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The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1956-04-27
OF Interest
To Women

GROVEPORT - The st. Mary
altar society is sponsoring a spa.
ghetti dinner Saturday, May 5, in
the parish hall from 4.30 to 7:3f
p. m. The public is invited.
MILLERSBURG - Through
the sale Of religious articles at
the April meeting, the altar
and rosary society Of st. Peter
Church will make a contribu-
ton to the missions. The group
recently donated several bIan-
kets to Pomerene Memorial
Hospital in MiIIersburg follow
ing a successful white elephant
sale.
Mrs. Bertha Bernard was
chairman of the religious article
sale, assisted by Mrs. George
MraZ. Refreshments at the
meeting were handled by Mrs.
Blanche Putnam and Mrs. Marie
Hardin.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1956-04-27

NEW PHILADELPHIA - Mrs.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1956-04-27

The st. Francis Romano soci-
ETY. will have its annual spring
casserole supper at $50 pm. on
Wednesday, May 2, at 581 S.
High-st.
Mrs. Emma Pacha and Mrs.
Catherine Dunkle will serve as
hostesses.
A games party will follow the
business meeting to be held af.
ter the supper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-01
S.88

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-08-01

Where /. but at the Hecht Co.
could you find a $40 saving on
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Clinton engine. Cuts within one
inch Of obstruction. Mulches.
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Morning

6:35
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6:55
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9-Love of Life. Serial.
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Ted Dunlop reports.
1910
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-22
Unless clothes rinse clean. :.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-20
1893 Modern
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Saturday onIyl

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chairs in, red or green baked
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-07

ever seemed surprised to find
a young woman in industrial
manufacturing. Mrs. Larsen
said yes, that strangely enough
they often were.
"This was especially true in
Italy" she said, IT few there
for a conference on a large
business project where the
builders wanted to know first
hand about what our products
could do. All they knew was
that I was the widow of the
inventor and owner, and the
president of the company.
Through some strange line of
reasoning or preconceived no
ton, they are invariably pre-
pared to meet a motherly,
older person. Surprise is often
expressed, but they soon for
get about its and we quickly
carry on the conference on the
subject in hand"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-07
Bethesda Woman Meets
Business CHALLENGE

Continued from Page d.
wood Park. I am now fur
nishing it in my off moments
and hope to demonstrate that
a woman in business can also
find time to enjoy living"
Although coming here to
live as recently as 1913, Mrs.
Larsen cannot be brushed off
as a newcomer to the Wash
ington scene. Her grand
mother and great-aunts. be-
ginning in 1900, came down
from New York State every
winter to enjoy the milder
climate and the more exciting
life of the Nations Capital.
Familiar Surroundings
Phyllis parents spent their
honeymoon here and she her
self often visited here with
them, remembering keenly the
Harding Inauguration which
she came for when a school
girl.
Asked if any of her customers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-07
Quick Spiced Fruits

Heat the syrup from a can of
mixed fruit salad. Add two
tablespoons of mixed picking
spice tied in a cheesecloth
square for easy removal. Sim
mer five minutes. Add the fruit
and let stand until chilled. It's
a delicious accompaniment to
cold meats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-10-07

Pity the poor Edwordons they had to work their allure
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effect osts and os Your lips stoy vevey soft ond blossom
with full color oil doy long with Just one application u
you're feeling daring Try it! LIS plus tax in our
Cosmetics Department Street r., Washington, Silver Spring
and PARkineton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-03-15

Exclusively "DplataTy Speaking
Washingon international social wr
o Fashion Editor ElenIs
New York California
of
in the
"hy Old" column to the
conditions Zurich
the Readers Clearing
Lasbu values
Washington
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-04-21
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, APRIL 211s56
National Shrine For WASHINGTON

Quite few years ago, Sidney j. Phillips appeared in
Southwest Virginia with idea. He was obviously re-
ceved looked upon with askance and vigorously crit-
czed These, however, did not stop Phillips The honors
which have been bestowed upon Booker T. Washington
are all the result of the perseverance and continuing eff
forts of Mr.. Phillips in the belief of the the
philosophy of Booker L. Washington.
Through the uncompromsng zealousness of Sidney j.
Phllipshe mnted half dollar, the 1Oc Postage Stamp
the naming OF state highway, the establishing of United
States PoStoffice and Sc stamp and National
Shrine in his honora these accomplishments have been
realized because Mr.. Phillips believed first in his ideal
and then in himself.
Southwest Virginans should feel proud Mr. Phillips
as well as Booker t. Washington The National Monu-
me under the supervision of the National Park Service
will be another media to attract many tourists an
not tourists trade 1t must not be forgotten
that through the Influence and efforts of Mr. Phillips
several million dollars has been added to the purchasing
powers OF this community 1t is established fact that
through his nsstence and belief that capable Negro
sonnet could be found here that the Centennial
tage Stamps were handled at the Booker Washington Birth
place Post Office Normally they would have gone through
some other postoffice and forty our young
women would not have enjoyed the employment
there at handsome salaries.
AS great American as Booker T. Washington as
practical and yet profound his philosophy and as
humane as his spirit, the passing of the years might
nave erased these virtues from minds of his fellow
men had it not been for the treess efforts Sidney
Phillips.
w. So well has he wrought in the behalf of Booker T.
washington that none can by without remembering
the man who preserved in anothers The monument
Tor Booker T. Washington divorced from the
shrine honorng great American he has builded monu
ment to himself - y ~
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-04-21
General Notice

