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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10
Nearly $1,000 Collected
For Victims Of Blast

A final total Of nearly $4,000
collected for two neighborhood
families made homeless in a
recent gas explosion was an
nounced last night at a meeting
Of the Fort Dupont Citizens As
ISOLATION.
In addition to the 81. 988.70 to
be divided between the two fam
lilies, the association made a col
lection Of clothes and furniture.
Some leftover clothing that
could not be used by the blast
victims was given to two other
families and to the Home for
the Aged.
The group also elected a new
president, Charles A. Froman. to
succeed Francis A. Gillian.
The meeting was held in the
Beers School, Thirty-sixth place
and Alabama avenue Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10
Smithsonian Stirs Up Dioromo
Over a Gun of Dear Coffee

loop"-became popular among
those who could not afford coffee.
For current-day booklet and sa-
loop drinkers, Mr.. Kendall also
lists other interesting facts about
the drink economy has forced
them to abandon:
Sheik Gemalledin Of Alden was
the first man to use coffee as a
drink. He found it in Abyssinia
in 1854 and recommended it to
his whirling dervishes that they
might spend the night in pray.
ers and other religious exercises
with more attention and presence
Of mind"
Originally the husk of the bean
was roasted, the Persians start
ed roasting the bean.
The Venetians imported coffee
to Europe in 1915. Coffee, tea
and chocolate were introduced in
North America in the latter half
OF the 18th century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10
When March Winds BIo.r

d e s S e rt: A
Pineapple Up
S / d e D o 10 n
Cdkei With
canned Pine
apple Slices as
the starring in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10

The Smithsonian is getting into
the coffee act today with a do
rama in its Agricultural Indus
tries section. showing the devel-
opment of the drink from the
untreated bean to the finished
cup.
According to Edward c. Ken
dali, associate curator. the pres
ent price situation is similar to
one that occurred in England in
1719. when green coffee went to
Z shillings (almost 81 a pound.
At that time. he said. sassafras
tea-known as Docket" or "sa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10

Mr.. Ross was executive as
sistant to Civil Aeronautics Ad-
ministrator F. B. Lee here. Pre-
viously he served as executive
assistant to the Undersecretary
of Commerce and to the Assistant
Secretary Of Commerce for
AeronauticS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10
Ross, Former cAA Aide, Joins Northrop

Norwich Ross, 80. former Civil
Aeronautics Administration ex-
ecutive. who lived in the 4400
block Of North Vacation lane,
Arlington. Va, has joined Nor
throp Aircraft. Inc, at Haw-
thorne, Calf. as executive as
sistant to John r. Allison, ad-
ministrative vice president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10

just one, but q combination Of
medically proven, active ingredi-
ents. Here's the kind Of help
everyone needs sometime - and
Anacin tablets are easy to take.
Easy to get. too, at any drugstore.
If you're already acquainted with
Anacin-do you know about
AnGctn'S slim "cGrry- tUitt" sizes?
So eonvsniens-fhose flaf Tins Of u end
30; end for home, economy bottles Of
50 and 100. Get "AGt" tedayl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10

cereal. Even "Bland-dieters" and
folks with apprehension or aller-
gies can - and tDill - enjoy this
special, creamy-white dish. That's
why a package Of Cream Of Rice
in the house solves so many menu
problems.
Do order yevE essam 81 Rice teday.
You'll Ievs he Va minute eoekins time
end the tims-ssviNs "qviek measure"
pouring spout on saeh paekase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10

ciOuS - and it's
good for every
body, young or
old. Easier to
digest. Gives
quicker nutri-
ton than any
AAAnnl Lind ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10

HOsU RELEASING it is to feel the
pain Of q headache, neuritis or
neuralgia going GtDGyl That's why
! keep AnacinG tablets always
with me they give me long
lasting relief. So stDiftly, too, the
way physicians and dentists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10

T q CO m m e n q.
acin, you
see, Is like q
doctors pre-
scription
that is, Anacin
contains not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10

When Relatives Arrive for q
weekend E. bringing Grandpapa
and Baby, too get package of
Cream Of Rice, quick, to serve as
your breakfast cereal. It's deli
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW?

