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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
ThimbIe CirCIe Is
Entertained With
Luncheon Nav Is

Mrs. Mary Okey and Mrs.
Minnie Heddleson entertained
members of the Thimble Circle
Tuesday, May 25 with a one
o'clock luncheon at the Maple
Shade Inn.
Vases of roses and pansies
centered the table with covers
being laid for the following
members and guests: Billa Pat
terson, Nellie Ullman, Freda
Robinson, Anna Cleary, Jesse
Young, Wava McVay, Mary Tip
ton, Ethel Ogle, Charlotte Flem-
ing, Hope Webster and Madge
Davis.
Charlotte Fleming was well
coined as a new member and
Hope Webster and Madge Davis
were guests.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
Friendly Circle Group
Enjoys Meeting At
Bessie Loop Home

Members and guests of the
Friendly Sewing Circle met at
the home of Mrs. Bessie Loop in
Olive recently, with Mrs. Opal
Philcher as companion hostess,
There were fourteen members
and five guests present.
Vice president, Eta Kirkbride,
was in charge of the business
meeting.
Roll call was answered with a
household hint and house-plant
exchange was held. Contests
were enjoyed during the social
hour.
Refreshments were served to
the following guests: Edna Serle,
Margie Sailing, Eileen Davis,
and Kathryn Pitts.
Members present were Madge
Davis, Carletta Morrison, Tessie
Danford, Estelene Danford, Mary
Davis, Mae Robinson, Minnie
Heddleson, Florence Legraen,
Eta Kirkbride, Marilyn Semon,
Edna Tarleton and Gladys Sef-
fenS.
The next meeting will be held
at the home of Edna Tarleton on
Cumberland street, with Mrs.
Carletta Morrison as companion
hostess.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
FuIda Graduating Class
Is Honored With Party

The Freshman and Sophomore
classes of Fulda high school en-
tertained the Juniors recently
with a surprise party.
This years graduating class
included Mary Lou Arnold,
Eileen Fogle, Leona Schoeppner,
Norma Jean School and Lester
Crock.
The day was spent socially
with the reading of the class
will and prophecy. Delicious re-
freshments were served to the
group.
Those present were: Dolores
Dimmerling, Mary Singer, Mari
lyn Ritterbeck, Kathalene Schott,
Barbara Schell, Dolores Schoep-
pner, Rita Mae Arnold, Muriel
Singer, Geneva Schockling,
Marie Fogle, Myron Fox, Robert
Smithberger, Junior Snyder,
Kenneth Weisent, Vernon Crock,
Ronald Hupp, Sister Aquinas
and the honored ones.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
Circle No. ; Of WSCS
Meets AT Keyser Home

Circle No. three of the Cald-
we'll Methodist church met Tues
day evening, at the home of Mrs.
Leila Keyser of North street.
There were thirteen members
and one guest present. Mrs.
Bertha Boyd was the guest.
In the absence of the chair
man, Mrs. Jesse Young, Mrs.
Edna Racey presided during the
business session.
The meeting was opened with
a prayer by Mrs. Racey followed
by the Lords Prayer in Unison.
Mrs. Keyser was at the piano
for group singing and Mrs. H. A.
Cutler led the devotionals.
Mrs. Sophia Gray was elected
vice-chairman to fill the vacancy
created by the resignation of
Mrs. Sarah Camden.
Plans were made for the East
ern Star dinner to be held June
z.
Mrs. Sophia Gray read chap
ter in the study of "Jerimiah'
and the meeting closed with
group reading of John 3:16.
Delicious refreshments were
served to the group by the host
eSS.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03


