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Evening star., 1955-06-24

BOSTON, June "a (P.-The
torrid Red Sox. on the thresh-
hold of the American Leagues
first division with IA wins in
i16 games, are "having a little
fun" the way Manager Mike
Higgins tells it.
But Red Sox' opponents aren't
enjoying themselves at all.
Take Detroit. which arrived
Tuesday three games ahead OF
Boston in fourth place. After
| a three-game Red Sox sweep
the Tigers hold on fourth place
was cut to a .001 percentage
edge.
No single factor brought about
the meteoric rise of the Red
Sox, but Ted Williams deserves
much of the credit. Since re-
turning to the lineup May %, he's
Init 1897, with nine home runs,
two triples, eight doubles and
"a runs batted in. He's also
scored 20 runs and drawn 20
walks.
In addition, Ted has given val
liable batting tips to the younger
members of the club which have
paid of.
In the Detroit series he:
/. Hit a three-run homer that
beat the Tigers, 5-4, in the first
game.
2. Clubbed three doubles in
the second game for two runs
batted in and scored twice in
"a 1877 win.
3. Got a single and three
key walks before retiring for a
pinch runner in the sixth as the
Red Sox blanked the Tigers,
TO, on tall Frank Sullivan'S two
hitter.
Though badly bothered recent
ly with a sore back, Williams Is
hustling like never before. He's
making fine catches in leftfield
and has even stolen a base.
Ted's enthusiasm is catching.
The Red Sox have been getting
Evening star., 1955-06-24
Bob PorterfieId
Seeks to Avert
Seventh Straight
BY BURTON HAWKINS

The Senators are in q spot
where they may match their
longest losing streak Of the sea-
son tonight. It's a rather robust
little string of seven. and the
only barriers to that dubious
distinction seem to be Bob Por-
lterfield and the Detroit Tigers.
who also are in a slump that's
nearly taken them out Of the
first division.
Porterield, who is slated to
start against Billy Hoeft, is well
aware that If he shuts out the
Tigers he'll be sure of a tie, but
he may have doubts that such
proficiency would bring him VIC
tory.
The astonishing paralysis Of
power being displayed by the
Senators has them doing their
best to plunge into the cellar.
what with dropping 13 Of their
last IA games. However, Balti-
more continues to retain a firm
grip on the basement with
equally inept performances by
the Orioles.
Still, the Senators could drop
down to eighth place if they
don't improve. They're not
scoring and unless baseball rules
suddenly are altered for their
benefit, this leads to a steady
succession Of dreary defeats.
Fielding Bad, Too
The Washington players ap-
pear benumbed by 1t all, par.
ticularly while batting, although
their fielding occasionally is just
as entrancing-in a wonderfully
wierd sense, that is.
There's a good chance that
the Senators will make seven
straight losses tonight, with
Lefthander Hoeft pitching for
Detroit. Billy has held Wash
|ington to seven hits in 10
innings and last time out he
gave the Senators only two hits
in blanking them, 90. His
other triumph was a Al affair.
with the lone Washington run
stemming from two errors. The
next extra-base hit the Senators
get off Hoeft will be their first.
Detroit has its own problems.
The Tigers, who came East .
solid fourth, now are clinging
to the first division by the tissue.
thin margin Of .001 as the result
of losing six of eight games.
Manager Bucky Harris Is hop
See SENATOR'S, Page Ais
Evening star., 1955-06-24
Godfrey Will Ride PoIomino
At Senators Red Cross Game

hibition after the game on his
|palomino stallion, Catoctin Gold.
Godfrey is making his appear
ance at the behest Of Arch Nc
Donald, his old broadcastine
|chum, and will fly his own plane
here from New York during the
game, be escorted from National
Airport to the bali park by police
and arrive before the game is
completed.
Pre-game entertainment lists
Pitchers Maury McDermott and
Spec Shea of the Senators sing
See GODFREY, Page Ais
Evening star., 1955-06-24

