davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-06-23
WITH MR.. STORK

WITH MR.. STORK
unless otherwise designated,
all births occurred at Corey hos
pital, ChardonD
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Verno 4,
Middlefield, boy, June Is.
Mr. and Mrs Owen Yoder.
Middlefield, girl, June Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Schwen-
deman, Middlefield, girl, June
II
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Park,
Willoughby, girl, June 18.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1955-06-23

HUNTSBURG Miss Mar
garet Versegi, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Versegi Of
HuntSburg will be, married on
June 25 to Mr.. Joseph Kocab
Jr., son of Mr.. Joseph Kocab
of Greene, Ohio.
The custom of open church
will be observd at 900 Nuptial
Mass at st. Mary's church in
Orwell.
A wedding breakfast ater the
ceremony will be served to e.
latives at the Veterans Mem
orial hall in Middlefield. Re-
ception for friends and rela-
tives will begin at TOO pm.
at Veterans Memorial hall on
Saturday evening.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-08-03

fai insurance for years but have
never been unfortunate enough
to need further knowledge of
the situation.
According to Mr.. Manning,
the method of spot checking is
easy. Anyone can do it with a
little time and patience.
First, the number of leaves
on the stalk are counted. Second,
quick survey is made of the
broken leaves, number of punc-
lures made by the hail and the
number of broken stalks if dam
age has been severe.
A broken leaf figures at five
percent and an average of 40
punctureS is equivalent to five
percent of a 20 leaf stalk. Thus
l. the 10 stalks checked had an
average of five leaves destroyed
from combination of broken
leaves and punctures the dam
age would be 25 percent.
On the Fipps' farm, an aver
age Of four broken leaves and
40 puncturcS figured for % per-
cent damage. Insurance payment
was - percent OF the amount
for which the particular field
was covered.
According to NcSmith, most
farmers insure their crops from
$500 To $1,000 per acre. a rough
leverage per acre would near the
$500 mark.
some figure the cost of hail
insurance as too high; how
ever. the rates are set for coun-
ties by the North Carolina In
Surancc Commission. Cost var
les throughout the State. In Co
lumbuS farmers pay $3.50 per
hundred. This is based on the
leverage losses in the county
durlng the past five years.
One of the highest county
rates In North Carolina is found
in Surry where farmers must
pay SIC per hundred. Dare CO.
unity has the lowest rate-S3.5O
per hundred.
Across the State border. Darl-
ington County has a $3.50 rate.
Horry'S rate hovers near that OF
Columbus-S5 per hundred.
Approximately IS hail insur-
ancc claims have been adjusted
this season by Ncsmith InSur-
ance Agency. Agencies in town
have probably averaged nearly
the same number of adjust
mentS. Bell Insurance Agency
owned and operated by Mrs.
jamie 3. Bell, has adjusted %
Claims. Other insurance agents
who handle Hail Insurance are
headed by Luther Joyncr and Ed
Wright.
Some OF the claims are settled
easily, others call for several
more spot checks and a slight
haSSlc between the farmer and
the insurance agents. In general,
it takes only one trip through
the fields and the two parties
are able to reach a friendly a.
greemcnt.
a few losses this season have
hit the so percent mark: how
Yer. this has been an except
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-08-03
Columbus Farmers Refuse To Gamble With Hail Storms

, More and more farmers are
realizing the tremendous risk in
gambling their greatest money
crop against a quick hail storm
that may leave them without
break even" funds.
Frank Young, amiable barber
and farm owner, expressed sent
liments today that might easily
be those of every farmer.
My farm is share cropped and
it's strictly a business PROPOSE
ton when / insure my tobacco
crop against hail. By securing
the crop, even a total hail loss
will enable my tenant to pay
his grocery bill and I'll have
enough to pay for fertilizer us
ed, said Mr.. Young.
1t hasn't always been SO SIM
pie for Mr.. Young. In 1880 hal
wiped out a l6-acre bumper
crop.
1T took me seven years to re-
cover from that one hail storm
I've never been without insur-
ance since"
Like most farmer, Mr.. Young
isn't out to make money on hal
storms. He carries approximate
ly $500 insurance per acre.
Many farmers who carry hal
insurance are not aware of the
simplicity in adjusting a hal
loss. Some make spot checks be-
fore the adjuStcr and insurance
agent arrive but they are in the
minority.
| recently followed a local in
Surancc agent and u claims adj
juSter into the fields after a mile
hail storm.
Quickly but efficiently, thu
adjuSter rcclcd off set of fig.
urcS that were quite meaning
less to me but of extreme i'm
portance to the agent who re-
corded them and computed the
percentage of damage.
Tom Manning, veteran Null
Inns, S. c. adjustcr with Cror
Hail Adjustment Bureau, chant.
cd, "2l, 4.35."
Ben l.. Nesmith III, partner
in NcSmith Insurance Agency
recorded the series of figures a:
the adjuStcr removed broker
leaves and moved to another
stalk and ratified off similar fig.
urcS.
Within 30 minutes three spo
checks had been made and the
Insurance men We're ready t
talk percentages with Fell,
FippS, owner of the farm.
we figure about 25 percent
damage in this field" Manning
told the owner.
Mr.. Fipps laughed, 1--WE arr
pretty close. l figured about "a
| percent"
1t was an easy adjustment fol-
the insurance agents. Mr.. Fipp:
knew the basis for estimating
the damage and had made his
own spot checks.
How did the agents decide or
the amount of damage? OF what
Importance were the figures
chanted by the adjuster?
These are questions asked by
many farmers who have carried
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-08-03