Queen Anne collar and the new
princess silhouette chapel length.
Long tight sleeves came to points
over the wrists.
Her fingertip veil of imported
illusion fell from a tiara, of fine
lace trimmed with scattered ir-
descent sequins and outlined
with tiny pearls. Her only jewel
ry was three strand necklace
of pearls.
The bride carried a mother of
pearl prayer book topped with a
corsage of red roses with stream
ers of white satin attached.
Miss Ellen Weisend, from Ne
wark, neice of the groom, was
maid of honor. She wore a gown
of yellow taffeta and net with
| matching head-dress and carried
a colonial bouquet,
Flower girls were Theresa Ann
Ritterbeck and Anna Marie
Rauch. They were dressed in
identical gowns with matching
head-pieces and carried a small
colonial bouquet.
| Harold Ritterbeck, brother of
the bride served as best man.
Harold Rauch, nephew of the
groom, was an attendant.
Mrs. Ritterbeck and Mrs.
Weisand both wore corsages of
white carnations, while Mrs. Dena
Hill, grandmother of the bride
wore a corsage of pink carna-
| tions.
| At noon a wedding dinner was
served at st. Mary's parish hall
to members of the bridal party
and the immediate families.
The bridal table was centered
with three TERED wedding cake
topped with the traditional min
iature bride and bridegroom, ar
ranged under a bell. The tables
were decorated with arrange
mentS of mixed flowers.
| A reception was held in the
afternoon for approximately l5C
lguests.
| In the evening dance was held
in the hall, honoring the couple
| Miss Ritterbeck is the daugh-
| ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ritter,
beck, of Caldwell route, and Sgt
WeiSend's parents are MIR. ano
MRS. Alex Weisend of Lewisville
route.
| The newlyweds are making
their home at 1914 North 18th
IStreet, Omaha, Nebraska, where
their apartment was in readiness
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
4oM>nai Society
Junior 5. 0. 5. Club Holds Annual
Banquet Honorinq Their Advisors
P H o N e g 8

Judy Hinkle and Clarice McDif-
fit. Kay Hedddleson returned
thanks, after which approximate
ly fifty mothers, daughters and
advisors enjoyed delicious
dinner. Jeaneen Ball served as
toastmistress, Clarice McDiffitt
welcomed the mothers in behalf
of the club. Mrs. Geneive McDif-
fit gave the response. Mrs. Le-
Graen spoke a few words of well
come and explained how much
the cooperation of the Mothers
meant to her and the other ad-
visorS.
After each girl had introduced
her mother, Mrs. McDiffitt led
the group in singing. Mrs. Le-
Graen gave a reading, Il Want
To Look Nature" which was en-
joyed very much. Carolyn Gial-
lombardo and Barbara Lorenz
entertained with a soft shoe
routine and little Frances Lee
Giallombardo favored with a tap
routine.
Following the presentation of
the gift to Mrs. Legraen by Mary
Jane Slay, president, the group
enjoyed singing, closing with
God Be With You Till We Meet
Again"
Door prizes were awarded to
Mrs. Vivian "Fefdner, for the
mothers land Barbara Merry for
the girls. Prizes were awarded to
Mrs. Mildred Merry, for being the
oldest mother present; To Mrs.
Alice Noon, for being the young
est mother present; and to Mrs.
Merry for being the mother with
the largest family.
Those present were: Mrs. Mary
10 Heddleson and Kay; Mrs.
Twila Ball and Jeaneen; Mrs.
Genevieve McDiffitt and Clarice;
Mrs. Edna Snider, Norma and
Joan; Mrs. Mildred Merry. Bar
bara and Marilyn; Mrs. Helen
Hinkle, Judy and Nancy; Mrs.
Ruth Shonrick and Mary Ann;
Mrs. Thelma Crum and Rose
mary; Mrs. Alice Noon, Judy and
Patty; Mrs. Vivian Feldner, Judy
and Nancy; Mrs. Jessie Elliott
and Jane; Mrs. Robert Lorenz
and Barbara; Mrs. Joe Giallom-
bardo, Carolyn and Frances Lee;
Mrs. Willianm Colt and Rita; Mrs.
James Johnson and Dawn Carol;
Mrs. Isaac Mcdonald and Diana;
Mrs. H. c. Jordan and Linda; Mrs.
Lillian Boyer and Barbara; Mrs.
Dee Slay and Mary Jane; Mrs.
Velma Carpenter and Connie;
Mrs. LeGraen and Mrs. jeanette
Lowers.
The next club meeting will be
held at the high school in the
home economics room, June a.,
at seven o'clock.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
Local Teachers Honored
With Farewell Party

