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The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-11-12
Pulaski News
by Mrs. Kittie jackson

Editors note. 1t is nice
to know that Mrs. Kittie
Jackson, one of our very faith.
full reporters for Pulaski, is
much improved. Our prayers
are constantly with her.
Pulaski-Prayer meeting
was held at the church, Sum
day, October 81. Our Sun
day School services began
at 9:45, with Supt. Mrs. Will,
liam Bryson in charge of the
school. A very spiritual SER
mon was delivered by sister
Pinton.
Mrs. M. D. Crisis was in
charge of the 1880 seryiee..al
Last week, Cottage Prayer
Meeting was held at the Mont
gomery Nursing, Home. The
Paradise Chorus of tho Mt.
Zion Baptist Church, Roan-
oke, appeared on a program at
the United Holiness Church
at Bpm. - ..
Arthur Lee MeadowsI son
OFF, naaMFA Henry Mea-
daws, MaESslecAed edit@r-in-
chief Of tbs EMsege News at
NsyistsMh cowge, TERN. g
u 1872 geR
Mrs. Ethel Carter, MRS.
Arlene Crosby, Mr.. and MRS.
Robert Randolph and H[end-
erson Randolph attended the
Homecoming game at Blue
field State, last week end.
They were the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Carter.
Thomas Watkins spent
several days with his mother,
Mrs. Gladys Watkins, after
attending the Bluefield State
Homecoming game.
Y ~ q.
Lee Wilson, of Vivian, w.
Va, spent several days with
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayden Clark.
x
Others attending the Blue
field Homecoming game were
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engaging. and which has the
added spice of action and sus-
pense. lzssssS
Z fHowells andy fhe8Age of
Realism" by EWerstN Carter.
A fresh appraisal RH an i'm
portant American wr i t e r
whose mind and work reflect
ed the age from VIII ic h
modern America emerged.
"Fred RusselI's Car Care"
by Frederick G. Russell. A
concise and explicit guide to
taking good care of your own
car.
If you wish to read any
of the above listed books dial
3-6911 Ext. 316.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
ASC Election
Officials Meet

The Richland county election
committee for ASC met in the
Richland county ASC office Oc-
tober Is to select community cleo
ton committees for the election
scheduled this fall. The election
committee included Dean David
son, county extension agent. chm.
John Murrey, WUC Soil Conser-
vationist; Gale Dorm, Farm Home
Administration; Leo Hacklev
president of the F. u. for
Richland county; Arthur Ander-
son, chairman of Richland county
ASC and Verna Frost, office man
ager for Richland county commit
tee.
The election committee select
ed three persons from each of the
II communities in the county. who
in turn will prepare a slate of
candidates for each community.
Those chosen are as follows:
Andes - Norman Eldridge, Cliff
ford Davidson and Lawrence.
Enid-Lane ~ VIM. Petrik. Yer
non Butka and Antoine L. Carda.
Fairview William Henderson.
Chester Dore and Carl Anvik.
H~illcrest - Werner King, John
ME Johnston, Floyd Whiteman.
Lambert-Roland Nevins, Mer-
vim Torgerson and John Monger.
Mona - John Ruffatto, Harold
Martin and Alvin Fisher.
Savage Dry - Robert Seeve,
Kenneth Clark and Floyd Shar-
bono.
Savage Irrigated - Henry NoI-
meyer, Marvin Berry and Joe
Klempel.
Sidney Dry - Olaf Rasmussen,
Clarence Satra and George
Scheetz.
Sidney Irrigated - Arnold Dige,
Sherman Hundtoft and Carl Rein.
Sioux Pass - Charles McGin-
mis-, John Zoanni and William L.
Baue.
Three Buttes - Earl johnson,
Virgil Bahls and Gail Sawyer.
These three committeeman will
nominate 10 candidates from each
community from which three
community committeeman and a
first and second alternate will be
elected.
The slate of candidates is to
be completed by Nov. 10, 1855
and the ballots will be mailed to
all qualified voters in the county
by Nov. %, 1855. The ballots will
be returned by Dec. II and
counted by December II.
The community committeeman
assist the county committee in
carrying out programs assigned
to it and to help the informing
of the farmers concerning the
purposes of programs being ad-
ministered in the county by the
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
Chamber
Of Commerce In
National Survey

