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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-02-09

| tractively decorated in a rec
and white color scheme. Large
arrangements of flowers centereo
the tables with the places being
marked with small valentines.
The international relations
committee was in charge of the
| arrangements. Mary Secrest is
chairman of this committee and
the members are Helen Ehler.
mann, Willis Hupp and Mayme
Sealock.
The meeting opened with the
group singing America the
Beautiful" with nellie Startz-
man at the piano.
Miss Richey gave a most in
teresting talk on international
relations and told of some of her
experiences in the schools in
China. Miss ;Richey recently re.
turned to her home near Seneca
vile after serving in the Orient
for 80 years.
Features of the program were
vocal selections by a trio COM
posed of Bea Harkins, Susabelle
McVay and Mary Secrest. Willis
Hupp read an interesting article
in keeping with the evenings
theme.
Members of the club that
observe birthday anniversaries
during the month of February
were given special recognition
and the group sang Happy
Birthday"
Guests were introduced fo1
the evening as follows: Ethel
Hazard, Helen Croy, Zoe Harris
Cora Truck, Anita Manson, Adah
Johnson, Susabelle McVay, ano
Bea HarkinS.
During the business meeting
the president, Jean HesSon, pre-
sided. Patricia King and Lola
Pastelak were welcomed into
the club as new members.
The annual senior tea, which
| will be held Sunday, February
| l9 between the hours of two and
five o'clock in the dining room
of the First Presbyterian church
| was discussed.
An announcement was made
that the Woodsfield clubs char,
ter dinner would be an event Of
April 8. Betty Murphy, Heart
Fund chairman for Noble county
gave a short talk and distributed
literature on the Heart FunC
drive The club voted its full
support in helping to solici
funds on Sunday, February q
beginning at two o'clock in th'
afternoon.
The education and vocation
committee, headed by Grace
Robinson, will be in charge o
the March meeting.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-02-09
New And Different
Club Holds MeetinQ

The New and Different club
met recently in the home of
Ruth Wiley in Sharon.
Quilting was the project for
the day and delicious pot luck
dinner was served at noon.
Contests were enjoyed during
the afternoon with Opal Wiley
winning the guest prize; Louise
Walters, the club prize and Ruth
Walters, the guessing prize.
Members present were Frances
Kuntz, Mabel Wilson, Goldie
Foster, Nadine Wiley, Louise
and Ruth Walters and guests
were Opal Wiley, Anna Archi-
bald and Carlos Foster.
Mabel Wilson will be hostess
TO the club on February %.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-02-09
Birthday Dinner Held
Sunday In Wharton Home

Mrs. Howard Wharton enter
tanned Sunday evening at her
home in Summerfield with a din
ner honoring the birthday ami
versarieS of her husband, How
ard Wharton and sons, Bill and
Gene Wharton.
A dinner of lovely appoint
mcnts was served at six o'clock
to the following: Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Fowler of GAINESVILLE; Mr..
and Mrs. Gene Wharton and
daughters, Brenda and Barbara,
the honored ones and the hostess.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-02-09
FETED WITH DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs. Nolan Blake of
Columbus entertained Sunday at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Love on Caldwell route with a
turkey dinner honoring their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Love and
Mr.. and Mrs. Dack Blake. Gov
ers were arranged for Mrs
Helen Bond and son, Ricky, the
honored ones, and the host and
hostess and children, Beth, Susan
and Stephen.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-02-09
FIR. FIeuber Council Holds
Pre-Lenten Card Party

FIR. kleuber Council, Knights
of Columbus, held Pre-Lenten
card party Sunday evening in
the council rooms on Main street.
Mrs. Elijah Crum won the con-
test prize and Mrs. Albert Hupp,
Melvin Schehl, Mrs. Charles
Scherr and John Ferrell won the
game prizes.
Delicious refreshments were
served by the committee.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-02-09
AMBULANCE TRIP

Mrs. Cash IamS of Massillon,
who has been visiting in the
home of Mrs. Elizabeth Fogle in
Belle Valley was removed from
the Fogle home to the Guernsey
Memorial hospital, Cambridge,
Saturday for observation and
treatment. The trip was made in
the Murphy ambulance.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-02-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Lamp, of
Lowell route, are announcing
the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Alice Louella to Bennie
Louis Griffin, son of Wilford
Griffin of Quaker City route.
Miss Lamp is a senior in the
Dexter City high school. Mr..
Griffin attended Batesville high
school and is employed in Bates
vile.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1956-02-09
Missionary From China
Guest Of Cald7ueH B.P W.

