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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-26

night.
Co-NIanager Gene Mericle received a
sport shirt and a tie from the mem
bers of the squad on the occasion of
his birthday Wednesday of last week.
Sixty persons attended the picnic
held for the Pee Wee team Sunday
at Harmon Field. The team defeated
their dads in the baseball game.
Mothers of the team members cooked
the food for the basket dinner at
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Mericle were
presented a gift as was Co-manager
Pete Steiner. The latter's was COM
bination wedding present and gift
for service to the team this past
season.
The Bixel Motor Sales is financing
the team this year.
In their contest with Conner We'd
nesday night of last week at Harmon
Field the locals were defeated by a
score of s to 3. 1t was the third loss
against five victories in league play
for Bluffton.
Larry Marshall provided most OF
the home teams scoring punch as
he banged out two home runs in the
contest. Ray Ruggley added triple
and a single. Jimmie Burkholder ana
Jerry Mericle, the losing pitcher,
collected the other two hits.
Conner, aided by three unearned
runs in the first inning, had little
trouble notching their seventh league
win. They have lost one. The winners
made nine hits in the contest.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-26
Team Pull Entrants
Being Taken At Ada

Entries are being accepted for the
annual Team Pulling contests to be
held at the Ada Farmers & Mer-
chants Picnic August Is at the Ada
Memorial Park. Two hundred dollars
in prizes will be awarded in this
years event.
The team pull, to be divided into
two classes, ,200-pound split-will
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-26
Benton Ridge Man
Faces Bogus Check
Passing Charge

A Benton Ridge man was arrested
Monday on a charge of passing a
bad check at the H. and NJ Variety
Store, Rawson operated by Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Hauenstein, former Bluff
ton residents.
Harry o. Wagner, So, who has
already served two prison terms for
passing bad checks in Findlay and
Detroit, according to Hancock county
Sheriff Carson Davis, was arrested
by Deputy Sheriff Howard Baldwin
for forging SIS check.
The check was made out to Wakner
himself and signed with the name
Roy Ward. The check was written on
the Ohio Bank and Savings Co.
Wagner was identified from photo
graphs by Mrs. Mary Blunk who
received the bogus check July TO-
The Hauensteins were on vacation al
the time. Mrs. Hauenstein signed
the affidavit Monday.
The Sheriff said Wagner was SEN
fenced to the Ohio State Penitentiary
for term of 2 to 40 years in F'indlay
in 1945 and later served three years
in the Jackson, Mich, Prison for
forging checks in Detroit. He is in
Hancock county Jail awaiting ar
raignment before Judge James A.
Bope.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-26
SUMMER BAND REHEARSAL

The Bluffton high school band will
hold another summer rehearsal next
Tuesday evening, July 81, at Z p. m.
at the high school, it was announced
this week by Director Jimmie l..
Mougey. All members are urged to
be present.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-26

start at 9 a. m. Teams are to weigh
in at the Ada Farmers Exchange.
Scales will open at 6 a. m. and close
at $50 a. m.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-26

MOLES in the lawn may be trap.
ped or discouraged by destroying
their food-white grubs and earth
worms.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1956-07-26

A SMALL STICK forced through
cork will serve as an adjustable
gauge for hemming garments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24
HOUSES FURN. Cent,
REDuCED S1 nnn
: BEDR s}fSER ! ss ET5E BATHS
HOUSES uNFURNlshED

SILVER SPRING-Avan. July 2; mr..
3 bdrms.. din. rm.. gar, JU. 9-35sl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

RESTAURANT = Beautifully
equipped, wonderful location in
heart Of business district Opens
z an. to & pm; closed Sundays
Does better than $3.50 a day. Ideal
set-ub for two partners. Don't
miss this opportunity. Call toi
details.
BAR AND 0RILLr--Nicely located
in shopping center. Well equipped
and does q nice business. The
price Is right for q good money
maker.
FOUNTAIN AND SANDWICH
SHOP--Located next 10 a theater
Ideal for man and wife operation,
Open 2 and closes at pm, and
closed all day Sunday. Nicely
equipped and the price Is low
You can make money here. In
vestigate this.
We have a large variety OF drive
ms. bars ana restaurants in ell
price ranges in Nd, Washington and
Va. Call US and II we don't have
q place TO suit you we will gladly
ind one for you.
ATLAS BROKERAGE CO.
Southern Bldg. MA. $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24
SEE THIS FIRST
RESTAURANTS
"SEELYE'S LIST"

