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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-26


John Mayer, Associated Press CORE
spondent OF MoysviIie, rode out the
Yubo City MorysviIle flood OF rodio
stotion, broodeostins civilian defense
orders thot undoubtedly soysd a
greet mony lives. He finally got a
telephone connection todoy and sent
out this story.
water. a house burned down.
Two and one-half hours later
the water began receding. Even
before that the pressure was
relieved on the Marysville levees
and that city was never flooded.
Daybreak Brings Help
Daybreak finally came and
with it came help. There were
all varieties of airplanes and
helicopters, as we'll as almost too
many boats and Army ducks.
l don't know how many people
they saved, but the figure must
be in the hundreds.
Possibly two-thirds of Yuba
City is now out of the water
but returning will be difficult.
Ironically, there has been water
everywhere. but there is no wa
ter to drink. The sewage system
is not working, either. No one
knows how long it will take to
make the city habitable again.
But we're all eating pretty
good. I had a turkey dinner
for Christmas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-26
LOST

IRISH SETTER PUPPY, 3 mos. old, vic.
Vienna Woods on Xmas Day. Call Dun
kirk 5-907S. --26
PARAkEET, blue. named Buster, In the
vicinity Of 9Th I'd. and N Quincy ST.,
Arl., Sat. Reward. Call IA. 7-0434.
PARAKEET, green with yellow head:
VIC. 5000 blk. st. Sc, Sat. Reward
LIZ. l-O98l. --27
PURSE, lge. brown envelope type, VIZ.
of l4th and q SITS. NV. around pm.
Dec. 20. Contains valuable identifica-
ton and cards Reward. OIL. 2-gl64.
20
TOY POMERANIAN, friendly. answers
TO "RUFFLES' extraYagant reward.
I'll III, 1910. ---. II
WALLET, 2-tone green leather. initials
p; M: approx. Sl0l. Vic Cherry.
dale Safeway, Clarendon or 51OO Wash
blvd. on Dec, "a. Reward. ia. 2-I5I5
WEIMARANER, female, 3 yrs. old, gray.
shorthair- named "Trudy" Riyerdale
area Reward. Ju. 1-S3gl. ~
WRisTWATCH ladys gold Omega. gold
band and small diamonds Vic. An
mandate shopping center around pm,
Dec. 20. MONOGRAM on back "CBC"
Reward. CT. 6-ls07. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-26
Johnson to Retire

In Colorado, where the Re-
publicans are given a chance of
winning, Gov. Ed c. johnson,
greatest Democratic vote-getter
the State has had for years, suf-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-13
BY RUTH DEAN

Members of the District Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs took
a look into Christmas festivi-
ties in other lands at their an
nual Christmas party at the
Willard Hotel yesterday.
The children of Switzerland
wound probably be a little
puzzled by Rudolf, the Red
Nosed Reindeer" explained
Mr.. Claude van Muyden, Sec
ond Secretary Of the Swiss Le-
cation. st. Nicholas comes to
Swiss homes accompanied by
a donkey, carrying burlap bags
containing oranges and nuts
and also birch rods for the
bad children"
The Christmas tree is kept
hidden until Christmas eve,
he said. because Swiss children
believe it is brought by the
Christ Child. The children
don't receive, presents. how
ever, until New Years Day.
Incidentally, the tree is
decorated with lighted candles
instead Of electric light bulbs.
$50 far, the insurance COM
panies have not cracked down
on that yet" he laughingly
added.
Also at the party yesterday
the clubwomen remembered
that charity begins at home"
and gave presents to "a boys
and girls from the Children's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-13

oddly, which made people pay
more attention to me. The one
thing a candidate needs more
than anything else is atten-
ton
She lost out in both her
1948 and 1850 congressional
races in her heavily Repub-
lican district, which hasn't
sent a Democrat to Congress
since the days of Woodrow
Wilson. But she is pleased that
in her 1913 race she lost by
less votes 10000 than any
Democrat who ran since the
Wilson era.
Miss Nice thinks she came
by her interest in politics by
osmosis. MY mother was a
great suffragette," she recalls.
"She took me to many meet
ings when I was a little girl. I
remember I used to go to sleep
all the time. But I guess some
Of it sunk in"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-13
In Switzerland a Donkey
Steals Renders Role

