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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06

Mary is S now. This summer
she attended daily group classes
In speech at the Washington
Hearing Society. Now she is en-.
rolled In . Kindergarten ant
comes twice q week TO the societ,
ofiices for individual speech
training. She pronounces word
more distinctly now and is learn.
ing to read lips more skillfully
Soon she viii be tested with I
variety Of hearing aids.
RI You had not given to the
Community Chest. Mary might
be q hopeless number today,
unable to attend any school be.
cause Of her handicap.
Her parents are able to pay
the Hearing Society full rates
for Mays lessons. II there were
no society. however. the cost Of
private treatments would have
been prohibitive.
The society gets 40 per cent
Of its operating money from the
Community Chest. Society men,
beers. all with impaired hearing,
contribute the rest.
This IS what your dollars are
doing. VIII they continue to do
the Job?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
YOUR DOLLARS DID IT
Girl Regoining Speech
Through Chest Agency
Mary fell down." said the lit.

Mary fell down. said the lit
tie girl from next door.
The mother ran outside and
found her 3-year-old standing
quietly in the driveway. She had
heard nothing. and little Mary
was not crying.
"She hit her head :, said the
neighbor girl. and explained how
Mary had slipped on loose sand
on the concrete driveway and
fallen backwards. striking her
head.
That day and the next. Mary
played In the house and outside.
She talked and laughed q lot,
but she seemed q little Indifferent
to others.
The next evening, Mary,s
mother noticed Mary was sitting
much closer to the teleyision set.
Then she realized Mary wasn't
running to answer the telephone
when 1t rang.
One night, at bedtime, Mary
asked her mother to turn the
light on in the bedroom before
she said her prayers.
Jesus lets me see you talk,
but he doesn't LET me hear you
talk" Mary said. Turn on the
light or I can't see you talk. :
Then Mary's mother realized
her daughter couldn't hear her
She had been reading her lips,
Mary's fall had impaired her
hearing.
Doctors examinations con-
Ifirmed 1t. Mary had difiiculty
especially In hearing high fire.
|quency sounds. She could not
distinguish most consonants.
Mary kept talking, but her
words were becoming less and
less distinct. She couldn't hear
what she was saying.
Then Mary'S mother learned
OF the Washington Hearing So
ciety. One of the ITO Community
Chest agencies. the society began
work at once teaching Mary to
speak again.
Seated with Mary in front OF a
mirror. q teacher would point to
Mary's doll and ask. What's
this?"
'Don-n-n-n," Mary said.
NO. said the teacher, and put
Mary's fingertips to her throat
"Dol-l-l-l, dol-l-l-l." she said.
Mary smiled and repeated the
word correctly, 'Dol-l-l-l."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
|Fire-Messose Plan
| DELAYED in County

The Montgomery County Fire
Board last night postponed to
next month release Of q plan
Outlining a proposed central
communications system fol
county fire departments.
The board. composed Of rep
Iresentatives from the 16 county
fire departments. agreed to hold
Ia preliminary plan for q central
alarm system for further study.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06

Fairfax County voters viii be
asked TO approve q. So million
bond issue for q county hospital
on November 8.
The Board Of County Super
Wilson's yesterday agreed to re-
quest the hospital bond issue on
Recommendation Of the countyss
Hospital and Health Center
Commission. Donald 1. wilkins,
commission chairman. said an
application would be made for
q matching SO million In Hill
Burton funds to allow construc-
ton Of a 30o-bed, So million
hospital.
In reply to q question from
1.-THE supervisors. Mr.. Wilkins said
. smaller hospital could be con-
structed II the county does moi
get all the Hill-Burton funds Il
seeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
Motel Is Sought
Near Acc Site

The Upper Montgomery County
Planning Commission today had
before 1t for study a request for
a $4,000 two-story motel near
the proposed Atomic Energy
Commission headquarters at
Germantown, Md.
A building permit has been
requested by David Isen. Wash
|ington builder, for an S00-room
structure on Route 1l8 just east
LOT the ACC site.
The plans indicate provision
for three additional wings to be
built with about 1870 additional
rooms and recreational and
restaurant facilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
Girl, z,
is 44th Polio Cuse

Montgomery County's 44th
polio case Of the year was re-
ported today by the health de-
partmept. The county had %
reported cases at this time last
year.
The latest Is q 2-year-old girl
from the $500 block Of Hender-
son avenue. Silver Spring. dag
nosed as nonparalytic. She was
not hospitaliged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
|S3OMiIIionforWate
|Up to Fairfax Voters
Revenue Type
OF Bonds Asked
By Supervisors