l. Cocktail Lounge, excellent food,
in all NV. All new Equipment. air
cond,, Asking $4,000 down, ST. 500
to 1880 wk.
2. Lfauor-Rest. - 5000. 600 VI.
Price SCI 900, down $4,000. sests
3. Rest. Beer See 100000 VI. Pric.
$4,000, down $4,000. One Of
best in its area.
4. Rest. Liquor. $1,000 wk Price
isS; 200. Down. $4,000. Busy NV.
5. Liquor Rest. SOC. 900 yr. Ask
ing So 900; down $4,000. Make
$50. 600; down $1,000 Hieh class
place here. a good food spot
terms. $500 inc. wkiy., machines
pay rent Ideal for couple, in Va.
q. Special 500 VIZ. almost
all beer, machines pay rent Very
pretty, low expenses. clean, beauti-
W place Price $4,000; down
.. Beer Rest 70 ss5.ooo min.
about $4,000 from machines. ali
Ike new; Color ~, alr-cond. same
owner IA yrs, now retiring. ASKING
$1,000 down. Building also available.
10. Diner Beer. All as new. 1000
Tx; air-e onfy Bent ma 500; plenty
II. Lunch and Fountain, $500 vk.
Rent. SlS2. Heat iurn., air-cond.,
o days. Price $4,000. Down. So 600.
IL; Rest Lunch corner ioc. Inc.
$1,000 wk,, price $3.50. Down,
$1,000. owner i'll. Gbod profit. 8
IS. colored Bar-ssOO vk.. ma
chimes pay rent, Price $500. Down
~, 900. Make offer here.
II. Cafeteria---St, 200 vk., long
estab. downtown. $4,000 down.
:, o. Snack Shop = Price $500.
Very small down payment. easy
A. r. SEELYE
400 L st. NV. DI. 7-s325
LADIES' APPAREL SHOPS
~. RARE OPPORTUNITY
TO TAKE OVER TWO AC-
TIVE DRESS SHOPS WITH
GROSS VOLUME OF OVER
$100,000.00. CASH RE-
QUIRED OF $4,000 COW
Frs FIXTURES AND GOOD
WILL, AFTER WHICH YOU
PAY ONLY FOR INVEN-
TORY OF ABOUT $14,OOO.OO
ON WHICH TERMS CAN BE
ARRANGED TO RESPON-
SIBLE PARTIES. BOX 23-
q, STAR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24
TILDEN GARDENS
POTOMAC PLAZA APIS.
Washington'S Most Beautiful
Apartment Building, Now in
Construction

Come see the samples
on display at our air.
conditioned, on-the-
site sales office, such
as: Large scale model
of entire 100 million
d ollar POTOMAC
PLAZA CENTER, show
ing present apartment
bldg; medical office
bldg; commercial Of
flee bldg; magnificent
river front hotel; super
de luxe River Front
Terrace Apartments,
other office bldgs., etc.
Also on display, sample
kitch e. equipment;
sample windows; sam
Piles of building ma
terials, etc. And, most
important, see the ex-
cellent designs in large
pla ms Of apartment
homes now on sale and
learn at what remark
ably entertainments
terms you may buy one.
You owe it to your
self to learn before it
is too late why $780,
600 worth of apartment
homes in this 100000
bldg. already have been
sold, and what an I'M
precedented and never
to-be-repeated oppor-
tunity awaits you here.
All types are still
available: Efficiency;
1-bedroom; 2-bedroom,
2-bath; 3-bedroom, q
bath, and In this cross
sh a pc bldg, every
apartment is a choice
one.
Don't conjecture, be
fully informed. Come
today to 2415 VIR-
GINA AVE. NV. We
are open for your con-
venience 2 days a
week from / to 6 pm.
DMUND ]. FLYNN &C
Coop Specialists Since 1904
BldRs. in Washington)
RE. 7-4033
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24
THE BROADMOOR
1901 Conn. Ave. NV.

