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a lot worse than some other things
we spend our money on"

Lynn Swank, freshman: Children
don't have much of a chance to learn
to swim now, because there is no
safe place to learn in Bluffton, and
parents many times are not able to
take them out of town."
Sharon Johnson, freshman: 81
think we should have a swimming
pool, but l don't think that just tax
payers should pay for it. If everyone
is going to use it in Bluffton, then
everyone should pay for it."
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NOTICE OF ELECTION ON TAX LEVY IN
EXCESS or THE TEN MILL LIMITATION


5f05.l9l, 5705.25
NOTICE Is hereby given that in pursuance
of Resolution of the Council of the Village
of Beaverdam, Allen County, Ohio. passed on
the 4th day of August, 1865. there will be
submitted TO vote of the people of said VII
lage of ReaveFdam at , GENERAL ELEC-
TIoN to be held in the County Of Allen, Ohio.
at the regular places OF voting therein, on
Tuesday, the Sth day of November. 1855. the
question of levying, in excess of the ten mill
limitation. for the benefit of the Village of
Beaverdam for the purpose of GENERAL
OPERATING EXPENSES.
Said tax beings renewal OF tax of 2. 35
mills and an increase of .65 to constitute a
tax Of three (3) mills TO run for FIVE years
at rate not exceeding mills for each
one dollar of valuation. which amounts to
thirty cents ($0.3Q) for each one hundred
dollars of valuation, for FIVE (bl years.
The Polls for said Election will be open Rt
6 80 O'Clock A. NJ and remain open until 80
o'clock p. NJ. Eastern Standard Time of said
day.
BY order of the Board of Elections. of Allen
County, Ohio.
LEO GERMAN Chairman
r, G.. PATTERSON. Clerk
Dated October s. 1855
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MISSIONARY CHURCH
Robert Welch, Minister

Thursday:
7:45 No prayer service this week.
Attend Tri-County meetings at Eb-
enezer Mennonite church.
Sunday:
$3.50 Sunday School
10:30 Morning Worship
1880 No service. Attend Tri-County
meetings at the Ebenezer Mennonite
church.
A thought for the week-Conser-
vative business men will bear in
mind on Sunday morning that a
vacant pew earns no dividends--John
Andrew Holmes.
Every one is welcome.
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EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH

Rev. Victor Monk, Pastor
Saturday:
Choir practice 1:30 p. m.
Sunday:
Morning Worship 900 a. m.
Sunday School 1000 a. m. Donald
Ream, Supt.
Wednesday:
Ladies Aid and Missionary 200
p. m.
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ST. MARY,s CATHOLIC CHURCH

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Corner of Elm and Lawn Avenue)
Rev. Clarence Yeager, Pastor
Mail address: st. Rita's Hospital
Lima, Ohio
900 a. m. Saturday Sunday school
Sunday Masses:
Low Masses-S;00 and 10:00
Holy Days $3.50 p. m.
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TeenerS Grateful For Swim Pool Plan

the nearest pool is over 10 miles
away. think Bluffton should have
its own pool"
Marilyn Dillman, 9Th grade: "I
think it would be nice, because lot
of kids don't have anything to do"
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LEGAL NOTICE

Cali Goens, whose last known place of
address was 2744 Gladstone. Detroit Michigan
Is hereby notified that Msurice Goens has
filed his petition against her for divorce
and for any all all other equitable relief TO
which he may be entitled on the grounds of
wilful absence for more than one year and
gross neglect of duty in Case Number 4Sl07
of the Common Pleas Court of Allen County.
Ohio, and that said cause will be for hearing
on or after six (6) weeks from the date of
the first publication of this notice.
DURBIN. NAVARRO & RIZOR
Attorneys For Plaintiff
3Ol Dominion Building
Lima, Ohio
Sept. z2, 20. Oct. 8, Is. 20. 27
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

OuHudy SCHOOL dC J.OU
Sunday Services at 1890
Wednesday evening services which
include testimonies of healings are
at 1880.
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IN Ghe
Churches
EBENEZER MENNONITE
CHURCH
2 miles west of Bluffton
w. j. Flickinger, Pastor
020 Grnua- 211-R

Oct. 26-Nov. 6-Bible Conference,
with Rev. Richard Wolff, a Hebrew
Christian, as guest speaker. Come,
and hear this devoted servant of
God expound the Scriptures.
Thursday-The Ladies Chorus will
practice after the evening service.
Saturday-Young Peoples Night.
All young people are given special
invitation to be present. Rev. Rich
ard Wolff will deliver the message.
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LEGAL. NOTICE

