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Evening star., 1955-07-18
Barnes Indicted
Ii Staying

Pvt. james E. Barnes. 80, OF the
second precinct, was indicted on
a r1fanslaughter charge today BY
a District grand jury in the
death Of q truck driver.
The policeman was charged
with shooting Nelson E. Mar
shah, 80, colored, of 1900 Fifty
eighth avenue, Chapel Oaks,
Md, during an alteration in the
first block Of Florida avenue
NV, on July 6.
At o District Morgue inquest
Pvt. Barnes testified he was di-
recting traffic during the rush
hour at the outset of the street,
car strike when Mr.. Marshall re-
fused to obey his traffic signals.
Other witnesses said there was
an exchange of words and the
policeman ordered Mr.. Marshall
to pun over to the curb.
Threat Charged
The policeman said he de-
manded Mr.. Marshall's permit,
bit the truck driver refused to
show 1t. He said Mr.. Marshall
then got out Of the truck,
grabbed his nightstick and made
a threatening gesture with It,
Pvt. Barner said he drew his
service revolver and fired twice
in retaliation.
The grand jury indicted a A.
year-old Fire Department lieu
tenant on charges of carrlal
knowledge, incest and violation
of the Miller Act.
1t. Claison King of the 400
block OF Alton place NV. as
signed to No. 5 Engine Company,
was accused of having sexual
relations with two individuals.
Another part of the indictment
accuses him of violating the
Miller Act by taking immoral
improper and indecent liberties
with one. The lieutenant was ar
rested last month.
Jury Acts in Morals Case
Dell B. Scott, 65, of the zoe
block of Fifth street NV. was
indicted on charges of carnal
knowledge involving a 11-year-
old girl and perjury.
Scott was arrested last month
when he went to the Rev. Eugene
L. White and asked him to per-
form a marriage ceremony with
the 11-year-old as the bride
The minister became suspicious
and called the Women's Bureau
and asked them to investigate
Police said Scott readily admit
ted having relations with the
child. He also told them he had
obtained a District marriage
license application in which he
listed the child's age as 10 anc
had his own age as 54 years in
stead Of IS.
Evening star., 1955-07-18
Woodmont Country Club
Host to $50 AiIing Gls

that I'd be here this year with
90 hospitalized seryicenen from
Belvoir. "
Mai. Gen. Philip b. Fleming.
retired. president Of the Armed
Services Hospitality Committee.
which worked with the club on
today's event. arrived from Wal
ter Reeds orthopedic ward on
crntches. Gen. Fleming broke
his ankle recently.
The boys out there told me
not to miss this" be said.
Sun-tan lotion was dispensed
to each swimmer at the pool by
q pretty hostess. Pvt. Edward
Pscheidi of North Arlington.
N. j., q patient at Walter Reed.
received q generous does Of oil
when he arrived at the pool.
Il think this party is great. :"
said Pvt. PscheidI. who came to
this country two and a half
years ago from Germany.
Mrs. Milton Kronheim, jr., OF
37Oi Chesapeake street NV. a
club member serving as a host
ess. was keeping Pvt. Robert A.
Butler Of Niagara Falls, N. Y, a
patient at Walter Reed. company
on the sundeck. Pvt. Butler was
In q wheel chair suffering from
q leg injury caused by an explo-
sion. Mrs. Kronheim said he
didn't need her help with the
wheel chair. Hes too fast for
me-" she said.
$50 Members Serve
Ina Rosenberg OF 1000 Cathe-
dral avenue NV. another of
the $50 club members serving to-
day, said she arrived at 8 this
morning to help pack 1000 box
lunches.
Sergt. James Fox Of Canton.
Ohio. who now is on duty at
Walter Reed but was q patient
there last year said, "It's a darn
nice outing. A lot of the boys
were afraid to come last year.
Too many places where they go
|everything's arranged with a lot
|of speeches. Here they do as
they please"
Mrs. Harry Beckanstin, a host
less, summed UP their philosophy
this way:
IF they want company they
can have it. Otherwise we leave
them alone"
Evening star., 1955-07-18
ArtilIerymen Elect