APT. 3o4--3 EXPOSURES. Lge.,
gracious foyer. liv. rm., solarium,
full din. rm., 2 bedrms.. 2 baths, kit.
with disposal and dishwasher. WALL
to-wall carpet. Wired for air cond.
APT. 400 - DELIGHTFULLY."-
HOMELIKE. Foyer, liv. rm,, sola-
rum, tr. din. rm., kit. bedrms.. 2
baths; Sep. door into corridor per:
for more than monthly maint. Wired
for air cond.
APT 4l5-TRULY BEAUTIFUL.
1-bedrm. apt home; air cond. with
liy. rm.. solsrium. jr. din rm,, kit:
~. and W. exposures. Lovely
throughout.
APT. 500 A PERFECT JEWEL.
Foyer, liv. rm., ir. din: rma den.
lovely kit. bedrm. and bath. Deco
rator color scheme. 3 exposures.
APT. sO5--IMPEccABLE is the
word for the newly redecorated cond
Of this charming apt: home with
f sxcHEhoR eH 6R iBsAcHEISoAh GIRL S
Foyer 1arge enough to eat inl, ~
II. lily. rm., jr. din. rn. 0arge enough
TO sleep I'M. compact kit. with A.
burner cleo, stove, ETC., and bath
Wall-to-wall carpet may be pur-
chased BY buyer.
APT. 2OI - DIVERSIFIED EFFI-
Cheney. 16 It. by Is IT,; Sc. cor.
liv. rm. with B windows, Ice. dress
Ing rn. with closet and window, out
side bath and outside kit.-dinetta
with service door into corridor.
-. -. -. - -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24
FLYNN CO-OPS
OPEN. 2 TIL 5 TODAY
COOP ADDRESS
DISTINCTION N
$500 MASS. AVE.

First and exclusive offering OF
this luxurious apartment home in
Washington's most sought-aftef
cooperative building. Located be-
tween the new Canadian Joint Stafl
Building and the Japanese Embassy
and Ncross from the Venezuelan
Embassy, It overlooks Rock Greek
Park in the rear. The building has
only 2 apartment homes on each
OF fioors, private circular driveway
elevator, switchboard and individual
garages.
VERY RARELY Is A co-oPERA.
TIVE APARTMENT HOME AVAIL
ABLE IN THIS PRIVILEGED LOCA-
TON.
This one is "house size" and 1:
completely charming On the 2nc
floor. 1t has north, west and south
exposures. There is q large. gra-
cious reception foyer; q drawing
room with wood burning fireplace
conservatory; dining salon with
woodworking fireplace; master bed.
room suite with bath and solarium
2 additional bedrooms leach with
private bath; maids room and bath
and large. modern Youngstown
kitchen. Ask for MAJOR CARNEY
in Apt. 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24
NATIONAL CONCERN NEEDS
LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR

For the largest selling product Of
thousands sold every day. Every ~
woman in America knows this prod
uct. due to national advertising In
Life. Look. Golfers, Post, Radio, TV
and newspapers. Unlimited income.
No selling. No soliciting. all ac-
counts established by company. Can
be operated full OF part time. Only
Sl,2OO. cash required to start; fully
secured For local interview write
fully include phone number. Box
3ll-B. Star.
CHESAPEAKE BAY-Retiring soon?
small motel on estuary Of chesa-
peake Bay. at Deal, Md. Beautifully
HANDICAPPED. 9 furn. cottages, stor-
age room and garage; artesian we'll.
After reasonable cash payment in
come will pay balance In q very
short time: boat docks 10 augment
your income. Marine railway could
De easily installed. More than 1000
boats now docked along this stream
1-2ss1.
IDEAL FOR RETIRED PERSON
AND A PLACE TO LIVE
Magazines, soft drinks, cigarettes
and ice cream, to reliable party;
next 70 large apt. houses; cheap
rent; cost Of stock only. Estab. "a
yrs: OWNER 65l0 Ca: ave. NV.
OH WHAT A BUY
Small market. specializing in gro-
ceries.. meats, Ice cream and oif-sale
beer; busy place; gross quoted, $3.50
only $4,000. easy terms. including
stock: M. 18th and Columbia I'd.
EDWIN L. ELLIS
1910 Vermont Ave. RE. 7-bi4O
SEE THIS NOW
For rent. lease-Restaurant and
same owner 10 years: OUT
s sisndDs slss Ese..ns scns
business VIII sell fixtures y price
Call RUTH coUNTe tQdayll Tsls-
phone Clearwater S-2242.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