HNHEN USE THE NEW WAY to CHAR
coal" broil your steaks, chops
or hamburgers. Just brush meat
with Kitchen Bouquet, broil in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10

Y o u r o W n
kitchen range
at low temper
ature. Wonder
full! Tender,
s worry m a
with juices
sealed in BY q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10

GtUe Baby Dessert by all but
. rennet-cusard. In making you add the pure
I'M milk to "JUNKET' Brand Rennet Powder :. that's
A. ~ why is babys best dessert Recommended
A0 OF 10 baby specialists too because
GIta important nuttional benefits that only
SyS Rennet Powder and fresh milk give
delicious treat easily made And with havors
which appeal bahs appetite they're naturally good you
get your supply OF JUNE Rennet Powder today Vanilla
Chocolate Lemon Orange Raspberry Enough your
growing children. tool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10

U6IICIUUS CIIHICUdI UTUII6U CIUBC.
And no charcoal to make extra
work.
No extra work, either, to roast
ing meat the money-saving, low
temperature Kitchen Bouquet
way. Yet you get more slices from
meat or poultry-all extra-tender
and Juicy. And to be sure Of hav-
ing deep brown flavorful gravy
GltDGys remember to use Kitchen
Bouquet. Read the folder in each
package for directions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-10

gredlent use gingerbread batter
to add a new and spicy touch.
Your folks will loDe it. In fact,
canned Pineapple's so popular
with every one I advise you to
keep your Pineapple Shelf we'll
stocked with all 5 golden-rich
forms, the varied fruit cuts and
Juice. This lovely fruit-with Ma.
lures most refreshing flavor,
canned tropic-fresh, makes many
Of my most delicious treats. AL
ways In demand for fruit servings,
salad and meat dishes, pies and
Pineapple Upside Down Cake.
Evening star., 1954-08-08

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Including luxurious recr. room
Beautifully Handicapped. large, wooded
lots Exclusive but very friendly
Ask Us? REALTY co.
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Evening star., 1954-08-08

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BY OWNER1-e-rm. house, 8 yrs. old,
with bath. bsmt, glass-inciosed &C.
tivity rm.: q acre with spring-fed
stream: located midway between the
Oakton Grade School and Fairfax
High School: GI appraised. $4,000
Qualified CT can purchase with
minimum doyn payment. PHONE
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Evening star., 1954-08-08
CHANTTLLY ESTATES
RAMBLER

1eaut, new 3-bedrm. rambler With
tile hath. iiYs rm.. din. rm and
ultra-mod kit, bsmt, and Lear
garaee. OIL G.E. h.-w. heat. call
IA. A-oAs7. -
Evening star., 1954-08-08
THE SUNDAY STAR BIS
HOUSES FoR SALIVA. !

washington, D. G.
SUNDAY, AUGUST Q. 1oBA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14
Uncle Rays Corner

When some one says that q
thing Is "as light as air." he
means that it has very little
weight.
Air does have some weight,
and this fact is important IN
aviation. A balloon rises be-
cause it has . bag with gas
which is lighter than air.
Let us suppose that we have .
gas bag in the shape Of hollow
ball. so feet In diameter. The
air needed to I'LL it would weigh
about 1890 pounds. If we filled
the bag with gas weighing one.
fourth as much as air, the dir
ference. or lifting power. would
be about $500 pounds.
The lifting power would pull
the bag and basket upward. In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14
to the Wise By n'. F'o"t Cobb

to grade school and study Eng
lish?-N.
Answer: Sorry. but the highest
modern authorities approve the
end-of-sentence proposition as
entirely proper and desirable.
WebSter's declares: English
propositions often follow the
pronouns they go WITH"
Suwanee: Please give the cor
rect pronunciation Of LOS AN
GELES.-K. D.
Answer: So far as I know. a
correct" pronunciation has not
yet been established. The orig
inal Spanish name was Eel
Pueblo de NueStra Sonora la
Reina de los Angeles (the Town
of Our Lady the Queen of the
Angels, pronounced: Ell PWEB-
loe day NWAY- strah Sain-YOE-
rah lah ray-EE-nah day loess
AHNG-hay-laysS.
These Anglicized pronuncia-
tons are sanctioned by the &C
cepted dictionaries: loss ANG1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14
Famous Fables
BY E. E. Edgor

