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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-24

the children are hard put to sup
press their expectation of what
tomorrow will bring.
If the day is sunny. shadows
lay long and straight across the
snow.
Much work remains to be done.
both in the house and in the
barn.
For in their most traditional
setting, such homes are in the
country place most hospitable
to the imagery of st. Luke's
poetic story of the Nativity.
From the vantage point of a
rural place, 1t is not at all diff
cult to imagine shepherds abid-
ing in the field. keeping watch
over their flock by night: nor to
visualize their being informed of
joyful tidings which have rever-
berated down through 20 cen
turtles.
Because this kind of a house,
clad in a winter dress. is so close
Ily linked with Christmas tradi-
tons. we have chosen q picture
Of one to appear on this page
today.
The original print was first
published by Currier & Ives in
1872, and is called The Old
Farm House" It is being repro
duced in the Home Section as a
symbol Of peace and goodwill at
this season of the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-24
Arlington
Projects
Recent building permits issued

Recent building permits issued
by Arlington County include:
Edgar D. Smith. 1873 South
Abingdon street, owner; dwelling
at 3470 North Emerson street:
cost. $4,000.
Park Shirlington. 1925 l. street
NV. Washington. owner: nine
buildings and one
boiler room. 1879 units, at 4527-25,
4521-19, 45l5-l3, ABS 33, 4429-27.
4423-21. 4501- 03, 4509-07, 4441 SO
South Thirty-first street: cost
81. $50, 900; architect, Joseph H.
Saunders.
Shirlington Corp, 2780 South
Randolph street, owner; food
store at 4101 South Thirty-first
cost, 100000; architect,
Louis Kasoff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-24
3FaHE, 3.Tzga

More home loans were guar
anteed by the Veterans Admins
tration during the first IL months
of this year than during any pre-
vious whole year in the history
of the CT loan program. the
agency has announced.
In addition, the month Of
November was the second con-
secutive month in which CT
home loans set a new record for
the 11-year history Of the pro-
gram.
So far this year. VA said it has
guaranteed q total of 594.328
loans having a total value Of
more than $6.5 billion. Included
in this figure were the sc. 400
CT loans guaranteed durin g
November, with q total value Of
more than $755 million.
The agency attributed the
high number Of guarantees, as
well as the high rate of loan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-24

for a house, what they actually
bought and their subsequent sa-
tisfaction or dissatisfaction. This
research was conducted by the
University of Michigan: the
University of Illinois and HHFA's
Division Of Housing Research.
THE Cost of Municipal Serv-
ices in Residential Areas" is
based on studies by Harvard
University aimed at measuring
the long term cost of municipal
services in different types Of
areas. -
How to Make and Interpret
Locational Studies of the Hous-
ing Market" Is a report of the
factors which enable local or
CARNATIONS to measure, analyze
and predict trends in the loca-
tional aspects of housing mar
kets. It was handled jointly by
and the Georgia Institute
Of Technology.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-24
WASHINGTON, D. C., DECEMBER "a, 1855
Home Stands as Symbol
Of Peace and Good Will
BY ROBERT J. LEWIS

Christmas celebration traditonay clad in frost and
tied with nse and time for memories Of
seghben meadow and woods
hearth and home and family friends gain value and
meaning
From century to century Christmas festival changes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-24
Contract Awards
'Up for Month

Contracts awarded for future
construction In the District
during November and during the
first II months Of the year both
showed gains over the CORE
spending periods in 1854, ac-
cording to F. w. Dodge Corp,
construction news and marketing
specialists.
The first III months OF this
year saw $l13,558.0O0 in con-
tracts awarded. a gain Of SO per
cent over the same period in
1854.
November contract ards
totaled $5.9l4.000 and topped the
November 1854 figure by is per
cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-24

clothing itself, indeed, in Gus
toms sometimes a bit mcon-
gruous to an observance marking
the Nativity of Jesus Christ.
Yet from age to age, the
homes pre- eminent place in the
history of this most significant
event in the history of the world
persists without any sign of
faltering.
For all of us-and especially
for many in Washington-this is
the day above all days when we
want to be under roof with our
family.
1t is day to go home. wher-
ever home may be.
1t is a day, also. when we turn
our thoughts to the past. relive
our lives and seek reinsurance
among dim memories and ancient
images and symbols.
Among the most vivid of these
recollections that flash across our
mind at Christmas time are the
symbols Of home.
The traditional picture of what
a home should be is often sharp
and clear.
To most of US, it is not a very
new place at all. but somewhat
rickety old-fashioned house with
q picket fence, perhaps; plain
as a pumpkin. but neat and tidy.
warm and bright.
In its snow-decked setting,
this Is the house that Grandma
Moses so charmingly paints; the
house which, in an earlier day.
appeared in so many prints by
those skillful compilers of Amer
lean traditions, Currier & Ives.
Such homes are in the Christ
mas tradition. for they recall the
bygone days. the sweet and
pleasant times when the world
was young.
They light up brightly in our
mind. and are carved in our
hearts.
They stand as symbols Of peace
and goodwill. which. after all,
constitute the abiding inspira-
tion-and most poignant prom
ise-of this benign and holy day.
At this season of the year,
such houses are all a-bustle.
Guests have been welcomed.
people are coming and going,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-24
New Firm to HundIe
Second Trust Notes