How long does il take to get
the adjuster on the farm? In
most cases the farmer notifies
1.-THE insurance agency as soon as
the storm passes. Actually, he
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-08-03

has five days In which To make
his report.
Once the report is made, the
insurance agent has two time
Continued On Page 81
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-08-03

ionally good year. Hail storms
have been few.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-08-03

Happiness and security go hand in hand 10.
There's no greater security than properly
planned life insurance program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04
Another S. Million
For Gleason Reported
sy Inc As.oeio,ed Pres,

NEW YORK. Jan. 4.-The
New York Post today said
Jackie Gleason, rotund TV
comedian, has signed q new
CBS contract, supplementing his
411 million deal with Buick,
which win add almost IS mil
lion to his foreseable income.
Columbia Broadcastings 9ys-
tenn officials had no comment.
and q spokesman at Mr.. Glea-
sons ONCE said the comedian il
In California and will not return
until next week.
The Post story. by Columnist
Earl Wilson In Hollywood, Calf,
said the largest chunk of the
IS million--$l, $50. 000--will be
paid to Jackie Gleason Enter
prises. Inc, to produce q Satur-
day night show in 1856 star
ring Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey
and the June Taylor dancers.
MIR. Gleason would get another
$1.560,000 If the show is re-
newed for l956-57.
The Post said there also Is a
guarantee to Mr.. Gleason of
100000 q year for Is years for
pledging CHS his exclusive serv-
ices between 1857 and 1872, and
that he gets this whether he
works or not.
Also he viii be paid $3.50. 900
In the summer OF 1855 to pro-
duce vacation replacement OF
his current one-hour show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04

BEFORE his asSess
election in i947, he served
for % years as Alexandra
IRE chief. He left that position
to establish q real estate and
insurance Office which he oper-
ates under his own name.
Mr.. Duncan Is . past presi-
dent Of the Alexandria Chamber
of Commerce. He. his wife and
son live at LOT West walnut
street.
MI, Ewald Is completing his
third term as q councilman. A
native Of Alexandria, he frst
served as q member Of the old
ward council from le42 until
1948. After the council became
elected as large, Mr.. Ewald was
returned to ONCE IN 1852.
Mr.. Ewald. ~. Is yardmaster
at Potomac Yard. A bachelor.
he lives with his mother at 40
North Alfred street.
Mr.. Haddock, ~, Is bidding
for reelection to his second
term. He is vice president and
purchasing agent OF the A. B,
& w. Transit Co,
Prominent In civic affairs LONG
before he became q councilman,
Mr.. Haddock formerly served as
president Of the Alexandria
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04
Fairfax Delays Public Hearings
On Proposed Master Plan

The Fairfax County Planning
Commission has decided to study
the county's proposed new mas
ter plan another month at least
before conducting any public
meetings to explain il.
The Planning Commission
voted ct . closed meeting last
night to 60 over the master plan
until February 7, and decide at
that time whether to recommend
any changes In the plan which
was drafted BY Francis Dodd Nc
Hugh. planning consultant.
When details Of the master
plan FIRST were made public two
months ago. the Planning Conn
mission announced that II was
going to hold q series Of meet
ings to familiarize the public
with the plan. A spokesman for
the Planning Commission said
after last nights meeting, how
ever, that the public sessions win
not be held for the time being
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04
Fletcher Takes Oath
In Prince Georges as
7ih Circuit Judge