A comprehensive study OF the
Sidney Chamber of Commerce is
included in the survey of local
Chambers of Commerce made By
the Chamber of Commerce of the
United States and received at
the local chamber this week, ac-
cording to President E. E. Ed
mondson.
The local chamber is one of
LOTT selected for a study which
is the most detailed analysis of
the effective and embrasing ac-
tivities of Americas local cham
bers Of commerce ever prepared
by the Chamber OF Commerce of
the United States Service Depart
ment. The 82-page booklet, which
is the seventh survey of this kind
made by the National organiza-
ton since 1888 may well be called
the Chamber of Commerce Execu-
tive's Bible. It tells him virtually
everything he needs to know on
a comparative basis as to how
chambers throughout the country
operate.
The study is submitted in three
sections. The first deals with
membership and income; the sec
ond describes organization struc-
ture, including staff and quarters
data; and the third section de-
tails chamber of commerce ac-
tivities and services.
Many of the results are sub
mitted in terms of averages. such
as average income in dollars OF
average percentage of income ex-
pended for staff salaries and
chamber quarters.
The National Chamber points
out that the averages as applied
to the population groups do not
always supply the required infor-
nation. If the local chamber
wants information about incomes
for instance, a chamber more
near its own size, the Chamber
Of Commerce Service Department
will make a special analysis along
that line if requested.
"a statistical report of this ma
ture requires careful study if we
are to gain the most good from
it, said President Edmondson Of
the local chamber in commenting
on the Survey.
We'll use this survey as {
yardstick to measure the effec-
tiveness of our own chamber
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Savage, Montana
Henry l.. Erickson. Pastor

Henry l.. Erickson, Pastor
Divine worship service followed by
Communion service IL a. m.
Sunday school and high school Bible
class 10 a. m.
Luther League meeting with the
Zion Luther League of Glendive
presenting the program, 700 p. m.
lnote the change in time).
Monday:
LDR meeting at the Lars Leivestad
home. 800 D. m.
Brotherhood meeting in the church
basement. The film, IF I Need It.,
VIII be shown, 800 p. m.
Wednesday:
IT. choir practice 400 p. m.
Jr. confirmation class TOO D. m.
ST. choir practice 3 p. m.
Thursday:
Adult instruction class 800 p. m.
On Saturday, Nov. 5 beginning at
600 p. m. the brotherhood will have
their annual Lutefisk supper in the
church basement. Everyone is cor
daily invited. Prices are: adults
SIPS; children, 7Sc.
mmanuel Lutheran, Intake:
$50 a. m. Divine worship service.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03

county committee besides assist
ing in arranging for and conduct
ing the necessary community
meetings Of the program. The
present county committee con-
sists Of Arthur Anderson, chm,
J.. G. Latka, vice chm, Harry Foss,
regular member and Charles A.
Provost, first alternate.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
THE CHURCH OF THE

r. A. Gilster, Pastor

n ~ OAotCAs EdSboA
Sunday, Nov. s:
Showers of Blessing" radio pro-
gram presenting DR.. r. v. belong
each Sunday at 9-9:15 a. m. over
radio station KICK.
Your Gospel Broadcast" of u
local Sunday school heard 9:15-
$50 a. m.
Sunday school at GAS a. m.
Morning Worship at IL a. m.
Youth meeting at z p. m.
Evening service at 7:45.
Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Fairview Naza-
rene church:
Services II a. m. and 2 o.. m. for
the Interstate Holiness Assn. Raj
ly.
Tues. Nov. 8 at Sidney: Youth
sponsored evangelstic services COM
mence this evening at 7:45 with
Rev Joseph SELF, special speaker.
Services every evening, including
Saturday through Nov. 20.
A hearty welcome to everyone.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
PEOPLES CoNGREGATIONAL