HAMPTON, Va. July 1s Up.
Frank Foster Of Greenville.
8. c., has been elected president
|of the seth Anti-Aircraft Ar
tillerymen's Battalion Associa-
ton at the groups sixth reunion
here. The ladies auxiliary elected
Mrs. Foster 90 It's president.
Evening star., 1955-07-18
BY FRANCIS r. DOUGLAS

Six carpenters who took their
ease and drank their wine at a
18th century English inn gave
rise to a common law situation
that still is causing trouble 400
years later for Americans who do
business with their Government.
This was disclosed today IN a
Hoover Commission task force
report on Government paper
work. The commission an
'nounced the task force group
has brought about elimination
|or silnplification Of reports which
will mean savings Of $152 mil
lion q year. II divided this sim
between industries making the
|report$1O.2 lnillion-and the
|foyerntnent 3 million.
It said Additi01al savings ol
$500 million could be made.
The renart tells Of the en-
counter With sthe still eVigorous
Iwraiths OF the six carpenters.
Dumped In q Barrel F
The task force said that in
trying to find out why the Gov
lernment demands copies Of pay
rolls from companies which have
certain Government contracts. II
found that one agency just
dumps the copies in a barrel,
It said one company--run by q
woman-stopped sending the
copies to Washington and moth.
ling happened.
| The group said 1t was advised
by one agency that nothing
could be done to ease the report.
ing requirement; that the whole
course of common law wa.
against it. Told to look up the
case of the six English car.
lpenters. the task force reported
it found this:
The six carpenters went to the
tavern of John Vaux. They con.
sumed a quart of wine. Vaua
then brought them a seconc
quart OF wine and a penny.
worth Of bread. This also wa.
consumed. But the carpenter.
refused to pay for the additiona'
wine and bread. saying they hat
not ordered it. Vaux had to gc
to law.
The result today is that If 8
Government contractor Is COINS
to collect for work done, 1t ha.
Ito be shown that 1t was ordered
and established by the payroll.
that it was performed-hence
1.-THE records requirement.
BY the time the task force hac
run down the case and had OBJ.
tanned competent legal opinion
that the case. in itself, had n,
bearing on pay roll copies, tn,
task force said its time ran out
/. Say Inspectors Can Verify
Industry. and particular,
small business, the group re,
ported. believes their pay roll.
on Government contracts can b,
verified by inspectors on tn,
projects.
Evening star., 1955-07-18

These girls pictured at the National Press Club
wing for this years miss Washington" title First
Judging when 27 senlifinalists will be picked will
be at the club at 1880 pm today The girls are the
Misses Lois Baggett, IS, Carol Jean Beal, 19, Shir
ley E. Coffren, 19 Billie K Countryman, 26, Shirl
Culpepper, 20, Marjarie v Dartt l8, Eloise Virginia
Davis, "a, Dottie Denning, "a, Judith Dunkle 49,
Barbara Lee Epstein, 10, Phyllis Louise Evans, 49,
Rhoda Faigen, 18, Rose Fazio, 27, Barbara A. Floyd
l9, Sandra Gould, ID, NJ. Virginia Harriss, 26 Vera
Evening star., 1955-07-18

House. 90 Janice Marie Kendrick, 18 Sylvia Kirsh-
baum, I9, Marilyn Lucille Kozeluha, 21 A. Jocelyn
Lorenz 19, Joni Love, 49, Jacqueline Lee Miller, 49,
Muriel e. Neitzey %, Mable Ann ODell 81, Virginia
Keane Pavay, 90, Dolores Reynolds, "a, Janet A.
Edna Lois Schofer, IS, Mary Ann Sheehy, o. Linda
Southard, 10, Norma E. Swimmer, l8, Nancy Jane
r. SWope, IS, Beverly Ann Tudor, 10, Florette Van
Orden, 18, Carol Whitton, 10, and DIAM Williams,
18-Star Staff Photo.
Evening star., 1955-06-12

other Flavors: Vanilla,
Chocolate, Strawberry.
Butter Pecan. Coffee,
Chocolate Revel and
Butterscotch Revel.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