John Raymond Fletcher. for
nler Prince Georges County State
Senator, today became the fourth
member Of the bench Of Mary
lands 7th Judicial Circuit.
Judge Fletcher was sworn in
by Judge Charles C. Marbury
while Gov. McKeldin and more
than 800 other persons looked on
in a hower-decked courtroom at
Upper Marlboro.
He is the first Republican
Judge from Prince Georges
County since Judge George G.
Merrick occupied the bench
around the turn OF the century.
Judge j. Dudley Digges also
was on the bench, but Chief
Judge John B. Gray, jr., was pre-
vented from attending by illness.
Gov. McKeldin spoke briefly
and presented to Judge Fletcher
a gavel made from the historic
Wye Oak. The Governor re-
marked that he believed his pres
ence at the swearing-in cere-
monies for judges in the coun-
ties was unprecedented. He has
appeared at similar installations
in Baltimore City.
Judge Fletcher, In accepting
his commission, said he looked
forward to a splendid" asso-
citation with the other judges
and told members of the bar that
his aim would be to further good
relationships that now exist be-
tween the court and attorneys.
He was welcomed to the bench
by Judge Marbury, who said:
In your experience on the
bench all the colors of life will
unfold before your eyes"
Judge Fletcher was named by
Gov. McKeldin to I'LL the second
Prince Georges County judge
ship created by q constitutional
amendment approved in the Mo-
vember 2 election. His appoin-
tive term win end in 1856 when
an election win be held to I'LL
the $l3.000-a-year post for the
usual l5-year term.
Judge Fletcher. who is 81,
lives in Cheverly. and has served
as mayor of the town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04

Chamber Of Commerce and Of
the Alexandria Hospital Board.
He stiil Is o member Of the Alex
andria Hospital Corp. Mr.. Had
dock recently was elected yiee
president Of the Virginia Pas
senger Coach Association. he
Is q member Of the Alexandria
Kiwanis Club. and lives at 81
Vasaar road with his wife and
their son and daughter.
Three incumbent counciimen
who previously had announced
they were seeking reelection
are Frank Mann, Daniel OFla-
herty and Leroy Bei.dheim
Mayer Marshal j. Beverly is
the only member Of the present
council who Is not seeking re-
election. All seven council seats
are to be filed this year.
Besides the six .ncumhents,
others who have announced are
Joseph pancoast. Ernest Mankin
and Jack TIGER. The filing dead
line Is tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04
Loan Office Clerk Held
In Attack on Woman

Prince Georges County Police
today charged a loan company
clerk with assault with intent to
rape.
Detective Sergt. J. P. Kearns
said q 49-year-old Andrews Air
Force Base secretary complained
that Kenneth Ray Wright. 81. a
clerk In q small loan office in the
1900 block Of Suitland road, made
improper advances to her in the
ofiice when she applied for a
loan ON last Friday.
He was held without bond and
scheduled for q hearing In Upper
Marlboro Police Court Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04

until the Planning Commission
completes It's own study Of M.
McHugh's proposal.
The master plan as reeem-
mended BY Mr.. McHugh took two
years to complete and has cost
the county some $4,000. II
has drawn opposition from some
quarters principally because Of
. three-acre minimum lot size
proposed for q large section Of
the county that is classified agri-
cultural land. A recommends
ton that the county approve the
Burke Airport and set aside land
near Centreville as dispersal site
also have drawn IRE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04
Montgomery New
Prosecutor 10 Seek
Third Assistant

MONTGOMERY County's new
States attorney viii ask the
county's delegation to the Cen
eral Assembly to seek legisla-
ton establishing another assist
ant prosecutor in his once.
Alger Y. Barbee, q Democrat,
was sworn In yesterday by Cir
cult Court Judge Stedman Pres
colt.
Taking the oath with him
were his deputy, Leonard +.
Hardy, and his assistant, James
Robert Miller.
Stepping down from the posts
were states Attorney Walter
w. Dawson and his aides. j.
Hodge Smith and Robert G.
Heeney.
Advised Of Need.
Mr.. Barbee said he has been
advised by Mr.. Dawson that q
third assistant has been needed
for at least two years. He said
the work load In the Office has
tripled In the last 10 years. Mr..
Barbee said Mr.. Dawson has
agreed to 60 before the County
Bar Association to seek approval
Of the request.
APPOINTMENT of a third Cir
cult Court Judge for the county
last month has spurred the de-
mand for o new man In the
ONCE.
Besides occasionally provid-
ing prosecutors for two Circuit
Courts at one time, Mr.. Barbee
also must have his men In at
least four police courts through
out the county each week.
Long Session Daily.
Some Of the police courts be-
gin as early at $50 am. and
do not complete their business
until midnight.
Mr.. Harbee, who Is Al, defeat
ed Mr.. Smith for the post last
November. A graduate Of Ma
tiOnal University Law School, he
served as the flrst assistant
States attorney In the county
from 1899 until he entered the
Coast Guard in 1912. He re-
turned to civilian life In 1916.
after attaining the rank Of lieu-
tenant commander.
Mr.. Barbee was q trial magis-
trate In the county from 1947
to 1850. He was defeated for the
post Of Sate's attorney in 1850.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04