An outstanding event to climax
the school year, was a dinner
party held at Ogle's Maple Shade
Inn, near Dexter City, on Wed
neSday evening, May 26. This
was a surprise farewell party
honOring Mrs. Columbia Davis,
who is retiring after teaching
Sc years, and Mr.. and Mrs. p. D.
Cannavan who are moving to
Montgomery county, where Mr..
CannaVan has accepted the sup
erlntendency of the louisville
New Lebanon school.
Brief talks were made by
Richard Douglass, Gilbert Week
ley, Mrs. Davis and MIR. and Mrs.
Cannavan. Group singing was
enjoyed with Gray Tuecke at
the piano.
Lovely gifts were presented to
Mrs. Davis and Mr.. and Mrs.
Cannavan.
Those attending were: Mrs.
Harold Morgareidge, Mr.. and
Mrs. Marvin Wood, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Yontz, Mr.. and Mrs. Clair
Murphy, Mrs. Catherine Field
ner, Miss Sadie Brothers, Mrs.
Dale Ackley, Mrs. Willis Nc
Donald. MIR. and Mrs Richard
Douglass, Mrs. Leighton Archer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Collins, Miss
Ethel Pryor, Miss Inez Clark,
Miss Minerva Frazier, Mr..
Thomas Saunders, Mr.. Subray
Dahood, Mr., Gray Tuecke, Mr..
and Mrs. Cam Wilson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gilbert Weekley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Milligan and Mr..
and Mrs. Byron Steen and the
honored guests.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
Miss Ruth Ellen Miles
Engaged To Elwood
Baker, OF LewisviIIe

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Miles of
Batesville announce the coming
marriage of their daughter Ruth
Ellen, to Mr.. Elwood Baker, Jr.,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood
Baker of Lewisville.
The bride-to-be is graduate
of Batesville high school, class of
1852, and is employed at the
Barnesville Manufacturing Co.
Mr.. Baker is a graduate of
Lewisville high school, class of
1947. He spent two years in the
armed services and is now en-
loyed as a truck driver.
Rev. Robert ZinSmeister will
officiate at the wedding cere-
mony, to be an event of Saturday,
June IL, at the Batesville Meth
odiSt church.
The custom of open church will
be observed.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
'Spunkie' Brown Honored
With Birthday Party

The seventh birthday anniver-
sary of Frances (Spunkie) Brown
was observed Friday afternoon
at the Brown home in Belle Val
ley
Informal diversions occupied
the afternoon hours and he re-
ceived a number of lovely gifts.
Hostesses were Mrs. Agatha
Smith annd Libby Brown.
Guests were Charles Caldwell,
Conn e Sklenar, Thomas Wukle-
itch, Roger Thomas, Gregory Tho
mas, Mike Thomas, Jeff Devolld,
Danny Brown. Joe Bania, fonda
DeVoll, Pattie Uhl, Pamela Bart
oletta, Tena Svercek, Moreno
Neigsch, Linda Hickman, Carol
Lee Metheney, Judy McAtee, Mae
Racey, and Janet Racey.
Those who sent gifts were Mike
McKibben, Randy Palmer, Rickie
Edwards, Larry Cecil, Kathryn
Danford, Mrs. William Gillespie
and Dianna Gillespie.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
Annual Reunion Held
AT Walter Quick Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Quick of
Main street, entertained Me-
mortal Day with their annual re-
union for the following out of
town people present
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Quick of
Athens; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Atkinson of Cambridge; Miss
Ruth McClyman and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Hennel of Cincinnati;
Mrs. George Sylvester of Cleve-
land; Misses Lillian and Bonnie
Kerr of Parkersburg, w. Va;
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ferguson
of Huntington, w. Va; Miss Beth
Way, Miss Connie Way, Mrs.
Harry Brennan, DR.. and Mrs.
Fred Way, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Way and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Way, all of Columbus; DR.. and
Mrs. j. r. Acomb and son,
Jimmy of Mansfield; Mrs. Avis
Eicher of Sharon and Mrs. nellie
Kean of Sharon.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03

