs there
are certain things to do. explains
Mr.. Johnston When the warming
lrcn gives off three cycles, every
one must get off the streets I'M
mediately and into Easements
Women should already have in
Structed their children to come
indoors in1r ad{ateIy An ,,,nr,, ,..t.a.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-29
Seen and Heard
Women Are Urged To Prod
Better Half In CD Effort
BY JACKIE WALL

When ones better half settles
comfortably with the newspaper
into his spacial chair and the
kitchen light bulb suddenly gives
up the ghost what happens? Ma
gets BEND him and With push
sees that the job gets done. today,
not tomorrow
he influence Of the little Wo-
man in mans life is sometimes
seen, sometimes. heard and often
felt by the po critter What wo-
man has not felt called upon at
some period during the marital
giveand- take to plaintiyely utter.
What on earth did you do be-
fore YOU married me?'
Without conceit it must be adj
mitted that its the little woman
who manages to set the wheels
in motion extract men from their
peaceful ways, and produce a lit
tie progress in the world
For this reason, Officials in the
town Of Farmville are emphasize
ing the important role of women
in making the nations Civil De-
Tense effort a success.
General Trend
The general trend in this ma
ton has been and is now not to
do anything until crisis is upon
us says H. T. Johnston Town
Manager. who plays large part
in preparing the town for defense
Women have always made the
men get out and do. and it will be
up to the women to prod the men
to take an interest in civil de-
Tense. he adds
The picture is rather unpleas-
ant. but not terrifying. especially
if steps are taken now to prepare
the populace
National leaders say that this
country can certainly be bombed
in the event Of a war. and that
unless We are prepared, there Will
be tremendous casualties and
devastation
The whole picture Of defense
has changed within the last six to
eight months, indicates the Town
Manager We were originally
prepared fol atomic bombs. but
now things are different with the
completion 81 the hydrogen
bomb
This latter bomb can have an
effect on a surrounding area Of So
miles Farmville could receive q
terciary effect if Richmond. for
instance were made the target
And that's not the only point
nearby the enemy might consider
q GOOD target. There Petersburg
and Norfolk and even Crewe
ANA Of course Farmrlle itself IL
situated on a direct Norfolk and
Western line
EvacueC Area
In the event that any Of these
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-29

Mr. and Mrs. w. J. Gills, Jr.,
and children spent the week end
as the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Wick at their cabin in Cum
berland.
Miss Lucille Jennings has left
to spend the summer in Orlando.
Fla
Miss Matte S. Willis was call
led to Norfolk on Friday June
Is, to attend the funeral of her
brother John willis. who re-
sided IN Client.
Allison Stokes and Linda
Reeves, OF Grand View. lett sun
day afternoon after spending the
week with their grandmother.
Mrs Herbert Stokes.
Mrs w. ] Oils. Jr.. and chill
dren, Billy ana Judy, will leave
on Wednesday for Riyerton. N.
J., where they will spend some
time with her parents. Nh. ana
MIS-. Walter Armstrong.
Mrs. G. c. Pearce Mrs Jim
McCraw, Mrs. Mary Bynum, ard
Miss 10 Hjllsman left Monday to
spend few days at Virginia
Beach
Mr. and Mrs Harry Padgett
ana son, Clay. Of Buena Vista.
Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Cooper and
children. of Marion. and Mr.. and
Mrs. ? A Fulcher and children.
Of South Hill were the Sunday
guest OF their parents. Mr. and
Mrs 7 A. Allen Mrs. Cooper and
children are remaining here for
the week
Mss Emily Clark, leaves Thurs
day to attend simmer session
at Columbia University. Teacher S
College in New York City.
Benjamin l Johns, OF AleXan-
dria visited his mother. Mrs R.
Benjamin Johns. here on Sunday.
Miss Alma Pence. spent she
week end at her home IN DanyilIe.
Mrs. Anne Observation-Disclosures
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-29
Green Bay
Church Picnic

The Christian Mems Fellow
ship Of Green Bay Christian
Church Will hold a picnic supper
m Sunday June a. at Good
wins Lake Following the supper
there VIII be q candlcight Com
mUnlOn service.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-29