Beth Richey, missionary home from China, the
monthly dinner meeting of the Caldwell
Business club Monday evening the
the First Methodist church.
o'clock dinner of lovely appointments served
members and guests The tables
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-28

These all wool Quality Mar
Unique suits-hondsomel>
toilored in two and three but
ton models in q wide variety
of shades. Now sell at the
Reduced Green Ink Price
of less than $4,000.
Key to this unique selling
plan which hos received en-.
Ithusiostic reception is the re.
duced green ink" selling
price stamped over our orig.
Iinol price tickets.
These prices apply only tc
our Washington, D. C., store
at 1925 6 Street NV, de.
signed to sell more mem:
clothing at lower prices thar
elsewhere in mony cases ever
below actual production
costs. Men can choose from
one Of the largest stocks o.
clothing in this oreo.
Typical examples Of the val.
ues which the reduced greer
ink prices" offer are: Mar.
Unique topcoots of imported
Ihond-woVen Harris Tweeds o.
imported hand woven Irish
Tweed fobrics are sold a
Browning King 6 Co. reduced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-28

Iodist Church. 5000 King street,
Alexandra, Va.
Elihu Plat. Government at
torney, will speak on "Highlights
Of Jewish Folklore" at the $3.50
pm. service Friday Of the Young
Peoples Synagogue and Tifereth
Israel Congregation at Four
teenth and Euclid streets NV.
Rabbi Nathan Drain, presi-
dent of the Mizrachi Seaboard
Region, will speak at 8 pm. to-
morrow in the Hebrew Academy
of Washington, 6045 Sixteenth
street NV. The service is be-
ing sponsored by the Mizrachi
Organization Of Washington.
Musical Narrative
A musical narrative will be
given at S:l5 pm. Friday in the
IAdas Israel Congregation, Con-
Inecticut avenue and Porter street
IN, w. in celebration of Chanukah.
The work is "Chanukah Of the
Maccabees," with the music COM
posed by A. w. Binder and the
text by Morrison D. Bal. Rabbi
David H. Panitz. spiritual leader
of the congregation. will be the
narrator.
Congregation Beth Ell of Mont
gomery County will hold a family
service concentrating the holi-
day at 1880 pm. Friday in the
synagogue, 8215 Old Georgetown
road, Bethesda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-28

green ink price" Of less than
$1,000.
Imperial" outercoots, lux
ury tailored of the worlds
finest 1000 pure imported
cashmere are sold OF the re-
duced green ink price" Of
less than $1,000. Conquer
|or" oil wool covert or flonneI
suits, styled in the authentic
Ivy classic models are sold at
the reduced green ink price"
of less than $1,000.
Imported from ItoIy, st. Regis
all wool slocks now sell at
the reduced green ink price"
of less than $500. St. Mark
imported roincoots now sell
at the reduced green ink
price" Of less than $1,000.
Come to Browning Kings
newest addition to the chain
today and see for yourself
whot the reduced green ink
prices" mean to you. For your
shopping convenience our
store is open every evening
until $50 pm. Alterations
will be made while you woit
if necessary.
Browning King g Co., 1875
g Street NV. in Woshino-
ton y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-28