Rev. Bernard McLain, Minister
Friday. 4 p. m. Jr. choir rehearsal.
$50 : 1880 ST.. confirmation class.
lO:45 : HAS Jr. confirmation class.
9,45 Church school. Mrs. p. Tote.
Supt.
100 Divine worship on theme.
You are the Doctor. Special music
by Jr. choir. Mrs. L. J. Lee. director.
MIS-. Sorensen is guiding the nur-
12:l5 Covered dish dinner for h
church family with Miss Lois Hamer
speaking. Films win be shown the
children.
100 to $50 Pilgrim Fellowship with
Eileen Schields. the topic. mStalla-
ton of officers.
7:3O : $50 Adult Bible class in par
Sonage.
Tuesday: 7:SO Church Council meet
ing at parsonage.
Wednesday: 4 p. m. Primary choir
rehearsal.
Thursday TOO. Mems rehearsal.
7:30 Sr. choir.
SAVAGE CONGREGATIONAL:
$50 li.sO WORKSHOP with Miss
Hamer.
Sunday:
900 a. m. Divine worship.
10 a. m. Church school.
Wednesday:
TOO p. m. Confirmation class fol-
lowed by P. F.
Welcomed
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
ONE NIGHT ONLY!

A missionary from Gabon in
French Equatorial Africa will be
in The Christian and Missionary
Alliance church of Sidney, for
one evening service only. This
will be in the 7:3O service Sunday
evening, Nov. 6. You will want
to hear and see that which is
being done on this Mission Field.
The public is cordially invited to
attend this service.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
THE SIDNEY HERALD ~
Thursday. Nov. 3. 1855 AZ

600? Doesn't that seem like a
terrible price for such a build
ing?
Citizen Why, man, if you
knew the gang that got the con-
tract, you'd think we're getting
off cheap.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
ASSEMBLY OF GOD

II II IdITdIIUNY = NoVWI
Sunday school convenes at 1000 with
classes for all ages.
Morning worship at IL 200.
E~vangeiistic services are at 7:45 pm.
Evangelist Gerald Morgan win min
lister in both the morning and eve
ming services this Sunday. You will
enjoy his singing and preaching.
Tuesday evening, Christ AmbasSa-
doris (youth) meeting at 7:45.
Thursday evening, prayer and BIZ
bic study hour at 7:45 p. m.
We invite you to worship with us
at Sidney's Full Gospel church.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY
ALLIANCE


East Main ST., and Third Avenue
A. j. BOrchardt, Pastor
Saturday afternoon, The Deeper
Life Broadcast owe KICK at 400.
Sunday school with a welcome for
all 1000.
Sunday morning worship 1900.
Sunday evening service 7:30.
Rev. Raymond Cook. a missionary
of Gabon in French Equatorial Aft
RIGA will be the speaker in the Sum
day night service, Nov. 6. You will
want to hear this Missionary. He
will be with US for but one night
only.
Tuesday evening, the Young Peo-
pies gathering, 7:30.
Wednesday evening. the service of
Bible study and prayer, 7:3O.
Always you are welcome to share
with US in the worship and fellow
ship of the services and work of
the church. Comel
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
Oils Cot.

HOMES FOR SALE!
Compare the price and quail
itY of our Midwestern pack
age homes before you buy or
build.
For all prices and plans call
726-W
FOSS CABINET & SUPPLY
Your Midwestern Homes
Dealer
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
THE FARvIEw LUTHERAN


A. E. SetnesS, pastor
ZION:
Sunday. Nov. g.:
Sunday School at GAS a. m.
Divine worship at IL a. m.
Pastor p. c. Haaland preaching.
Thursday. Nov. 10:
WMF at 230 p. m HoSteSseS are
Mrs. Clarence HomStad, Mrs. John
Miller and Mrs. Allan Morrill,
Luther League at 8 p. m. Choir at
Z p. m.
Friday. Nov. IL:
Brotherhood sponsored dinner 3 pm.
Saturday. Nov. Il:
ST. confirmation class 10 a. m.
BETHEL:
Sunday. Nov. s.:
Divine worship at $50 a. m. (CST)
Pastor P. c. Haaland preaching.
Sunday School 1920 a. m. (CST)
Sunday. Nov. I3:
Circuit Brotherhood Rally at Glen
dive $50 p. m.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
LoNsDALE