Receiving Home of the Central
Union Mission.
Customs Galore
More foreign Christmas GUS
toms were described by Senori-
ia Maria Perdomo, Second Sec
rotary of the Embassy of the
Dominican Republic; Mrs.
Petur NEggefz, Of the
Counselor Of the Tcelandic Le-
CATION and Mr.. John A. Tzou-
mis-, First Secretary Of the
Greek Embassy.
The same custom Of hiding
the tree is a tradition in Ice
land, Mrs. Eggerz pointed out.
But apparently. the Riddles
know where it is hidden.
Il remember many a fight
for the keyhole," she recalled
of her childhood days.
In Greece. there are no
Christmas trees. Were there,
it would still present a serious
conservation problem, Mr..
Tzounis pointed out. Seems
there's a law which prohibits
the cutting down Of trees or
even branches during the
Christmas season.
Easter is really the big holi-
day in Greece, he said. Christ
mas is observed quietly as a
religious and family holiday.
Presents are exchanged on
New Years Day.
In the Dominican Republic,
where Christianity first came
to the New World with Chris
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-13

had a vital role to play to
get out the vote" she said.
Democratic workers in the
outstate area still are fairly
scarce, she acknowledged, "but
they are very enthusiastic"
and the Republicans are
really scared"
Miss Nice stressed both dur
ing her talk and in a subse-
Quent interview that over 400
Democratic women had run
for public Office in New York
State in 1914. a much greater
number than ever before.
Not very many of them won,
she admitted, but 1 think
their even running made a ter
rife contribution"
She personally never felt
that being a woman handi-
capped her in running for Of
dce, the New Yorker added.
If anything, it helped me,
because I was somewhat of an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-13
OAR Chapter Plons Fets
For New U. S. Citizens

The Dorothy Hancock Chap
ter. District Daughters Of the
American Revolution, in CO.
operation with the District
Woman's Bar Association, will
entertain at a reception today
in honor of newly naturalized
citizens.
The reception, rounding out
the OAR chapters 1855 Amer
icanism program, will be held
in the Lawyers Lounge Of
the u. 8. District Courthouse,
following the monthly natu-
ralization court session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-13

topher Columbus landing on
the tiny island, the Christmas
festivities are NOISY and color
full" Senorita Perdomo pointed
out
ColOrful Day
Fireworks are set of on
Christmas eve and street sing
ers 60 from door to door sing
ing Christmas folk songs.
The Christmas program was
climaxed with the arrival of
the children from the Central
Union Mission. accompanied
by Mrs. Herbert Eberhardt.
who with her husband Is CO.
director of the mission.
The children entertained
with a program of Christmas
songs, then were presented
with gifts which had been
brought by federation mem
bers.
Mrs. Robert r. Boyer, chair
man of international affairs
for the federation. arranged
the program which was fea-
ture of the federation's all-day
monthly meeting. conducted by
Mrs. Arthur G. Davis, presi-
dent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-13
New Yorker Spots
Democratic 7 rend1

port whoever is nominated, I'm
sure"
A petite, brisk-looking
woman with reddish brown
hair and green eyes, Miss Nice
spends her days giving voca-
tional and educational guild
ance to Buffalo, N. Y, high
school students and all the rest
of her lime beating the bushes
for Democratic votes.
II wish I could guide my stu
dents into the Democratic
Party, but / don't dare do
that" she said with a smile.
Miss Nice's election marks
the first time that a New York
State vice Craftsmanship has
been held by anyone who lives
outside of the New York City
area. It is, she says, symbolic
of the stepped-up activity of
the Democratic Party in the
additionally Republican areas
of the State, outside heavily
Democratic New York City.
I'VE are making a great
effort to vitalize the party
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-13
EISENHOWERS
GO CALLING

AS all good grandparents
would when they find them
selves within hailing dis
lance of the young ones"
President and Mrs. EiSen-
hover spent an hour on
Sunday at the quarters Of
Mai. and Mrs. John Essen
hover at Fort Belvoir before
returning to the White
House.
The President and Mrs.
Eisenhower were there in
time for tea with little
Barbara Ann, Susan and
David.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-13
Auditory Tea Today

The Woman's Auxiliary to
the Medical Society of the Dis
trict was to entertain this
afternoon at its annual new
member tea in the library Of
the Medical Society Building.
Honor guests expected to
attend include: Mrs. Daniel
Ogle, Mrs. Silas Hayes. Mrs.
Howard Snyder and Mrs. AL
bert Kenner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-13
By ISABELLE SHELTON