struggle against King AnJlOcnus
of Syria. He tried to suppress
the religion of the Jews by
forcing them to worship Greek
idols in the temple.
According to legend, when the
temple lamps were to be lit fol
the rededication only enough oil
for one day was found. But
the oil lasted for eight days.
1t is customarily now for jews
to light one candle, either in the
home or at the synagogue, the
first evening and add one candle
each succeeding night until the
eight-branched candleStick OF
Menorah is lit.
Feast of Lights
The holiday, also called the
Feast of Lights, is marked by
home parties and exchange Of
gifts as well as worship.
DR.. Maurice N. Eisendrath
president of the Union Of
American Hebrew Congregations
in a statement issued today
pointed out that "Chanukah &C.
ours between Thanksgiving and
the 18th anniversary of Pear
Harbor" this year.
I'VE could avoid personal ano
national disasters if the zeal we
exhibit after we are Smitter
could be mustered up in advance
of these crises" he said. 1--WE
would also have more things tt
be thankful for if, like the
MaccabeeS of old, we were
vigilant and diligent in uphold
ing the banner of religious
freedom"
Beth Sholom Congregation
300 Shepherd street NV, will
usher in the festival at 8::3C
O'Clock tonight with a specia
program. Yochonon Meroz, frs
secretary Of the Israel Embassy
will speak on 1.-The Present Situa.
ton in the Middle East"
Public Invited
Rabbi Harry j. kaufman anC
Cantor Sholom Katz will Off
ciate at the lighting of the frs
Chanukah candle. The public il
invited.
B'nai Birth Hillel Foundation
Of George Washington Univer,
sity will open its observance a
8:15 pm. tomorrow at 2129
street NV. On Sunday, a
8:15 pm, the annual Chanukal
social will be held.
A student reception will b.
held at 3 pm. December 9 a
the Israel Embassy, 1921 Twen,
ty-second street NV. The com,
bined B'nai Birth Hillel Foun'
dations Of George Washington
Maryland and American Uni
versities will take part.
Rabbi Seymour Wadler O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-28

Congregation B'nai Jacob-Beth
Israel will speak on THE New
Feast of Lights" at $3.50 pm
Friday in the synagogue. 43OS C
street Sc.
Segal Will Speak
Rabbi Henry Segal Of B'nai
Israel Congregation will conduct
a special Chanukah service at
$3.50 pm. Friday in the syna-
gogue, Sixteenth and Crittenden
streets NV.
The Youth Group of Beth e.
Hebrew Congregation will con-
duct dle-lighting service,
with each candle signifying an
event in Jewish history. at 8 pm
Friday. The congregation will
meet in the darlington Meth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-28
Jewish Ceremonies Open
Chonukoh Here TONIGHT

Jewish residents of the Washington will the
festival of Chanukah celebrating
fight for religious freedom centuries with opening
tonight. The observance lasts for eight days
Chanukah rededcaton the Temple of
Jerusalem by the Maccabes 1877 c. after their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-28
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-20
Women S Group
.Pldns Luncheon
At Hebrew Home

The Hebrew Aid Circle will
hold its Mothers Day lunch
con at noon Tuesday in the
Hebrew Home for the Aged.
ll25 Spring road NV.
Mrs. David Feldman will be
honored as Mother of the Year
for her untiring effort and
selfless devotion as chairman
of the st. Elizabeths Hospital
Committee. This committee
works with Rabbi Chain VIII
liamowsky and Mr.. E. Platt in
brin gins an atmosphere of
home to the patients.
Mrs. George Witkowski will
give the opening prayer and
there will be surprise pro-
gram headed by Mrs. Cath
crime Bressler and Mrs. Henry
j. Cohen. Mrs. Herman Gel
man is chairman of the after
noon and Mrs. Max Alpher is
cochairman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-20
McPhee-Lumbert

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fred
eric Lambert of Skylight, KY,
formerly of Crosse Pointe
Farms, Mich, announce the
marriage of their daughter
jeanne to Mr.. Henry Roelmer
McPhee, jr.. son of DR.. and
Mrs. McPhee of Princeton, N.
J. The wedding took place
yesterday in the Second Pres
byterian Church in Louisville,
KY. The couple will live here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-20
WEDDINGS
KeNY.Toppinq

Mrs. Eugenia Browne Top
ping of Hyattsville. Md. an
nounces the marriage of her
daughter Peggy Jean to Mr..
Robert Lester Kelly. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Lester Kelly
of Carson City, New. The we'd
ding took place yesterday in
the First Baptist Church of
Hyattsville. The couple will
live in HYattSYille.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-20
Subscription
Supper to
Aid WARDS

