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sALvo PERSONALS

Mrs. Carolyn Tillett, Mrs. LESSEE
Davis and children, Laverne and
Ella, of Manteo and Mrs. Emily
Midget and children of Ocean
City, Md. visited Mrs. Josephine
Gray.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Austin and
daughter Patricia have returned
from Amityville, N. Y, where they
visited his brother, Richard Aus
tin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sewell T. Hulse
of Adamston, N. J. are visiting
her sister, Mrs. Ed Hooper.
William Hooper of Norfolk
spent the week end with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Garland Hooper.
Mrs. Pearl Midget and son
Chesley of Buxton visited Mrs.
Josephine Gray and Mrs. Melvina
Whidbee.
Ted Hulse, stationed at Ports
mouth, spent the week end with
his aunt and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Hooper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Flora Midget are
visiting in Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graves Midget
spent the week end in Manteo with
Mrs. Zilphia O'Neal.
Mrs. Josephine Gray and Mrs.
Melvina Whidbee recently visited
their granddaughter and daugh-
ter and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Coy
Anderson of Shiloh. While there
they visited Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Wallace and family of Sherwood,
Md. Mr.. and Mrs. Coy Anderson
and children, Charles and Carolyn,
accompanied them to Sherwood,
Md.
Irene Midget and daughter
Sheila spent Sunday and Monday
with her aunt and cousin, Mrs.
Salina Midget and Mrs. Geneva
Midget and family of Manteo.
Mr.. and Mrs. CASTOR Midget
and son Gas, Jr., Mrs. Salina Mid
gett of Manteo and daughter Shir-
ley of Norfolk spent Sunday with
their grandmother and mother,
Mrs. Josephine Gray.
Mrs. Cora Twiford and son, Roy
Gray Jr. and small daughter of
Manteo visited Mrs. Josephine
Gray Saturday.
Mrs. Willie Hinnant has moved
to Portsmouth, Va, where her hus-
band is employed.
Mrs. Sarah Hooper and children
spent Sunday at Wanchese with
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Swindell.
Mrs. John Farrow, Mr.. and Mrs.
David Farrow and children of
Manteo visited Mr.. and Mrs. Perry
Farrow.
Mrs. Blanche Pyland is in Balti-
more with her sister, who is ill.
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FRISCO PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. John Austin are
home after a week in Norfolk.
2. H. Whedbee, employed in Nor
folk, is here with HIS family.
Inge Wicks is home from New
York after several months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Whedbee
of Virginia Beach were here for
the week end.
Mrs. George Austin and grand
daughter, Verna, returned from
Norfolk and Virginia Eeach
Ralph Twiddy, employed in
Philadelphia, was home for the
week end.
Mrs. Dennit Ransom is patient
in the U. S. Public Health Hos
pital in Norfolk.
E. M. Robinson spent several
days in Norfolk visiting his scr,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Robinson.
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WHERE TO BUY THE TIMES
ON HATTERAS ISLAND

Single copies of the Coastland
Times may be purchased each week
Of the following dealers on Hat
teras Island: Avon, o. G. Gray's
store; Buxton: Fuller and Hooper,
and Cape Point Restaurant. Frisco:
j. Arthur Stoves store. Hatteras,
the Bus Station; Salvo, Mrs. w.
E. Whedbee; Waves, Mrs. Calvin
Midget. Rodanthe: Mrs. D. B.
Midget. Mail subscriptions may be
bought of Mrs. Nacie Austin, Hat
teras; Mrs. Lois Robinson, Frisco;
Mrs. L. D. Midget, Buxton. Mrs.
Jeanne Gray, Avon, Mrs. Nora
Herbert, Rodanthe, and other
agents above mentioned.
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WANCHESE PERSONALS

Mrs. Willie Etheridge Sr. and
Mrs. Ralph Tillett Sr. spent Sun
day and Monday in Norfolk.
Mrs. Hughes Tillett was in
Richmond Friday night.
Mrs. Cliff Tillett is visiting her
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ofville Rogers in Norfolk.
Mrs. Woodrow Stetson, Mrs.
Harry Baum, Mrs. Kendall Tillett
and Mrs. Dora Hayman were in
Norfolk Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Daniels of
Seattle, Washington are visiting
Mrs. Lillian Daniels.
Orville Tillett, U.S.A., has re-
turned to Fort Jackson, S. c., after
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dick Tillett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Daniels Jr.
and children of Elizabeth City
visited Mr.. and Mrs. M. R. Daniels.
Mrs. William Stevens and
daughter Rosemary and Mrs. Bar
bara Gaskins and children of
Monks Corner, S. c., visited Mr..
and Mrs. Jessie Etheridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Tillett and
children of Norfolk visited Mr.. and
Mrs. S. B. Tillett.
Mrs. Jesse Etheridge and Mrs.
Darcy Etheridge and daughter
spent Tuesday at Hatteras.
Clois Daniels of Pittsburg spent
the week end here with his family
and was accompanied back by his
wife and son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Daniels and
Mrs. Lillian Daniels spent Sunday
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RODANTHE PERSONALS