NEW YORK, Jan. 4 ~
John r. Day. II. OF East Orange,
y. j., has been appointed BY
CBS rs its director Of news. A
= native Of Fleming County, KY,
Mr.. Day resigned two weeks ago
as assistant managing editor Of
the Newark IN. j. Shareholder.
His appointment to the new
post was announced by CHS
yesterday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04
Two More Enter Race
For Virginia Senate
10 Replace Norris
BY Alex &. Preston

A lively race for the State SEN
ate seat Of Robert o. Norris of
Lancaster County was taking
shape today with the entry of
two more candidates in the race.
Blake T. Newton Of West
nnoreland County, president Of
the State Board OF Education. is
the latest to seek the office from
which Senator Norris is retiring.
Barely an hour before Mr.. New
ton announced, William D. VIII
liams, former Mayor OF Colonial
Beach, entered the contest with
the blessing Of Senator Norris,
dean of the upper branch of the
Legislature.
Last week John Galleher, Ma
nassas lawyer and publisher, was
the first to announce his candi-
dacy. He did SO Just before Sem
ater Norris declared his inten-
ton to retire.
Mr.. GaIlaher lives In Prince
William County, an area previ-
ously' represented by State Sem
ator John A. K. Donovan Of Fair
fax. Prince William was thrown
into Senator Norris district. eff
fectiye this year. through a re-
districting act Of 1852.
Through a quirk in the law.
Mr.. Donovan now has the dis
tinction Of being the only State
legislator to represent two sena-
torial districts.
The 1852 act carved Alexarl-
dria out Of his former district
then known as the 29th--and
left him with only Fairfax and
Falls Church In the new 28th.
Alexandria now is designated
the 36th district and Delegate
,Armistead L. Boothe, a leader of
the young Turks" element. al
ready has announced his inten-
ton to run for this seat.
Until then, however, Mr.. Dom
ovan will continue to represent
the area on the principle that
such officers remain in office
until their successors are duly
elected and qualify.
In the event Of a special ses-
sioin of the General Assembly to
deal with the public school prob
lem before next falls election.
however, Mr.. Donovan techni-
cally would be the Senator from
the 28th and 36th districts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04
Troffic Deaths Cut

The Governors Highway Safe
ty Committee reported in Rich-
mond today that Virginia's toll
of 100 pedestrian trafiic deaths
In 1854 was the lowest in re-
corded history. It was Is under
the previous low, recorded in
1887.
At the same time, State Po-
lice Supt. C. w. Woodson, jr..
reported his department has
reached full strength for the first
time since the administration of
Gov. James H. Price, prior to
World War II. The force now
has 544 men on active duty and
six In the military. service. LAP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04
Tree Pickup Delayed

Trash collectors Of the WASH
ington Suburban Sanitary COM
mission will pick up Christmas
trees in the area they serve in
Montgomery County. but there
may be a delay OF q week or two.
A commission spokesman said the
delay may be caused by the heavy
volume of refuse as q result Of
the double holiday period.
Collectors win pick up the dis
carded trees when they catch up
with normal pickups, the COM
mission said. Until then. citizens
are advised to leave the trees in
their back yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04

can. jr.. hied
yesterday. and
Councilman
John Ewald
and David 8.
Haddock an
nounced they
" . re fling
today.
Mr.. Dun
can, So, is
conpietinghis
second three
year term as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04
Acc Raw Materials
Division Aide Resigns
D. he A..oeiuiea Pres.