LOVELY NEW RANCH HOME. spacus living
room and dnette. All carpeted WoodbUrning
fireplace. Solid imported mahogany wall and
nante Two large bedrooms, beautiful cera-
mic bath and showerroom. Utility room. Gas
furnace. Stairway TO unfinished second floor
Ample room for two additional bedrooms
Breezeway and garage. Large work
shop. This home is beautifully Iandseaped
Can be purchased with F.H.A financing. 259o
down. Balance on monthly payments.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

THREE FAMILY APARTMENT HOUSE. Two
bedrooms and bath. Large living room. Kit
chen and dneffe second floor. Two three
room apis. on first floor. Basement. Gas fur
mace. Electric stoves ard refrieerators in
clUded in purchase price. Large barn. Excel
lent location. Priced TO sell.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

FOR SALE

8 ROOM TWO STORY FRAME. One of the
best buys of the year bedrooms and bath.
Kitchen and study room, living room, dining
room. Full basement. garage. Lot 50'x200.
Property in Al condition. Located two blocks
from school. Priced at $4,000.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

We service all types of washers.
Wringer or automatic or spinner.
No need to hold up your washing.
Loaner furnished if desired. We
pick up and deliver anywhere in
Ottawa County. MULLIGAN GAS
& ELECTRIC, OAK HARBOR, PHI.
1921. If
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

NECCHl Sewin~~ Circle offers
service on any maze sewing mac.
hine. We specialize in electrify.
ing treadle machines. All work
guaranteed. For a mil aele in sew
ing, see Neechi. Necchi Sewing
Circle. 709 Hancock Street. San
dusky. Phone 2490 or Pogt Clinton
2-3615. 49tfn
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

HOUSE EASY TO DUPLEX. 5 bedrooms and
bath up. Large living room with fireplace,
dining room, parIor, sewing room, kitchen
with serving pantry. Downstairs lavaforY.
Full basement. Automatic heat Choice ioca-
ton. Priced at only $4,000.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

REDUCED IN PRICE. Beautiful new two bad
room home. Large living room and kitchen,
utility room. Downstairs completely carpet
ed. Two car garage completely sealed and
heated. Excellent location. Priced at Sl3,500.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

MODERN 2 bedroom year around
cottage with refrigerator, gas stove
and oil heater. MODERN bed
room year around cottage furnish
ed. Meachen Grove, Phone 6l77.
8-1t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

NEW BUNGALOW. bedrooms and bath.
Large living room, kitchen, utility room and
unfinished second floor. Good location Re-
duced to $l1,950. real buy.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

7Ha ACRE FARM. A new room bungalow
with 8 bedrooms and bath. Fill basement.
New 24'x34 combination garage. Land tiled
Property in excellent condition. Priced at
$16,500 Located near LaCarne.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

TRADE your old watch band on a
new Spiedel Stretch Band-liberal
allowance. Mylander's Jewelry,
Oak Harbor. Ohio. 8-4t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

6 ROOM RANCH HOME. New attractive ranch
home with bedrooms and bath. Large living
room with carport. Beautifully lsndscaped
Excellent location. 259o down. Move right in
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

TRUCKING Self quarried stone
for all uses, gravel for road beds,
trucks loaded. Rich top soil, fill
dirt. Bulldozing and general truck
ing. Ernie Grove, Marblehead,
2103. 41-tf
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

1912 DODGE, a good farm truck,
motor over-hauled, new clutch,
good tires; 1852 Case self-propell-
ed combine, O.. Phone 9124. 9-2tp
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

USED SEWING MACHINES. all
models, from $3.50 up. Singer
Sewing Machine Co, 124 SO. Front
St. Fremont. Ohio.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

27' VAGABOND House Trailer, all
aluminium, automatic oil heat, hot
water tank, toilet and shower. 6
years old, good condition, call
8126 7-2t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08
FOR RENT