There's a Dem tic
trend" under way in the coun-
try. which probably will land
a Democratic President in the
White House in 1856.
This is the opinion of Miss
Mary Louise Nice. vice chair
man of the New York State
Democratic Committee. VIII o
came to town yesterday to
trade political secrets with
Mrs. Katie Louchheim. direc-
tor of Women's Activities Of
the Democratic National Com
mittee, and also to address
members of the Woman's Ma
tional Democratic Club.
Her authority for her rosy
viewpoint, Miss Nice says. is
"every taxi driver and train
and plane employe I meet"
II do a lot Of travelling" she
explained, land I guess I'm
pretty gregarious. Wherever I
go that's the story I get. Peo-
pie have had enough of Re-
publicans in the White House"
A two-time Democratic can
didate for Congress from New
York States 40th district. and
the holder Of a variety Of State
party posts over the last sew
eral years. Miss Nice replaced
the veteran Angela Parisi as
State vice chairman last sum-
mer when the latter was ap-
pointed chairman Of the State
Workmen Compensation
Board.
Hartman Supporter
1t goes without saying that
she Is an enthusiastic sup
porter of New York Gov.
Averell Hartman for the
White House.
Mr.. Hartman has made a
wonderful record" as Cover
nor Of New York, she said. II
think Democratic women are
very much interested in foreign
policy and the way it affects
our lives. 1 think they feel
that Harriman's experience
and international background
will be very valuable"
AS Governor. she cited par
ticularly his concern for the
aged and youth and the in.
crease in State funds for
schools.
However, she added. II also
feel that whoever the Demo-
cratic convention dominates
win be a great Democrat. We
New York Democrats will sup
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-13
Thai Minister
.Honored by
The Dulles

Thailand's Foreign Minister,
Prince Wan and Princess
Wan were guests of honor
at a dinner last night
given by the Secretary of State
and Mrs. Dulles at their home.
Today they will be honored
at a luncheon at Blair House
by Assistant Secretary Of State
Robertson and tonight the
Ambassador Of Thailand and
Mime. Sarasin will be hosts at
q dinner for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-13
to Luunch
Project

Democratic women from the
District. Maryland and Vir-
GINA will be entertained at a
tea to be given by Mrs. Stanley
Woodward at 4 pm. Thursday
in her home. 5000 N street
NV.
The event will launch q
Read and Sew for IS" pro-
gram under the direction Of
Mrs Katie Louchhein, direc-
tor Of Women's Activities of
the Democratic National Com
mittee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-13

throughout the State. and to
overcome the idea the Repub-
hcans have been fostering that
New York City has one set Of
interests while the rest of the
State has another" the new
vice chairman said earnestly.
Republicans Scared"
Democrats, particularly
Democratic women. were i'm
pressed with the Importance
of every vote when they be-
gan contemplating Gov. Harri-
mans slim margin Of only H.
600 votes in 1854, she said.
1T made every little Demo-
cratic women's club realize 1t
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-20
Merchants Assn.
Opens Membership
Drive For 1855

In a oneAweek membership cam
paign, recently appointed block
men" will enroll the membership in
the Bluffton Business Mems associa-
tion before the regular meeting next
Wednesday EVENING" at 3 o'clock in
the showrooms off Bob Williams
Chevrolet, Inc.
Mr.. Williams win be host to the
association for the January meeting.
and Dwaine F. Al nstutz, local insur-
ance man elected head of the group.
will preside at the meeting.
The association had 118 firms on
its 1854 roster, and bis year hopes
to break that record for member
snip.
A feature of the program will be
a motion picture, I'Freedom's Prov
ing Ground" b be screened by
Alexander Miklus of the Standard
Oil company. IN the business ses-
sion, report Jill be made by the
auulClng commEtee consisting of
Dallas Berry, Robert Crow and Am
stutz. Silas Diller$ chairman of the
Dollar Days committee, will also
make his report.
Committees recently appointed by
the president include Solicitation,
Joe Urich, Everett Sutermeister and
Don Patterson; PjEnic, Paul Basin
ger, chairman; Highways, Paul Dill
Ter, Armin Hauehstein, William Ed
wards, Milton Edwards; Program,
Howard Raid.
Other officers of the club this
year in addition TO Mr.. Amstutz are
Paul Basinger, vice president; Rob-
ert Crow, treasurer; and Gene Ben
roth, secretary.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-20
Beaverdam