Arthur Godfrey, the redheao
who vaulted to national promi-
nence as q radio and television
figure from a Washington spring
board, will entertain spectators
at the Senators-Red Sox game
at Griffith Stadium June 80, 1t
was announced today by the Red
Cross, which will share In the
proceeds Of the contest.
Godfrey, whose brand Of hu-
NOR caught on here at Station
WJSV, which later became
WTOP. will give o dressage ex-
Evening star., 1955-06-24
PROBABLE PITCHERS
AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit at WASHINGTON {night)--Hoef,
(6---3 VS.. Porterfield (7-9l.
Cleveland at New. York tnight)-
Garcia t3-s) VS.. Kucks (5-3).
Chicago at Boston (nightl-Pierct
Kansas city at Baltimore tnisht)-
Pcrtocarrero G-3l vs., Rogovin u-6)
BROOKLYN at Milwaukee (night)-
Erskine tS--3D VS.. Brdette (4-41.
Pittsburgh at Chicago-Friend (4-3l
vs.. Poholsky DIP or Lawrence (2-6l
Philadelphia at Cincinnati g twt;
%, or Knsava do vs.. Minarcir
(4-2) and Nuxhall (6-4).
Evening star., 1955-06-24
Heup on AII-Sturs

CHICAGO, June "a R.-
Halfback Joe Heap, Notre
Danes leading scorer, has been
added to the collegiate squad
which faces the Cleveland
Browns in the all-star football
game at Soldier Field August IL.
Evening star., 1955-06-24

smiles but little talk out
Bill
his right Ruos only
ruo1s Leo heading for the st
leagueeadng
Couldn't cone with their exhibition
16 hits for victory stoy Page A9)
-AP WrephOto
, 1955-06-03

The SIS. "Alcoa Roamer" is
scheduled to sail from Boston
May goth, Baltimore May 24th
New York May 9th and is
due at Frederiksted : via Puer
to Rico and st. Thomas : June
18th, accepting freight from the
above ports and for Puerto
Rico and New York.
.Rob't L. Merwin & Co., Inc.
Agents
Frederiksted, st. Croix
, 1955-06-03
SHIPPING NEWS

The S. S. "Lamyra" is SEIZED
uled to sail from Mobile May
18th, New Orleans May 10th
and is due at Frederiksted :
via Jamaica, Haiti, Peurto
Plata and st. Thomas : May
31st, accepting freight from
the above ports and for Mar
Unique, Barbados, George
town British Guiana) and
P~aramaribo Netherlands Guia
MAJ.
, 1955-06-03
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids in Septuple will
will be received at the Dept.
Of Tnsular Affairs, Division of
Procurement & Supply, St.
Croix, Virgin Islands, until
800 PM, Friday, June 1O,1955
and then publicly opened for
the items listed below.
Gasoline. Motor
Oil Lubricating sac 30
Tires. HeavY-dutY
Tubes, Inner HeavY-DutY
Rim. for 6:5O-l6 Tire. Ford
Copies Of Invitation to bid
may be obtained from the
Dept. of Insular Affairs, Divi-
sion of Procurement & Sup
ply, Christiansted, Virgin Is
lands, upon request.
Alphonso A. Romney
Clerk in Charge
, 1955-06-03
'orabIe one.

Especially do I wish to
thank Mrs. Elena Christian, in
whose home I stayed, her
mother, Mrs. Davis, her son,
Attorney Almeric Christian &
his lovely wife.
Thanks also to Miss Mariel
Nc Kay who entertained me
at her beach cottage 'Mizpah'',
the Josephs at st. John; Mr..
Carl Tranberg and his sister,
Mrs. Ludwick and Mrs. Tho
mas. all Of whom have made
my stay a most happy and Ell
joyable one.
Jennie E. Brady
, 1955-06-03
Probate No. 2-1955
CHARLES K. YES, deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to an Order of
the District Court of the Virgin Islands, dated April 18th,
1855 the undersigned was appointed Administrator C.TA. of
the above named Estate. All creditors Of the deceased.
Charles K. Ives, are requested to file their claims with the
undersigned Administrator at the office of Young & Rogers,
his attorneys, Christiansted, St. Croix, Y. T. within six ()
months Of the date Of this notice. Persons indebted to this
Estate are requested to make payment within the same time
to the Administrator or to his attorneys.
, 1955-06-03