The Trust Note Exchange, q
new Arm which will serve as q
brokerage clearing house fol-
second trust notes. has just beer
formed. with Offices in the In
vestment Building. 1t was an
Inounced today.
The organization is headed by
Ira T. Byram IT.. who will be
general manager. Associated with
him are Harold G. Katz and MAJ
IS. Kraft. All previously have
been in the real estate field.
The Republican., 1955-08-11
Listen Americans!
BY GEORGE 8. BENSON
PrSsids9A II Harding College

A wise philosopher said, Waste not not is
law of nature. Thinking people readily accept this truth.
heard great "frebal baseball pitcher, who had
tired from the game relatively young put in these
words apparently there just many fast ball tosses
in mans arm. I've thrown mine all in bunch, and I'm
through too early"
There Just many tons of iron ore, many bar
rels of petroleum, many cubic yards of OpSO available
in nation, and if them Wastefully and without
developing other to replace them, selfish
and shortsghted and children may experience want
cessng through production When that portion of wealth
which to Washington in taxes subjected to wasefu
handling and spending then the future of all of is being
undermined The Hoover Commission represents great
ganzcd conservation program IN government spending
The Hoover Commission task force which studied the
Federal medical services reports that millions OF dol
lars coming out of sockpe of natural (and
pocketbook) being wasted in the overlapping hodge
pOdge of Federal medical serVices-cosng taxpayers S4
149,000,000 in 1854!
Not far from my home the Veterans Administration
built $50 million hospital few years ago. although just
five miles away huge VA hospital facility and so miles
distance of the finest Army Navy hospitals in the
nation Today the ArmyNavy hospital being closed down
single incident represents waste Of perhaps $50 to 500
million in all And it is tiny isolated drOpet in the great
tide of Wastefu spending.
What is the remedy? The Hoover Commission recon-
mendS the appointment of Federal Advisory Council of
Health composed Of distinguished laymen and physicians
and it sets forth specific to tighten veterans
medical services and the whole structure of Federal health
programs These recommendations however, will be worth
less unless citizens support them through the of their in
fuence with their congressman and with other less inter
esed citizens But perhaps your tax bill isn't burdensome
The Republican., 1955-08-11
Terra Alta Fair
To Open Aug. 81

Col A. l.. Gatcwood will present
his rodco for the Preston County
Fair which begins Wednesday,
August 81, and continues through
Monday, September 5.
Wild horses from Montana and
Wyoming and wild cattle from
Florida will be featured in this
rodeo sponsored by the Fair as
sociation.
Coming directly from Miles City,
Montana, Col Gatewood's flying
*" rodeo has just completed a
tour through Wisconsin, Michigan
and Minnesota at fairs which have
given good recommendations pro-
claiming the rOdeO as we'll or
ganized show, including acts fea-
tured at the larger rodcos in the
west. These acts will include calf
roping. bull dogginG bronc riding,
bull riding, trick riding, trick rop-
ing, high schooled horses, clowns
and novelty acts.
The Republican., 1955-08-11
More Farm uIent
Contests Scheduled