REFUND: Actress Flea
nora Duse was subject to fits
of temperament. One night,
when playing in st. Peters,
burg. Russia. the Car was
in the audience. A few sec
onds before the curtain was
to go up, Duse suddenly in
formed the manager that
she would not go on.
But you've got to go on!
he cried. THE Car and MS
retinue are out 'front.'"
"They didn't pay for their
tickets, did they?" asked the
actress.
the manager impatiently.
"Then stop complaining"
she said. "You won't have
to refund their money"
DOUBT: Even after ne
had become world-famous,
Editor Arthur Brisbane re-
NAMED a modest man. One
dav. after he had written
his column for years without
a vacation break. he was ad-
vised by a friend to take a
couple of weeks on.
IT can't do that" said the
editor. st must think OF my
readers" 49,.
"Are you afraid they
might miss your column"
said the other.
mo" confessed Brisbane.
I'm afrQid they might not"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14

Camden: Please comment on
the words PISTACH1O and AL
MOND.-L. T.
Answer: First choice: piss
TASH-shee-oh and AH-mund;
second choice: AM-und.
Washington: My dictionary
saws that RAVEL means ito I'M
wind; to untwist; to untangle."
Isn't it redundant, then, to speak
of "unraveling" something's
Mrs. c. N. N.
Answer: Literally, yes. as mod
ern usage goes. The word ravel.
however, once meant ito en-
tangle." This gave rise to "un-
ravel," which has survived with
out change of meaning.
Oakland: Please give the
plural form of CORPSE.-E. B.
Answer: The plural is formed
regularly by adding IS" thus:
corpseS.
Decatur: I notice that you
frequently end . sentence with
q proposition. Why not 60 back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14

addition, the balloon could lift a
dozen human beings.
If air weighed nothing, the
power of gravity would fail to
hold it around the earth. No
man or plant or beast could live
without air, or something like 1t.
Air is needed to support the
wings Of airplanes. There are
heights which airplanes never
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14
By Romon Coffmon.

reach because the air is too thin.
Rockets, on the other hand.
should be able to travel far
beyond the limits of the earth's
atmosphere.
Air at sea level has a pressure
Of IA pounds and II ounces
to the square inch. To estimate
the total weight Of the atmos-
phere, we need to find the num-
Der of square inches on the
earth's surface. Then we multi
ply the figure by the average air
pressure. The earth's air weighs
almost so million billion tons.
The height of the atmosphere
has been learned by measuring
the altitude of the northern
lights. Very thin air appears to
exist as much as 600 miles above
the ground.
The leafiet called Flying Machine
Pioneers" contains eight pictures and
more than 1000 words of text. It
tells interesting. amusing and ex:
citing things about the history OF
aviation. You can obtain q COPY
By sending . stamped. selt-addressed
envelope to Uncle Ray in care 90
The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14

ne DlOOl1lSs
North East South West
- Pass 3NT All pass
The opening lead was the
seven of hearts. Mr.. Champion
played the queen and Mr.. Abel
won with the king. Now the
guarded jack of hearts offered
another stopper in the suit-as
long as Mr.. Champion was kept
out of the lead.
At trick two Mr.. Abel led the
king of clubs. Mr.. Muzzy
promptly played the queen-a
play Mr.. Champion probably
would have made, too, but con-
sciously.
Almost Immediately Mr..
Muzzy saw the four of clubs in
his hand. loops" he said. wait
a minute. Who played that
queen of clubs?"
"You did, DOPE" replied MIR.
Champion.
Mr.. Muzzy frowned. Always
a fast man with an alibi, he
complained, well, how can I
play bridge with so much noise
around here?"
How can you play bridge.
period." came a voice from deep
in the gallery.
Mr.. Abel caught on quickly.
He saw that if he could present
Mr.. Muzzy with a club trick on
the second lead of the suit, then
dummy's clubs could be set up
without losing the lead to Mr..
Champion. II don't want to be
technical" he said magnani-
mously. "Take the queen back II
you like"
Mr.. Champion caught on, too.
mo-" he roared. 1.-The queen is
played" Never have I seen him
defend the rules so stoutly.
It was finally decided that Mr..
Muzzy's first play had to stand.
And as you see there was no way
to prevent Mr.. Champion from
winning with the jack of clubs.
When he did get in, the defend
ers ratified off enough heart
tricks to beat the contract.
Mr.. Abel could have saved
himself all this grief if he had
entered dummy with diamond
at trick two and led club back,
He could have put in the nine
spot. Then Mr.. MuzZy could have
played his hat-and it wouldn't
have made any difference.
<copyright, 1854, General Features Corp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14
Our Presidents
By Honore M. CotudoI