Mrs. Clydd Koogler has been con-
fined TO her home here for several
weeks with a virus influenza.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Pugh and
Mrs. Eva Arnold were Sunday af-
ternoon callers in the Guy LaRue
and die Arnold homes in Lafayette.
Rev. and Nrs. T. ]. Wilson,
Shadyside, Ohio, are moving into
the new Chutch of Christ parsonage
this Tuesdaf He has accepted a
call to fill the pulpits of the Beaver
dam Bluffpn Charge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Barber, Bir-
mingham Mich, spent the week end
with Mira. Ella Yant and other rela-
tives.
Mr.. and, Mrs. Frank Lewis and
daughter Alice are vacationing in
Osprey, Florida, this month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Wolfe were
Sunday guests of Mrs. D. L. Bren-
The Vesperia9 Class of the Meth
odist church hS Id social gathering
on Tuesday efening in the home of
Mr.. and MB. Russell Wolfe. Mr..
and Mrs. A bert Truck will assist in
serving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Long, Mrs.
Lucille Baker and Mr.. and Mrs. C..
l.. Rupright ATTENDED the revival
services at Memorial Hall in Lima
on Sunday afternoon.
Choir rehearsal viii be held in the
Methodist church In Wednesday eve
ming this week at 8:30 D. m. instead
of Thursday kvening due to a
change in plans Refreshments will
be served afta the practice. Miss
Wollman, director, has asked that
all those whd are interested in sing
ing, please be on hand.
A large number of local folks at
tended the funeral services for Will
liam Amstutz last Friday.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-20
Richland Center

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Marquart
called Sunday afternoon on Mr.. and
Mrs. Don Dillman and family. Mr..
and Mrs. Glen Augsburger and
family were evening callers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Carey spent
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy Eikenbary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Carrier of
Ashtabula, spent Friday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford Gratz
and daughter.
Mrs. ]. l. Luginbuhl and Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Courtney spent Saturday
night and Sunday in Cleveland with
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Luginbuhl and
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Marquart
and daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Marquart were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Marquart and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs, Walter Schaublin
and Mrs. Ethel Boutwell, were Sun
day dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Emanuel Boutwell, and daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Steiner and
Miss Karen Gerber spent Sunday
afternoon at the Amos Gerber and
Marion Hochstettler home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Eikenbary call
ed Sunday afternoon on Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Thompson and Mrs. Mary
Luginbuhl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Kesler of
Lima, and Mrs. Myrtle Tull of To-
ledo, were Satufda dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Woodhead
Mr.. and MRS. Joe Follas called
Sunday afternoon on Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Hofferbert of Colum b u s
Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Moser and
daughters were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Mo
ser.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Steiner
were Sunday dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Marquart called
! Tuesday evening on Mr.. and Mrs.
Clair Michael and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Woodhead,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hilty and Mr..
and Mrs. Guy Eiksnbary spent Sat
urday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Schaublin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Carrier of
Ashtabula, WERE Sunday evening
supper guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard Core and family and Mr.. Ernest
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-20
Complete Drawings
For "B" Tourney
To Be Played Here

First and second round pairings for
the Allen County Class "B" basket
ball tournament TO, be held at Bluff
ton colleges Founders Hall gym
nasium February f7-26 were drawn
Monday night at Elida high school.
Lafayette is defer ding tourney cham
pion.
The drawing for the double-elimin-
alton tournamght was held under the
supervision of George Cox, principal
of Lafayettef high school, and was
attended by Ia. C. Burcky, Bluffton
college athletic director, who will
again serve Jas tournament manager,
and representative of the six league
schools.
At the same time it was announced
that the finals of the Allen County
Junior High school tournament, which
will run concJrrently with the high
school tournament at Perry high
school, Lima will be held as pre-
liminary to the finals of the Class
"B" tourney, Saturday night Feb
ruary 26.
Pairings for the first round Thurs
day February II, will have Conner
meeting Lafayette in the No. l game
at 1880 and Harrod tangling with
Beaverdam in the 900 finale.
Two nights later Elda meets the
winner of the NGomer-Lafayette game
and Spencerville takes on the Harrod-
Beaverdam survivor.
Both the winner and the tourney
runnerup advance to the Glass "B"
District touyhament at Celina.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-20
Sales Tax Reports
Due January 81