LEGAL NOIICE
David II. Strong. whose address Is 250h
South Avenue so. Los Angeles az. California.
will take notice that on October 18, 1865, the
undersigned filed her petition against him in
Case No. 43l70 in the Court of Common Pleas
of Allen County. Ohio, praying for a divorce
and restoration of her maiden name. on the
grounds of gross neglect of duty and wiful
absence for more than one % year.
Said cause will be for hearing on and after
the 2rd day OF December, 1856.
RUTH ANN STRONG
October 20, 27 November 3. 10. II. "a
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LEGAL NOTICE
Hurdest M. Frampton, whose last known
place of address was the Rancho Vegas Hotel
at Las Vegas, Nevada, is hereby notified that
Thurston b. Frampton has filed his petition
against her for divorce and for any and all
other equitable relief to which he may be en-
titled on the grounds of wiful absence for
more than one year in Case Number 43l67 of
the Common Pleas Court of Allen County,
Ohio and that said cause will be for hearing
ON or after six weeks from the date of the
first publication of this notice.
DURBIN. NAyARRE AND RIZOR
Attorneys for Plaintiff
30l Dominion Building Lima. Ohio
Oct. 20, 27. Nov. B, 10, II, "a
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NOTICE OF ELECTION ON ISSUE OF
BONDS

0"''0 o''0'ff o. i''S oet 10. 20. 27. Nov. 8
Evening star., 1955-10-30
SILVER SPRING
900 MALCOLM DR..
MAR ST. cAlfuLug
1911 tPARHAM PLACE

oakyIev-AttEactiysly planned p
bedrn. brick rambler. Larsa de
luxe kit, sun porch. z2-fe. iiv. Erri.
with hrepl.. automatic washer.
storm windows. Vacant. Priced TO
piREcTIoNs: out New Hanip. ave.
70 600 block. left on oakvieW DR..
Evening star., 1955-10-30
SILVER SPRING
CAPITAL VALUES
OPEN 2 TIL DARK
LANGLEY PARK

a-BEpRooM BRICK RAAsBLRR
Tsa am. 1ssssss'ss ~ sssSshSs ssas ~ sassse
vileed, Priced upded msrkst value
and CT appEaisal 81 S21,250. Al
III. with dishWasher and dispcssi;
alum. windows. screens. out New
Hainp. ave. 10 University Lane. left
/ blk. 70 Anne 81 and our open
Evening star., 1955-10-30
OPEN
Dear John:

nnaily found III The split.level Of our dreams As
lovely saw in maEasinesy You said they
weren't being built with this quality under $400O0l WELL
hold hat, daIling-only S20. .950i the
neishhorhoodl Just on beautiful Mass extended
The builder Joseph Knsky, deareft all the beautiful
treesmakes such diherencei You walk the French
doors from the huge recreation onto nasstone
patio; wait I'll give hrst barbecuei The living
has open nreplace-you insisted. remember And
the kitchen the streehas 1c-vide picture
buin too, Oh yes, famous oeoreetown decorator
planned the interor-smsrt LiRhtoier fixtures. hand
Wallpaper etc. Almost forgotthree bs
two baths and the lot 10 spacious 70xI60. Meet
ct the sample home. b315 sangamore fd. Sunday st
o'clock darling Drive out Mass, Just little
mile wesmoresnd Circle then turn left at the nrshous
Can hardly wait to and the house again.
Evening star., 1955-10-30
1915 BALLARD ST,

IN silyer spEine.s most DE-
5as's a: !. gSias'ss X &. a.i S.ss ssss.s Th5s y
iSsn ssHsnsss ss.S ssss s.as Y room ssa sis. sis.
ing room and kitchen on the
lst floor; End foof contain
inE 3 bedrooms ana 2 baths.
Recreation room has fireplace
ana 3 complete bath. There
= also 9 screened side borch.
Ideal setting for the dis
eliminating family. Cofn-
pletely air-conditioned; $37,-
$50. shoUn by appointment.
Ewes, IA. 0-43T6.
Evening star., 1955-10-30
CHARM
SAT- York Lane. Bethesda
Open Sunday. ! til Dark

BRAND-NEw. custom-built
White brick rambler onsring
detail with wonderful tau
trees n large rear yard.
LaREe. Well-pfpportiol lttv
Ing room with unique hre-
place. separate dintng room
and big Kitchen. fully
equipped. 3 bedrooms, al
with large closets. Pun base
ment with extfa-high ceiling,
built-in eafage Please call
Mrs. Orozce. Ell. $1,000.
DIRECTIONS: Out .Old
Georgetown I'd. 70 WilSpn lane
(trafac ltght), bear left on
Wilson 10 Custer rd 4. right 70
York lane. left to house.
Evening star., 1955-10-30
Chester II. Keller Offers;
oPnr SUNDAY. : IN dark
1927 BREGMAN RID.