Additional farm talent roundup
contests are scheduled to be held
in the county. The contest, also
elections of local board and farm
home advisory committee members,
and reports of operations for the
year will be among the features of
the annual Southern States mem
bcrship meeting for the Friends
Vile area, to be held at s p. m,
Wednesday, August II, at the
Friendsville Elementary school
Hot dogs and soft drinks will be
served after the business meeting.
Door prizes will be given.
The talent contest is for amateurs
II years of age or older 1t is spon-
sorcd jointly by Friends store and
the cooperative The winning local
act will be eligible to compete with
winning acts from other communi-
ties in an elimination contest.
William Umbel, Friendsvillc, will
serve as chairman Rev. j. d. Shat
fer. Friendsville, Will give the invo-
cation Group singing will be led
by Muricl d. Friend.
Nominees for the advisory board
are Ross f. NanSicklc, Markleys-
burg. Pa. w. Sislcr, Jcanc Bcne-
dict and Reuben Friend, all of
Fricndsvillc. Members of the board
whose terms expire this year arc
William Umbcl and Dorsey Guard.
Nominees for the advisory com
mittce are Mrs. Merle Garletts,
Mrs. William Umbel, Mrs, Robert
Thomas and Mrs. Orval Rush, all
of Friendsvillc. Members whose
terms expire are Mrs. Leslie Guard
and Mrs. Bruce FranN
Chairmcn of the general commit
tees assisting with the meeting are:
Talent roundup, f. f. Garletts;
eats. Reuben Friend procurement
and serving, Mrs. Erncst Savage;
facilities and cleanup, Stanton
Friend; greeting, Rucbcn Harsh
berger.
The Republican., 1955-08-11
Rotary and Moose
Win Oakland Games

The Rotary Club swamped the
Woodmen 1873, and the Moose won
over the Country club 9-3 in Oak
land Pony League games Monday
night.
Duling, James, Stemplc and San
ders shared eight of the Rotary
teams 10 hits Dewitt smacked a
double and single to pace the
Woodmen. Darkness halted the
game at the end of the 5th inning
Kelley headed the 13-hit assault
unloosed by the Moose with a
double and three singles to his
credit Martin hit safely thrice and
Calls, Wine and COlaw collected
two hits each Shaffer had two hits
and Bill Paugh blasted a triple for
the Country club.
In last Fridays games the Moose
defeated the WOodmen Ia to 5.
Wayne Calls limited the Woodmen
to four hits and struck out seven
while his mates pounded Milavec
and Dewitt for IL safeties, eight of
which were shared by Paugh. Kel-
ley Martin and McRobie. Smith
got two hits for the losers.
The Republican., 1955-08-11
Jane Carey Bride
of William Casteel

In a ceremony solemnized last
Saturday, August 6, at 800 p m,
in ST Paul's Methodist church in
Oakland. Miss Jayne Carroll Carey,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Buchanan Carey, 3l2 Hopkins Road,
Baltimore, became the bride of
William Ashby Castcel, son of Mrs.
Everett Castecl, Oakland. and the
late Mr.. Castecl Rev. w. S. Pattcr-
son officiated
Vases of white gladioli and snap
dragons decorated the altar against
a background of palms in the
chancCl.
Miss Barbara Ann Carey was her
sisters maid of honor and only at
tcndant, while Charles Jacks
served as Mr.. Castcers best man.
Ushcrs were Edward f. Smousc,
DR.. f. Irving Baumgartner and
Frank Shcehan Mrs. Jay Bell sang
The Lords Prayer Il Love You
Truly" and Because"
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore a waltz length gown
of white nylon tulle and Chantilly
lace. Her fingertip length veil of
matching lace was held by a tiara
of seed pearls, and completing her
costume, she carried a Bible with
white orchid marker and white
streamcrs. tied in lovers knots.
Her attendant wore waltz
length chiffon gown of pale laven-
der combined with a slightly deep
er shade. Her headdress was a
matching band of tiny leaves and
yelling and she carried a nosegay
of yellow and white sweetheart
roses with smaller lavender asters
Mrs. Carey chose mauvc pink
cotton lace gown, with matching
hat and slippers, white gloves and
purse. Her corsagC was of talsman
and white sweetheart roses. The
mother of the groom was attircd in
a toast colored crepe, street length
dress with white accessories. anC
her corsagc was also of talismar
and white sweetheart roses.
The bride is a graduate of Tow
son High school, and the School o.
Nursing of the Hospital for the
Women of Maryland, Baltimore
Until her recent resignation, she
was a member of the staff of the
Garrett County Memorial hospital.
She is a member of the Junior
Woman's Civic Club in Oakland.
The bridegroom is . graduate of
Oakland High School and the Uni
vcrsity of Maryland College OF
Business and Public Administra-
ton. He served in the Pacific
Theater of Operations with the
Army Air Force receiving the d..
F.C. and Air Medal He is a mem
Der of the Oakland Rotary Club
Knights of Pythias. American
Legion, and Oakland Country Club.
A former associate director Of the
Community Research Bureau of
The Republican., 1955-08-11

School Glass of the church assisted
in serving the refreshments. A
miniature bride and groom adorned
the TERED wedding cake
For travelling, the bride wore a
white, grey and black cord suit
with white pique hat, white gloves
and slippers Upon their return
from two weeks motor trip. Mr..
The Republican., 1955-08-11