I Robert BURGER of tertained
at p tea honorino Miss Bessie Je-
ter on Friday afternoon at her
home on the Hampdqn- Sydney
Rohd
About fifty guests attended
Mrs Burger was assisted by
Nrts A N Fore. Mrs T H Chap
pcll Mrs f .. Brooks Mrs. Mar
sha p! Burger and Mrs James
Fleetwood
The Robbins eagle., 1954-03-06

60 its March, which means
~ Sphirn is on its way. With
this season coming, this means
things will begin to bloom. Yes,
even love-. Have we been having
happenings? You're so right!
Here are few for you to dig.
Let's go!
eLeap year isn't here yet, but
Z. B.seems to think so, the way
she is steadily running after
H.A., who seemingly has eyes
for someone else.
eSay D.Y., why didn't you tell
anyonethat the BELLS Rang
OUT for you and RIB? That's
real crazy, kids, the eye
wishes to congratulate you.
cWhile taking a cruise down
one Of the main streets OF Rob
Inns, we happened to see one
of tie incest couples of the
village, LIS. & NIB. We might
just lear wedding bells in June.
Is that right?
eBy the way G.M., what hap
pened to you and Ell? Huh? :?
Well, I guess she has been
wondering, but not any more,
because a certain fellow, F.B.,
seems to be keeping her plenty
busy.
oBy the way, we see that Carl
The Robbins eagle., 1954-03-06
Wurniinq!
TO KITE FLYERS


This is a warning to all boys
flying kites. I notice they are
out quite early this year be-
cause of the warm weather we
are experiencing.
Don't fly your kites near cleo
trio wires where the string may
come in contact with them. A
string is just as good a conduc-
tor of electricity as a piece of
copper, especially if it is damp.
Don't fly your kites when it
is Tightening, even though it is
not raining. Remember Benja-
min Franklin. You may not be
as lucky as he was.
The Robbins eagle., 1954-03-06

, Farmer and Cora Lee Moten's
love isn't like it used to be.
What's happening, kids?
eve see by the shining rays
of the sun that E.A. and MS.
romance has bloomed again.
eve hear the Gay Teenettes
are giving a real crazy dance
Saturday and we know every
one will be there.
SNow for us to get serious.
We heard that the Senior Club
gave a dance and it was real
nice, except for few excep-
tons, like a certain citizen of
Robbins trying to make trouble
for the kids. 1t would seem to
us that if some of the leading
citizens (?) of Robbins would
object to the way the dances
are, they would do something
drastic, such as maybe even
building recreation center.
The kids of today are looking
for something to do and if the
people of Robbins don't see
this point, now is the time to
start thinking. Robbins is a
nice place, SO why don't we all
get together and make it nicer?
oHere is Our quote of the week:
what gets me is the way those
9TH and 9Th grade girls try to
all but run their business (if
any, and yours and mine, toow
0Here is our Pet predictions
for the future:
1t is about ten or maybe less
years from today, and guess
what? The present day teen
ayers have all gone to "rest
homes because of being rush
ed out of the way their young
generation.
oDid everyone see Frank Will
liams when he was home this
week? Frank, our boy, what
did they do to your teeth?
Good old "Uncle Sam"
The Robbins eagle., 1954-03-06
WHICH,?

A man bought canary from
pet store.
You're sure this bird can
sing" he asked suspiciously.
"ies a grand singer, he was
told.
The customer left. A week
later he reappeared. 1
Say! This confounded bird
you sold me is lamel'
We'll, what do you want-a
The Robbins eagle., 1954-03-06