In the very desirabls Coles
vile area on -aefe lot fhis
hall entrance offers much 10
The discriminating family; tgt
level contains living room With
picture window hook6he1Tes
and of course fireplace. Sep
arate dining room and Kitchen
equipped With birch cabinets,
Qlectric range with hood, re-
space; IND level Offers ) iafss
bedrooms, large baths,
sscsippsa s.s.GsS. sitn II vss'nsilatins s' fan:
lower level with outside en-
trance. Furnace and laundry
room also have outside en. .
trance. cafport 70 aceonnEao-
ecsats cut toisssiiie ssTHii IA irois poai Pplsi;
Corners u Stanley lane and
arrow, left to opef eien.
Evening star., 1955-10-30
CHEVY CHASE

Ihis beautiful. eenter.hali
pieted ID an area 81 aIi-new
cempists With 6ay xinSo@
and frepleee. French doors
In dining room open onto 8
; fhgstone patio, Huge Kitchen
Complete even 10 IN ad5Oin-
Ing area designed for iaun-
dfX room; 3 bedrooms, 2
baths, stairs up 70 storage
space, eomplete the firSt
door. Den and finished rec
reation room with fireplace. u
house coinpietes this home
living: s31.260. shown 81 ep-
pointmefft, eFeH., LO. 6-20H3.
Evening star., 1955-10-30
|EW PRIZE RAMBLERS

Al lsSsd.ID ssss sad .ss .sSas ,s5:ssps ss5s o's q
dream about Priced from SIS boo.
Don't miss this chance, Out BALTIC.
Pike TO MONTGOMERY rd.. left ] mile
70 houses and our open aigns.
WE ALSO HAVE SEVERAL 2-HED-
ROOM ExPANpABLB HOMES
CAPITAL REALTY co.
Evening star., 1955-10-30
OPEN SUNDAY j 70 8
GLENN Hills

MONTGOMERY COUNTY ND.
A small estate on approximately I
acre Of ground. Beautiful brick,
3-bedrouni. 2.hath rambler. Double
carport. tremendous rec. room with
fireplace. oversize, fully equipped
kitchen, separate laundry room,
large screened porch. AL this in
lovely estates and priced ct only
S2g. 500.
Directions: out wisconsin ave.
straight through Rockville on Rte.
2S continue on 28 approx. Ia
MI. turn left on Glenn Mil I'd.
approx. / mi. to watts Branch dr.,
poRsoTHS (, WiNsToN q co,
Evening star., 1955-10-30

IDEAL EoR DOCTOR
conyeniepl 70 everything. this 3-
hedrW. brick home has foyer entr.
k H. ns ili i dsyisss. SsR q, Ss nd afs dsiss ssse
Sie.400. Out deorGis aye. to 10013
and our open sign.
LARGE FAMILY HflME3
Evening star., 1955-10-30

pge-oysr IN American University Park and
nshssds. Mr.. Kinsky built coonals for ss4Boo.
Lsts sse them. TOO.
Evening star., 1955-10-30
4616 EDGEFIELD RD
5000 DOWN

LQceted In beautiful Park
wood. Conyenient 70 NH and
Refhesde Naval Hospital This
charming rembleE Is IN ney
condition; 3 bedroolliS with
ample closets, III bathE, large
living room, dining room,
screcned rear porch. Esfese
home quickly appreciated par
ticuieTly ct the price Of only
$26.DgQ Immediate poeses-
sion. Dir.: From WaEhlngtoni
Savas Ws1HsseDiisni Hospisai y GU !SaI Ipe ~.
riFhi to Saul I'd. Isft o Edes-
fleld rd.s and right 20 open
sign. or out Connecticut ave.
70 Saul I'd. Tin Kenstngton),
left approximately 3 blocks TO
EdGadetd, rilfk 70 ffEu.
Evening star., 1955-10-30
OPEN SUN. Is

