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The Sidney herald., 1956-11-29
From where | sit =. by Joe Marsh
The Kids Learned
to Take Charge"

the kid without hesitation.
From where / sit, children aren't
the only ones who repeat things"
without knowing what they're
talking about. For instance, I'm
convinced that many of those who
speak out against the old Amer
lean custom of enjoying a glass of
beer after work are just parroting
what they've heard others say. It's
better to get the facts-then make
up our Un minds and permit
our neighbors to do the same.
& M~4s
The Sidney herald., 1956-11-29
MOSCOW GIVES GROUND

The latest news from Poland Is
that Russia's Communists have
agreed to Polish demands for
more independence in the eco
nomic, political and military
fields.
The Soviet Union is further I'M
derstood to have agreed to pay
compensation for economic dam
ages wrought in Poland over the
period including ten years.
Moreover, Soviet military
forces stationed in Poland (under
the Warsaw Pact) are now to be
based in one area, and the Polish
Government will be informed
prior to the movement of these
The Sidney herald., 1956-11-29
ANOTHER WAY YOU CAN
SAVE MONEY. Your naint-

SAVE MONEY. Your paint
brushes will last longer if prop
erly cared for. Before storing,
experts advise, rinse brushes
used for oil paint, or for var
nish or enamel, in turpentine;
those used for shellac, in dena-
tured alcohol; those used for
water-mixed paints, in soap and
water = and don't use a brush
for more than one type of paint.
X r X
DEAR DIARY: "Roined cots
and dogs today. Cold, TOO.
Since the only business that
would take me out of doors
wos q trip to the bank, and
since the posfmon was going
there anyway. stayed snug and
warm at home" BUSY all
doy, til we'll offer close of pub
lie bonking hours; but depos-
tied checks, as planned, none
the less" "Still out of town
--ond still in os close touch with
The Sidney herald., 1956-11-29
GRUENTHER WARNS SOVIET

General Alfred M. Gruenther,
retiring Supreme Allied Com
mander in Europe, used some of
the bluntest language he has ever
used in a warning speech to the
Soviet Union, while speaking 10
France recently.
Gruenther said quite frankly
that the Soviet bloc would be de-
stroyed if IL attacked the West.
He was confident in this pre-
diction, saying that this would be
the result as surely as day fol-
lows night.
General Gruenther's blunt
warning to Russia, in which he
described the Western powers
retaliatory strength as crush
ing" was a clear effort on the
part of the NATO commander to
The Sidney herald., 1956-11-29
MONEY N