Q Famous Nick Names:
Little Willie" Willie
Williams.
-"Docka'- '-Delores Watkins
Joy" = Joyce Wheatley
Little Dora" Madora
Wilson.
-"Bean Po1e"-Lee Brown
lean Baby"-Steve
Thompson.
eOur Song Dedications:
CT. to C.M. Lets Talk it
Over, Baby"
ST. to J.W. You're Still
My Baby
RI. to MN. - You're
Mine
81. to Id. = "You Amt
Nothing but a Hound Dog"
W.T.. to E.W. = "a Sunday
Kind of Love-"
HIS. to M - "Baby It's
YOU
E.J. to VA. "Golden Tear
drops
Ell. to F.B. - "The Bells
Ring Out
RIB. to DIV. "A Thousand
Stars
A.C. to NV, = Goodnight,
Sweetheart"
q Don't FORGET RED CROSS
The Robbins eagle., 1954-03-06

. Don't Forget RED CROSS
Evening star., 1954-01-09
Two Bank Employees Seize
Suspect in Check Case

Two Washington Loan g. Trust
Co. employees seized a man yes
terday after he attempted to cash
bad check.
Police charged Jordan Warren
Coleman, "a, colored, of the 1900
block of Darlington avenue. Seat
Pleasant, with forgery.
Detectives said Coleman asked
John Moser. "a of 1906 q street
NV. a teller at the bank. Sew
enteenth and G streets NV, to
cash the check signed "Dr. Rod
man." When Mr.. Moser asked
him to wait until he investigated.
Coleman left.
Mr.. MoSer and another en-
ploye. Nelson Eaton, q of 425
Marietta place NV, chased
Coleman, finally catching him at
Eighteenth and G streets NV.
Evening star., 1954-01-09
AIRED Youth Council
Membership Hif

A statement critical of the
composition of an area youth
committee was released yester-
day by Mrs. Frances c. Payne.
member of the Commissioners
Youth Council. which set UP the
committee as part of its program,
She directed her criticism at
the Area v committee, in the
Anacostia section. All of its
members. except the police off,
Ger assigned to the committee,
are colored.
Il felt sure that the Youth
Council as a group would not ap-
prove an all-colored, or all-white
area council if they knew the
facts" Mrs. Payne said.
She pointed out that the area
containes 1909 white persons
and 1896 colored persons.
Council sources said that dur
ing a telephone poll Of the men,
bership-which approved the
Area v committee, IA to Mrs.
Payne objected to its compost
ton. and later submitted as pos
Sible members the names of %
additional persons. all colored.
The area is bounded by the
District line, Good Hope road,
AnaCoSfio Pjvor AIohaxo.
and st. Elizabeths Hospital.
Mrs. Payne had prepared her
statement for reading at Thurs
days meeting of the Youth Coun-
Gil. but the press of other busi-
ness prevented its being read. She
Is scheduled to read it at the
councils next meeting Janu-
ary II.
Evening star., 1954-01-09
Labor Circles Hail
Safeway Contract

Labor circles today viewed a
new three-year contract with
Safeway Stores. Inc. affecting
its 5000 employees who work in
the stores. as setting a pattern
for the chain store industry here.
The contract provides for higher
pay and shorter hours.
Company and union officials
last night made the terms of the
new contract public, after the
agreement was ratified by Safe
way employees on Tuesday. Al
fected are Local 639-A Of the
Retail Clerks Union and Local
555 OF the Meatcutters' Union,
both affiliated with the American
Federation of Labor.
Commissioner James A. Hold
en- Of the Federal Mediation and
Cancellation Service played an
important part in reaching the
new decision. following confer
ences with both sides. The rev
contract provides for no loss in
take-home pay. even with snort
er working hours.
Gradually, over the three year
period. the IS hour work week
will be cut to 40 hours. Three
week vacations will be given
after Is years service during
the first two years of The con-
tract. A three weeks vacation
aftefS 10 years service will begin
with the third year of the agree
ment.
A scent hourly pay increase,
retroactive to November %, is
provided. A second similar in
crease will be effective May 20,
1855.
Evening star., 1954-01-09
Eugen Weisz, Prominent Artist
And Corcoron School Official
Many Of His Works
In Permanent
GoIIery Collection

