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Evening star., 1955-07-08

AUTO SALES MANAGER. for one Of
the Big 8 In Northern Va; expert
e .nd useS esT. "
volume. One Of the greatest oppor-
tunities for o real manager Of men
in the automotive field today: 10
Gated very near the Nations Capt.
tai. Habits and integrity must be
beyond reproach. Applicant will be
thoroughly investigated. Box 434-
NJ, Star. 10
Evening star., 1955-07-08
CAB DRIVERS

Fun or part time. We instruct you
for hackers test, Summer rates
l0:30 AN. to 8 pm.
BOB'S. STUDIO =.
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AUTO SALESMAN

1AO 1O 01AdIJ2V1121N
Here's an excellent opportunity "a
WsEs WoFs better oeasn sssa sVerass insSM
while we teach YOU to sell the
most talked about car in auto
motive history. We need good de-
pendable. reliable, sober men to
use Immediately in our volume
expansion program. Apply by phone
for appointment to PAUL B. DIV
WE'D " nT r0An
Evening star., 1955-07-08

Electronic Technician
reputable eiectronic school
or equivalent to assist production
graphic /elsctronie equipment by
rapidly growing company. Please
write. giving background.
LOGETRONICS, INC.
1177 New Hampshire Ave. NV;
Evening star., 1955-07-08

Auto Sales Manager
Must be thoroughly experienced In
Opportunity Of o lifetime. Please
state age, experience. etc. BOX
Evening star., 1955-07-08

for dry cleaning plant;
average salary $50 per week: no
experience necessary. All empioye
benefits. Apply IN person. INST1-
TUTE CLEANING PLANT, SQ2l
Georgia ave-, Silver Spring, Nd.
$50 to 10, from l to B.
Evening star., 1955-07-08

machine operators are
needed for new electronic producS >
tion project being started in Ar
lington, Va. by Aeroyox Corp. Call
Mr.. McLaughlin. OF, 4-7s19 for
interview.
, 1955-08-31
Civil Service Officials
To Check Cost Of
Living in v. |.

A committee from the Civil
Service Commission will ar
rive here about the middle Of
September to make a survey
regarding the twenty-five per
cent cost Of living differential
which is paid to federal EN-
ployees. The survey will de-
termine whether the bonus
should be continued or lower
ed in accordance with cur
Continued on page a
, 1955-08-31
Concert Society to
Hold "Radio Round
Toble" Thurs. 10 am.

The 81. Croix Concert Soc
iety will hold a Radio Round
Table over Station WIVI to-
morrow Thursday morning
at 10 o'clock. This discussion
will bring to the public the
personal thoughts Of those
present and will answer some
Of the questions on the Soc
iety's work and aims.
Jack Ohmeis, President of
the Society, will act as Moder
ator. The discussion will be
tape-recorded and rebroad-
cast on Friday evening at
$50 pm.
, 1955-08-31
Hymns Requested for
Gov. Mrs. Alexander:
MdnY ut Airport

Several requests for hymns
to be played over the air for
Governor and Mrs. Alexander
yesterday, from people who
held them in high esteem.
A fair sized crowd gathered
at the Alexander Hamilton
Airport here to greet the
outgoing chief executive and
Mrs. Alexander as they flew
to Guadeloupe.
, 1955-08-31
Public Works Dept.
Prohibits Dumping
North 81 P~enitentidry

The Public Works Depart
ment has prohibited the use
of the area north of Richmond
Penitentiary for dumping.
The city dump is now locat-
ed at Estate Anguilla at the
end of the cross road from
Kings Hill Church, southwark
toward the lagoon.
, 1955-08-31