Carlee Lowry, a teacher in the
Cape Hatteras High School, who
lives in Waves, made talk Mon
day on the American Indians to
the WSCS in Fairhaven church.
The WSCS held it's Quiet Day
service Tuesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Herbert
Sr. attended the funeral of Cecil
Simpson in Manteo Wednesday
evening at 800 pm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen E. Gray and
children of Norfolk spent the week
end here with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Julian L. Gray.
Arval O'Neal visited here his
week with his parents, Mr.. and
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
NORTH CAROLINA
DARE COUNTY

The undersigned. having this day
qualified as administrator of the
estate of Mrs. Margaret T. Hoyle,
Deceased, this to notify all per-
sons having claims against said
estate to present them to the
undersigned on or before the 28th
day of October 1856, or this notice
will be pleaded in bar of their re-
covery. All persons indebted to
said estate will please make i'm
mediate payment to the under
signed.
This the IL day of October, 1866.
VINTON A. HOYLE,
Administrators
Box 745, Chapel Hill, N. C.
T-10-28-6tc
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NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO APPLY TO THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT COMMISSION

FOR ffROF AL VI bONDS
NOTICE is hereby given of in
tention of the undersigned to file
application with the Local Gov
eminent Commission, Raleigh,
North Carolina, for its approval
of the issuance of the following
proposed bonds of the County of
Dare, North Carolina, which bonds
shall be subject to the approval
of the voters of said County at an
election:
100000 County Courthouse
Bonds for the purpose of provid-
ing funds, with any other funds
available for such purpose, for
erecting and equipping an addi-
ton to the County Courthouse
to provide a new jail and addi-
tional office space and storage
facilities.
$5,00O.00 County Jail Bonds
for the purpose of providing
funds, with any other funds
available for such purpose, for
erecting and equipping a County
Jail on Hatteras Island in said
County.
This notice was first published
on the 21st day of October 1866.
Any citizen or taxpayer Directing
to the issuance of all or any of
said bonds may file with the Local
Government Commission verified
statement setting forth his objec-
tions as provided in Section 1911
of the General Statutes of North
Carolina, in which event he shall
also file copy of such statement
with the undersigned, at any time
within ten days from and after
such first publication. A copy of
this notice must be attached to
the statement so filed. Objections
set forth in said statement shall
be for consideration by said Conn
mission in it's determination of
whether or not it may hold a pub
lie hearing as provided by law on
the matter of issuance of said
bonds.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FOR THE COUNTY OF DARE
BY MELVIN r. DANIELS
Clerk of said Board
T-10-21-2tc
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BOATS: One 26-ft. cabin cruiser,
sleeps six, an extra good buy at
$2850.00. One 18-ft. Barbour in
board, Chrysler marine motor, an
extra good boat for fishing and
pleasure, 100000. J. D. McCotter,
Inc, Authorized Chris Craft
Dealers, Washington, N. C.
H-10-27-1tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-10-28

kdELP WANTED MALE OR FE-
MALE. Man or woman to take
over route of established Watkins
Customers in the city of Belhaven.
Earnings unlimited. No investment
necessary. We will help you get
started. Write the J. R. Watkins
Company, Dept. SO, Richmond,
Virginia. P-1O-13-4tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-10-28