Mr.. and Mrs. Drew Pearson
will open their country home
two weeks from Tuesday for
"An Informal Evening on the
Potomac"
The June 5 subscription buff
fet supper at $50 pm. is
being given by the Committee
Of the Welfare of Animals
Used for Research in Drugs
and Surgery.
The sponsors Of the event
include Senator and Mrs. Lis
ter Hill, Senator Margaret
Chase Smith, Mrs. Madelaine
Reece Adams. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Fahnestock. jr.. Mr..
and Mrs. Bernard j. Gala
CHER, Mrs. Arthur Macarthur
and Mr.. and Mrs. William P.
MacCracken.
Other sponsors are Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold E. Mott, Mr.. and
Mrs. Meade C. Patrick. Mrs.
Lawrence Wood Robert, Mrs.
Carolyn Hagner Shaw. Mrs.
Jouett Shouse, Mrs. George
Tyson, Mrs. Martin Vogel and
Mrs. Harold Walker.
There will be no fund rails
ing at the affair. Please make
checks payable to WARDS and
mail to Mrs. Peyton Halves
Dunn, 1925 Observatory place
NV, Washington 7 D. c.
WARDS was organized by
a group of men and women to
sponsor a campaign to provide
kennel quarters and care for
dogs used in medical research
at Georgetown and George
Washington University Medi-
cal Schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-20
Meeting Is Planned

District VIII of the District
Federation of Home Demon
stration Clubs will hold a meet
ing at Warrenton High School,
Warrenton. Va, at $50 am
EST, Saturday. DR.. r. Lever
ing Evans will speak On TO
days Home" and anyone in
terested is invited to come to
the day-long program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-20
|Brondeis Chapter
To Hold Meetinu.

The Washington chapter,
Brandeis University, will hold
its spring meeting at 1890
pm. Friday in the Ring Audi
forum of the Washington He
brew Congregation.
Mrs. Maurice S. Goodman,
program chairman, has an
nounced that Max Freedman.
Washington correspondent of
the Manchester Guardian, will
be the principal speaker. Mr..
Freedman, who is currently
writing a history of the Su-
preme Court. will speak on,
"Mr. Justice Brandeis-A Por-
trait in Miniature"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-20
IRioqin-Nenair

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Nemir
of Arlington announce the
marriage of their daughter
Mary Catherine to Mr.. Edwin
Cranston Riggin. jr., son of
the superintendent of the Bal
timore Conference of the
Methodist Church. DR.. Riggin,
and Mrs. Riggin of Baltimore.
The wedding took place yes
terday in the Metropolitan Me-
mortal Methodist Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-20
FIuwIess Diamond

IiuWiSSS 6tuUlOUu
Bridal Duo in rich lax
gold Simplicity itself.
ENGAGEMENT Ring - $3.50
wedding Band -- $40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-20
'Ecker-Rice

Mr.. and Mrs. Zelotus Syl-
vester Rice of Sparta. Wis, an
nounce the marriage of their
daughter Elizabeth Jane to Mr..
Allan B. Ecker, son of former
Municipal Court Justice Sam
uel Ecker and Mrs. Ecker of
New York City. The wedding
took place yesterday in the
home Of the brides parents.
The couple will live in New
York City,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-20
.McLouqhlin-Plevd

Mrs. George Pleva Of East
st. Louis, ILL.,. announces the
marriage of her daughter Rose
Marie to Mr.. Joseph A. Nc
Laughlin, son of the late Mr..
and Mrs. John D. Mclaughlin.
The bride is the daughter of
the late Mr.. Pleva. The we'd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-20

ding took place yesterday in
st. Joseph Catholic Church in
East st. Louis. The couple
will live here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-20
Senator to Speak

Senator Homer Capehart
will be the speaker at the
spring luncheon of the Rock
Greek Women's Republican
Club at Kenwood Country
Club tomorrow at 1890 pm.
A business meeting at II am.
will precede the luncheon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-05-20

Insist on a "flawleSS"
diamond? OF course.
But don't stop there.
The word "flawleSs"
refers only to clarity.
A diamond can quail
ify 1000 for this deS-
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be d e sira Bile. Why
not? Cut, perhaps
or color. These two
qualities are just as
important in judging
diamond quality and
value, and we suggest
that you make GER
tain of the cut and
color of the diamond
you select. The best
way is to ask someone
whose answer you
respect. At Chas.
Schwartz & Son, flaw
less diamonds of
fine cut and color as
well from $50 to
$4,000. Divide pay
mentS if you wish,
with no service
charge. AS little as 81
a month.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-07-12
In Tue Public Interest