IL acres; 0-rm. brick house; 3 bed
rms, IL beths, large inclosed
hssn stsss,n zs.,,. ..a asss;, sprisass; koqga ga
reach: Out coiegviile I'd iRte. 2gi,
or out New HAnpshire ave, 70
cclesytlls Jd'. rig Tisht st e trssas S iicht I,t
st Briges- -Chiney I'd. third house
on riRht 70 open siRn. 5'5
BERNARD 7. BRosIUs
Realtor 10. 5000
Evening star., 1955-10-30
8 ACRES
Glennont- Colesyille
OPEN

SssSSsiGd rslaSSasisd sisTi farm hou.s. Sss ois
bedrmsa large sun I'm. and Z
baths on End ar. Powder
ffi. on list. There Is price
81 space and fresh ar for the
pstio. 2-car saIags and
net tGA. -9iO3l on premises,
Drive out GeorEia hye. 70
Glenmont rd., right on Glen.
mont u. ! . nilee 70 Open
sign. THOMAS I. PHILLIPS,
Evening star., 1955-10-30
27lg ELNORA sT.

CHESTER II. KELLER
REAI.TOR JU. 6-7l0C
Evening star., 1955-10-30
Old CHEVY CHASE

OLD CHEVY CHASE
cha.Elns M brick (, ed and frame Gclo9issl ss
II. living room, spacious dining
E.oom. larFs modern kischen; . 3
dressing room. 2 baths, 2nd floofi
2 bedrooms, 3fd N00r. Screened
porch: . iull sasem.n I. en- !. A s.sas salIs- ssA4S
W W,.lso..E aoa.SETsoE; srs X, R5AaaJ2R 5la; ga 1885
Evening star., 1955-10-30
LUXURY

n the aniet beautiful co1n.
TIL ,.s esrs. = q s..ss yc'ir .,S. S.a
i0rss sas0s; snd ssaaisis-i2 SSHisi ss;s g.
bier types: the third Is ready
te{ you p choose Jour own
10000 % s6s.606.
Open Sunday from u Noon
s,S.9 nsass5lQEsi ri ss.s., p1,ys D5s 8 sss
for our OPEN oIdN9. lN
miles beyond Potomac.
Evening star., 1955-10-30

Q Acres dside Park
Close ntwith Privacy
s4a.5O0; surrounded b. 2 acres Of
nRgnifieent trees. an older home Of
distinction. beautifully decorated:
hedrns- eh baths: trsniend1us
Kitchen. Custom recreation room,
billiard room with table and 9-cAr
ssrsse ~ sssnc sspcinspsatsii Z Mi s SSRAHAM
Evening star., 1955-10-30
I AZ CT
$3.50 DOWN
a-BEDRM. Pglcg : A.AMaLHRI ).

Beautiful brk. Liy. rm, nfepl.. din.
fun basemsnt. iss. lot. wo. 6-9is4'
Evening star., 1955-10-30
w5SDSIEgEo

whyi the wepdsrtul trees were ieft,
Ss q; ;;Isi 81 g S.isii s. d
Evening star., 1955-10-30
THE MOSTEST

IHE MOSIESI
House we've seen for the money, in
perfect close-in Silver Hprtng loc.:
JUST THINK, 25xl3 liv. rm., huge
din, fm.. lge. kit. den and pow
der I'm. on lst Moor. 8 twin
size hedrms.. 2 fun baths upstairs.
Finished rec. rfn., laundry rm., y
bath In bsrnt. Ground-let ga-
rage. blk. to bus and PRICED
UNDER Gl APPRAISAL. We
challenge anyone to match this
house fol. yalie. Please call and
see y toaay.
E. r. Blanchard, Realtor
s4a5 Ca. Ave. JU. s-ssuo
OPEN. SUN, / TILL S
1900 MATKY ROAD
QUALITY RAMBLER
Q bedrooms, brick, custom-built
home. newl Only 1 left, Drive out
Georgia avenue extended TO weller
road. then left to Matey road. right
to open sign. See I'll
lts CAAlPANELLA e co.
SIG, $50
Ex. 3-4hl3 Eyes.. 10. 5-1I4e
Evening star., 1955-10-30

i550S HoLDRIDdE ROAD
oLEnMoNT Hills. most irnpssI,. .!sa.
i viz 6as. nS os.ds ssaaiil panss sIssn
patio, 6Sx11b-ft. lot: $500 down
TO non-GI and assume $40 mo.
pymtsa or $3.50 down GI.
RIGGS REALTY
aA. 3-ass0 Kx. 3-4484
Evening star., 1955-10-30
Tufg n YTl

tst q. hedrm.. den. bath. sep. din.
sst @ msdiIn Ispass. AZ % psyiirbs g bsdIns ascr,
Sa IN. with strs' issstcls and hover: "a: q:
rage; large front porch. beautiful
corner lot: close In, KfiA-Appfaised
&23s600. Make .0ffef. Out New
Hamp. ave. % Ethen Allen. left to
jackson and right TO 7400 and our
Evening star., 1955-10-30
LIVING
LAYHILL RD., MONT. co.
Open Sunday, ! til Dark