the bank at home as though !
were able to walk right up TO q
ieIIer's windowl" These items
might be found in q diary kept
by any of our depositors who
make use of our helpful bank
ing-by-moi sevicel
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A sad and difficult job is
in store for Mickey. When her
husband is transferred she'll
have to part with most of the
5000 pounds of rocks they've
collected.
Each one has a character
all it's own" she says, and
it's like pulling teeth to part
with one To help assuage
the pain, she's leaving her
best rocks in good hands by
letting permanently settled
friends pick out specimens for
their collections. And she's
lavishly generous about cut
ting and labelling pretty speci-
mems to give to neighborhood
children, hoping to start them
on a hobby that can open
up new worlds of interest to
them.
Her love of exploring having
led her. from geology and
mineralogy TO gemology and
silver smithing, Mickey is now
making plans for her hus-
bands retirement a few years
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geology and humbly contem-
plating the forces and millions
OF years required TO make even
the most common rock puts
their own troubles in proper
perspective.
Specimens Everywhere
Rocks, fossils and mineral
specimens are everywhere in
the Plumley home !. in buShel
baskets in the den, under beds,
by doors, on kitchen tables
waiting to be sliced, cut and
polished into jewelry. Visitors
there are always impressed.
too, by the copper-coVered
cedar chest, pictures, lamps
and bookends, evidences of
Mickey's other hobbies Of cop
per enclosing and leather
tooling.
"All of my hobbies are either
hard on my hands. or smell
bad. or BOTH" laughs cheerful
Mickey. In some of her polish
ing she uses sulfur mixtures
that quickly drive out any
visiting neighbors. Ivory work,
VIGOROUSLY odorous, even her
good-natured husband won't
tolerate, so she's given that UP.
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Washington has its compensa-
tions. though"
These include studying gems
(the new science of "gemol-
ogy'D, learning to do gold and
silver Smithing, and attending
meetings of the Neurological
Society of D. c. and the Lapi-
Diary Club. These bring her in
contact with other people who
share her enthusiasm for geo.
logical field trips, rock cutting,
and jewelry making.
She says she's learned not
to talk too much to casual &C
quaintances about her rock
hobby because when l men,
ton the hobby most people
think the rocks are up here in
my head" Actually she thinks
jewelry making is a rather
lonely hobby because so few
people do it.
But the layman's interest in
geology and mineralogy is
growing by leaps and bounds.
Rock hounds keep in touch
with each other, like other
lobbyists, through clubs and
magazines. They all agree
that learning a little about
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honeymoon in Alaska. she
heaved a 6-pound boulder into
the car. At home she sliced it
up and learned of her good
fortune-it was Alaskan jade.
Her enthusiastic study of
Alaska and geology started
when. as child, she and her
Step-father found an ancient
stone Indian bowl while they
were exploring a plateau near
Burns. Greg. Now the bowl
sits in her living room, prob
ably one of the few such treas
ureS to have been flown, hand
carried. Q across the country.
Afraid the packers might dam
age or lose it, Mickey left her
clothes to be expressed while
she took the bowl on the plane
with her when Maj. Plumley
was assigned to the Pentagon.
Life as a Falls Church house
wife bears little resemblance to
roughing it in Alaska. Reading
about Alsaka as a child had
made her long for look at
that rugged land, so upon
finishing business college she
boarded a ship bound for the
Yukon.
Her quiet reserve seems in
congruouS with her adventures
during the years of working for
the United States Army Engi-
neers and cooking in mining
camps. One especially severe
spring she had six pet bears
hanging around her cabin,
wanting food after their long
winter Information.
Stuck to Her Guns
AN old reprobate came with
his gun to get himself a bear
for a rug" Mickey remembers.
Il aimed my rifle at him and
told him quietly that if he shot
one of my bears he'd never
leave camp alive. He got out
fast because he knew ! meant
business"
Another time Mickey pulled
one of her practical jokes,
Alaskan style, to get rid OF a
camp cook who had turned
into a problem. With a slab
of bacon she enticed a bear
into the room where he was
sleeping, then woke him and
disappeared. Finding himself
alone with 500-pound bruin.
the Grant cook leaped out the
window and UNDERSTANDABLE
never came back.
Il wanted to stay in Alaska
forever" Mickey says wistfully,
but my husband was trans
ferred from Laid Air Force
Base in Fairbanks. Alaska, to
the Pentagon. Living near
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BY MARGARET H. MAGNESS


How can an understanding
husband make his homeSick
wife forget she's pining for
Alaska?
A rock-cutting and polishing
machine, a new pick axe, and
a summer vacation exploring
the most isolated parts of
rocky Maine will do the trick,
If the lady is like Mickey Plum
ley. She's known to her neigh
bors as the jewelry- maker
who's walking Chamber of
Commerce for the Yukon"
The recent rise in her morale
and decline in her zest for food.
Mickey attributes to the arrival
OF the machine, a stern-look-
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WITH NEW MACHINE
Husband Remedied
Her HOmeSiCkness