heuDen DuLLOhs RdStOE
GAS a. m. School of Christian Edu-
cation, with Bible centered lessons,
and classes for all ages.
Nursery in parsonage during Morn
ing Worship.
Mrs. B. L. Keplinger. supervisor.
HOO a. m. Morning worship.
Prelude: Organ Melodies" Mrs.
Ralph Criger. organist.
World Peace message entitled Mod
ern Day Artisans of Peace" This
is the kind OF message that you
ought to hear.
Ministry Of Music under the direct
ton of Knut Hoversten.
$50 p. m. Methodist Youth Fellow
ship for all hi-school young people
not affiliated elsewhere. illustrated
film and slide lecture Of Mexico.
RefreShment committee, Sharon Eb-
erSole and Pat Daugherty.
Don't be a b~y-stander, and attend
church every Sunday. A welcome
awaits you.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
EBENEZER CONGREGATIONAL
Rev. A. c. DeIabarre, Minister
phnna QR2M

1000 Sunday school. Wilmer Reisig.
Supt.
IL 100 Divine worship. Attaining the
Impossible"
7:30 Christian Endeavor, Mr. n
Mrs. Reuben Hamburg, leaders.
Social hoSeSses, Mrs. Wilmer Lor-
enz, Mrs. Victor Lorenz and Mrs.
A. c.. Delabarre.
7:3O Saturday, Nov. 5: Sunday school
workers and teachers meeting with
Miss Lois Hamer, educational direc-
tor for Montana and North Dakota
presiding. A profitable time is as
sured.
7:3O Girls Chorus Practice. Thurs
day.
BIS Choir rehearsal Thursday.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
PELLA LUTHERAN CHURCH
a. Jensen. pastor

Saturday. Nov. 5. IT. confirmation
class at 1000 a. m.
Sunday. GAS a. m, Sunday school
and young peoples Bible class.
HOO a. m. Divine worship.
eco p. m. Family night with pot
luck supper. followed by film at
7.3O.
Monday, 200 p. m. Boy Scouts.
Tuesday, AIS p. m. Sr. confirmation
class.
200 D. m. Youth choir rehearsal.
Wednesday, 800 D. m. Luther League
have as their guests. Zion League,
Fairview. and Savage Luther League.
At 800 D.. m. est Sunday, Nov.
6. Luther League rally. Kenmare,
n. Oak. Those attending the morning
service are invited for noon meal.
Thursday. 1880 p. m. Sr. choir re-
hearsal.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
Gurche5...

ST. PHLOMENA'S CHURCH
Rt. Rev. MOnsignor c. j.. Curtin, pastor
Rev. Itch O'DOnOhue and
Rev. j. McDermOt, assistants
Sidney:
Sunday Masses: 800, $50, HOO a.. m.
Weekday Masses: 1880 a. m. BIS a. m.
Fairview Mass Schedule:
First and third Sundays: II a. m.
Second, fourth. and fifth Sundays:
500 a. m.
Lambert Mass Schedule:
First ana third Sundays 900 a. m.
Second fourth, and fifth Sundays:
1880 a. m.
NOTICE - Summer months of May.
June, July. August. September, Mass
one hour earlier.
Savage:
P. m. every Sunday and holy days
Of obligation.
Richey:
Every End. 4th and 5th Sunday at
400 p. m
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
Smiles
GOLDEN CLEANS

Autumn is marching on: even
the scarecrows are wearing dead
leaves. =Nagagawa.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
RICHEY LAMBERT LUTHERAN