Vendors sales tax reports for the
last half of 195Eare to be filed before
January 3IE. A. Geithman, district
manager p Lima reminded this week.
Mr. Geithman said that persons
wishing assistance in making out
their semi-annual returns may call
at the office in the Allen County
Court House in Lima. January 25 to
81, when examinErs will be there to
aid vendors. Al pertinent records
such as a copy Of the last report,
sales records, al I'd prepaid tax receipts
should be brought along.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-20
BedUerddvra Firemen
Host To Association

Beaverdam FirS Chief Walter Beck
and his volunteef fire department of
that community will be hosts to a
meeting of the Allen County Fire
fighters association Thursday even
ing. The association is a mutual aid
group.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-20

Mr. Mueller and his wife, Eileen,
moved to their home at 223 N. Spring
street the week before Christmas.
They are formerly of Delphos, and
Mr.. Mueller's transfer here was in the
nature of promotion with the
company, with whom he has been as
sociated Is years. The Muellers are
members of st. Mary's Catholic
church.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-20
SerUiceRlGn For Ohio
POWer MOUeS To TOUn

Bluffton residents received notices
last week from the Ohio Power
Company noting that one of their
men, j. F. Mueller, district service
man, had established his home in
Bluffton and may be reached at 469-G
for service calls.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1955-01-20

Gratz.
Mrs. Sylvester Dangler spent Fri
day afternon with Mrs. Melvin Mar
quart and daughter and Mrs. Ed.
Marquart.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-29
NetionaI League

Water storage esorvoirs were
filled to capacity generally
throughout the state.
Appreciable recharge was rece-
ived by ground water reservoirs
generally and much more would
have been received had it not been
for the frozen ground which in
creased runoff to the detriment of
infiltration Of ground water. Des-
pite the frozen ground almost as
much recharge. has been received
in the first two months of this
year as was received in the entire
recharge period lending in May
last year. Water levels should con-
tinue to rise through March even
with deficient rainfall because of
continued infiltration from the sat-
urated soil and sub-soil and high
stream stages which are certain
TO continue at least for a part of
March. Given normal rainfall it
is possible that ground water lev
els may be returned 10 normal in
the. next few months.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-29
ORDINANCE No. los

ORDINANCE NO. I07S
Determining to proceed with the
construction of am =" sanitary sewer
In Olive street from West Center
street to Park street and in Park
street from Olive street to Midway
street.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council
Of the City of London, State Of Ohio:
SECTION l. That it is hereby de
termined to proceed with the con-
struction of an s. sanitary sewer in
Olive Street from West Center Street
TO Park street and in Park street
from Olive Street to Midway Street
in accordance with Resolution No.
1868, passed on the 21st day Of Sep
tember, 1854, and in accordance with
the plans, specifications, estimates,
and profiles heretofore approved
and now on file in the office of the
Service Director.
SECTION 2 That all claims for
damages resulting therefrom shall
be judicially inquired into after the
completion Of the proposed improve
ment and the City Solicitor be and
he is hereby authorized and direct
ed to institute proceedings in a
court OF competent jurisdiction To
inquire into such claims.
SECTION 3. That the whole cost
Of the said Improvement shall be
assessed by the foot front upon the
following described loss and lands
all lots and lands which abutt the
said sewers on Olive Street from
West Center Street to Park Street
and on Park Stret from Olive Street
to Midway Street; and all the lots
and lands which make use of the
proposed improvement by tapping
into or connecting with the same
which lots and lands are hereby
determined to be specially benefit
ted by the said improvements: j.
addition the cost Of the section @.
sewer approximately 305 feet Ions
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1955-03-29
Rank Gowdy Will
Work With Jets

Columbus own Hank Gowdy
has been appointed Coordinator of
Youth Activities in the Jets pro-
posed hugh youth program.
In addition to working with the
kids Gowdy viii assist in pub
lie relations work and also scout
for the Jets in Central Ohio.
In working directly with the
youth, Gowdy will set up and di-
rect clinics for the youngsters
throughout Central Ohio. He is ex-
pected to be accompanied to most
of these clinics by various active
members of the Jets Baseball
Club.
Insofar as public relations work.
the former major league catcher
will be available for public speak.
ing and banquet appearances and
in selling" baseball in Central
Ohio.
His scouting will include tour
ing high schools, colleges and in
dependents w herev practical.
Gowdy will also be available 10
these groups in the role of an ad-
visor.