CITIES SERVICE OIL CO.
Presently engaged in the most
dynamic expansion program
in its history, desires to inter-
view men of ambition and
integrity who want to forge
a career as independent buSi-
ness men in the oil industry.
We want only the FINEST
service station dealers. and
we are building the FINEST
stations for them to operate.
Opportunities for growth in
both income and prestige are
truly unlimited in this field.
Annual earnings ranging from
$1,000 to $4,000 are not
uncommon in today's mar
ket. Many dealers are enjoy
ing such income now, II you
are accepted as q Cities SerV-
ice dealer YOU will have the
benefit Of q salaried training
program plus complete mer-
chandiSing assistance. for the
most progressive company in
the industry. Investment cap
ital is desirable, but char
acter and sincere purpose are
more important. II you would
like further details, please
call ia. 4-1100 between 8
am. and 5 pm, Monday
through Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

OPPORTUNITY - NOW 10 pur-
chase bright 1-bedrm. apt. home in
good. quiet. residential NV. neigh
borhood Low terms. Monthly oper-
atinE expense Cincl. taxes. heat, hot
water. insurance, janitorial service
AND OTILITIEs) ONLY S2S. See
DAY-in this fine elevator building,
Ask for Mr.. THOMAS IN lobby or
reception room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24
HOUSES uNEuRNlshEp

VICINITY 18th and Newton sts.-
8 rms. and bath brick home in con-
yenient location; available July L.
$50 per mo. PHILIPS a. FULLER,
NC, 1919 18th st. NV. ST. B.
ROCKVILLE-4-bedr Cape Cod ;
close to NH and Naval Hospital.
Has nrepl., pic. window, fenced lot.
Sll5. per mo. Avail. Immediately.
10. 4-7OS0.
MORNINGSIDE. MD. - 2-bedroom
home: Ice. fenced yard; avail, July
lstA SIS mo $40 Allies I'd. sc.
RE. o-bl35.
CHEVY CHASE, country club area
Wonderful 2-bedrm. home offering
gracious living In q pleasant and
quiet atmosphere. 1905 East ave,
Chevy Chase. Md. S135. SHANNON
q LUcHS, 724 14th st. NV, Ma
S-2345.
BETHESDA, mr.. schools--Redec.. 3
bedrms., l "a baths, firepl., porch,
gar. fenced yd.; $l35. OIL. 4-6035.
EVANSVILLE = Best section. A.
bedrm. stucco home;' liv. rm., full
S dining 1 rms den; Gas heat; Full lI
is like rerk. ,60x240 #. Shade
trees, Anchor fence. $1l9 month.
House open; drive to 1904 43rd ave.
or call WA. 7-16S0.
ALEX., 1017 Vernon St.. mr.. Colonial
ave.--Liv. rm., sep. din. rm., 3 bed
rms; rec. laundry rm. SO. 5-3l32,
SEVERAL HOUSES to rent in N.
Arlington. Call me, ] may have
Just what you're looking for. j. H.
BENO1T, Realtor, KE. S-6677.
ALEX. va, No. s Cation ave.-3-
bedrm... 2-bath house. New. Open
! to g pm. Sunday. Phone Ii
3-6tn2.
ALEXANDRIA, Bucknell Manor -
Cape Cod; 3 bedrms.. 2 full baths,
carport. wall-to-wall carpeting,
draperies. Venetian blinds. auto.
washer. garbage disposal. Lovely
neighbors. $3.50. so. 5-S24a.
WHEATON AREA-S8O and up. Nice
selection of 2 and 3-bedrm. homes
with or without bsmt. Some for
sTGLER & CO., 10. 1883.
SILVER SPRING-De luxe rambler.
3 bedrms.. 3 baths, spacious liv.
rn1.. firepl. lge. din. rm., den, lge.
closets. attic fan. Finished rec. rm..
bar Laundry rm., maids rm.. patio.
10. 5-4192. SIGLER & CO.. 10.
1917 MICHIGAN AVE. N.E.-3 bed
rms. liv. rm.. din. rm,. kit, front
and back yard, powder I'm. on LIST
fir. lease available. LA. 6-6250.
FALLS CHURCH AREA
Three-bedrm. rambler; tiled bath;
immediate possession; sos month.
M. r.. REYNOLDS A. co.
JE. 4-4660
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24
OTHER LIsT1NGs