FURNISHED apartment, adults
only, 5 rooms and bath. Phone
1855. tit
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08
FOR SALE

PORCELAIN top drop leaf kitchen
table, white corner cupboard small
green dresser, swing arm floor
lamp, phone 1923.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

new white siding, / mile from
school and golf course. Property
sold with lot or acreage, optional.
Located on West Road, Catawba.
Mrs. Charles Poulalion. Phone
71O9. Aft
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

HOUSE, brick automatic heat,
basement, l floor plan, 2-car gar
age, / block from school. Phone
9293. 8-1t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08
CLASSIFIED ADS

Advertisements under this
heading, 3 cents per words
minimum soc per iBSer-
tfon. Display classified,
Ole per inch per Insertion.
when answering nds say,
al saw Ii I'm the ottawa
Counfy Neyysv
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

We carry complete stock of
water pump parts and belts. We
also service all makes of pumps.
MULLIGAN GAS & ELECTRIC
CO., OAK HARBOR. PHONE 1921.
If
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

CLOCK and watch repairing, used
watches. Many famous make, new
store samples at 12 price. My
lander's Jewelry, Oak Harbor, O.
31t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

1941 BUICK, good condition, white
sidewall tires. 5000 Call 9193.
GIT
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

48 BASS ACCORDIAN and case,
excellent condition Phone 1881.
Gilt
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

DUMP TRUCK hauling = stone,
dirt, etc. Stony Acres Enterprises,
Ed Williams, Catawba Island. Phi.
2-3298. 8-4t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08
WANTED TO RENT

TWO or three bedroom house,
moderate rental desired. Please
write Box 390C, co Ottawa County
News. Off
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

UNFINISHED 3 room apart
ment, bath, furnace heated. Up
stairs. Phone Marblehead 1857.
51-tf
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

BOAT, Motor, Trailer 17-foot boat,
windshield, steering wheel lights,
etc. 33-horse electric start motor
with controls. Small wheel trailer
to fit boat. A GOOD BUY 616
Laurel-ave, or call 2-4552. 9-1tp
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

WOODRUFF'S ..R. o. p. Sired
Chicks. Have Bred-in features that
should make you more money;
We can supply you. WOODRUFF
HATCHERY, Lindsey, o. Phone
MO 5-2312. 51-tf
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08
NOTICE

Legal NOTICE
In the Matter of:
Nita Estell Goodson VS.. Boyd Frank
lin Goodson.
Nita Estell Goodson, who resides
at Port Clinton, Ohio, but upon
whom personal service cannot be
served, will take notice that on the
18th day of March, 1855, the de-
fendant, Boyd Franklin Goodson,
filed his Answer and Cross Petition
against her in the Court of Common
Pleas of ottawa County, Ohio, the
same being Cause No. 1366S in said
Court. The prayer of said Cross
Petition is for divorce, permanent
custody of the minor child of the
parties thereto, and such equitable
relief as he may be entitled in the
premises.
Said plaintiff is required to an
swer said Cross-Petition on the
22nd day of April 1855, or Judgment
will be +aken against her.
BOYD FRANKLIN GOODSON
By James r. Thierry,
his attorney 6-6t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

ROOMS at Perry House, opposite
main gate at Camp Perry, Winter
rate $40 weekly. Att
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

LACARNE - UPPER DUPLEX
strictly modern, entirely redecorat-
ed-beautiful rooms with spacious
kitchen, utility room, bath, etc,
only l mile from E.O.D. There are
cool breezes the year around along
with million dollar sunsets. In
quire next tc Grange Hall. 9-tf
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

order your next baby CHICKS.
WOODRUFF HATCHERY, Lind
sey, Ohio. Phone Mo 5-2312. stiff
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

MODERN APARTMENT, a rooms
and bath, heat, water and stove
furnished Apply in person at 112
Walnut Street. Off
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

HOUSE near E.O.D., write Charles
Green, Route 3, Port Clinton. 9-2tp
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08
NOTICE OF DRAWING JURORS