address over station VISTA at 615 yesterday evening. He was
introduced by Attorney Hamilton. his Administrative Assist
ant.
ITO all the good people of the Islands of St Thomas, St.
Croix and ST. John, he began, Tomorrow morning (Wednes-
day. Mrs. Alexander and | are leaving these beautiful islands
for much needed rest in the French West Indies, Portugal,
and Spain, before / return to the Life of a private citizen in
my home town Of Des Monies, Iowa.
Before relinquishing the responsibilities Of the high Of
flee of Governor Of the Virgin ---- -
Islands, / am very happy to assistance and cooperation of
have this opportunity to ex- the men and women chosen
press to each and every one by me to head the depart
OF YOU a sincere and fond fare ments and establishments of
well. the Virgin Islands govern
1T has been only slightly $500
working under them. TO each
III. and every one of them wish
to express my sincere thanks.
of these islands. Upon the oc- During my residence here
easien Of nv inauguration + I have had the privilege and
gave YOU nv pledge to lend and pleasure Of meeting and
my every effort toward the knowing many of the island
establishment of a sound and people. Out of our associations
efficient government for these there have developed friend
islands; to give more relief & ships that / shall always cher
expanded services to the sick, ish very dearly. To those of
the aged, and those in need 81 you with whom have not
distress, and to initiate and had such intimate contact, I
carry out a broad program of want you to know that despite
public Improvements and ser rllrnors or statements to the
vices designed to make these contrary, everything that I
islands 4 more wholesome, have planned or done has
healthy, and happy place in been for the sole purpose Of
which to live. trying to improve your stand
ard of living.
complish all that I set out to 1.-THE President has appoint
do; nevertheless | leave with ed a very distinguished and
a sincere feeling that a firm capable gentleman, the Hon
foundation has been laid, and orable Walter a. Gordon Of
the Job of the Governors California, to succeed me as
who may follow me will be your Governor. sincerely
made much easier because Of hope that you will give him
It. These accomplishments your undivided and unselfish
could not have been realized support and assistance, that
If had not enjoyed the loyal CONTINUED on page
, 1955-08-31
GOVERNOR ALEXANDER DELIVERS FAREWELL
ADDRESS TO PEOPLE; DEPARTS TODAY

Governor Archibald A. Alexander, whose term as Cover
nor of the Virgin Islands, ends today, delivered a farewell
address over station VISTA at 6l5 yesterday evening. He was
introduced by Attorney Hamilton his Administrative Assist
ant.
Evening star., 1955-07-31

mt hair dressing give you top the-ha shine ~
ore? That's why Helene Curtis invented LANoLIN
ray fright down to your scalp. Brush. What
hair is practically mraclel Because for the first
you're getting pure LanoHn-in the most effective
I'd to give your hair the natural briance the slken
he. thousand -and-o highlights you've always
Evening star., 1955-08-21
mrs. PhiIonder c. Johnson, 84.
Widow of Poet and Humorist

After Mr.. Johnson's death
Mrs. Johnson continued to liv'
in Rockville for several years
then moved to a home in Be
thesda She was living In Gath
ersburg at the time Of her last
illness.
Her companion and servant
Mrs. Louise Dove, who had lived
with her for many years aftel
the death of her husband, died
last winter.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by
her brother, Col. Daniel w
Adams, his daughter and Mrs
Johnson's namesake, Mrs. Mary
Virginia Adams Robinson, and
his son. Daniel w. Adams, jr.. all
Of Old Fort. NC.
Graveside services will be held
Tuesday at 2::30 pm. in Rock
Greek Cemetery
Evening star., 1955-08-21

Mrs. Philander C. johnson
"a. widow of the internationally
known poet and humorist who
was q Star stan member fol
nearly 4s years. died yesterday
in Mrs. Boswell's Nursing Home
Colesville. Md. after q long
illness.
Noted for his pithy. humorous
comments in prose and verse
Mr.. johnson wrote the column
Shooting Stars" which ap-
peared daily on the editorial
page for many years. He also
served as dramatic editor for
several years. Mr.. johnson died
May 18, 1899.
Edited Book Of Poems
Mrs. Johnson edited a book
of his poems. called 'Philander
johnson POEMS" in l942
Recently. she had been work
ing on another anthology OF
his work, which she never COM
pleted because Of her illness.
Born Mary Virginia Galloway
Adams in New York, Mrs. john
son was the daughter Of the late
Brig. Gen. Daniel w. Adams,
CSA, an officer in the infantry
of the Confederate Army. and
an attorney. She was reared In
North Carolina. and educated
in st. Mary's School in Raleigh.
Mrs. johnson lived in Wash
ington as q young woman, and
worked for the Federal Govern
ment. She was married here to
her first husband, Victor Hag-
man, and moved to New Orleans,
where Mr.. Hagman was engaged
in an engineering project drain
ing the swampy areas Of the
city After Mr.. Hagman died OF
fever there, she returned to
washington.
Active In Rockville
She and Mr.. johnson were
married April 8, 1908. They lived
in Washington, and later on the
Rockville pike. While there. they
were active in the Rockville
Pike Citizens Association.
Evening star., 1955-08-21
Robert B. Montgomery,
Acacia Insurance Official