A $40 million revenue bond
issue to finance an integrated
public water system win be SUBJ
united to Fairfax County voters
in a referendum on November
Is, when the general county elec-
ton is held.
The size of the bond issue was
fixed by the Board Of County
Supervisors yesterday in q for
Imal resolution requesting the
Fairfax Circuit Court TO order
the. referendum. The formal res-
lolution specifies that only reve-
hue bonds are proposed, and
issuance of the bonds shall not
be backed by county real estate,
las are general obligation bonds.
Repayment Of the bonds shall
be from income derived from
water customers. the resolution
Estates.
The supervisors simultaneously
adopted q statement explaining
the water program contemplated
under the proposed bond issue.
I'm the statement, the county,
outlines proposed rates that are
higher than existing rates Of In
dependent water companies-but
lit Is pointed out that several Of
1.-THE private utilities have plans
Ito increase their rates In the
near future.
The statement explains that
Ian integrated water system
Supplied directly from q county
filtration plant on the Potomac
River or from the Districts
|Dalecarlia Reservoir - Is pro-
posed under the bond issue for
the area OF the county generally
within the same areas now
served by the integrated sewer
system. An adequate source Of
supply is planned. however. to
extend water service to any
section Of the county where de-
velopment justifies it.
Acquisition Of all private water
companies in the county is pros
posed. According to the plan.
they can be integrated into one
Icounty-owned system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
Auxiliary Generator

Inc montgomery County Civil
Defense Department has &C.
quired an auxiliary generator al
an emergency supplier of electric
power for the city hall. police
and public works facilities II
TakoIna Park. The 10-kilowatI
gasoline-operated equipment viii
cost Takoma Park $375, the de.
partment announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06

filter plant on the Potomac OF
from the District Of Columbia1
q pumping station and transmits
sion line to primary storage al
Ia point near Tyson's Corner tthe
highest point In the county,
supply lines from Tysonss Corner
storage TO the various service
zones, storage In each service
zone. supply lines connecting thu
various existing water systems
distribution mains and fire n.y.
Idrants. The exact locatlpn. sizs
land capacity Of pipes and stor.
age cannot be determined until
final engineering design Is COM
Ipleted.
8. what win Bond Funds b
Used For2
Tan accompanying table
elsewhere on this page gives
engineers estimates Of various
costs In the water program.
The system IS expected to cost
$29.5 million If the county can
get water from the District,
and $50 million II the county
has to build its own water Ill
tration plant.)
Since 1t has not been deter
mined which Of the two plans
win be used, the higher figure Il
being presented as the amount
Eof bonds necessary for the prof.
Iect. Ultimate cost Of water tc
the consumer would not be ma
terially affected whichever plar
is used. If the supply is acquired
from the District, the board need
not issue the last SAL million Of
1.-THE, bonds.
10. What About Time Schedule!
It is contemplated that the
supply facilities. the supply lines
the storage and distribution
mains to existing systems, as vel
las the extension of mains II
some new areas. should be com.
lpleted in about six years from
the beginning Of actual con.
Istruction. Various phases Of the
protect win become disable within
one or two years from the time
LOT beginning.
Funds are being provided fol
the extension of the system K
certain areas not now provided
with a water supply and for ex.
tension of initial capacity Of thu
supply facilities ana for the re.
placement OF certain existing
mains which are or may becoms
inadequate. Some OF the ex
tensions proposed in the latte
part Of this project viii depend
upon population growth an,
need and If the need does no
develop. the funds would not b
used.
Completion Of the, entire pro,
Iject on the basis Of assumed
growth will require approximate.
~ Is years.
IN. What About Contributed
Capital?
The fact that many Of the ex.
listing water systems include .
considerable amount of con.
tributed capital is well known
however, there appears to be nj
legal means Of excluding suct
capital from the cost of ac-
QUESTION.
IL. What Population Is Expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
Jewish Center Event

The Central Jewish Com.
munity Center Of Prince George,
County viii hold Its regular
monthly meeting at $3.50 pm
sunday dt, the, Landover Hill,
Youth Center, TOLL varnum
street, Landover Hills, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
IL. What Population Is Expected
IL. What Are the Water Rates
Expected to Be?