The resignation Of DR.. Phillip
L. Merritt as assistant director
Of exploration in the Atomic En-
ergy- Commissions division Of
raw materials was announced.
The commission said Mr.. Mer-
ritt, who has been on its staff
since 1886. has resigned to be-
come senior geologist with E. j.
Longyear g. Co, Minneapolis.
consulting biologists and min
ing engineers. He viii have ofv
dces IN New York City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04
Suspended Men Reinstoted

The two remaining suspended
Takoma Park special policemen
have been reinstated to their un-
paid jobs after being cleared OF
an alleged breach of allegiance
to the municipality.
The men, Robert E. Mohr and
C. e. Werback, had been sus-
pended since December 10 be-
cause of their attendance at q
meeting of the Joint Committee
of Prince Georges-Takoma Civic
Associations at which q pro-
posal was discussed suggesting
the secession of the Prince
Georges part Of Takoma Park
from the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04
|CounciImen Duncan.
Paddock and EWaId
To Seek Election

Three more Alexandria city
councilmen have joined the con-
test for reelection. subject to the
Democratic primary April 5.
Councilman James NJ. Dun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04

willard q. McGraw Of Gal
thersburg is the new president OF
the Montgomery County Board
Of Education.
He was elected at the boards
annual organizing meeting at
Rockville last night to succeed
Wylie w. Barrow. Mr., Barrow
continues as q board member,
Mrs. John @. Scharf Of Be-
thesda was named vice president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04
Postage Sales Soar

Army Post Offices overseas
sold $10.S36,272 worth of post
age stamps during 1853.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04
Prescription for Bread

AMSTERDAM.On IN Hol-
land during the bread shortage
1t took q physicians prescription
to buy bread.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04
Maryland
and
Virginia

News in Brief
Montgomery School Board
Names McGrow President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-01-04

Your shopping is faster and
time-saying when you don't have to
carry cash for every purchased
You can quickly open
convenient shopping plate account
ct the Hecht Co. by mailing
this coupon now. We process
your application
the same day It's received!
Evening star., 1955-06-11
India Sect Leader
Will Speak Here

Kirpal Singh of Delhi, India,
will address followers of the
Ruhani-Satsang (Sciense of the
SouD religious body at 7 pm.
tomorrow at the Sylvan Theater
Washington Monument Grounds.
The religious leader, a former
high official of the Indian
government, will conduct serv-
ices at 8 pm. Tuesday through
next Saturday at the Friends
House, 2111 Florida
avenue NV. He also will address
the Forum Adult Bible Glass of
Mount Vernon Place Methodist
Church at 10 am. June 10 in the
church's education building, 923
K street NV.
Evening star., 1955-06-11
Lutheran Day to Lure
1000 From 4 States

friends from the auxiliary en-
tertain and look after their per-
sonal needs. The home also has
a chapel and an infirmary.
Located on a 30-acre tract Of
land, which was donated in
1890 by Mrs. Sarah Utermehle,
a member of the Lutheran
Church of the Reformation, the
home has grown from one cot
tage-like home in 1895 to its
present completed state.
The residence is governed by
a board of trustees. headed by
John w. Martin, and is sup
ported by the auxiliary and
over 900 churches.
Gifts to the home range from
canned tomatoes to money. The
home depends on these gifts for
the care of its guests.
On Wednesday visitors will be
greeted by the presidents of the
four synodS. They will also hear
an address by DR.. John L. Dea-
ton, pastor of Christ Lutheran
Church in Baltimore.
Miss A. Barbara Wiegand,
president of the auxiliary, will
present the solaria to Mr.. Mar
tin. Or. Carl Simon, pastor of
K eller Memorial Lutheran
Church, will make the dedica-
ton.
Luncheon will be served to
visitors and there will be a dis
play of handWork of guests.
Evening star., 1955-06-11

Over 1000 visitors from four
States are expected here Wednes-
day for the celebration of prof.
ect so years in the making.
Lutherans from Maryland.
Central Pennsylvania, Virginia
and West Virginia synods will
gather for the observance of the
60th anniversary of founders
Day OF the National Lutheran
home for the Aged at Eighteenth
and Douglas streets NE.
The day will also mark the
completion of the enlargement
program" of the home with the
dedication of the new $4,000 So
laria. a gift of the Women's S
Auxiliary.
The residence in which 81 aged
were cared for in 1910 now has
220 guests, including seven mar
ried couples, three pairs Of sisters,
II single men and 1873 single
women.
DR.. Robert L. Lang, superin-
tendent of the home, said there
will not be any increase in the
number of residents because the
institution would lose many of
its present service and social ad-
vantages.
Its really amazing how much
fun the residents have" DR..
Lang said. They attend recitals
and moving pictures, and watch
television. In addition, many