ing steel contraption that cost
$235 and might be said to re-
Semble cross between an
electric barbecue grill and a
mimeographing machine.
1t replaced the table in the
dinette of their Falls Church
home. and now Soft-spoken
Mickey and her genial hus-
band, Air Force Maj. Richard
A. Plumley, eat their meals on
the coffee table in the living
room,
Il was feeling sorry for my
self. wishing l were back in
Alaska, Mickey explains.
Trying to kill the pain OF
homesickness I'd eat" Now,
instead of baking cakes and
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pies for her husband, she's
making him cuff links and tie
chains, starting with ordinary
rocks and minerals that the
Plumleys collect everywhere
they go.
She's ROck-HOund
AS avid rock-hounds who
have that name because they
lick interesting specimens in
order to bring out the pat
term they never miss an OPP
portunity to pick up a rock.
Mickey remembers once. when
her new husband stopped to
change a fiat tire during their
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hence. Then, they'll take the
machine and a few bushels OF
choice rocks back to Alaska to
start a little craft shop there.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
Cub Scouts Have
Yule Celebration

Den 2 of Cub Scout Pack 90 had
a Christmas party Thursday eve
ming in the Parish Hall of St.
Johns Lutheran Church.
Sam Yerian, den chief, led in
games while these guests assembl-
ed: Mrs. George Norris, Mrs. jam
es Bailey and daughter Susie, Mrs.
Everett Roger, Mrs. James Bow
lus, Mrs. Robert Remley and son
Charles, Mrs. Lewis Yerian, Mr..
and Mrs Ray Angel and daughter
Elaine, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bechtel
and son Stephen, Sam Yerian, den
chief, Gideon Yerian, Eugene Mob
le, David Bechtel, Jeb Bowlus,
Barth Roger, Corkey Bailey, Rob-
ert Remley, Ray Angel.
A program of fun for the Cubs
and their guests was arranged by
Mrs. Harold Noble, den mother,
and colored pictures of the party
were taken by William Bechtel.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
London BPW Club
Gives Party
For "HOme Folks"

London Business and Profes-
sional Women's Club had its an
nual Christmas party for folks at
the Madison County Home on Fri
day evening.
The club has observed this pleas
ant custom for many years, send
ing out dessert for the evening
meal, members going out later
with treat and program.
The 1856 party was not much
different from its predecessors.
Weeks before hand, each one at
the home sends his or her name
with what they'd like for Christ
mas. Members of the club pulled
the names filled the requests. tied
them up gaily, and the evening of
the party these with candy and or
anges were distributed by Santa
Claus" in person.
Instead of entertainment from
outside" this year, the folks made
their own entertainment with a
carol and hymn sing choosing
the numbers which pleased them
most and singing Justify with their
hoSteSseS.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
Ohio Edison
Employees Guests
At Yule Dinner

Employees of the Ohio Edison
Company were entertained at din
ner at the Coover Club House last
week by D. M. Mustard, company
manager here.
The program after the dinner
included a gift exchange, the fea-
ture of this being the handsome
electrical saw presented to Mr..
Mustard by the guests and show
ing of beautiful movies by Leroy
Roudebush, which had been taken
when he and Mrs. Roudebush were
in Hawaii this summer.
Attending the party were: Mr..
Mustard, Miss Margaret Tracey,
Mrs. Paul Jones, Mrs. Robert Eek
stein, Charles Ballenger, Donald
Bogenrife, Raymel Fades, Robert
Fades, Cameron Green, Robert
Hern, Earl Litchfield, Henry Mil
Ter, Harold Mitch, Robert Shan
non, Roland Woodard and Herman
Fisher.
Mrs. Ellen Black of Rockford,
Ills, has been spending the holi-
days with her son-in-law and dau-
ghter, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. j. Rob-
ison, their children, Anne, Dick
and the latest member of the fam
lily, Ellen cher namesake), born
last Tuesday at Grant Hospital.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
"Dance and Watch
For 1867 At
Country Club