BROADLEAF Evergreens our
speciality; with accents on ca
mellias, gardenias and azaleas. We
have a good variety in gallon cans
and welcome you to visit our gar
dens. Roanoke Island Gardens,
Manteo, N. C. Cor. Mother Vine
yard Rd. and Main Highway to
Fort Raleigh. T-6-17-tfc
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OFFICE SUPPLIES. Loose leaf
ledgers, ledger sheets, colunmar
sheets, columnar pads; 20o-page
and 300-page single entry ledgers;
day books, counter books, type
writer ribbon, typewriter erasers,
typewriter cleaner, and many
other items needed for daily use
in your office. TIMES PRINTING
CO., Manteo, N. C. Phone A.
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PERSONALIZED CHRISTMAS
CARDS-large selection, all
price ranges. Order yours early
for best selection while stocks are
complete. Personal and commercial
greetings. TIMES PRINTING
COMPANY, Inc, Manteo.
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ALEXIS REPAIR SHOP-Out-
board motors, power lawn
mowers, air-ceoled engines. Large
stock of parts available for Clinton
and Briggs and Stratton engines.
Alex Davis, manager, phone 248-J2.
Wanchese, N. C. T-8-12-tfc
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
NORTH CAROLINA
DARE COUNTY

The undersigned having this day
qualified as administrator of the
estate of James 7. Atkins, De-
ceased, late of Dare County,
North Carolina, this is to notify
all persons having claims against
said estate to present them to the
undersigned on or before the 18th
day of October 1856 or this notice
will be pleaded in bar of their re-
covery. All persons indebted to
said estate estate will make i'm
mediate payment to the under
signed.
This the 26th day of October
1866.
MARTIN KELLOGG, Jr.
Administrator
Manteo, North Carolina
n IN % efo
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PAGE SEVEN
Mrs. Fred O'Neal.

Mrs. Fred O'Neal.
Mrs. Lurania Midget is in Nor
folk visiting her children.
Mrs. Sudie Payne spent the
week end in Norfolk with her hus-
band and children.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-10-28

TYPEWRITER DESK, double ped
estal, six drawers, drop center,
walnut stain, for quick sale $35.
Times Office, Manteo.
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HELP WANTED: We have an
opening for an experienced
salesman in building supplies, con-
crete products, etc. Also have an
opening for clerk familiar with
building supplies, hardware, etc.
j. C. McCotter, Inc, Washington,
N. C. H-10-27-1tc
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WANTED: Low four-poster bed,
preferably old cord type. Write
description and price to Box 1000,
co Times Offoce. T-10-7-3tp
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
NORTH CAROLINA
DARE COUNTY

l.
The undersigned, having this
day qualified as executrix of the
estate of James B. Anderson,
Deceased, this to notify all
persons having claim against said
estate to present them to the
undersigned or on before the 9th
day of February, 1856, or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery. All persons indebt-
ed to said estate will please make
immediate payment to the under
signed.
This the 9th day of February,
1865.
LULA j. ANDERSON, Executrix
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
T-10-21-6tc
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WATCH FOUND, near community
building in Manteo. Owner may
have same by identifying it, and
paying for this ad.
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REVIVAL AT DUCK

Revival services at the Meth
odist Church at Duck, with the
Rev. Dan Meadows assisting, be-
gan Monday, October "a.
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WANT A NEW HOME? We can
sell you new home for a down
payment as low as $50 if you own
your lot. FILA financed. 20 years
to pay at Az per cent. Place your
order now and be in your new
home within 60 days. White and
colored people. For details see Ben
Shannon, phone Manteo 235-J or
contact Charles Haskell, phone
Elizabeth City 5704, anytime.
Authorized representative Lumber
Fabricators, Inc. T-10-13-tfc
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FOR SALE: New Perfection Stove,
five burner, built-in oven. $25.00.
Mrs. D. Cannady, Manteo 128-W.
T-10-21-2tc
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FOR A BIGGER load of dirt for
less money, contact R. D. Wind
.sley, Belhaven, Phone 202-6.
P-10-2o-Stc
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The homicide rate in the United
States dropped from almost 6 per
cent in 1884 to about 2 per cent
in 1854.
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FOR SALE: 12-gauge single shot
gun. Like new condition, 30-in.,
full choke $500. Phone Kill Devil
Hills 22O1 or see H. R. Morrison
at Morrison's Apartments.
T-10-21-2tc
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W. D. Chadwick was the first
Clerk of Court in Dare County.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
NORTH CAROLINA
DARE 'COIINTV

The undersigned, having this
day qualified as executor of the
estate of Jefferson Davis Hayman,
ST.. Deceased, this to notify all
persons having claim against said
estate to present them to the
undersigned on or before the 9th
day of September 1856, or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery. All persons indebt-
ed to said estate will please make
immediate payment to the under
signed.
This the End day of September
1855.
CLAUDE JONES, EXECUTOR
Manteo, North Carolina
T-10-21-6tc
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FOR SALE: Medium size Super
fex Oil Heater. SwindelPs Dress
Shop, Manteo, N. C. Phone 140-J.
T-10-14-3tp
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FOR RENT. Two bedroom house,
near Manteo. Call Mrs. j. E.
Ferebee, Manteo 168-W.
T-10-28-3tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-10-28