Humphrey Bogart : Jennifer
Jones Robert Morley Gina Lollo
brigida Peter Lore
The Heavyweight Championship
boxing match between Rocky
Marciano. U.S.A. and Don Cock
ell of England--All the highlights
Of the fight in slow motion.
, 1955-06-03
Jennie E. Brady
LOST

/, GOLD II with Medal
lion. Has sentimental value.
Reward will be given.
Enquire: Brignoni's Furniture
Store or Avis Office.
, 1955-06-03
APPRECIATION

As / depart for my home on
the mainland / wish here to
express my great appreciation
to all those who made my Wis
it to my native land, a mem
0rahTa ono
, 1955-06-03
LOCAL .

ing he basic decision to be re-
gulated locally. Lengthy de-
lays are expected, however.
The National Association for
the Advancement of Colored
People said the decision opens
new avenues Of democracy for
all the children Of the nation.
It does not believe that the en-
forcement process will be a
lengthy one.
, 1955-06-03

FORBES -.
determined to remove him
from the post, despite his re-
cent promotion by Governor
Alexander.
Commissioner Hernandez
said he has placed Senior
Guard Alfred Joseph in
charge until a suitable man is
found.
, 1955-06-03

Dated: April 18th, 1855
Young & Rogers. Esqs.
Attorneys for the Estate
P. Q. Box 982
Christiansted, St. Croix, v, I.
, 1955-06-03
DR.. COTTON

DR.. COTTON So.
mechanic course in st. Croix.
He has another semester at
Hampton before graduating.
He also expects students who
are studying under Ford
Foundation scholarships to re-
turn for tht summer.
Dr. Cotton said he devoted
attention to the vocational edu
cation program, and took time
out to speak to YMCA Young
Mems Christian Association
officials with the hope that
the service Of that organiza-
ton will be extended to the
Virgin Islands.
, 1955-06-03

ON OUR PANORAMIC SCREEN
with Spanish Sub titles
BEAT THE DEVIL"
starring
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-15
ARIA OIL MIN MEf1
HIRE 10 AIR PROBLEM )

one Of a series Of area meet
iues sponsored b. the virginia
petroleum Isdustrles Committee
was held Thursday al Cedafbro y
Restaurant. representatives 81 al
sagments ol the industry attended
the luncheon meeting and heard
a discussion Of problems facing the
Industry BY W T Hyde state
chairman from Richmond
walter q Bruce FarmVille OIL
man who acted as toastfuaSt e.
welcomed She group and presented
Il. A Kyln. commlttee secretary
who spoke on Your Unseen Com
petltor, the unknown compeil-
tor being excise taxes which ha
said should be kept as reasonable
al possible Touching on the ob-
iectiVes 81 tha committee MI
Ryhn further stated '0f cougsf
there must b. reasonable gasoline
taxation but the rcgnue fro M
these sources should be devoted
exclusively to roads lie also adj
voeated . careful fcvie~ .ot pre-
sent ALLEGATIONS 81 road revenue
IN The light 81 present needs ans
the repeal Of the Federal tax OH
gasoline and motor oils
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-15
~ fO-0p NoLl MI
RISES, DIRECTORS TOM