tation Two-Mile at The Evening
Star track meets.
Mr.. Montgomery also was an
official at the swimming meets
at Manor Country Club. He
moved with his family from
Washington last December to a
home on the grounds Of the club.
Memberships Listed
He was a member Of the board
of directors of the National Cap
ital Insurance Co., a member OF
the Washington Real Estate
Board, and Of the Washington
Building Congress.
A member Of the Friendly
Sons of st. Patrick. Mr.. Mont
gomery also belonged to Osiris
Lodge of the Masons.
Surviving are his father. his
wife, the former Ruth Porter, oi
the home address: three chill
dren, June Gayle, Heather Ruth
and Michael Montgomery, all al
home: his sister. Mrs. Maude
Moffett, and his brothers. DR.
Howard H. Montgomery and
william H. Montgomery.
Funeral arrangements, which
are incomplete, are being han
died by the Warner e. Pumphrey
funeral home. 8434 Georgis
Iavenue, Silver Spring.
The family requests that do
nations of sympathy be sent tc
Children's Hospital. in which
lMr. Montgomery was keenly in.
Iterested.
Evening star., 1955-08-21
R. R. Knott, 38,
Fruit Salesman

Richard r. Knott. SO. Of
Sharpsburg. Md, died suddenly
Friday at Taneytown. Nd. Of
cerebral hemorrhage.
Mr.. Knott. . saleman for the
Valley Fruit Co. Of Winchester.
was on . business trip at the
time.
He is survived by his mother,
Mrs. Anna S. Highberger, q
brother. Austin l.. Highberger:
five sisters, Mrs. Robert Y. Neel.
Ijr., Mrs. Donald d. Kretzer. Mrs.
Richard Letherman and E. Pa
ltricia and M. Carolyn High
berger. all of Sharpsburg. AN
other brother. Douglas E. High
berger, lives in Keedysville, Md.
Funeral services will be at
l2:30 pm. tomorrow at Sharps-
burg Funeral Home. Burial will
be in the Mountain View Gene
Itery, Sharpsburg.
Evening star., 1955-08-21
Julius Grueves,
Former Building
ENGINEER Here

julius A. 0raeves. IS, . nativ'
OF Rockville, died yesterday II
Orange. N. J. Mr.. 0raeves. {
former resident Of Washington
moved to East Orange nine year
ago.
A professional engineer. HI
served for several years as re.
gionsl engineer for the State ol
New Jersey. Mr.. Graeyes had
supervised the erection Of man,
buildings In Washington ant
New Jersey.
AS an avocation. he had made
Ia life study Of the Bible and the
Great Pyramid.
Mr.. Graeves was the husband
lot the late Eva Mather Graeves
Among his survivors is his sister
Mrs. Vena NJ. Spence, Of 1885,
Kennedy street NV.
The body viii be brought from
New Jersey tomorrow to the Deal
funeral home, 4812 Georgia ave-
nue. NV. where services win be
held at 8 pm. tomorrow. Burial
win be In Rock Greek Cemetery
Evening star., 1955-08-21
MRS. Melvin J. Fish, Pioneer
lin Minnesota, Dies at o5