(which President and
Secretary of State called the
first Pan-American Confer
ence in Washington, D. c.?
2-Who was President when
the United States was invited
to attend the Panama Con-
gress of American States
called by Bolivar?
3-Which future President
was challenged to a duel be-
cause of some anonymous let
tiers he had published in the
newspapers?
ANSWERS on next page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-14

guh-luss; loss AN-juh-luss: loss
AN.iuh-leeZ; loss ANGLE-eez;
loess AHNG-hay-layss.s
Cpa,trtbuted By MeNaught syndieatss 1neJ
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-08-06

until about 100 years ago. Before
that school children had to use
states and chalk, or charcoal.
Since that time the pencil man
ufacturers have developed Is
degrees of hardness in lead used
in the modern pencils, ranging
from the flint-like leads used by
stone cutters and engravers to
the soft leads used by artists,
copy-readers and school children.
1t is pointed out that, although
pencils may look alike, more than
$50 kinds are now available, each
with a special use. Small, thick
pencils are made to fit the chubby
hands of children just learning
to write. Others are made to
write on slippery surfaces such as
glass, cellophane, plaStics, metal
and home freezer packages.
Surgeons use special pencil for
outlining the operation area on
human anatomy, and packing
plants use another type to write
Identification on sides of beef.
Children are having fun with
colored painting pencils, made
with soluble leads, which can
be used to sketch in a picture,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-08-06

they serve oil ths fish and sea-
food which are caught here.
Am referring TO the A and B
Lobster House, 700 Front Street,
which offer the finest ssafood
pIatters and ioo-fhs view Of the
waterfront, will serve to make
dining hers-s memorable ex-
psrienes.
== - = =
NV Red Shawl says that Tex
Collins with his lovely wife, Alicia
left for New Orleans. They sure
did a wonderful job helping with
Scout work in Our Town, and they
are sure missed!
= : - : :.
After all, your watch had been
running . long time and probab-
Iy Just got tired. PrUift, the
matchmaker at 402 SoUthard
Street will know exactly what TO
do TO revitalize II.
So don't be without the correct
tims-and don't get exaspsratsd
when that clock which has been
in the family since the Year One
doesn't werk-PrUitt, through
wears Of experience knows how
TO sxpertIy and economically
repair your "vntimsly" time
pieces!
- - = :
For the best wave and the
latest hair style
DonaId's-7.2l4z is The number
to dial!
- - =
Gee, we really did go here and
there and around Our Town this
Friday and y'know-enjoyed every
minute of our visit and sure do
hope sincerely that you all will be
real pleased with your BUYS AND
BARGAINS - which it's YOURS
TRULY'S pleasure to bring to you
the BL1SSFULLY way--today, but
not tomorrow. Will be back on
Tuesday, with the dissa and the
dadda and all the data on the
shops. Happy times and thoughts
to you all this weekend. Don't
forget to attend Church this Sum-
day. Jeanette (Adv't.)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-08-06