The Junior SOS. All Club
honored their senior advisor, Mrs.
Florence LeGraen at their an
nual Mother-Daughter banquet
Monday evening, in the cafeteria
of the grade school building. The
LeGraen family is moving soon
to Marietta to make their home,
although she will continue
to be advisor to the club. She was
presented with a lovely pair of
table lamps, in appreciation of
her seven years as advisor of the
club.
The tables were lovely with
bouquets of flowers, and each
mother was presented with a
gumdrop nosegay by the decora-
ton committee, Kay Heddleson,
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
Woman's S Literary Club
Holds Annual Officers
Party AT Beyer Home

The annual officers party of
the Caldwell Woman'S Literary
Club was held Tuesday evening,
May 25 at the home of Mrs.
Lillian Boyer on Playground
street.
During the business session,
Mrs. Boyer, president, presided
and Mrs. Opal Brumbach was
unanimously voted to become a
mepber of the club, Mrs. Brum-
bach had resigned for the last
year due to other important
activities.
Mrs. Adaline Jordan, secretary
and Mrs. Rama Steen, treasurer
gave reports.
A review of the book "Cress
Delehanty" by Jessamyn West
was gwen by Mrs. Mary Hanes
Mrs. Adaline Jordan hac
charge of the contests, with Miss
Louise Clark, Mrs. Mary Slater
and Mrs. Ruth Knox, winning
the prizes.
Delicious refreshments were
served during the social hour
They were served from the din.
ing room table which had {
beautiful arrangement of spring
4
Marian Robey was seated at the
table and assisted the guests il
the self-served course.
Twenty members were pre-
sent.
The next meeting will be helc
in September with Miss Ethe
Pryor, the new president fol
| l954-55 presiding.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03

nylon net. An insert of lace was
accentuated in the bouffant skirt
of net. A lace bolero jacket was
worn by the bride, with the
sleeves coming to points over the
hands. Her Shoulder-length veil
was held by a crown of pearls,
shaped of hearts. She carried a
French bouquet of white roses
stephanotic and featured car
nations.
Miss Melba Miller, also former
ly of Caldwell and former
classmate of the bride, was
bridesmaid. Miss Miller wore a
turquois silk shantung gown,
ballerina length, and a balero
jacket, similar to that of the
bride. The bridesmaids French
bouquet was of pink bountiful
roses and feathered pink carna-
tions.
Mr.. James ClucuS was the best
man, and Mr.. William Geiger,
brother of the bridegroom, was
the usher.
Mrs. Warner and Mrs. Geiger,
mothers of the bride and the
bridegroom, wore corsageS OF
white feathered carnations and
pink sweetheart roses.
Corsages of camillias were
worn by the hostesses, Miss
Agnes Gerst ard Miss Jane Lam
nan. The reception following the
wedding ceremony was held at
Beechwold.
The new Mrs. Geiger is en-
ployed with the F. R. Lazarus
Co., Columbus, and is a member
of the Sigma Phi Gamma sorority.
She is a graduate of st. Ursula'S
Academy.
Mr.. Geiger is employed with
North American Aviation, Inc,
Columbus. He is a graduate OF
Central high school of that city.
The couple left on a wedding
trip through the state of Ken
lucky. They will make their
home in Columbus.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
NewIyweds Honored
With Shower Recently