Farmers IN the iX-statc opcf
atinp territory Of Southern State
Cooperative used their organiza-
ton more than ever before dur
ing the first six months Of Tire
1854 55 fiscal year ACCORDING to
report presented by j II Buch
holz. OF Richmond to members AZ
their annual regional board meet
ing held IN Burkcville
Total service volume for the
cooperative and It's afiiliatcs, was
reported as s72 9lo.9 46 as COM
pared with SOS .9o3 900 for the
same six months Of the previous
year Tonnage volume was also at
All all-time high
Despite general decline III
feed usage due 20 unfavorable
feeding ratios. Southern States
feed volume was up almost three
per cent for the period Feed vol
ume for the SIX month period
totalcd approximately $50 00o
tons,
Fertilizer volume increased II
per cent during the period THE
total fertilizer volume stood Al
approximately $500 tons ac
cording 10 Bucholiz Seed volume
Was also at an All time hlsh show
ing about q per cent increase
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-15
Accidents
IConfluaed rom pa0e u

CON tlHted ron Pave -
swung off a 25-foot embankment.
two miles vest of PampIin and
overturned
Injured we're Curtis Com. 10.
vino vas released from Lynch
burg hospital after treatment for
multiple abrasi0ns and concu-
slous James G Tolbert, %. adj
m!tted 70 Lynchnurg hospital for
observation and James 7 Davis,
JF IN treated for decorations
a third Prince Edward accident
gcurfed early Monday morning as
Harold tiuddleston n, a Worsh-
am High student fell asleep at
the wheel u his vehicle while re-
turning from Keysyilie Trooper
G II Wallace said HuddIeston s
car ran of the road on Route IS
south Of Worstafn, astruck a
stump and was severely damaged
possibly a total loss. Huddleston
however, suffered only minor head
injuries according to the repcS
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-15
MiHEkRIN MAN IL
FARMERS UNION AGtNT

j a Hines Of Meheu1n has
been licensed 20 represent The Ma
tional Farmers Union Life lnsur-
ance Co til Prince Edward coun-
~
The insurance companies are
operated III this state BY hc VII
esnia Farmers Onion a general
farm organization affiliated with
Farmers Educational and soop-
cfatise Union OF America. better
known as the National Farmers
Union
Hines, who will operate ha
business from his home said he
would sell all types Of insurance
ordinarily desired by farmers A
person must become a member Of
Farmers Union In order 70 be eli-
eihle for the insurance. he sand
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-15
SaLE TO MARK WESJIEs
AUTO 4sTH ANNIEER SAKf

j y. CLARK. owner ~ the Wcs-
tern Auto Associate Store al ZI3
N Main st., announced thus week
plans for celebrating the 46tf am
niyersary Of Western Auto and
h4s seventeenth year In business
here.
Both CLARK and Western Auto
WiIl have d special anniversary
sale from April IA to Aprl 80
featuring reduced prices on many
items as a way Of saying Thank
You" To their many customer ~
and around FarmWlie for the.r
patronage.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-15
INVESTORS MUTUAL. INC.
DECLARES i6 CENT DIVIDEND

The board Of directors OF I'M
ssstors Mutual. Inc largest ma-
tuai fund affiliate 81 Investors ID
verslhed Services. Inc has de-
clareu quarterly dividend Of l6
cents per share payable April 22
10 shareholders Of record AZ The
close # business March 81 THE
dividend will be distributed out
Of the funds net investment in
come. derived from dividend and
interest income.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-18