This will know more about what
I'm talking about than ! do when
! rnenfion-"Home Graft Tools"
Band Saws and Table Saws and
portable Drills and Drill Presses
and-well, am sure you'll be
glad TO learn that fhe Home APP
pliance Co. carries all those
items you need to fix things with
or make fUrnifUre-or paint
the hoUse-or any Of the neces-
sarY renovafions or additions TO
your home which you've been
planning!
STROLLER SET: Robin Smith,
Peter and Tommy Viele, Karen
Grischy and Ella Tyler celebrated
with Birthday Girl" - Ann Tyler
last week and there was sure a
lot of ice cream on the faces and
much fun after the wonderful
manner of the guest of honor -
who was two!
= = - = =
Stopped by to see two Of my
faVorite peopIe-RoIand and Vir-
sinia GoUIet who recently pur.
chased the Key West Garden and
Lawn Supply, $50 FIemina
Street.
Here I learned a great deal
about orchids which This shop
plans TO specialize in. They have
all the accessories you need to
raise them wifh-osmunda, or
child pots, charcoal, and pot
hansers-and, Of course-orehid
plants!
You'll be surprised at how
easy and inexpensive it is-to
start the hobby of-srowins your
own gorgeous, exotic orchids.
People who have lived in Coco
Sofa will Immediately recognize
that unusual and beautiful spe-
eies now in bIoom-"Lady of the
Night" and you'll definitely en-
10y seeing this marvellous shop
The Key West Garden and
Lawn Supply and meeting the
CouIets!
- II
KEY-noteS: Understand that the
sign at the end of Simonton Street
which has caused such unfavor-
able comment fand rightly so,
cause it does obliterate the hand
some view of sky and Atlantic
Ocean-will soon be removed
within few weeks!
My Red Shawl tells me that the
original purpose of the sign was to
prevent accidents and having peo-
pie cream themselves by driving
clear through the new extension of
Simonton Street. However, here's
the thought that while the safety
factor involved is a point-muSt it
be so blooming commercial? And
too-here's thanks to the owner
who realizes that this unsightly
business is defeating his desire to
improve the end of Simonton St.
and who will speedily remove the
aforementioned sign!
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-08-06
Johnny Can't
Write Without
n Pencil

Most mothers give little thought
to the most basic item of school
equipment for their offspring
the pencil.
They may spend hours select
ing the right shirts, skirts, trous.
ers, sweaters and socks for that
important first day at school,
but pencils are taken for granted.
1t might surprise many parents
to know that pencil manufacturing
did not start in the United States
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-08-06

and comfortable 70 Fly Around
the World! Let's use BoAc and
the Northwest Orient AirIines
and u course we'll Just have to
see-aneient Egypt, the wonders
OF India, the glorious Tai Mahal'
fabulous Bangkok, Hong Kong,
Athens, Rome, and thsn Of
course we sure don't want to
miss London and Paris and sra-
eie's-there's Japan too
Oh, la-see how easy II lie
Just take your $2,63s.00 down to
Simons's Tours and they'll fix
you up with the bestest ole "trip
around the world you ever did
take!
= = - = =
My Red Shawl tells me that Kola
and Jim Reid (he's executive Of
ficer of the Navy Hospital) have
left for Norfolk to see their son,
and will do a bit of visiting here
and there.
And that Overseas Bridge
Club" will sure miss one of their
favorite Memberships!
= = - =
SEE THE BRIDES GO BYI
Faith and tits true that one Of
Mar-Eds Dress Shop window
t42l-B DUvsl Strsst) is devoted
exclusively to brides land it is
IoveIyl) here you will find Q
wonderful service for all you
gals who are planning TO be mar.
ried. They have Camille Starke
who is an expert at assisting you
with all ths many details invoI.
we'd in troUsseaU and wedding
plans. Also, Mar-Ed will make
the gown you wish and they sure
do q beautiful Job. And too, ask
them for their LITTLE booklet
which contains many rips to the
bride for the wedding.
And for you gals who are mar.
ried-or Just haven't found The
One yet-aIwsYs look your best
seeing the stunning clothes at
Manufactures and casual!
= = - = =
KEY-noteS: 'Tother evening a
car was stuck on the steep incline
CD on the boulevard where they
are making new bridge. Felt real
sorry for the driver cause it was
so apparent that he did not know
how to start a car on chilli
Finally, after shouted advice from
the traffic jam of about twenty
cars-he upped and away and it
was all very reminiscent of years
ago when yours truly stalled on a
hill in San Francisco (having just
learned to drive) and it was steep
and brick and real wet and the
operator of the cable car most pa
tient when the car finally backed
downright in the middle Of the
tracks. Fortunately, someone pass
ing by knew more about driving
than / did at that point. !,
= = - = =
Whilst Our Town is famous
throughout the States for lie sx-
eelIsnt fishins-there is . spot
which spaeializes in dinners that
should be as well knoWn-'eavse