RICHEY = LAMBERT LUTHERAN
M. A. Schmidt. Pastor
American Lutheran-Richey:
Sunday. Nov. s:
Worship service 2:30 p. m.
Sunday school 10 a. m.
Tuesday, Nov. 8:
Adult instruction class 7:30 D. m.
First Lutheran-Lambert:
Sunday, Nov. s:
Worship service HOO a. m.
Sunday school 10 a. m.
Luther League 1880 p. m.
Wed. Nov. 8:
Adult instruction Class TOO p. m.
Bible Study 300 p. m.
Thurs. Nov. 10:
Ladies Aid, 2:3O p. m.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
John W. Chamber, Pastor
Saturday ~ Confirmation class 900
Sunday Church school GAS.
Jr. Bible class GAS.
Worship service 100.
Sr. Walther League 7:30.
Evening VeSpers KICK 9:15.
Tuesday Lutheran Laymen's
League 7:30.
Wednesday Mid-week Bible study.
7:3O.
Thursday:
Jr. Choir rehearsal 700.
ST.. choir rehearsal 300.
FIRST BAPTIST
GAS a. m. Sunday school.
HOO a. m. Morning worship, guest
speaker.
7:3O p. m. E~vangelistic service.
We'd 7:3O p. m. Mid-week prayer
service.
Wed. $50 D. m. Choir practice.
7:30 p. m. - CBY meeting.
Il was glad when they said unto
me. Let US go into the house of the
Lord"
Welcome to all of our services.
CALVARY BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP
NYA Hall
Sundays at 10 a. M, Bible school.
HOO a.. m. Bible study.
Sunday evening services, 800.
Thursday at 8 p. m. Prayer meeting.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Fairview, Montana, 140 Ave. So.
Jack Coleman, Pastor
10 a. m. Bible study
II a. m. Worship service
7:30 p. m. Evening service
Wednesday:
7:3O p. m. Bible study.
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES
Kingdom Hall, N. Interstate Ave.
Fairview, Montana
Lynn v. Speakerworth, presiding
minister
Watch Tower study, Sunday, 8 D. m.
Bible study Wednesday, 8 p. m.
Service meeting Friday. 7:45 D. m.
Theocratic ministry school Friday,
8:45 pm.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
RE0RGANIZED CHURCH or
JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY
SAINTS OF FAIRVIEW

J. Arthur Reynolds, PASTOR
1000 a. m. Church school.
1900 a. m. Preaching.
Communion service IL 100 a. m. first
Sunday Of the month. Also mems
class and women's meeting 2:3O pm
first Sunday of the month.
PRAYER service 7:30 y. m. Wednesday
Adults Bible study. 1880 p. nj Sun
Children's classes in basement same
time
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
BRORsON LUTHERAN CHURCH

a. JtUotUs EaSLOT
Sunday. Nov. g.:
100 p. m. Sunday school.
eco p. m. Divine worship.
Wed. Nov. g.
Ladies Aid in the home of Mrs.
Carl Dynnesen Sr.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03

ST. PETERS LUTHERAN CHURCH
OF SIOUX PASS
Norman Il. PreStbye, Pastor
CulbertSOn, Montana
Sunday school at 100 p. m. and
worship services at 2:30 p. m. the
first and third Sundays of the
month.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
Cheap!

Visitor II You say that public
building over there cost $2,O0O,-
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03
HOLINESS METHODIST
Mrs. Don Fish, pastor

HOLINESS METHODIST
Mrs. Don Fish, pastor
Sunday school 10 a. m.
Morning worship IL a. m.
Christian Youth Crusaders z p. m.
EvangeliStic service 7:30 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:3O
D. m.
A friendly welcome awaits you at
any of these services.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF THE LATTER DAY SAINTS
Services under the direction of the
Missionaries
Sunday school 1890 am. at NYA
hall - Everyone welcome.
Primary: Saturday, 2 p. m. for chill
dren age 3 : IL.
Ladies Relief Society: Tuesday, 7:eO
D. M. Fireside Chat Sunday evening
I O'Clock. For weekly meeting
places call Mrs. w. H. Haase. Phon
414M.
You are cordially invited to attend
all services.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03