il. What Are the Water Rates
Expected to BE?
While the exact water rates
will depend on final costs Of the
project. the preliminary cost
estimates indicate the following
approximate quarterly charges
as compared with charges now in
effect in some of the water sys-
TENS for various quantities used
through 5s-inch meters.
All water service will be me-
tered and the cost to the indi-
vidual consumer win depend
upon the quantity used, except
for the minimum quarterly
charge.
tSee table elsewhere on this
page for a breakdown and
comparison of water rates,l
Both the Annandale and Vir-
ginia water companies have In
formally indicated their inten-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06
Engineers Cost Estimates

With county with supply
filter plant from D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-06

by leBl6lAtlVc ACbs Tile CUulity
can purchase. by negotiation,
amy private water system, how
ever, new legislation must be
sought to specifically clarity the
authority Of the county to 40
|quire by condemnation the IA
|cilities Of an existing water
company. Such permissive leg
|islation. which is already en-
|joyed by Arlington County and
many cities. is essential to the
proper development Of q county
Iintegrated water system and will
|be sought from the 1856 session
|of the General Assembly II this
project is approved on Noverl-
her 3, 1866.
Z. What Areas Would b
Served2
The areas within the inter.
grated sewerage program are es-
sentially those expected to be
served by this proposed project
which include most of the areas
now served BY existing water
systems. Other areas can be
served at any time development
warrants extension Of service
therein. Water supply is not
limited to drainage. as Is the
case with sewer service.
3. what Is the Project?
The project will basically fol-
low the proposal DESIGNATED as
scheme B" In the Alexander
Potter report. Briefly 1t may
he described as consisting Of q
source Of supply teither Q county
Evening star., 1955-09-07

So you mode Il through the summer the old tires
doat push fhot luck Drive to Seon todoy and get $672
for your Old sss-resofdIsss Of ess, make condition.
Dspsadcbie AIstotss ore made with X-4l cold rubber
10 provide longer and better weor where premium tires
not required.
AHstets Tire Dept, Sears Stores
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-11-25

Jimmy Griffin covers the activi-
ties Of Twin City Negro-American
athletes for readers Of this paper.
Jimmy's Sports is a much read
column.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-11-25
O.e.S. Grand Chapter
Holds Annual Tea

The fall theme predominated the
decor when the Prince Hall Grand
Chapter, Order of the Eastern
Star held their annual FAN Tea on
Sunday afternoon, November 20.
from 4 to 7 p. m. at the Sterling
Club.
Centering the lace covered tea
table was a floral arrangement OF
Chrysanthemums in fall hues and a
silver tea and coffee service grac-
ed either end. The Mines. Celia
bearing, Gertrude Greene, Lucy
Harris and Clara Allen. all past
matrons presided at the tea table.
Between the hours some 125
persons came in to chat, enjoy the
program and partake OF the dainty
refreshments.
A gavel was presented to Mrs.
Beulah Mitchell, grand matron,
from the Chester johnson class Of
Consistory, LaPercelle Greene
made the presentation.
Mrs. Emma Simms, program
chairman presented musical pro-
gram at intervals during the after
noon. Some of the twin cities lead
ing musical talent participated.
Past Matrons were hostesses.
Mrs. Gertrude Greene and Mrs.
Lena LaFoucette were co-chair-
men for the tea.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-11-25
Ct. Paul

By MILDRED JORDAN

RULE has really been appusd nv r and
Mrs Albert scipto in Cairo Egypt for Mr.
s54 St. Anthony card already
their daughter and soninlaw!
MUSICAL TREAT mi is the recital Of the At.
ntaoor Mattwda Dobbs who has appeared Queen
Elizabeth and the King Sweden won wide
claim from critics here and being
the Schubert Club in their
in St Paul Thursday December DIN
Downes critics OF the as exciting
and astonishing and this enough
really want to hear this talented young lady!
CHRISTMAS SUBSCRIPTION is on the way to Arman
&c Harry Ballard Jr in Labrador Altman
Greenland Ihy are the of Mr. and Mrs Harry Ballard
ST. Anthony Av Its good idea your
gift subscription good reading city
LITTLE NOTE from Monroe colston who in far.
Germany bears testimony
boys away from home!
IT'S SAD NEWS TO HEAR that so of our friends all
ing! Drop note of cheer Knott
Helen Smith at Ancker
and Mr. and Mrs Earl onque 21s N Milton.
If YOU WANT Pauls biggest selection of necEies
browse really looking any
ractive items to put under HIS
Shop, 10 E. 7th St. just off Wabasha
TAKING Christmas card
sale are Cara Rae Simmons Hoense Harris and Cher Ross The
girls selling attractive stationery
Hazel Butler and her assistant Cynthia Smith
"AMERICT BEAUTIFUL, will be the theme of the next
pack meeting troop Friday
December The planning lively interesting program
with sds and fascinating exhibits Advancement will be
made so we parents need to be there
WE NEVER THOUGHT that bank would giving away
samples but Theodore W. Simon assistant vice president of the
American National Bank gives bright his
business card which read. Sure we give samples!"
AND BRINGS TO MIND the wisdom of starting a Christ
National NOW that will
be ready cash available for Christmas shopping 1856!
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-11-25