Products Corp, New York. Mr. Cas-
teel is at present manager of the
Mason j Glotfelty Garage, Oak
land
a wedding reception was held
in the church social room. follow
ing the ceremony. Summer flowers
were used in the decorations and
The Republican., 1955-08-11
Comp Meeting To Begin

Camp meeting will begin at White
Oak Tabernacle, east Of Terra Alta,
W. Va, on Sunday afternoon Au-
gust Ia, at o'clock, standard time
Evening meetings will be held at
8 o'clock.
The Republican., 1955-08-11
NORTH GLADE

Mr.. and Mrs Bennic Sweitzcr,
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Rhodes, Silas
Felix. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Warwick
and daughter Jackie, visited Mr..
and Mrs. Ted Bcckman, Monday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Russell Elliott and
daughter Janet, of Plainfield, n j.
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
FitzWater
Mrs. Alvcrta Burke and daugh-
ter Norma Lee, of Canton, O., were
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
G.. c. O'Bricn.
The WSCS is sponsoring a bake
ale on Saturday August l3 at
'urt's Corner, at 10 a. m, DIST.
The Republican., 1955-08-11

Informed sources say the Chin
G Nationalists are anxious to avoid
cidents with the British but never
leless might bomb ships flying
he Union Jack rather than allow
lem to carry vitally needed materi-
/ to Chinese Red ports opposite
'ormOSa.
The Republican., 1955-08-11

and Mrs Casteel will reside at III
Second street. Oakland
The Republican., 1955-08-11

Subscribe to The Republican.
Evening star., 1955-05-29
ORCHID GIRL
Her $lOO-investment is just
beginning to return dividends
Photographs by Robert J.. Smith

W7HEN Janice McClung was
w Y years old, she saw an
orchid in bloom for the first
time. Now, at Is. this West Los
Angeles, Calf, girl is one of a
handful of teen-agers who have
successfully grown the worlds
most famous flower herself.
Orchids need at least four
years of careful handling to
mature. Moisture, heat and light
around the plants need constant
checking. But JAMS patience and
skill have gradually filled her
backyard greenhouse.
Her corsage sales so far have
returned only SIS from the more
than SlOO that went for seedlings
and supplies, but Jan expects to
balance her books soon. How
ever, she says: That will be
nothing compared to the thrill |
got when saw my first orchid
in bloom" - Jack STEWART
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-06-02

a shut-in for two years and those
who called Memorial Holiday in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Van
Meter were; Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Hark, Fostoria; Mr.. and Mrs. Rit-
tenhouse, Tiffin; Mr.. Charles Mar
quart, Jenera; Mr.. and Mrs. James
Balmer, Blpffton; Mr.. and Mrs. Gid
Steiner and son, Bluffton; Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Stiles, Mrs. Edna Auch-
muty of Bodlins; Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Knley Van Meter, West Minister
Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose Keller, Belle
fontaine; Miss Emma Keller, Mrs
Lois SEEKER, Mys. Blanch Wilkerson
and son of Lima Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
old LaRue and son James, Mrs. Cora
Kilgore and daughter Thelma, Col
umbus; Mr. Harry Ross, Granville
O.; Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Phillips
Lafayette; Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Var
Meter, Mrs. Alma Amstutz, Beaver
dam; Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Roger:
and family, Columbus Grove.
Mrs. Lorraine Price, Findlay, spen
Sunday night and Monday with Mr
and Mrs. A. Nj Price.
Six o'clock dinner guests of Nh
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-06-02
Harry Beach, So,
Taken BY Death

Services were held Monday after
noon in Trinity Lutheran church, Je-
nera, for Harry Beach, 55, who died
at ! a. m. Saturday in University
hospital, Columbus, Of cancer follow
ing a fve-month illness.
The Rev. Walter Voss ofFiciated at
the service with burial in the church
cemetery. The Daily funeral home,
Arlington, was in charge.
Born in Van Buren township, Oc-
tober 20, 1899, Mr.. Beach was the
son Of Adam and Katherine Iutz)
Beach. He married Fern Arras June
II, 1923 and she servives.
There are alsd two sons, Max E..
Beach of Arlington, and Richard D..
Beach who is filth the U. S. Army
stationed now Eat Fort Knox, KY.
Also surviving are a grandchild; /;
three brothefs and a sister: Oliver
and John Of Jenera; Albert, of Ar
lington; ard Mrs. Anna Walter of
Mt. Cory.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-06-02
BlufftOn Pays
Respect To War
Dead Memorial Day