Most of busy with affairs inclined to sit back let others the hankess having do with We take for granted their elfless devotion their volunteer campaigns and drives.
 A certain of individual well community that 0 be granted. He usually member of civic and raterna organizations He called to head committees for this and that The hours that he spends working public this without financial remuneration would astonish if knew.
 Most of feel from doing the work which paid We perfectly let the other fellow .he gfatuitous jobs
 But terrific admiration for those their tending things organizing directing the of the than their They unstinngly their their sks and their energy.
 We don't quite they manage so many re- sponsibilites but long willing depend them They deserve special richer their efforts
Jessen's weekly., 1956-07-12
MRS. PEARL LASkA
 PLACES 1ofh IN ANNUAL POWDER PUFF DERBY

A compilation of results this week showed that Mrs. Pearl Laska of Fairbanks placed 18th in the Wo- mems annual Powder Puff Derby.
 A total of 1T entries competed in the 2.366 mile airplane race from California to Michigan. Mrs. Laska made the flight with a Montana woman as co-pilot.
 Results of the race were figured on the basis of total elapsed time measured against engine power of the plane
Jessen's weekly., 1956-07-12
GriHs Enjoy
 Short Visit With Danish ReIafiues

MT. and Mrs. G. E. s. Grill re- turned home Friday via Pan Amer ican after spending several weeks abroad.
 Beautiful weather marked their nonstop flight from Chicago to Shannon, Ireland, Grill said. and they enjoyed several days visiting in London and Hamburg.
 The real purpose of their trip was to visit his half brother and his family who live in Frederick. Den- mark on the peninsula of Jutland. This was the first time the two had met.
 Since Grilfs brother could speak little English and Mrs. Grill little Danish, Grill acted as interpreter for the family.
 After visiting in Copenhagen for a few days. they returned to this country, with stopoyers at Chicago and Denver en route home.
 Grill is superintendent of the Ladd branch of the US. post of- flee, where his daughter, Karen, is also employed.
 The Grills also have a son. Jerry. in junior high school here Mrs Grill is music instructor in the Fairbanks schools The family makes their home on College road
Jessen's weekly., 1956-07-12
Schroeder iseI Lease Hurts Auto Serrice Station

New operators of Hart's Auto Ser vice at Seventh and Cushman are Henry Schroeder and Vic Wisel, both formerly employed with Mu- nicipal Utilities system. They took over their duties Tuesday morning and will operate the business under the name of S and w Auto Service
 The two men also operate the Hertz U-Drive service locally.
 Schroeder and Wisel leased the station from Vic Hart. owner of Pioneer Radio Cab company and president of Alaska Overland, Inc.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-07-12
Panama alley
 Fair Dates Set
 For Aug. l6-l9
tcontinued from page l.l

tlontlnueu rom page IL concession at the event is asked to call 5573 for further information.
 A 1856 Plymouth Fury Sport Coupe will highlight this years fair activities. augmented by three Si00 merchandise certificates.
 The TvFA will sponsor a dance Saturday, August 4. from 10 pm. until am. in the Eagles hall. $l admission tickets will be on sale throughout town soon. Prizes have been donated by Fairbanks mer- chants.
 The fair committee chairmen. an- nounced this week, are: Lou Joy. Program; Clyde Sherman. Agricul- ture; Paul Greimann. Publicity; Don Creamer. Buildings and grounds; Glenn Thornburg and Hesden Scou- gal Finance; Bob Fall, Advertis- ing, and Tom Jones and Ken Gil- landers, prizes and exhibits.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-07-12
Curling Interest Gro,cs

The Of curling belongs the Northand Imported from Scotland has by this time become naturazed much part of Alaskan sportdom dog racing
 The growth of the Fairbanks Curling truth Long sport the great increase membership has taken place Now exceeding l20 and still expanding the addition clubhouse accommodate the greater players and onlookers
 It's fine winter and good exercise and its "a to be commended for their enterprise.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-07-12
Fish Planting Paying Of

Fishermen this collecting dividends their itoa fishing license way planted various lakes and streams
 Alaska fshing-except in remote areas-seemed the out few when greatly increased military and va population the accessible lakes with fishing paraphernala one-sded with legal limits The fish hadn't
 Now under the territorial being assisted the restoration of fish supply Paintings lakes and that being shed other lakes being made accessible fish the replace those taken The program beginning be noted.
Jessen's weekly., 1956-07-12
Water Rescue Good Idea

The next best thing to knowing how to swim is knowing how to another from drowning So pleased the organization of the Water learn first aid and survva teehnques get asStrugging person the
 The of volunteer fine idea should be valuable an aid to the fire department which has hitherto been the work well as fire fighting