Eugen Weisz, SO, noted Wash
ington artist and vice principal
Of the Corcoran Art School, died
last Sunday In Tucson, Ariz., ac-
cording to word received by
friends today.
Mr.. Weisz, who specialized in
portraits and landscapes. was ac-
complished in all mediums of art.
His work is among the perma-
nent collection of the Corcoran
Gallery.
Born in Hungary. he went to
Italy as a child and started draw
ing at the age of IL while en-
ployed in the studio of an Italian
artist.
He began travelling while still
in his early teens. First he went
aboard Mediterranean fishing
boats and later hired on as a
cabin boy on ships that took him
to the Black Sea, England and
finally to New York.
Became Citizen in 1917.
Then 16, MIR. Weisz got a job as
a commercial artist In New York.
He obtained his citizenship in
1917 and served in the Army as
a captain during World War I.
During his tour of dlltv he was
stationed with the general staff
here and took advantage of the
opportunity to study at the Cor
coran Art School. He later
studied at Albright School of
Fine Arts and the Pennsylvania
Academy of Fine Arts.
Mr.. Weisz joined the staff of
the Corcoran School here 80
years ago and had been a vice
principal for the last II years.
He also taught the history of art
and lectured at the George
Washington University.
Won Many Awards.
His works have won many
awards in this area. He holds
Corcoran's highest award, the
Gold Medal. which was given
him in 1921. and a Bronze Medal
awarded in 1927.
He also received the Society
OF Washington Artists Land
scape Medal in 1914 and received
honorable mention for his work
in 1850. In 1914 Mr.. Weisz also
was awarded honors by the
Washington Water Color Club.
His lectures on art and the
lives of famous painters were
popular in this area.
Noted for his ability to cap
ture atmosphere and richness
OF color in his landscape works.
Evening star., 1954-01-09
Mrs. AIberfine WheeIan.
Designer and Artist
By the Assoeioied Press

LITCHFIELD, Conn.,, Jan. 8.
Mrs. Albertine Randall Whee-
Ian, 80, noted designer and
artist, died in her home here
early today.
A native of San Francisco,
Mrs. Wheelan had lived here
for the last year and a half.
Before that she had resided in
New York.
Mrs. Wheelan was employed
as an artist on st. Nicholas
Magazine for children for rs
years. She also served as a cos
tune designer for David Belasco,
the theatrical producer, for 18
years. She also was a designer
of bookplates.
She is survived by two sons,
Fairfax and Edgar, both of
Litchf1eld; four grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren.
Evening star., 1954-01-09
Mrs. Evans Captures
Two Major Titles at
Bridge Tournament

Mrs. w. Duane Evans, III
North George Mason drive. Ar
lington, captured two major
bridge titles in the opening ses-
sions yesterday of the 17th an
nual Northern Virginia tourna-
ment.
Claiming the women's pair
crown in the matinee session
was Mrs. Harry M. Siegel, 4301
Massachusetts, avenue NV,
Mrs. Evans continued her win
ming streak in the mixed pair
match last night. Her partner
was Lewis G. Tubbs, 923 South
Wakefield street. Arlington.
Charles Geier, 1900 Oates
street NE. and Lewis Levenson,
227 Lynnhaven drive. Alexan-
dria. were winners in the mems
pair title contest also held yes
terday afternoon at the Willard
Hotel.
Mixed Pair Runners-up.
Runners-up in the 94-pair
field competing for the mixed
pair title were Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard j. Lesko. They are
members of the Washington
Bridge League. which sponsors
the tourney. Runners-up in the
mems contest. David Wilder and
Charles Voight. also are men,
oers OF the local league.
Second spot in the women s
contest fell to Mrs. H. L. Battin
and Mrs. c. Stanley Davis, both
Of Baltimore.
The tournament continues to-
day with an open pair event at
2 and $3.50 O'Clock. Raymond j.
Fetzner. 3279 South Stafford
Arlington. and Michael Michaels.
1900 Massachusetts, NV. are
defending champions.
Team -Of -Four Match.
The team-of -four title match
Will conclude the series tomor-
row. boards going into play at
1880 pm. Irwin Fisher, Ira
Haygooni. William McDevitt. all
OF Baltimore. and Kif1n Rock
well. OF Warrenton. Va. are the
defenders.
Special one-session pair con-
tests will be held tonight at $50
o'clock and tomorrow at Z pm.
Evening star., 1954-01-09
Dratha