business Trip; Mr.. Leroy Park
er OF Kansas City, Mo, spent two
days in the city on n business trip
While in the city he was the
guest OF his nephew and wife. Mr.
and Mrs, Robert Jones OF 100 w.
Central Az, Mrs, Robert Harding
OF Kansas City accompanied him
to the city and was guest OF Mr..
and Mrs, William White, 773 Ron
do Av. They left by motor for
their homes ON Sunday.
Returns Homei Mrs. Beatrice
Boyd, SS7 Iglehart Az, returned
Sunday, November 20. from a
short visit in Chicago, whore she
was the guest OF her sister. Mrs
Ethel Young.
Thanksgiving In Kansas; Mrs
! William White. 7TS Rondo Av,, left
Sunday, November 20 for Kansas
City. Kansas, where abe will spend
Thanksgiving, She accompanied
the newlywedS, Mr., and Mrs. lie,
roy Cunningham who spent one
week honeymooning with Mrs
Cunningham's family
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-11-25

Jessic's Beauty Clinic, S6i6
Clinton Az, will h. closed Noyem-
Der 10, until further notice
Adyt.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-11-25
Evening In Paris
Style Show Enjoyed
By A Good Crowd

Against the background of q
pale blue sky, ghttering with
stars, models showed the latest
in fall fashions at the 5th annual
Evening In Paris" style revue
held at Pilgrim Baptist church on
Friday evening, November is.
sponsored by the Usher Board.
Mistress Of ceremonies was
Mrs, Lamar Smith and commenta-
tors were Miss Dolores Philips and
Jack Ryan Of Cooks. Displaying
smart feminine attire were the
Mines, Yvonne Robinson. Betty
Lou Brown. Harriet b. Gordon,
Words Guthrie, Marjorie Tendle,
Jean Duncan, Gertrude Nay and
Miss Michele Dawson.
The seasons most popular mems
wear was shown by Albert Moore
head. Paul Wood, Melvin Goss,
Robert Johnson and Jerry Beale.
Throughout the show, soft mus.
ic was played by the Ransom o..
Neal trio; Paul Cephas on the
piano. O'Neal on the drums and
Noble Floyd, saNophonist.
Valuable door prizes were won
by a number of the guests, Draw.
ing the lucky tickets was little
Kathleen Robinson, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Robinson
Presentations were made by Mrs
Anna Rose Williams.
The audience was entertained by
little Miss Wilma Neal who dane
ed in an attractive costume OF
black satin, with tuxedo front OF
pink lace and a top hat.
Mrs. Queen Esther Taylor
prominent st. Paul soprano sang
She was accompanied by Mrs
Magda Phiffer. Mrs. Dorothy Cor
don OF Minneapolis, sang Some
where There's a Valley" dedicat
ing 1t to her brother and sister-in
law. Mr.. and Mrs. Johnell vii
liams and the members of Pilgrim
Baptist church.
A presentation in absentia wa
made to Mrs. Annie Black, wifi,
OF the late Jack Black who or
ganized the first usher board a
Pilgrim Baptist church. Mrs
Black was unable to attend tn,
affair because of illness.
Co-chairmsn of the style show
were Mrs Marjorie Tendle anC
Miss Connie Goss. They were as
sisted by Mrs. Cassie Lind anC
Miss Deloris Jones.
Chairman of publicity was Mrs
Yvonne Robinson. Serving on he
committee were the Mines. Char
lene Dickerson. Norma Goss anC
Leroy Cunningham.
Mrs Lamar Smith was chair
man OF the decorations committee
Assisting her were James Hudson
Miss Annabelle Jones. Mrs. Mar,
Clardy and Mrs, Laura Mae Rob
ms.
Serving behind the scenes a
wardrobe mistsesses were Mrs
Virginia Richardson and tn
Misses Estella Gray and Genevl
Armstrong.
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Boby Shower For
Mrs. Bledsoe And
Infonf Son Richard