DRAGLINE now available, any
where; 45-ft. boom; three-quar-
ter yard shovel; New Northwest
machine. Eastern Construction Co.,
Earl Keller, Kitty Hawk, N. G.
T-8-26-tfc
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FOR RENT OR SALE. Business
property; 1000 #. floor space,
with 5 room and bath apartment,
Cape Hatteras Beach. H. E. Tandy,
Frisco, N. c. Phone Hatteras ia.
T-10:21-4 tp
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FOR RENT at Mays Head: new
two-bedroom cottage, completely
furnished; electric kitchen. Mrs. j.
E. Ferebee, Manteo. Tel. 168-W.
T.10-14-3tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-10-28

FOR "SAMMIE H., $4,000. 49, x
IL party boat used for 5 sea-
sons for sportfishing. Chrysler
Royal engine used seasons.
Myron Harris, Marshallberg, N. C.
T-10-28-3tc
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HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED! For
private families in New York
City. Live in Private room and
$125.00 per month. Pay day twice
a month. Ticket sent to you. Pack
your clothes, then write to: Earl
Littleton, 1918 West 37th St.,
Norfolk, v. Va. P-10-6-7tp
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FOR SALE. One oil heater l paid
$500 for. I will take $500 for
it. Apply Mrs. Eliza Thyme. co
Mrs. D. Cannady, Manteo. N. c.
T-10-21-3tc
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visit ANDERsoN's SUPER

lSlC ANOEhOOCN . OO1 EN-
MARKET-BEACH STORE at
two mile post. Vacation headquar-
tiers. Open year round. Write
BILL ANDERSON'S RENTAL
AGENCY, KITTY HAWK, reser-
vations, oceanfront housekeeping
cottages. T-4-S-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-10-28

BUILDING SUPPLIES, ready
mixed concrete, concrete prod
ucts. Construction equipment, in
Guiding bulldozer, motor grader,
crane, etc. ]. D. McCotter, Inc,
Washington, N. C. H-10-27-4tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-10-28

HOUSE FOR RENT, w. R.
Pearce, Phone 10, Manteo, N. G.
T-1O-21-3tc
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For your insurance needs see
w. R. PEARCE, Manteo, N. C.
All kinds of insurance
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WANTED: Operator for Texas
Service Station. County and
Water Street. Manteo. N. C. This
station can be opened and oper-
ated without heavy investments.
If interested call Manteo 265.
T-10-21-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-10-28

OFFICE DESK, one Oak, one
Walnut finish, 5 #. long. Bar
gain at $45 each. Times office,
Manteo.
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COLINGTON ISLAND PROP
ERTY FOR SALE. 3.6 acres
high land, shade trees, good wa
ter, private landing with screened
cabin, sleeps four; outdoor toilet.
j. B. Evans, Ri. 1, Box $50,
Hickory, Va. Phone Great Bridge,
Liberty 74706. T-10-7-6tp
Evening star., 1955-02-27
1855 Earnings Up Shorply

Government Employees Corp.
automobile finance affiliate Of
the Government Employees. In
surance Co. had net income OF
$209. .811 or $2.58 a share In 1854.
compared with $157,265 or S1.94
share In 1858. President Leo
Goodwin revealed in the arlrsuaf
report yesterday.
Loan volume in the year see
a new high of $9,572.578 for
$685. borrowers. compared with
$8.967, ,12l for $3.50 in 1858.
The ratio of accounts more
than so days overdue was 0.3
per cent of outstanding loans
on December 81. one Of the low
est delinquency ratios in the
business, said Mr.. Goodwin. A
year earlier the ratio was 0.23
per cent.
Ralph c. Peck has been named
manager Of the methods and
procedures division, management
control group Of the Govern.
ment Employees Insurance Co. He
formerly was deputy controller
Of the American Surety Co.
Evening star., 1955-02-27

J y e y Y Z III y VI .
the 1854 net was equal to 80
cents common share VS.. 67I2
cents in 1858.
Loans receivable on December
81 set a new record of sal .624 .089
a gain of 21.7 per cent from
$34, 1876. .468 a year earlier. Total
volume OF loans made and pur-
chased in the year reached $685.
TOT. $50 for 233,742 customers.
compared with s59,368, 1873 for
205. .069 in the previous year.
Evening star., 1955-02-27
Stock Prices End Week Lower
After Climb to All Time Peak