had TO be in bed. at least. Then you would do what
Gerald Robbins did this Christmas Eve.
Having sent Janet to bed, he vanished into the base
ment where the Santa Claus suit lay in its box from the
rental company. Mrs. Robbins downstairs to help
Gerald with the finishing touches and the makeup
Am fat enough?' he said to her.
THAT should be the least of your Worries she said
you know what DR.. Marx told YOU
Gerald eyed her baiefuy and said, Thank goodness
don't have TO carry bag"
That was the way they worked il on Webster Street
Santa Claus arrived without any presents, and the
children would be told that he just there check
on their behavior that he would be back later when
they were asleep to leave the presents Thus the kids
got to Santa Christmas Eve. while the setting of
gifts under the tree remained in the hands of the
individual parents. late at night.
rs Janet awake?" Gerald said now to his wife
''Of course" she said.
But in her room?"
"Yup'
"Okay" he said and climbed the stairs to the frs,
floor. Then he opened the front door quietly and
reached and pushed the doorbe. Just as quietly
he closed the door again.
His wife took over. Catteringly she opened the
front door,
why, Santa CIaus! she exclaimed in a loud voice.
''Ho, no. no. Gerald Robbins said in voice that
he trusted was sufficiently not his own. do any chill
dren live here?"
"Janet Robbins lives here" his wife said loudly as
ever. shes already in bed"
no. no, no." Gerald said. Janet Robbins, hey?
Has she been a good gihT'
Yes his wife said. She certainly has
We'll, !" Gerald said, "Ho, no. no. I'll be back
later with presents for such good little girl. Have
her daddy and mommy been good, too?"
YES" his wife said cheerfully Especially her
mommy, who. ~
no. no, no." Gerald said, very loudly. WELL III
be back when everybodys asleep" He gave his wife
look. Merry Christmas!'
merry Christmas Santa!' Mrs Robbins said galy,
by" And she closed the door heavily
Gerald Robbins worked the block, both sides of the
street: and when he arrived home hours later
he was weary but flushed with pride
ut gTeat! he told his wife. The kids all loved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-18

it. And Herb Young didn't even know il was mer'
That's nice" his wife said.
Gerald did not like the tone of her voice. He said,
"Janet's still awaken
His wife nodded.
"Upset?'
Another nod.
Because she didn't get to see Santa CLAUSE"
His wife shook her head.
She couldn't have known it was me- What's the
trouble?"
'Ge, out of your red suit, his wife said, land go in
and see for yourself. ican't explain it TO her.
Serald Invested himself of his trappings, then
put the key loudly into the front door and came in
Hi, honey" he exclaimed. Late at the Office How's
everything? Did Santa get here?"
Inside, Jack, his wife said YEARLY, and Gerald
went into Janets bedroom. He found Janet sitting
up in bed, red-eyed from weeping
Hi. hon." Gerald said to her. What's the matter?"
Daddy" she said. Santa was here
Il know
You dor
He moistened his lips. "Mommy just told me-
And Daddy. watched him out my window
You did,
Janet nodded He went into every house"
That was nice"
Except the HAIRLESS house. Janet said "He walked
right past and didn't even look at their house.
Gerald sat down on the side of the bed rs that
what's been bothering you?"
Janet nodded, and the tears came anew. why didn't
he 60 there?"
"Oh. hon, that's very easily explained" Gerald said
You see, the HAIRLESS the only people on our
street who don't have any children"
How did Santa Claus know
Gerald spread his palms. HE just knows, that's ALL
He didn't know when he came to our house" Janet
said. "Mommy opened the door and he said, DO any
children live here? He had to ask. I heard him."
He was just making sure" Gerald said dismalIy
He already knew about the HAIRLESS
And BESIDES" Janet said, isn't Christmas for
grown-ups, too? Santa asked Mommy whether she'd
been good
well, it's mostly for Children" Gerald said. II
mean, Santa Claus knew there all these children
on this street, so maybe he sort Of skipped the HAIRLESS
house for the time being he could get all the houses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-18