The London Country Club will
be the scene Monday evening of a
dancing party from ten to two
o'clock when members and their
friends will celebrate the coming
of the New Year.
The Ohio Collegians will play
for the dancing and after that part
of the evening, breakfast will be
served at the club.
Committee for the dance includ-
es, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bellar, Mr..
and Mrs. David A. Madden, Mr..
and Mrs. Harlan G. Russell, Mr.
and Mrs. George M. Davis and Mr.
and Mrs. Charles 1. Weaver.
~ ~
Miss Grace Ballenger, South
Main st. and her brother, Roy Bal
lenger, had with them for part of
the Christmas season, their broth
er, Rollo Ballenger and Mrs. Bal
lender and their son, Robert, of
New York City. Rollo Ballenger is
vice president of the Dowst Man.
ufacturing Company, which makes
"Tootsietoys" and has offices at
200 Fifth Avenue. The son Robert,
an attorney, is with the legal de-
partment of ]. Walter Thompson,
New York Advertising Agency
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
Panel" Amuses
Party Guests

The employees of the First Ma
tional Bank featured the Christ
mas dinner at the London Country
Club given last week for their
pleasure by the bank management,
with unique and entertaining
plan of distributing the gifts
brought for exchange.
Included in the guest list were
G. L. Hunter, Tom Wood, Allen
Silver and William S. Culp, direc-
tors, who comprised panel who
were presented with the task of
guessing what was in the pack
ages. Informal games of cards
completed the entertainment for
the evening.
Attending the party in addition
to the directors were, c. N. Meal
lister, c. p Myers, A. B. Rankin,
Richard Slagle, Jack Phillips,
Thurman Snyder, Murray Cannon,
Mrs. Jerry Harris, Mrs. Rose Dav-
idson, Mrs. Kenneth Reffitt, Mrs.
Boyd Henderly, Mrs. George Swy-
ers, Miss Winifred Sheldon, Miss
Patricia Ryan, Miss Elsie Fout.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
YWC Club Has
Yule Festivity

The Y.W.C. Club had its annual
Christmas party at the home of
Mrs. Harvey McNeal, Mrs. Charles
Locklear serving as co-hostess.
Profuse Christmas decorations
were noted throughout the home,
where dinner was served preceding
a gift exchange, scripture reading,
poems, carolling and contests with
prizes for Doris Trent, Margaret
Jackson and Lurlie Stewart.
Attending were, Mrs. Wanda
Cain, Mrs. Doris Trent, Mrs. Aber-
MIA Townsend, Mrs. Helen Gales,
Mrs. Eva Hargo, Mrs. Eula Nc
Neal, Mrs. Helen McNeal, Mrs.
Pauline McNeal, Mrs. Aquilla Pol
ley, Mrs. Gladys Scurry, Mrs. Mar
garet Jackson, Mrs. Marjorie Will
son, Mrs. Ercel Whitelow, Mrs. AL
ma Wicker, Mrs. Lurlie Stewart,
Mrs. jeanne Worley, Mrs. Jeanne
Wright and the hostess.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
Matinee Club
Fetes Husbands

Mrs. Harry Van Cleve invited
members of the Matinee Club and
their husbands to her home on
East High Street after a delicious
Christmas dinner at Coover Club
House last week.
1t was the clubs annual Christ
mas party with these guests: Mr.
and Mrs. c. L. Hunter, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. o. Snow, Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Rea, Mr.. and Mrs. c. C..
Farley, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Porter,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. P. Myers, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas H. Golden, Mrs. F.
c.. Wheaton and Mrs. Van Cleve.
Bridge awards after an evening
at cards were presented to Mr.. and
Mrs. Hunter, Mr.. and Mrs. Farley,
Mrs. Golden and Mr.. Myers.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
WCTTJ President
Has Yule Party