Have you ever felt hemmed
in-smothsredf Come 70 90
this beautifsl. 4-bedEoom. q
ated on It's own rolling coun-
try knoll. 2h acres with Tnofe
Z ground aY1flnhls. Take .
deep breath and LIVE. Every
convenience. you viii be de-
lighted. Priced ccnserv1ttyeiy
ct S37 300: For details call
Mrs. Davidson, Oh. 4-5472.
DIRECTIONS; Georgia ave.
20 Lsyhtll I'd. ek water tower.
turn right and continue 31p
miles on Layhill TO open sign
on lett.
Evening star., 1955-10-30
BY OWNER

HEART or SILVER SPRING
brick rambler. has every
thing. 3 large bedrooms tone pam
eledI, center hall. stone fireplace,
bookcases ibufit inl. screened
porch. breakfast area u Eilehen'
lovely siandscaped. isrre level lot: i
full basement: close 70 everything,
Asking $lQ,N50; will accept best
offer. OWNER. ~. 5-001s.
OPEN SUNDAY 9 TIL dark
Evening star., 1955-02-22
More Playground Hours
Urqed for School Children

Changes in the operating
hours of District Fairgrounds to
provide facilities for Washing
ton school children were asked
by the Chillum Heights Citizens
Association last night.
The group asked that the play
grounds be kept open during the
late evening hours and on week
ends, when they are now nor
mally closed.
The motion was introduced by
Mrs. Ann Katsuranis.
The association also asked that
the District oppose any reduc-
ton in taxes paid to the Dis
trict by the Capital Transit Co.
The meeting. held in the I.u-
ther Rice Memorial Baptist
Church, 5315 North Capitol
street, was conducted by Joseph
j. Katsuranis. president.
Evening star., 1955-02-22
CD Aide Suggests
Personal Shelters

George c. Rothroek, engineer
consultant to the Office of Civil
Defense, last night said he "has
very little faith in community
action" and that he feels persons
will have to provide shelters for
themselves in event of atomic
attack.
In addressing the Connecticut
Avenue Citizens Association, Mr.
Rothrock said deep cellars in the
center of large buildings would
be fine protection, if someone
could solve the problem of dig
ging out afterwards.
Hugh Gallagher, assistant ad-
ministrator of the Federal Civil
Defense Administration, told the
group the Civil Defense signs
designating certain highways as
emergency should be taken down
because every road will be
needed for evacuation in case
of attack.
In other business. the assdcia-
ton supported the bill now be-
fore Congress for more civil de-
fense funds. The group also
backed the Senate home rule bill.
Morris Kanfer, president, con-
Quoted the meeting in the Cleve-
land Park Branch Library, Con-
necticut avenue and Macomb
street NV.
Evening star., 1955-02-22
99d Of State Teachers
Listed as Subsfandard
By the Associoted Press

RICHMOND. Feb. %. Il The
Virginia Education Association
has released figures which show
9.4 per cent of che States public
school teachers have substand-
ard qualifications. ',@
In a survey, the YEA found
that only 3.2 per cent of the
7,783 city teachers fall into this
category, but that 1872 per cent
of the county teachers have less
than the preferred State mini
mum in formal preparation.
Yesterdays report also dis
closed that less than per cent
of the 5.772 Negro teachers en-
ployed in Virginia have sub
standard certificates.
For the State as a whole,
teachers fall into these cate
gories: Teachers with college de-
grees, 71.3 per cent; holders of
normal professional certificates.
1876 per cent, and miscellaneous,
81 per cent.
The report also shows there
are 1888 teachers in the State
with masters degrees. OF this
total. 1,647 are white and TAI
are Negroes.
Evening star., 1955-02-22
Lincoln Park Unit Backs
Payne Narcotics Bill