Pledges of rededication TO the
American principles for which the
Memorial Day exercises Monday in
soldier-dead of six wars laid down
their lives were given in Bluffton's
Memorial Day exercises Monday
morning in Maple GJoye Cemetery.
Across the graveIo Asa Sechler,
veteran of World War !, Robert
Pickering, Lima attorney, reminded
his audience in Ehe cemetery observ-
ance of the example of supreme sac
rifice and devotion rendered by those
who have laid down their lives in the
defense of their country.
A light mist, fell during the service
and chilly weather, unusual for a
Memorial Day, somewhat reduced the
crowd at the cemetery and on Main
street to see the annual procession to
the cemetery.
Forming at fhe town hall, the
parade of participating organizations
marched to the cemetery. In the
parade, headed by the Bluffton high
school bandi and the Legion color
guard, men 1fbers of the Legion and
Auxiliary, Boy Scouts, Explorers and
Cubs, Girl Scouts and Brownies.
1t was the first appearance in the
parade for 1.-THE uniformed Cub Scouts,
who have heen organized during the
past year. It was also the first year
that mounted\members of the Bluff
ton Saddle Horse club participated in
the parade.
Business and industry suspended
operation in the town for the Mon
day holiday, AND there was no mail
delivery.
Many Bluffton residents, taking ad-
vantage of three-day week end were
out of town Memorial Day.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-06-02
Wall Street Journal
AWdrd Winner Named

Theodore Stepleton, graduating SEN
ior in business administration at
Bluffton college, has been selected to
receive the Wall Street Journal Stu
dent ACHIEVEMENT Award as the stu
dent who has contributed most to the
department during the past year.
Steplet9n, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Stepleton, Sr, Findlay,
will receive the medallion award
at a picnic supper for business ad-
ministration majors and their friends
to be held this evening, Thursday, at
the Buckley quarry lake.
Ted has been active as program
chairman of ting commerce club dur
ing the past sear, and was one of
the tennis teSim's outstanding players
this season.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-06-02

Freeman Burkhalter, minister of
musicywill direct. Soloists for the oc-
casion will be Mrs. John Purves, of
Smithburg,> Md, formerly of Berne,
soprano; Mrs. Gaylord Lehman, Royal
Oak, Mich, alto; Raymond McAfec,
Chicago bass and Dwight Weldy of
Goshen, ind, tenor. Mrs. L. A. Neuen,
organist apd Mrs. Shermon Stucky,
pianist, viii accompany.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-06-02

and Mrs. Arthur Price were Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Price and family of Col
umbiana; Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Bas-
niger, Columbus Grove; Mr.. and
Mrs. Forcis Shiver, Lima, and Mrs.
Mae Foley.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-06-02
Berne Choral Group
To Sing Elijah"

The oratori9 Elijah, by Mendels-
sohn, will bq presented on Sunday
evening, 7:3q o'clock EST, June 5, at
the First M Annonite church here by
the Mennonite>Chora Society. DR..
Evening star., 1955-02-08

Morris and Barbara Ridley
Harry and Frances Thurman.
TWINS.
Eugene and Gertrude Gullixon. boys.
Evening star., 1955-02-08
Births Reported in the District
EMMY LOU
tFrom D. C. Health Department,

tFrom D. C. Health Department,
BOYS.
James and Elva Awe
Lee and Christine Watson
John and Alphoretta Woolum.
Sidney and Roberta Battle.
Palmer and Mocile Bolts.
James and Lurline Golfer.
Gordon and Susie Hammond.
Clifton and Gladys Jackson.
Charles and Rosa Jackson.
John and Agnes Jones
Aubrey and Lille Minor.
Roger and podorhy Palmer.
Frank and Quincy Smith:
Joseph and Katherine Walker.
Samuel and Hattie Bellamy.
Odell and Elizabeth Butler.
John and Elizabeth Dorsey.
Richard and Eva Haskins.
Ellis and Louise jackson.
adSasra aadsSTss and and ETma sqhas9s Jordan
Clarence and Mary Morse.
John and Myzella Thomas.
Lee and Dorothy Thomas.
Ray and Betty Fitch.
John and Lee Godfrey.
10y and Jean King.
Theodore and Dorothy Alexander.
William and Geneva Battle.
James and Violet Dorsey.
Reginald and Mary Jackson.
Herbert and Dolores johnson.
EsqPsn sqss .a1 a1d Ms,ss McSnSsaTrss Tss,aI Reddix
Dewey and Ellen Watkins.
James and Bessie Fleming.
Paul and Clarita Hoffman.
Horace and Anne Osborne.
Sidney and Frances Barnett.
Lawrence and Lydia Carson.
Arthur and Maud Groomes.
James and Ella Johnson.
Jessie and Mary Mitchell.