YELLOWSTONE COMMUNITY
CHURCH
Savage, Montana
j. S. Rain, pastor
1000 Sunday morning Sunday school
with a class for everyone.
II 100 Sunday morning service of
worship.
800 Sunday evening service Of
praise and preaching at 800.
800 Wednesday evening midweek
service for Bible study and prayer.
The Sidney herald., 1955-11-03

CALVARY BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP
NYA Hall
Sundays at 10 a. M, Bible school.
HOO a. m. Bible study.
Sunday evening services, 800.
Thursday at 8 p. m. Prayer meeting.
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They're water repellent, warmly
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Montgomery County sentinel., 1955-09-29

Youngsters are referred to the
Christ Child Farm by doctors,
hospitals, clinics, and public and
private agencies. Most are from
families who cannot financially
afford proper convalescense.
The boys and girls may be re-
covering from rheumatic fever,
polio, sever allergies, and many
other diseases. Or they may be
recovering from or preparing for
surgery. Upon the request of
physician, the Farm occasionally
accepts an emotionally disturbed
child. One little girl, suffering
from malnutrition, recently en-
tered the Farm. She was six years
old and weighed % pounds.
Mrs. Thomas explains, I'VE try
not to accept youngsters who
show no possibility for improve
ment."
A sense of untiring dedication
pervades. A brochure prepared by
the Christ Child Farm proclaims,
"ConValescent care for children is
our life's work"
Montgomery County sentinel., 1955-09-29
FDR Picked Site of Navy's
242-Acre Medical Center

Montgomery Countys only sky
scraper is not just the "Navy
Hospital, Bethesda" but is a land
locked Navy Base" made up of
six separate commands, 242
acres, ITO buildings, and "popu-
lation" of almost $500. Its Off
cial name is National Naval
Medical Center"
No less an official than the late
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
selected the location for the Ma
val Medical Center. Rear Admiral
Lucius w. Johnson describes the
occasion. Well build it here
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
leaned over the side of the auto
mobile as he spoke and struck
the ground with his cane. 1t was
the afternoon of July 5, 1888, and
the car stood in the cabbage patch
of a rundown farm near Be-
thesda.
Bethesda means House of
mercy"
From August, 1887, when Con-
gress authorized the Secretary of
Navy to replace the old medical
center at 23rd and E SITS. NV.
"in the District of Columbia or
in the immediate vicinity there
of" until F.D.R. personally pick
Montgomery County sentinel., 1955-09-29
2OO-Acre Fire
At BurtOnsville
Seen 20 Miles

A spectacular "show' was pro-
vided for thousands of Wash
ingtonians and Montgomery
Countians when smoke and
flames from a 200 acre forest
fire near Burtonsville were
visible for 20 miles on May 1,
1884.
The two-day battle by firemen
from Kensington, College Park,
Silver Spring, Bethesda, Chevy
Chase and Sandy Spring, as well
as detachment of Civilian Con-,
serVation Corps from Beltsville,
contained the blaze in a timber,
land area and prevented it from
spreading to nearby homes.
The fire broke out in the after.
noon on the Makal Farm, five
miles north of Silver Spring.
Whipped by stiff winds, the blaze
spread quickly north and west
through heavy timber.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1955-09-29

ed the Bethesda site, over 200 To-
CATIONS were considered and re-
jected.
The National Capital Park and
Planning Commission rejected
plans to erect a sky-scraper medi-
cal center on the old Washing
ton site, fearing it would detract
from the nearby Lincoln Mem
orial. The National Observatory,
Walter Reed Army Medical Cen
ter, Soldiers Home, and st. Eliza
beth's Hospital were also rejected
as sites for the Navy's new medi-
cal center.
Roosevelt's Wen build it here"
ended the indecision.
Not only did the President Sc
lect the location for the Naval
Medical Center but he suggested
its design. To architect Paul P.
Cret's plan for a group of two
and three story brick buildings
Roosevelt disagreed and sketched
his own plan modelled after the
Nebraska State Legislature. The
design called for a high, narrow
central tower, thanked by low,
tWo-story wings.
Both the National Capital
Parks and Planning Commits
sion and the Commission of