The Lincoln Park Citizens
Association last night indorsed
the new narcotics bill, intro
duced by Senator Payne, Repub-
lican, of Maine.
The bill calls for stricter pen
alties and the establishment of a
Division of Narcotic Clinics for
the treatment of addicts.
The association asked the
commissioners to consider, the
Southeast old Capitol Hill area"
as a pilot area in the urban re-
newal project.
In other business, the asso-
citation asked the District sani-
tation officials to enforce regu-
lations in keeping alleys clean
and urged the use of auxiliary
police to patrol the streets.
The meeting was conducted
by J. w. Flanagan, president,
in the Epworth Methodist
Church, Thirteenth street and
North Carolina avenue NE.
Evening star., 1955-02-22
|Dixon-Yafes Battle
Trumped Up byNA
Friends, HaIIeck Says
BY the Associated Pres.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. "a
Representative Halleck, Repub-
lican, of Indiana. assistant
House Republican leader, said
today the controversy over the
Dixon Yates contracts was
'trumped up" by public power
advocates. especially in the Ten
nessee Valley area, who are
afraid the gravy train is run
ming out"
Mr.. Halleck, in speech pre-
pared for delivery at luncheon
of the Pennsylvania Manufac-
turers' Association, said: THE
contract itself coafirms this ad-
ministration's respect for the
principle that Government
should encourage private enter
prise wherever possible and
practicable"
The Dixon-Yates controversy
grew out of the administrators
proposal to have private indus
try build a steam generating
plant near Memphis, Tenn, to
supply the Tennessee Valley Au-
thority with 60O.000 kilowatts Of
electricity for use in the Mem
phis area. This power would re-
lease a like amount OF IVA
power for the atomic energy
plants at Paducah, KY.
Valley Men Apprehensive.
Tennessee Valley congress-
men, mostly Democrats, have
attacked proposed private indus
trial contracts as the first step
toward dismantling the author
ity.
Mr.. Halleck said, 1.-THE basic
issue at stake is whether this
government is going to enter into
a fair and equitable contract
with private enterprise or soak
the taxpayers of this Nation $100
million to build another steam
generating plant to Subsidize the
low-cost power"
Mr.. Halleck charted the ae-
camplishments of the Eisen-
hover administration since it
took Office in 1853 and said the
administration is avoiding ex-
! tremes of political philosophy
!. and charting course to
which an overwhelming major
ity of Americans can subscribe"
FOrmosan Clarity Claimed.
He said President Eisenhower's
handling of the Formosan situa-
ton leaves everyone knowing
exactly where we stand on the
issue of defending Formosa.
/ Beyond that" he added. "the
calmness with which the admin
istration has pursued its for
eign policy, the absence of
alarms and fanfare. has resulted
in a quiet confidence on the part
of our citizens that we now have
managers at the helm who know
what they are doing"
Evening star., 1955-02-22
West Enders Boast Presidents
Among Dues-Poying Members

The West End Citizens Asso-
citation takes pride in having the
White House in its bailiwick.
In 1884, President Roosevelt
became member of the group
by paying the 81 fee. Presidents
Taft. Wilson and Coolidge also
had been members.
President Wilson's dollar bill
and President Roosevelt's check
have been preserved as historic
mementoes.
The West Enders didn't get
along with President Truman
so well, however. And in 1948,
the association was just as
wrong as H. v. Kaltenborn.
At that time, the group asked
MIR. Truman not to remodel the
White House balcony on the
south portico because he won't
be there very long" The follow
ing November, Mr.. Truman
added four years to his White
House residency.
$50 Members to Start.
When the association was
formed in 1912 with George w.
Evans as first president, there
were about 450 members. But
the area has changed.
The West End is no longer
q residential home-owners area.
Now large Government build
ings. apartment houses and the
campuses of George Washington
University and American Uni
versity's downtown branch dorni-
nate the area south of Pennsyl-
vania avenue. Many homes have
been converted to rooming
houses.
The transient character of the
West End population has dis
couarged civic activity. Now
there are only 70 dues-paying
members.
In 1948. a question arose over
George Washington University's
81 annual dues-paid for Is
years.
Does this make all 10000
students members?" some one
asked. That question was never
answered.
Business organizations as such
may not join, but businessmen
are welcomed.
A dramatic moment in the
West End groups history came
in 1949 when the late William r.
Brown. 75-year-old real estate
salesman and treasurer of the
association for SO years, refused
to sign an anti-subversive oath.
Resented Question.
The oath. required by the
Federation of Citizens Associa-
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tions of it's members officers,
moved MIR. Brown to this state
ment:
II have been q resident Of the
District since I was born here.
In all the time have lived here,
my character has been beyond
reproach, and I see no reason
why should now be forced to
sign something questioning it,