The London W.C.T.U. had a COW
cred dish turkey dinner last week
for its Christmas festivity at the
home of the president, Mrs. Char
les Carter, East Second Street.
Twenty-Five members and guests
attended.
A delightful day was enjoyed
with gift exchange, Mrs. Martha
Bruce reading for the scripture,
Luke Chapter 2, GIG verses, with
prayer by Mrs. Ethel Wilson, as
the devotional. The program also
included readings from Christmas
Ideals" Gloria in Excelsis Deo,"
"The First American Christmas
Trees" LET Us Be Silent" "A
Christmas Vision" Bell of Christ
mas" by Miss Margaret Chance.
Two readings from To-day" were
given by Miss Grace Ballenger,
and ensemble carolling, enlivened
the program.
At the business meeting directed
by Mrs. Carter, the Union voted
its part in bringing Christmas to
others, with gifts for the folks at
the County Home, for the Children
and for the Unions four shut-ins.
Mrs. Carter's home was gaily
decorated with small Christmas
tree; the mantle had lights and
Santa, sled and reindeer and the
table was centered with small red
chrysanthemums, red candle and
small tree.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
Trinity Boys Choir PIeases
East Hiqh Club With Musicale

The Boys Choir of Trinity Epis-
copal Church presented an impress
sive program for members of the
East High Street Club last Tues
day evening at Coover Memorial
Club House.
Their selections included carols,
some of the best loved ones of
their native land and still others
that brought Christmas traditions
of other lands to their audience.
Their clear, sweet young voices
were raised to commemorate the
Holy Christmas Season" Num-
berS were arranged for the entire
chorale, others for solos, duos and
trios, difficult of performance and
all sung to the excellent accompan-
iment of Miss Anne Dickerson,
who so ably directs the Boys"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
Harmony Needle
Club YuIe Party

The Harmony Needle Club on
Tuesday celebrated the Christmas
season with a luncheon at Coover
Club House. There were 25 in at
tendance.
The tables and the entire club
house, beautifully decorated for
the season made a delightful at
mosphere for the gift exchange
and program which included two
readings by Mrs. B. M. Beatty,
"The Fourth Wiseman," by Norm
an Vincent Peale and Keeping
Xmas" by Peter Marshall and a
carol sing with piano accompani-
ment by Mrs. Howard Chenoweth.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
Yule Program At
Delphian Party

The London Delphian Society
met Monday evening, December
18th at Coover Memorial Club
House with Miss Dorothy Fisher
as hostess.
Following a brief business meet
ing, Mrs. Floyd Williams and Miss
Gertrude Won Riesen presented an
outstanding Christmas program.
Mrs. Williams gave the back
ground and history of many of the
best loved carols, and Miss Won
Riesen showed a Christmas film
strip and concluded the program
with the beautiful story The
Place Where the Young Child
Lay"
The handsome decoration of the
Club House and the fine, appro-
pirate program, combined to give
the meeting the true Christmas
spirit.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28

The musical was augmented by
portions of scripture appropos of
the Christmas story told in song,
read by the Reverend Sanford C.
Lindsey, rector of Trinity Church.
Mrs, r. K. Loofbourrow and
Miss Bess Cartinille, responsible
for the program so appropriate for
this season, were highly compli-
mented by the appreciative audi
ence.
Mrs. Loofbourrow served punch
in the club house dining room, the
table having an arrangement of
gold Christmas bells and white Ia
pers.
Hostesses for the evening were,
Mrs. Harold Beathard, Mrs. B.
Gwynne Burr, Mrs. Everett Roy
er and Mrs. Paul Bangham.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
Society, Social Events And News OF The Clubs
Open House At Ernest Niberts
For 5Oth Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Nibert, 202
East High Street, will open their
home to relatives and friends on
Sunday, December thirtieth from
two to five o'clock, in celebration
of their fiftieth wedding annivers-
airy.
They were married December 25,
1906 in Gallia County but have re-
sided most Of their married life in
Madison County.
The family circle includes nine
children, Mrs. David Robson,
jamestown, Mrs. Howard Gossard,
Mrs. William Fowler, Mrs. Paul
Murray, James Nibert, David Nj
bert, all of London; Mrs. Carl Pot
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
Facts About
Folks