General Code, Sec. 11419-23
Office of Commissioners of Jurors,
Ottawa County, Ohio
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
On Saturday, the 10th day of April
1855, at 900 o'clock. AM, at the
office of the commissioners of
Jurors of Ottawa County, Ohio,
Jurors will be publicly drawn for
the May Term of the Common Pleas
Court of said County.
HAROLD PULSCHEN
FRANK QUISNO
Commissioners of Jurors.
s---~------4---~ 9-1t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

The best buy in Chix is Good
DEKALB Chix. See us when you
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08
BUSINESS NOTICE

WILL ADDRESS your envelopes
at my home neatly and at reason
able price. Fast service. Best
reference. Phone 1854 8-tf
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

HOUSE 10 rooms, easily duplex
ed; large kitchen, natural wood
living room, woodburning fire
place, complete bath, full base
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08
FOR RENT

APARTMENT, 3 rooms and bath,
partly furnished. Adults only
Phone 9211 8-1t
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08

APARTMENT, couple preferred
phone 23123. Git
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1955-04-08
FOR SALE

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FOR SALE
USED SEWING MACHINES, all
models, from $3.50 up. Singer
Sewing Machine Co, 124 So. Front
St, Fremont Ohio.
TRADE your old watch band on a
new Spiedel Stretch Band-liberal
Mylander's Jewelry,
Oak Harbor. Ohio. 8-4t
HOUSE, brick. automatic heat,
basement, | floor plan, 2-car gar
age, / block from school. Phone
9293. 8-1t
Motor, Trailer. 17-foot boat,
steering wheel, lights,
etc. 33-horse electric start motor
with controls. Small wheel trailer
to fit boat. A GOOD BUY! 616
Laurel-aVe, or call 24552 9-ltp
CLOCK and watch repairing, used
watches. Many famous make, new
store samples at Y price. My
lander'S Jewelry, Oak Harbor, O.
8-4t
1912 DODGE, a good farm truck,
motor over-hauled, new clutch,
good tires; 1852 Case self-propell-
ed combine, O.. Phone 9124. 9-2tp
We carry complete stock of
water pump parts and belts. We
also service all makes of pumps.
MULLIGAN GAS & ELECTRIC
CO., OAK HARBOR. PHONE 1921.
If
81 VAGABOND House Trailer, all
aluminium, automatic oil heat, hot
water tank, toilet and shower. 6
years old, good condition, call
8l26. 7-2t
GAS RANGE, $4,000. Phone 1892
GIT
PAINT Half price Sale! Quarts
and gallons. Dupont quality in flat,
semi gloss and gloss, ~ o. Maytag
Store. Git
WOOD storm sash and combina-
ton doors, also Silver Lite alumni
mum storm sash and combination
doors, installed by me. Grant
Koepke, Phone Oak Harbor 619l.
33-tf
COTTAGE 5-rooms, 1890 Must
be moved to new location. Vista
Villa, Sand Road. 9-itp
21la FIT, CUSTOM built utility
Cabin Cruiser, excellent for lake
or bay fishing Shown by appoint
ment at 855 Walnut Street, Fos
toria. Phone Fostoria 1909. 82tp
Is FIT. BOAT, II HIP. Practically
new motor $275,00. Phone 1924.
9-ltD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-27

North Carolina has helped re-
vive the almost lost hand
crafts of the mountainous re-
eions, so Mrs. Batigne has used
the tourist flow on the Riviera
TO restore the ceramic crafts
manship to the village Of VAL
lauris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Batigne
founded the Vallauris museums
of pottery.
Every year. with the CO.
operation of the local artists
and potters they organize an
exhibition which attracts inter-
national attention as well as
thousands of visitors.
Ancient Art
The expositions have brought
about renaissance of the
ancient art of pottery making
to Vallauris. Here, since be-
fore the time of the Romans,
1000 people have continuous
~ supported themselves by
pottery making,
Both because of her artistic
achievements and many
French-American activities,
such as her collaboration at
the Paris Worlds Fair in 1887
and the Worlds Fair in New
York in 1889. Mrs. Batigne was
awarded the Legion of Honor.
When the lie de France sails
April 6 Mrs. Batigne will be
aboard. But early in Septem-
Der she will agar. return to
her home in the Nations
Capital bringing the harvest
of a summers work-things of
beauty to be exhibited in
America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-27
Alice Annis
Engaged

Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall VIII
son Amis of Fort Worth, Tex,
announce the engagement of
their daughter Alice Mary to
Mr.. Vernon Seymour Hodges
of Chevy Chase and George
town. The wedding will take
place April 9 in the Memo
rial Chapel of the First Meth
odist Church of Fort Worth.
Miss Amis is graduate of
Texas State College for Wom-
en- and is a member of the
American Association of Ce-
real Chemists and of the In
stitute of Food Technologists.
She is now project leader of
product evaluation and con-
sumner testing in a food re-
search laboratory.
Mr.. Hodges, son OF the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon E.
Hodges, received his masters
degree from Harvard Univer-
sity Prior to the war he was
WIN the United States Hous-
il & Authority as project plan
ner. He served with the United
States Naval Reserve, as a
lieutenant commander and
subsequently spent several
years with the Civil Aeronau-
tics Administration in con-
nection with the development
of the National Airport plan.
He is now assistant professor
of architecture at the Univer-
sity of Florida.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-27
DC. Artist Restores French Ceramic Center

GeorsetOWn dweller. Mrs.
Rene Batigne. IS an artist in
tnr feids Of painting. ceram-
scs sculptor and weaving.
Bur her influence in artis-
tir skiIlS extends. from South
C4-olina where she was born
% Southern France where she
spsnds her summers.
For a number Of years Mrs.
Batigns has worked in the
same environment with such
srtists as PicaSSo. Matisse.
Chszau. Hayter. Ozenfant and
LeEer.
Primer. the sculptor, came
several years ago to spend
three weeks in one OF her
studios IN Vallauris, France.
h Is still tflere.
Mrs Batigne's work Is &C
t,lally better known in France
than IN America. In this coun-
TN she is swept into civic
movements and a social whirl,
whereas IN France. she con-
ceutrates on her art.
Tapestry Work
However. in her home on
ThIrtieth street. Mrs. Batigne
Is now working on a series of
tapestry designs. They will
b. executed in the village of
AubuSson. France. where the
same method of weaving has
ben N use for centuries.
she l. also working with
csram-c tiles. using the same
co,oTs and similar design as
~ the tapestries. Imagine the
decoration that q wall tapes
try and matching tiles will
make
In the Batignes' home here,
there hangs a large tapestry,
woven IN deepest red. It came
from Persia.
In Persia. says Mrs. Ba-
tlgue i learned not to be
afraid OF color" When asked
y she has q favorite color.
Ehs replies decisiyely. "All
colO-S are nv favorites. il they
81 are true do not like
tzmlolry N eolors or in any
tn.lE else
HgSbond o Curotor
Nh Bsiigne's distinguished
husband Is Director of WASH
I-lEroE Textile Museum. Dur
- World War.u he held down
the title Of Curator Advisor
here ~ the National Gallery
FOR the French art treasures on
loan 10 this country.
Monsieur Batiene spoke en-
t11slssilcslly about his wife's
contribution to the art of
France
just as the tourist trade Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-27
Embassies
Set for Tour

4 ElImpSe Of many lands
CO.. o. hsd on the annual
Embassy tour set for Sat-
urdsy April 30. The tour
vii benefit the rehabilita-
ton program for the physi-
cally handicapped. MAIN
tanned by the Davis Memo
nal Goodwill Industries.
The Embassies on view will
% Ceylon. the Dominican
Republic. Egypt, Pakistan,
the Philippines. Thailand,
Wet Nam and the Islamic
Center.
4 hIehlight of the AFTER
noon Will be a tea at the
British Embassy from 4 to
. o'clock at which Mrs. Eli
-eEhoUer will be the guest.