Equally favorable purchase oppor-
tunities in many flne, well-located
buildings are available through the
exclusive listings Of this once. To-
tai prices, $1,000 TO 100000.
For details and Tor appt. to in
spect any OF these splendid coop.
apt homes. call MAJOR CARNEY
With
EDMUND j. FLYNN co.
Coop. Apt, Authority since 1890
Wn6hington Bids, MA. g.n0b6,
Residence. wo. o-oe2s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

DRIVE IN, CARRY-OUT = Fried
chicken and sea food; Silver Spring,
Md; easy operation; modernly
equipped; crossed $4,000 in 1860,
present about the same. Owner is
in different occupation, Will sell at
sensible price. LES SHILBY, Ma
o AEEn - m @ gEEe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24
3O25 ONTARIO RD nav

OPEN SUN. 2-5: WEEKDAYS. So
Modern apt. Of liv. rm., bedrm.,
kit. and bath in this splendid eleya-
tor bldg: $4,000; excellent financ-
ing and amusement. See Mr.. Aiken
in Apt. 103.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

VISION IN BUYING LAND BRINGS
40 acres. you can buy, hold a few
years and 1t should double its
value; water there now, ROAD 2,1QO
#. into property; rolling grounds,
next to expensive homes, faces new
Rte. 20. Just beyond Colesville I'd;
wide frontage; owner wants cash.
STkOIIP. RA k-S1nn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

DELICATESSEN-R RESI-. Beautifully
equipped; wheaton. Nd; on sale
beer; crosses $3.50 per VIZ; $1,000
stock; of sale beer license now
pending; Just installed new kitchen
much better with this set-up. Price,
$4,000, $4,000 down. LES
SHILBY, MA. S-4550 or ~. S-3556
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24
SIP CONN. AVE. NV,

OPEN SUNDAY. 2-b
Beautiful front 2-bedroom ant
$11 800; monthly operating cost
$3.50: building wired for air condi-
tioning. See Miss CANDY in lobby
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

brick, 2
bedrms, din. rrn.. EQUIP. kit. liv
rm. with firepi screened porch
full bsmt.; fenced rear yard: shade:
near school; direct bus 10 Penta,
son. IA. 2-0sa9.
1000 BLK. ALABAMA AVE. Sc.
9 rooms, semidetached brick. 3 bed
rms, kit: ami. and bath. FIRST
floor powder room; lavatory in
bsmt For rent or sale. I'm. 2-077T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

YOUNG MAN OF To years eXperlence
in sales and MANAGEMENT possess
ing good mechanical aptitude, will
invest up to $4,000 in fran
chise, distribution or light manu-
more and Washington area. with
main office in Baltimore. Box 81 G,
Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

GEORGETOWN NR. UNIv.-Stu-
cent ana family patronage. excel.
ioc.; fuzzy coup; stances steel
kit; long counter ana taDles. Ur-
gent business abroad. OWNER must
SELF IN tltltl HM S-.313a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

EDMUND ]. FLYNN co
(Co-op Specialists Since 1904
BldRs. in Washingtonl
RE. 7-4833
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

ROCKVILLE - 3-bedrm. rambler;
Ala miles from NH; immediate &C.
cupancy; $3.50 mo. GEO. W. ROB-
ERTSON, Realtor, 1886 Wis. ave-,
0T, C.OI0Q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

TAyERNs--uJ conese PIX. Nd.
500 $500 s NIX '2) "a. AVE- ave nv
area. 81 Pr. Geo. Co.. Hillbilly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

ceries, soda fountain and of sale
beer. Good loc., z blks. from Ice.
univ. Must be seen TO appreciate;
doing 5000 weekly; reason for sale,
owner losing sight. Call AID. 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24
THE NEW PARKSIDE
1902 summit Pl. NV.

MOOR desk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

estab. over 20 years;
must be sold due to death OF owner,
no competition, low rental; only
$4,000 complete, terms. excel. Tax.
PIX. loo. RAFFEIL REAL ESTATE,
III n.11n.S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BEAUTY sALON-Air conditioned,
parking space 10 cars. z operators.
Owner guarantees $3.50 Wkiy. net
4 PURcFIL, Ex' 3.59fS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24
HOUSES UNFURN. Cont