Mrs. Melvin J. Fish. e5. who
grew up on the prairies Of south
western Minnesota In the pioneer
days Of that section died Friday
lat George Washington Hospital
after q four-Week illness. A Dis
|trict resident since 1906, she
lived at 5036 Massachusetts,
avenue NV.
The former Matilda Ellen
Gage, Mrs. Fish was born Christ
mas Day. 1859. near Elgin. ILL.,.
lin an era when the frontier was
steadily pushing westward and
treaties with the Indians were
Opening up new lands for white
settlement. It was this influence
that had brought her father.
George Lyman Gage. of Penn
Isylyania. and his bride. Elizabeth
IHundley. Of Virginia. to Illinois
in the early 1850'S.
In 1872. Mrs. Fish and her
parents went by covered wagon
to homestead in the new State
Iof Minnesota. When they ar
rived In the fall, they learned
that building material was so
miles away and there were no
railroads. So the. Cages spent
their first winter in a shanty
built Of sod from their fields.
rooted with branches from trees
along q creek.
Snow Is Feet Deep
Winters were severe. Mrs. Fish
often told how the snow reached
us feet or more before spring.
During their first three years
LOT Minnesota homesteading,
lgrasshoppers ruined their crops,
Mrs. Fish used to tell Of anx-
ious hours spent worrying about
the indians raiding their home.
as a Sioux tribe was only IS
miles away and often didn't con-
slider treaties binding. Occasion
ally the Cages fled to Worth
Iington. MINI, seven miles away,
for better defense.
Mrs. Fish recalled another fear
In the West, the prairie fires that
came regularly every fall as high
winds swept across the dried
Evening star., 1955-08-21
L. F. Freeman, S.,
City Postal Worker

Lyons Fontaine Freeman. IS.
Ia City Post ONCE employe. died
Thursday at his home. SOFT
Twenty-fifth avenue, Hillcrest
Estates. Md.
Mr.. Freeman, a Mason. was
born near Remington. Va. He
formerly worked for Baltimore g.
Ohio Railroad in Cumberland
and for the Navy Yard here.
Survivors are his widow, Ruby:
his mother. Mrs. Gertrude L.
Freeman. 1892 M street Sc: two
daughters. Mrs. John l Clarke.
1902 Gather road. and Mrs. John
Jessie, 5025 Twenty-sixth street.
both Of Hillcrest Heights. Md:
three sisters, Mrs. William F.
Ray. jr. OF Philadelphia, Mrs.
Gertrude Whalen and Mrs. Nancy
Dennis, both of the NJ street adj
dress, and three grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1880
am. tomorrow at the Lee funeral
home. Fourth and Massachusetts,
avenue NE. Burial will be in
Washington National Cemetery.
Evening star., 1955-08-21
Pvt. /. S. Mason,
District Policemen

Funeral services for Pvt. Frank
IL. s. Mason, 81, a Metropolitan
policeman who died Friday after
becoming i'll while directing traf-
lfic, will be held at 3 pm. Tues
day at the S. H. Hines Funeral
Home, 1901 Fourteenth street
NV. Burial win be in Cedar
Hill Cemetery.
Masonic services viii be con-
Quoted by Petworth Lodge No.
I47. of which Mr.. Mason was a
member. He also was a member
OF the Fire Department Post OF
the American Legion.
Mr.. Mason served in the Mar
line Corps in World War I.
Evening star., 1955-08-21

Robert B. Montgomery, So, a
vice president Of the Acacia Mu-
tual Life INSURANCE Co, died
yesterday of Q heart attack at
his home at 1901 Rosecroft
drive. Monar Club Estates. Md.
Mr.. Montgomery had been
with the company for q years.
His father, William Montgomery.
who developed the firm from a
fioundering concern into one
with approximately 25o.ooo poll
icyholders. is president Of Acacia
and considered the dean Of the
country's life insurance presi-
dents.
Montgomery was a star miller at
Central High School, from which
he graduated in 1920. He held
the C-Club meet record for the
mile in 1920. He was q member
of Lambda Sigma fraternity
there.
Lafayette Graduate
At Lafayette College. from
which he graduated In 1924. Mr.
Montgomery was again active
ION the track team. He was q
member Of Delta Tau Delta Fra
|ternity at Lafayette.
He was actively associated with
sports all his life. He was ar
oficial at the track meets at the
Naval Academy. and presented
the trophy for the Acacia 1nvi-
Evening star., 1955-08-21