RUTH. Departed this life
on Wednesday, January 9, 1854, at the
D. c. General Hospital Mrs RUTH
WILLIAMS OF 32S T st. NV, She
Is survived By two sons, Arthur and
Nathaniel Williams: two daughters.
Miss Jean and Ruth Williams two
grandchildren, one sister. Mrs. Marie
lines. and host OF other relatives
and friends. 0emains may be viewed
at the Hall Bros. Funeral Home. 63I
Florida ave. NV. on Monday, January
IL. after IL noon. Funeral services
on Tuesday. January II. at pm.
at the above funeral home. Rev. Len
wood childs of1ciating. Interment
Woodlawn Cemetery. 10
Evening star., 1954-01-09

one Of his paintings of a Ca
madam scene wass purchased by
a group Of mining engineers
because of its excellent rendition
of rock formations.
Learned Many Languages.
Through his travels he learned
French, German, Italian and
Hungarian. He also had been
acclaimed as a notable cook.
Mr.. Weisz had taken a years
leave of absence from the Cor
coran for his health. He had
lived for many years in a home
which he built of native stone
in Baileys Crossroads, Va.
He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Renee Weisz.
The body is being returned to
Washington and burial will be
in Arlington Cemetery.
Evening star., 1954-01-09
Dr.. Henry 5. Curtis,
FirstD.C. Playground
Director, Dies al S3

DR.. Henry 5. Curtis, b. reCre-
alton expert and first playground
director for the District, died
yesterday in Aurora, Ohio.
Born in Olivet. Mich, DR.. Cur
tis was graduate of Olivet Col
lege, and Yale University. He
received his doctorate from Clark
University in 1898.
Interested in recreation ss a
young man. DR.. Curtis served as
director and general director Of
the Fairgrounds In New York
from 1898 to- 1901. In 1902 he
married the former Charlotte D.
Scudder, the daughter of a mis-
sionary to India.
Made Studies Abroad.
From 1905 to 1909 he worked
on the student Fairgrounds Of
Germany and England where he
made a study of methods en-
ployed and the use made of
playground apparatus.
DR.. Curtis came to Washington
In 1909 and was active in organ
izing the Washington Playground
Association. and was appointed
the first playground director of
the District.
DR.. Curtis was instrumental in
organizing the Playground Asso-
citation of America. now the Ma
tional Recreation Association,
and served as secretary and vice
president OF the group.
During World War I DR.. Curtis
served in France as director of
play at rehabilitation centers
under the YMCA. After the war
he lectured on recreation in COL
leges and universities throughout
the country.
Reorganized Hawaii Schools.
In 1902 he was sent by the
Commissioner of Education to
the Hawaiian Islands to reor-
ganize the public school system
in that area and to introduce the
playground system there.
He served for seven years as
director Of hygiene and physical
training for the State of Missouri
and was member of the Column
bia University Survey to Panama.
DR.. Curtis, who lived for many
years at Ann Arbor. Mich. was
active in his later years in secur-
ing benefits for the aged. Among
his projects was a survey of old
peoples homes in Michigan. He
also had obtained an option on
land in Florida for the establish
ment of a home for retired
teachers.
In 1850 he attended a confer
ence on aging here called by
President Truman. He delivered
two papers advocating special
courses for the aged in high
schools and universities.
Wrote Several Books.
He was the author of "Play
and Recreation in the Open
Country" THE Play Movement
and Its Significance" ''Recrea-
ton for Teachers" and "Educa-
ton Through Play" which was
used as a textbook and hand
book throughout the country.
DR.. Curtis was secretary of the
National Child Welfare Confer
ence in 1910 and was a member
of the National Education As
sociation. National Child Health
Association, the Association for
Prevention of Infant Mortality.
the National Physical Education
Association, the National Soci-
ology Association and the Ma
tional Athletic Research Associa-
tion.
Surviving are a snn Henry G