6eaminq with satisfaction, Gerald
Robbins was sure he had played Santa's
role superbIy. His daughter, Janet,
wasted no time setting him straight
Christmas Eve on Webster Street, where Gerald
Robbins lived with his wife and eight year-old daughter
Janet, had by now become something Of timing
problem. Every house the block with the exception
of the Harrses who kept pretty much to themselves
anyway, had at least one child.
Once each year one of the fathers dressed up as
Santa Claus and made the rounds before the children
went to Sleep Each Christmas Eve. though the chill
dren year older. and Santa's point point
itinerary had to be charted with ever-increasng care.
Its getting you not only have to act part
Gerald Robbins complained to his wife, YOU have
to know the answers, too" 1t his turn in the
Santa Claus suit this year.
Don't worry about il, his wife said. The young
ones still believe and the Older ones know better and
don't say anything about it,
I'm worried about the ones in between" Gerald
said miSerably He did not have to say more He had
enough troubles with the imaginative fancies of his
daughter Janet You knew what she really believed
Gerald had, in fact, tried to assay scientifically the
Santa Claus situation in his own house. He had written
down the possibilities:
I. Janet still believes in Santa Claus
z. She no longer believes but doesn't let because
she thinks Ill be mad if find out.
3. She doesn't believe but she thinks do and she
doesn't want to disappoint me.
Of the three possibilities, the that nageed him
the most was number three. He also had the feeling
that the list not complete but he could not for the
life of him think of any other possibilities
Then, still being scientific, he devoted himself to
being good Santa Claus for Webster Street on Christ
Eve 1t required strong attention to detail. You
could not, for example, act the way Herb Young
door had acted two years ago when Santa Claus. he
accepted liquid refeshmen at each house the block
By the time Herb got to the end Of the street, he
the happiest Santa Claus in the business.
Furthermore things had to be arranged so that every
child would still be awake except your own. Your
Evening star., 1955-02-21
Billion Letters Year.

about $40 letters a year for each
Government employe compared
with SIS letters in 1912.
Many Government letter
writer's deserve their reputation
for long words, long sentences
and long paragraphs, further
obscured by legal terms, abb
stract nouns, passive verbs and
dangling clauses wrote Chief
Task Foreman Emmett J.
Leahy. THE prevailing opinion
is that this is Government
STYLE Certainly the quality,
style, length and clarity need
betterment."
Lacking in character. Govern
ment correspondence is almost
as diverse as the SIS agencies
tested by the task force. This
is largely due to the fact that
each is allowed the luxury of
its own style manual-at a total
cost of more than. half a mil
lion.
Forms Cost.
Forms? Eighteen billion a
year costing $867 million. Forms
are necessary, all right, for tax
returns, statistical data, infor-
nation to the public, procure
ment, inventories. etc. But since
the Navy Department was able
to reduce 3.161 forms into 752
on one project alone, saving So
the commission saw the
way to additional savings.
Example: Internal Revenue
and Social Security have pro-
posed simplification of Forms
94l and 94lA employers Quar-
Evening star., 1955-02-21
By Hermon F. Schoden

Paper paper =. paper.
Twenty-Five billion pieces of
it a year. Enough to stretch
to the moon 13 times. :.
Enough stored away as records
to fill seven Pentagons. All
handled by workers in offices
that would fill SO Empire State
Buildings.
This is the picture of the
Government, ensnarled in its
own paperwork production, as
drawn by the Hoover Commis-
sion's Task Force on Paperwork
Management.
Sent to Congress today with
recommendations for cutting the
red tape around Washington,
the report says proper admins
tration could trim one-quarter
of a billion dollars annually
from a 81 billion paperwork bill.
Paperwork Program Urged.
The commission urged Presi-
dent Eisenhower by executive
order to support a Government
wide paperwork management
program. investing General Serv-
ices Administration with re-
sponsibility for general super
vision.
This program should. include
simplif1cation and improvement
of forms, correspondence, reports
and other documents. elimina-
ton of non-essential copies of
materials, reduction and volume
of paperwork. and standardized
methods of management pro-
cedures
And each agency should desig-
nate a top official to review all
forms with view to simplifica-
ton, elimination of unnecessary
correspondence and reduction of
the number of reports, the COM
mission said.
Citing figures amazing even
to paper-bound Washington. the
task foreman gave the Gov
ernment its first file-cabinet-eye
view of itself since 1912 when
the total cost of all Government
was less than 81 billion.
1t found fault with duplica-
ton of letters and reports, un-
necessary paperwork, deplorable
waste of time and space. in the
well-known "gobbledegook" style
of obscurism in writing, ineffi-
cent use of business machines.
1t learned that Government is
papered with 100000 full-time
paperworkers. not counting the
skilled workers who spend part
time fussing over reports which
might run the total bill as high
as $6 billion.