grass Of the land. The settlers
plowed wide areas Of fresh
ground to protect their homes
Mrs. Fish's grandfather was
burned to death in one such fire
Married In 1879
Mrs. Fish was married In 1875
to Mr.. Fish. who had a stree
claim" near her fathers home
stead. Mr.. Fish, who died IN
1888, formerly worked for the
District Government.
Mrs. Fish is survived by foui
daughters, Mrs. Lora Hill, Of the
home address: Mrs. Genevieye
Tanner. 5000 Military road NV;
Mrs. Glayds Doolan, 1901 Conn
ecticut avenue NV; Mrs. Bevs
Clarridge, 100 Hawaii avenue
NE; a son, George P. Fish. 64l
"A street NE; and a sister. Mrs
Oscar Stone, Minneapolis; siz
grandchildren and IA great
grandchildren.
Services will be held at IL am
Tuesday at the Lee funeral
home. Fourth and Massachusetts
avenue NE. Burial will be ir
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1955-08-21
j. M. Krumm,
Ies.OfficiuI
FORCE Here

J. M. Krumm, 90. District sales
manager for communications
equipment Of General Electric
Co. here. died Friday Of . heart
condition at the Sinai Hospital
in Baltimore after . short illness.
Mr.. Krumm lived ct 103l3
Montrose avenue. Bethesda, for
the past six months. He had
held the sales managers post
for four years. His area included
the District Of Columbia, Mary
land. Virginia and Delaware.
Before going with General
Electric, Mr.. Krumm had been
with the Link Radio Corp.
During World War II, he was
the commanding officer Of the
Naval radio school at Tulsa.
Okla.
Before the war, he was afIili-
atedr for Is years with the Con-
solidated Gas and Electric Co. of
Baltimore as an electrical en-
gineer.
Mr.. Krumm was member Of
the Elfun Society Of the General
Electric Co., made UP Of COM
pany executives. and the Insti.
tute Of Radio Engineers.
Surviving are his widow Of
the home address. and two
daughters, Miss Deborah KrumIn.
who lives at home. and Mrs.
Carolyn VerTier Of Baltimore.
Funeral services will be held
tomorrow at H. Sander and Son
funeral home In Baltimore. Bur-
:al will be In Baltimore National
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1955-08-21
With Regard to a
Gard of Thanks

Ven often o card Of thanks 10
The Stor meets . need which cor
hardly be solved Ia any other wey.
Not only Is Il q gracious expression
Of gratitude to those who have sent
floral tributes. but also cosrteoasly
acknowledges the services and kind
nssses Of tie many 10 whom . per
sonal note Of thenks cannct well Be
mailed, o. whose nomes and cd
dresses ere aot known. Insertion OF
q card 81 thonks moy be ofrcnsed
BY fsIephoas 10 The Star, ST. 5000.
Tie Eveains and Sunday stsr
Evening star., 1955-08-21
Aiturtlittg

EHRLICH, ANNA GARoNzIK. There
viii be an unyeiiiAg q . monumsnst
e ths memory poryp,ScH q the s,do1 a.e q fHSa tSs
late Col. A. Ehrlich, on Sunday. Au-
gust IS, 1865, at IL Am. ct ArlnRton
National Cemetery. Relatives ana
friends invited.
eAFRAN, LOUIS. There win bs On ui,- n:,
~ the late LOUIS eAFRAN. beloved
husband Of Ethel satran and iasner H,,e
Of Esther and Julian satran. On Dun, 3,
day, August IL, 1855. at ! Pms st
the Beff Sholom Cemetery. Al reis-
fives and friends invited. u
erATLAND, BERTHA. There viii Be an
tinveiling of o monument to tns e, mem nMIr
ory Of the late BERTHA So SLAfkAMISD; fkkA,,ISsy
beloved mother of Mrs. Eunice hunenn
Of Washington. D. G.. and MIS-, aanhan =
j. Rose Of Miami. Fla. at the Eoseddsle
Cemetery Baltimore. Nd. .,sss On Sonosyi anI
August 2S, ct IL am. RELATIVES ana
friends invited.
Evening star., 1955-08-21
1t. Col. Golden,
On Duty in Koreu

| CUMBERLAND, Aug. 20 up.
1t. Col. John c. Golden, q
veteran of % years service with
the Maryland National Guard
and the Army, died in Korea
Thursday Of peritonitis, the
Army notified his family.
Col. Golden was 43. His sur
vivors include his widow and
three children,
Evening star., 1955-08-21
Draths