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Foraker of
the Sharon community entertain
ed with a miscellaneous shower
Thursday evening, May 80 in
Thursday evening, May 27 in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Dean For
aker, newlyweds.
Those present were: Lura
Ramage, Mrs. Cora Mineks, Mr..
and Mrs. Dayle Caldwell, Mr..
and Mrs. Clayton Burrier, James
Garvin, Wava Iams, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Foraker, Mrs. Rosa Foraker,
Robert Boyd, Clarice Menden-
hall and Janet; Elvin Wheeler,
Bill Pickenpaugh, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dana Foraker and Patty and
Ronnie; Mr.. and Mrs. Joe For
aker, Bernard, Carl and Reva.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Waller.
Vernon Hanson, Beulah Nc
Manus, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Will
son, Johnny and Terry; Jay
Archibald, Mr.. and Mrs. Beryl
Pickenpaugh, Jessie and Clair:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kuntz and
Cheryl; Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Wal
ler, Joanne, Joyce and Janette;
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Walter;o larry
and Jacqueline; Doris Et. lards,
Mrs. Herbert Ramsey, Peggy and
Jerry; Mrs. Glenn Long, Ralph,
Karen and Jimmy Walters; Mr..
and Mrs. D. L. Zimmerman, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Wilson, Jr.
Those sending gifts but un-
able to attend were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Forest Bellsville, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. G. Pickenpaugh and
Barbara; Eddie McMannus, Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Archer, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. R. Marquis and David;
Mr.. and Mrs. John Swank,
Hubert Ramsey, Glenn Long.
Happy Foraker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bliss 1ams and Roger; Mr.. and
Mrs. Clem Garvin and family;
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Stoneking,
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Courtney, Mr..
and Mrs. George Marquis and
family; Calvin Mendenhall, Mr..
and Mrs. Don Wiley, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Stack and Mr.. and
Mrs. H. D. Haines and Jay.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Rice
of North Street are announcing
the engagement of their daughter,
Georgianna to Leslie o. Adams,
son of DR.. and Mrs. Richard O..
Adams of Columbus.
Miss Rice is a graduate of
Caldwell High School and is as
sociated with the Truck Drivers
Union.
Mr.. Adams is a graduate of
University High and is a senior
at Ohio State University.
The wedding will be an event
of June 19 in Trinity Episcopal
Church at Columbus.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
RETURNS HOME

Mrs. Marvel McCauley has re-
turned to her home on Spruce
street after spending four weeks
in the Good Samaritan hospital
at GAINESVILLE. Sterling McCauley
has returned to his Navy base
at Long Beach, Calf. He was
called home during the illness of
his mother.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
ENTERTAIN WITH DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold L. Snyder
of Warner, entertained Sunday
with a dinner for the following
guests: Delbert Allen, Betty and
Faye Allen; Mr.. and Mrs. Erny
Michler and daughters, Linda
and Diane; Mr.. and Mrs. Hop
Thorhower and son, Danny; Mr..
and Mrs. Read Allen and chill
dren, Richard and Shirley, of
Pittsburgh, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Ryan of Columbus; Mr..
and Mrs. Phon Jeffers and
daughter, Nanci 10 and Nancy
Allen of Athens; Mr.. and Mrs.
James Allen and daughters, Kay
and Jody and Mrs. Martin of
Beverly and Mr.. and Mrs. Ber-
nard Wright, Jr of Marietta.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
TO BETHESDA HOSPITAL

Mrs. Arthur Archer was taken
from her home on state route 78,
west of Sharon, to the Bethesda
hospital, GAINESVILLE, for observa-
tion and treatment. The trip was
made Saturday in the McVay
ambulance.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
Beatrice Clara Warner Becomes Bride OF
R. Charles Geiger In Church Ceremony

Mr. Mrs Simon Playground Caldwell,
announcing the of their daughter Beatrice Clara
Mr. Robert Charles Geger of Mrs Frances Geg Columbus
Rev FIR j. P Haney offciated the wedding
urday May 29 at st. Chrisophers church, Columbus.
The bride chose white balerina length of nyon
of
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
CHILDREN'S DAY

Children's Day services will be
held at the Dungannon Methodist
church, Sunday evening, June 6,
beginning at 8 o'clock. Everyone
is welcome to attend. Rev. A. J.
Stats of Caldwell, is pastor.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
ENJOYING FURLOUGH

Donald Gill, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Gill, is spending
a furlough with his parents in
the Dudley community. Gill COM
pleted his basic training at Fort
Knox, KY, and will be assigned
to the 83rd Tank Battalion on
his return to Fort Knox.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-06-03
AMBULANCE TRIP

Sunday, Henry Barnhart was
dismissed from Marietta Me-
mortal and taken to his home
in Dexter City, in the McVay
ambulance.
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Coming Attractions