Mrs, George Bledsoe and infant
son. Richard, were the honorcd
guests at baby shower given
Sunday, November 20. Hostesscs
were Miss Marva Armstrong and
Mrs, Peter Batsell. AIS nth Av.
N, at whose home the affair was
held.
Various games were played and
Mrs, Arvada Mccoy captured the
prize for games and the door prize
was won by Mrs. Anna Batsell.
Richard received many useful
gifts,
The serving of refreshments
concluded the afternoon OF fun for
the Misses F1orestine Bogart,
Carlotta Early. Arletha Mitchell,
Dolores Grigsby, the Mines. Gene
We've Wilburn. Dorothy Whitaker,
Ollie Willis, Leonetta Batsell. An
ma Batsell ~ b. Milton. Arvada
Mccoy, Roberta Bell. Gladys
Grigsby and Onie Mccoy. Mrs,
Evelyn McNeal sent a gift but was
unable 10 be present.
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DEBS 4 DATES
by Shirlee"

Hi there. dcbs and dates. well
this was one fabulous week end To
look forward 10. This In one of
those really appreciated week ends
because there are so many things
TO go TO, The Spaniels" and
Gene Ammons are at Labor Tenn
pie tomorrow.
Tonight Muddy Waters will be
rocking and rolling at LIT. and
expects to bring the house tumb-
ling down.
Happy Birthday Brownie Fra
zier.
Saturday night, Pat Frazier
gave a birthday party for Brownie.
There was all kinds of food and
everyone seemed TO be having a
nice time.
Minnie Pearl had a jump satur-
day night, and people really
packed into her house.
Did any of your fabulous people
pick up on ''Dr. 1--WE and his II a.
b gang" on Toast of the Town"
Sunday night7
I think that they should have
more Rhythm and Blues shows on
telvision, since so many people go
for II.
Friday night, Halle had Ber-
muda shorts dance, and quite a
few people turned out for the af.
fair. the house was really pump
ing.
/ hear that the Five Royals"
are turning out at LIT, for a mat
inee dance. II seems like every
thing is happening this week end.
That's another thing we should
have more Of.
Well, fabulous debs and dates,
it's time for me To sign off. See
you at the dance.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-11-25
kappa alpha Psi
Hold Cocktail purfy

A real South Sea atmosphere
prevailed at a cocktail party given
by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
alumni chapter. Sunday November
20. in the rumpus room Of Dining
Car Employees Union. Local SIC.
Members of the fraternity and
their wives wore leis. Chairman OF
the affair was DR.. Alexander A
brams He was assisted by Lloyd
Smith, Donald Gates, Robert Cow
ington, 1t. Bill Taylor, DR.. c. H.
Williams and 1t. Herman Wilson.
Members of the Silhouette club
served as hostesses and Psi I'M
dergraduate chapter assisted.
The next meeting of the Alumni
chapter will be held on Sunday,
November q at 4:30 at the home
of r. c. Covington, 3540 Clinton
Av. s.
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SOCia! and Personal
q ST. PAUL


On Vacation Mrs Gladys Miller 373 Nebraska Ay w. and
Mrs Burt Buene SIS Aurora Av left Sunday November 90
for Portland, Ore and Seattle Wash, ten day vacation
They will visit Mrs Buekners sister Mrs Bell Benton and
nephew William Benton Portland and will visit friends in
,tla
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-11-25

Zig Benefit Dance, Minneapolis
Go Hall. 5s4 Fourth Ave. s.. Sat
urday night, November s6.--Advt.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-11-25
Mrs. cIordy Was Hostess
To Versailles Nov. IL

Mrs, Virginia Clardy. 1914 18th
Av. S. was hostess 20 the Versa
tellcs on Sunday, November IS.
Final plans were made for giving
a Thanksgiving basket TO a needy
family.
The Versailles wish TO an
nouncc that Mrs. +. M. Mackey OF
Washington. ID. G. Is the winner OF
the ten pound turkey which was
given away November 81,
The club In looking forward 10
the coming Christmas season and
plans 10 share with another de-
serving family, --Thelma Oldham,
reporter
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-11-25

1t is harder to be poor without
complaining than TO be rich with
out Boosting Chinese Proverb.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-11-25

b FULL PAGE OF PICTURES
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-11-25

Mattiwilda Dobbs. information
ally famous coloratura soprano
who will appear at the st. Paul
auditoriumon Thursday. December
s at $50 p. m. Miss Dobo's recital
will be the third event in the
Schubert Club concert series.
Miss Dobbs, the first Negro ar
list ever to sing at Milan's great
opera house. La Scala, has also APP
peared in Englands Glyndelbourne
Festival and the Royal Opera
House. Convent Gardens, London.
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NAACP TODAY
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