BOYNTON. MAUDE r. On Saturday .
ASsgss 90 a l9SS; e Rsorse syNTNs yMNsTfeiNSssoa
beloved ss Msshs siie la q lie '' lass Louis l. L.
Mrs. Luoia. Clark and Miss Louise
ga Fan. cSaTsh EpseoSs ssasSsi csureS
20 at II am. Interment private.
Brown, HUGO WILLIAM; On August
neral Home. 3072 M st. NV. Private
Rraveside services 1T Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery on Tuesday, August
BG6cE. IL 4 iS;aa SoBhkT siEn. v. on FRIDAY. Az.
gust 10. 1885, at his home, zl04
Elloriss ST., Chew Chase. Md; ROBERT
Mae Russell. Marjorie Moffat. and
Marearet Bruce: brother OF Mrs. 3D.
e saFd !. FfRaTs ss snei sy' cRss. Rssd
neral Home of Robert A.. Pumphrey.
Bethesda. Nd. where services will be
held on Monday. August % at 10
an. Interment olenwood Cemetery.
BRUCE, RoBERr,w. On Friday, AUGUST
n ~. 1855, At his home. 7i9f lse
Esnnen. Funeral on Monday.
NSN. A.. Pumphrey Funeral Home.
BSasRoGGHs. sasiisSSsG sa' JOSEPH. on ahur.d.,.
August is, 1865. e Prince oecTsss
RoudIis. husband Of ola Burrolehs,
fsass S6.. Of .a mffn Pr.cs fns hG9 a
isaac and Alphonso RIrroashs; one
sister. Mrs Eliza Green, and, other
Sunday. AuTust 9i. iriends may cali
a the Rollins Funeral Home. 4SSs
Hunt pl; ne After pm. friends may
cal q his late residencs: Gneitennam;,
Nd. Interment church cemetery.
BUTLER. JAMES AQulLLA. On Friday.
August 49,, 1858, at his residence; In
dian dian, Head, Nd. JAMES A3unLAa A3unaLna
GAVIN J sutieI s' Of = Indian Head. Nd.
and Martin w. Butler Of pomtret, Nc.
F1nsrsl nsrsl nms from sfsor tss 5unss ona kgon
in st. Joseph.s Church, Pomfret. Nd.
at o am. Interment church ceme-
CAMPBELL. FRANK RAYMOND. On
IN, pa FMRANR MASNRHs'RShA RAyMoNp S cAPBEIE sBisnE
hSSssnd lssS.1 !, Of w,s% MSasRs d:mp5s E SsnDS snd
OF Miss Ruth Campbell. There also
are four grandchildren, MI. Campbell
rests ct the Warner 3. Pumphery Fu-
neral Home, S434 Georgia ave, Silver
Spring, Nd. where services will be held
on Sunday. August IL. ct 2:30 pm.
interment East wildwood Cemetery,
Williamsport, Pa. II
CoNwELL. WILLIAM HENRY. On Fri.
sENRY aiS AuSSss ucSNwE s Of leiS iS4os wndAa Hdass
ave-. Silver Spring, Nd. beloved hus.
band Of the late Stella 4. Conwen and
father Of Ruth Roeser. Louise Hopper.
Ollie II. and Roy ConWell. Services
at the Qasch Funeral Home, HyattS-
Vile, Nd, on Monday. August %, at
IL am. Relatives and friends tn
vited. Interment Fort Lincoln Gene
terry. Il
DlETz. GEoRGE =. On Friday. Au:
gust 10. 1855. GEORGE r. DlETz Of
722 Sheridan st., Chillum ter, Nd.
brother Of Misses Catherine and Minnie
Services ssi DCsl q the Il ). Il. Hines C.. Funeral
Home. 2901 l4th st. NV, on Tuesday
August 23,.. at pm. 1nterment
Prospect Hi Cemetery: y
DIETz, GEORGE r. A special COM
q munieation OF Acacia Lodge,
~ No. Is. r. A. A. NJ. 10 hereby
I'm nallAd for TuRSday. August