NO. ARL.--Ayailable August 1. At
trac 3-bedrm. brick rambler: GE
kitchen; auto. washer: fenced rear
yard. Celling-high fireplace. Si35
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

large outdoor covered patio l250l,
large bars. liquor and beer license;
liquor store can be established. Also
10 apis. Due to III health. sacri-
hcing business. Real estate sltu-
ated near d. C. on U. S. This
place is fully equipped for big
steal this Reply Box 207-D. Star.
BAR. near bus terminal downtown
corner; seats 120; same owner 10
S25. 900; terms. $4,000 cash bal.
5000 monthly at AZ. BOB HOL-
LANDER IA 3 II ~ EIxcJLU1ssIIyyE, l4i1 Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-06-24

COLORED
81 FENTON PL. Me- rms. and
bath, gas heat. newly renovated. ST5.
2002 18th ST. NV rms, bath.
gas heat, 500.
119 10th ST. s.E.-3 rms. bath,
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1956-06-30

Last weeks American Library
Associations 18th Annual Confer
ence on Miami Beach was rated
as one of the best by that orgsn-
ization. The Materials Workshop
held on Monday and Tuesday
mornings at Miami Beach High
School was of general interest to
teachers as well as to Librarians.
This was one of the six PROGRAMS
arranged by the ALA division of
the American Association of
School Librarians. The division OF
Libraries for Children and Young
People sponsored a joint work.
shop on bindings; the Newberry-
Caldecott Awards dinner; an
Auction for Frederic G.. Mecher
Scholarship Fund; and a Story
telling Festival. Mrs. Charlemae
Rollins, president-elect of the
Children's Library Association,
was cited for her work in devel-
oping interracial understanding
through her bibliogrsiphies, the
latest one being "The Magic
World of Books" Mrs. Rollins is
Children's Librarian, Hall
Branch, Chicago. Mrs. Augusta
Baker, librarian at the Countee
Cullen Branch, New York Public
Library, was one of the people
featured on the Storytelling Fes-
tival. Mrs. Baker had published
recently a book, 'The Talking
Tree a collection of stories for
telling to children. DR.. Virginia
Lacq Jones, director of the School
of Library Service, Atlanta Uni
versity is a member of the ALA
Council. WalIsce Van Jackson, Ii
brarian at Virginia State College
was elected to the Council this
year. Miss Emily Copeland, head
of the Department of Library
Service, FAMU, served as state
chairman for the committee on
Library Work as Career. The
five day Adult Education Work.
shop was of particular interest
to people working in the area Of
Human Relations.
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Our travelin' Mamie Williams
dropped us a note and enclosed
letter from former Dean of Wo-
men, Vivian Bell, now q librarian
In Birmingham. Mamie W a $
spending the day in Outside,
Waverly, Miss. and being pleas
antly surprised over the treat
ment accorded Negroes there,
She of course visited the Roman
Catholic Seminary at Bay st.
Louis. Her travels, since leaving
Miami on June Is, have taken her
to the University of Oklahoma for
the Southern Conference on HUI
man Relations, to Shreveport, La.
for the National Congress Of Col
ored Parents and Teachers; to
New Orleans for a weeks rest at
the home of one of our friends,
YWCA's Mrs. Burbridge. And by
the way, she saw Bishop and Mrs.
Willis King, parents OF Miamis
Eloise Bannerman, and other
MES of the Central Jurisdiction.
Last Tuesday, she left for Texas
Southern University at Houston
to serve for her second year as
consultant for PTA leaders
workshop. On Thursday night
(last night) she left for the Uni
versity of North Carolina and
heaven only knows what she will
be doing up there in the Tar Heel
state,
We are still thinking about
Nassau and will no doubt con-
tinue to do so, even after we re-
turn there. The next time, we
should like to visit Paradise Is
land and the Watch Tower and
to make more leisurely journey
about the island. A visit to at
least five of the Out Islands (if
we could make the journey by
plane - don't believe we could
live going by boat). New Provi-
dence is such a naturally beau
tiful spot with its sections Of wild
growth and the wonderful views
of the ocean from almost any To-
| cation. The breezes are SO pleas
ant because there is still place to
expand. People there understand
about what kind of people 60 out
in the midday sun and recognize
them for visitors. Bicycles are
everywhere, and fulsome, skirts
have difficulty being gathered to-
gether for riding. The traffic
which is to the left poses no diff
| ficulty for Miamians because our
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pedestrian traffic Is right. left, and
a combination of the twol Many
problems are discovered In an
area where tourism Is Of great
value because along with the add
ed income, tourists also bring
with them the prejudices and