Market technicians are gener-
ally bullish on the near as well
as long term prospects of the
market. Though they caution
investors on the possibility Of
sinking spells due to unforeseen
international developments, they
regard the internal condition OF
the market as sound.
These technicians are also en-
couraged by the reluctance OF
stockholders to sell in the face
of such adverse events as the
break In the London market.
Pennsylvania Railroad was the
most active issue on the "big
board" this week, up 2A at 27l2
on 325. 900 shares. Baldwin Lima
was second, off Is at 16 on 1885,
400 shares. Curtiss Wright was
third, up 17s at 227s. Hupp Corp
was fourth of "a at 7s4 and
Electric & Musical Industries
was fifth, off u at 45s.
Evening star., 1955-02-27
BY Arthur Merims

rNa1OAttteo Ftes tNtt'tStNt 'fhOs
NEW YORK. Feb. 26.-The
stock market ended lower this
week after climbing to new all
time peak.
1t was the first decline after
four consecutive weekly advances
and most market analysts were
impressed with the grudging
manner most stocks retreated.
The Associated Press aver
age OF so stocks ended of 81 on
the week at $158.90.
The number of Issues changing
hands also diminished as the
market eaSed. At no time was
there heavy selling. On the con-
Gary. stocks generally reacted
With substantial gains on favor
able corporate developments,
such as divided increases, of
Which there were many.
Evening star., 1955-02-27
IVyEEKLY SUMMARY OF THE NEW YORK STOCK Exc

WEEK INpINe sATURpAY. FtsayAaY Q. ls55I !
Evening star., 1955-02-27

Weir. b oa I'd
chairman and
president, dis
closed yester-
day in tn Q
annual report.
A after pro-
viding for pre-
ferred divi-
d e n DIS a n d
Civ ing effect
to a two-for-
one stock split
in class A and
class B COM
mon stock last
Evening star., 1955-02-27
State Loan & Finance
Has AZ Pct. Increase
In Year S Earnings
By DonoId B. HodIey

Net income of State Loan b
Finance Corp. rose to $1.719,174
in 1854, a Jump Of AZ per cent
from $1.213.70o IN 1858. Davis
Evening star., 1955-02-27
Bankers Coming Here
Tenth Anniversary Due

The Washington Sales EDecu-
tives' Club will celebrate its 10th
anniversary at luncheon at the
Mayflower Hotel tomorrow.
President Herbert D. Ford an
nounced that leaders of 20 Lead
ing civic and service organiza-
tons, prominent businessmen
and Government officials had
been invited as guests.
Robert Whitney, president of
the National Sales Executives.
will be guest speaker. A large
attendance is expected.
Evening star., 1955-02-27
Curtoonists to Be Guests

Washington newspaper car
toonists will be guests Of the
Advertising Club at luncheon
at Hotel Statler Tuesday. -.
All three of them have won
Pulitzer Prizes. They are: James
T. Bergman of The Star, Har-
old M. Talbert of the News and
Herbert L. Block of the Post
and TimeS-Herald.
Miss Grace Kelly. star Of stage,
screen and television. will be q
special guest at the head table.
Evening star., 1955-02-27

tUnit Of trading 10 shares sales 10 full. Rates
of dividends in the foregoing table are annual dis
annual declaration Unless otherwise noted special
or extra dividends not included Also extra or
eisred or paid in 1855 plus stock dividend sPaid
last year Payable in stock. estimated cash value
on ex dividend or redistribution date. Declared
or paid so far this year, Declared or paid after
wear. sceumuIatiye issue with diyidends p ar.
or no action taken at last dividend meetins De-
ciared paid in 1854 plus stock dividend = Lloui-
x-ds Ex distribution. II Ex rignts ~ without
wi when issued in bsnkIuptey or receiyership OF
being recrEanizsd under the Bankruptcy Act, oS
securities assumed by such companies. ~
Evening star., 1955-02-27
Four Assistants Named

Four assistant operation man.
ayers have been named by the
Air Transport, Inc, at National
Airport.
They are: william e. Beall.
with nine years Of service: Ray
A. Gregory. Robert A. Cornelius
and Maurice A. Goodhart, all
with six years of service.
Howard P. Moore has been
named assistant manager of the
Ambassador Hotel and Mrs.
Frances v. Boggs has become
executive housekeeper.