Mr.. and Mrs. Dustin L. Mirick,
Summerford Pike, had with them
for Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Mirick of Columbus, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Mirick and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Fisher of Cincinnati.
~ "
Pastor and Mrs. Lawrence T.
Rugh and sons left after the
Christmas Eve Candlelight Serv-
ice to spend the Christmas holi-
days with Mrs. Rugh's family in
Orangeburg, South Carolina. They
will return to London next Mon
day.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
Plus A Club Dimes
At COOver Club

The members of the Plus Four
Bridge Club had dinner at Coover
Memorial Club House last week
before going to the home of Mrs.
M. E, Blackmore, Richmond Av-
enue for gift exchange and cards.
Members attending were Mrs.
Bruce D. Lewis, Mrs. ]. L. Bope-
ley, Mrs. H. A. Bauman Sr., Mrs.
r. c. Rea, Mrs. Joe NJ Morrisey,
Mrs. Leon H. Killing, Mrs. Harry
High and Mrs. Blackmore and
Mrs. A. 2. Rankin and Mrs. Paul
M. Dwyer, guests.
Mrs. High received the prize for
bridge.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28

ter of Mechanicsburg, Ira Nibert
of Springfield and Charles Nibert
of Lafayette; twenty-one grand
children and four great-grandchil-
dren.
- ~
1t Barbara Greer has returned
to Washington, d. O., after spend
ing Christmas with her mother,
Mrs. j. d. Greer, Richmond Ayen-
ue.
~ &
Mrs. M. f. BIacKmore, Rich
mond Avenue, entertained for
Christmas, Mrs. May Fowler of
Columbus Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Plymell and Mrs. Roland Plymell.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28
Dinner In Columbus For 18th
Anniversary For The Evans

Focal point in the livingroom was
a lovely decorated pink Christmas
tree. The table was decorated with
white Christmas tree candles and
a white TERED anniversary cake.
Those enjoying the evening were
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans, Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer Trueax, Miss Myrtle Ev-
ans, Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Keye of
London; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Bangert Sr., and Miss Sara
Bangert of Columbus.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank c. Evans,
South Main Street, celebrated
their forty-eighth wedding ami
versary Sunday, December twenty
third.
In honor of this occasion Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack r. Denyes, their son-in-
law and daughter, entertained with
a supper party at their home on
Farleigh Road, Columbus.
A pink and white color scheme
was used throughout the house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-16
Classified Index for Details Sc. posum uanu Septe
September 1922
Bowling

Sunday-Tom t1ennessey vs.. Robby
Robinson. IO:5O P.n1.-4
SotuTday-Tony Sporondo VS., Bill
Welu. $50 p.m.-7
Boxing
Mondoy-Jerry Luedee vs.. Pot Me-
Ateer. $3.50 PM
Wednesdoy-ludwio llohtburn vs..
Kenny Lone. 1000 PM
Fridoy-Ike Chestnut VS.. Miguel
Berries. 1000 p.m.-4
Football
Scturdoy-kentucky VS.. Georgia
Tech. BIS p.m.-4
TobIe Tennis
Soturdoy-LocoI champions COM
pete. 600 p.m.-7
Wrestling
Tuesdoy-BoItimore
1920 PM
ThuFsdoy-Copitol Arena.
1000 pms
Soturday-Wrestline from Holly
wood. 1000 pms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-22
Merited Honor

There are few Americans who would
not indorse the words spoken by Lord
Halifax in comforting upon former
President Truman an honorary degree
Of Doctor of Civil Law from oxford
University. Addressing Mr.. Truman, Brit
aims former Ambassador to Washington
described him as "truest Of allies, direct
in your speech and in your writings and
ever pattern of simple courage" Ger
tainly, Mr.. Truman displayed these
qualities during his residence in the
White House. 1t was a period which saw
the ending of great world war and the
beginning Of an era of reconstruction in
which courageous leadership and staunch
allegiance to our allies were essential to
the peace. BY action, as well as by speech
and by the written word, the President
left no room for doubt then that his heart
was determined one. Oxford has con-
ferred a great honor upon Mr.. Truman.
His pride in it should be shared by all
Americans.