ARENA STAGE-"Summer and Smoke" by Tennessee Will
iams, starting February 8.
NATIONAL-The Royal Winnipeg Ballet starting February g.
SAM S. SHUBERT-Blackstone His Magic Act starting
February 8.
Observation-Disclosures" with Alan Ladd starting
Thursday.
CAPITOL-"Fe and High Water with Richard Wdmark.
COLUMBIA-"Three Young Texans" with Keefe Brassele
starting Thursday.
DUPONT-"Julus Caesar" with Marion Brando starting
Wednesday,
KEITHS-"The Lives" al-star cast
ing Wednesday.
MACARTHUR with Laurence Olivier starting Fri
day.
with Alan Ladd. starting
Thursday.
oNTARIO-Decameron Nights" with Joan Fontaine start
ing Friday.
Lewis.
PLAYHOUSE-"The Man Between" with James Mason.
PLAZAConquest of Everest British documentary the
historic
SILVER SPRING-"Conquest Everest" British
tary tie historic event.
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Curmody

continued From Page ED
entertaining lot to watch on
a stage.
Mr.. Eliot. for all his non
conformity. has created them
for both the amusement and
compassion of playgoers. He
has done it exceptionally we'll
in both respects.
Playing Is Superb
His philandering financier
father Of two of the three
illegitimate youngsters on the
stage, played by Claude Rains,
is a striking character. This
is a man who has had nothing
but success in everything
since he took the wrong cross
roads in youth. but each
triumph has left him more
defeated. Mr.. Rains plays
him with deeply affecting
warmth as the symbol Of the
man who gained the whole
world at the price of his soul.
All the radiance audiences
long ago learned to expect Of
her is evident in Miss Ina
Claire's performance Of the
wife character in The Con-
fldential Clerk" In outline,
this is the conventional nitwit,
but between them the play
wright and Miss Claire fill it
out with not merely the ulti-
mate in amusement but with
the essential pathos Of the
woman's loneliness.
The other characters of Mr..
Eliot's comedy are drawn. and
played. with equal distinction;
the illegitimate boy who es-
capes finally into the happy
privacy of his artistic nature:
the changeling girl and lad
who find security in each
others love; the woman who
brings the startling and ironic
solution to the plays testing
riddle, and the old family
Servitor who survived the
Mulhammer's 80 turbulent
years.
Accepted on MI. Eliot's
terms-the only ones possible
they constitute as engaging
a lot as the stage has seen
since The Cocktail Party"
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Macarthur
Continued From Page E-1)

people: in Cuba, 81 per cent;
in this country, IS per cent.
The United States is far in
the lead in the number of
sets per capita, though, with
a TV receiver for every Isl
inhabitants. In England. If
every one were to watch a
given program. "a Britons
would have to watch each set.
and they'd probably turn it
off and get up a cricket match.
Television programming
seems to be much the same
everywhere. varying more in
quality and quantity than in
kind. with a few exceptions.
The stronger the state control,
the more the medium tends
to become a propaganda de-
vice. giving the audience what
some one thinks it ought to
have as we'll as what it wants.
In Argentina. for instance.
Reports of government activ-
tiles form an important part
of the broadcast schedule"
In the German Democratic
Republic programs consist of
a weather report and a. 10
minute daily television news
reel. special programmes for
women and children: East
German and Soviet films and
talks"
The German Federal Re-
public presents -Commu-
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mist contrast. Here the pro-
grams include dramatic
shows. operettas, tips to the
family, including hints on
fashion. cooking, travel, in
terror decoration, etc.; variety
entertainment, musical per-
formances. programmes and
films about life in other coun-
tries as we'll as feature films"
Cuba, it turns out, is a YER
liable hotbed of television.
There are three stations in
Havana and four in other cit
les. spreading TV clear across
the island. Two more sta
tons in Havana were slated
to start early this year. Gu
ban TV starts at $50 am,
knocks off from 2::20 to $50
for the siesta. then runs until
1890 am. About II of the
70 TV hours a week are de-
voted to sports.
The first step in linking all
this worldwide television al
ready has been made. A con-
verter has been developed so
that programs televised in one
system can be relayed by an
other. In July, 1852. it was
used to send a program from
France (819 lines) to Great
Britain (405 lines). At the
time of Queen Elizabeths cor
onation 1t was used to relay
the telecast of the ceremo-
MES from London to France.
the Netherlands and Germany
1925 lines).
There Is a crying need for
this sort of thing in Europe.
too. In Austria. tentatively
feeling its way into television.
there are no regular programs.
Telecasts ARE confined to in
terviews and other simple ex-
periments."