Veterans of Foreign Wars
fires the first round in drive
for separate pension program
for World War l veterans,
pursuant to the mandate of
the 56th National Encamp-
ment and instruction from the
National Council of Admins
tration. The VIEW National
Legislative Committee has
recommended to the Congress
of the United States a World
War l pension program.
This petition when signed
will be addressed by the un-
dersigned to the President
and Congress of the United
States urging immediate en-
actment of a separate and lib
eral pension program for vet
Grams of World War 1 and
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-04-21
THE TRIBUNE
FINCH SOCIAL. CLUB

The Finch Social Club met
at the home of Miss Kathe-
rine Johnson of Rutherford
Avenue, N. w. After an in
teresting business session,
the members joined in games
of Finch. Mrs. Leander Rue
ker, who is a consecutive win
ner, won first place at her
table again; while Mesdames
Frances Bundick and Ruth
EgglestOn won second and
third prizes, respectively.
Mrs. Ernestine Galloway, also
a regular winner, won first
and second prizes at her Ia
BILE, while Mrs. Julia Burgess
was the third prize winner.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-04-21

a flower show to be held in
May. Mrs. Beulah Gillian
gave a report on the fourth
district meeting that was held
in Bassett, Va. A lovely re-
past was served by the hos
tess. Our next meeting will
be held May Fl, at the home
of Mrs. Mary Pannell.
The awards for horticulture
were as follows: Mrs. Mary
Pannell, 1 red; Mrs. Florenta
Napier, 1 red, / blue; Mrs.
Ruth Harris, l red; Mrs. Net
tie Gillian, 1 blue; Mrs. Vir-
ginia Belcher, l blue, 1 red,
and 1 yellow.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-04-21

Teachers Association w S
held April Ia, 1866, at the
Susie G. Gibson High School,
Bedford, Va. The theme of
the meeting was Developing
Competency Through Scienti-
fic Training"
The principal speaker was
DR.. George r. Seidel, Eastern
district manager extension
division E. l. Du Pont Mem
ours and Co., Inc, Whining
ton, Del.
DR.. SeidePs subject was:
"The Importance of Funda-
mentals." DIR. Seidel placed
special emphasis on reading,
writing and arithmetic. He
stated that the four legs
which support the table of
plenty are the home, church,
school and American industry,
along with a man and woman
working together with young
people.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-04-21

mittee meeting (tentative).
Wednesday, April 25-Y-
Teen Fashion Show Commit
tee meeting, A pm.
Thursday, April 26-Rook-
lie Y-Teens, 1880 pm. Art
Class, z pm.
Friday, April 27-Y-Teen
Open House, 7:3O-l0:3O pm.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-04-21
ORANGE AVENUE. YWCA
CALENDAR APRIL 20. 27

Friday, April 2O-Y-Teen
Open House, 7:30-1O:3O pm.
Saturday, April 21-Char-
mette Social Club Meeting,
8-11 pm.
Sunday, April 22-Beginn-
ing of National YWCA Week.
Hope Chest Tea, a pm, Cot
tage Community Club meet
ing, 5 pm.
Monday, April 23-Y-Teen
Prom Committee meeting,
q pm, Victorian Club meet
ing, 8 pm.
/. Tuesday, April 24-Nomi-
mating Committee meeting
(Inter-Club Council), a pm.
Program Coordinating Com
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-04-21

tell me so. This week l shall
leave space for a short article
by someone else.
The term friend or friends
is used so often that we need
to know who are our friends.
Personally, a friend to me
is one who laughs with me;
one w no encourages me,
praises me, and rebukes me;
one who rejoices in my sue
cess, and does not turn
against me in misfortunes.
Are you my friends? ??
Well, friends, many birth
days around town are getting
underway.
On April ID, 1856, at 8 pm.
a big surprise birthday party
was given in honor of Mes
danes Caratha Penn, Louise
Barnett and Lucille Lee at
the home of Mrs. Margaret
Robinson.
The celebrants n c u d e d
many young people around
town and vicinity who spent
a very delightful evening at
the party. This party was
given by Mesdames Margaret
Robinson, Mabel Patrick Jack
son and Florence Robinson.
Little Miss Maxine Barnett
celebrated her eighth birth
day at a pm, April Is, 1856,
at the home of her parents.
Pupils from grades 1 to d en-
joyed MaXine's party.
Each little girl and boy
brought a lovely gift to their
classmate. Maxine is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Barnett.
Mr.. Lafayette Reed has
been hOspitalized in North
Carolina. His condition has
been reported fair.
Comment from the repor-
ter: l was very happy to take
Phyllis Lee, a 7-year old pu-
pill from the second grade of
the Botetourt Training School
to hear the A Capella Choir
of Virginia State College,
April 10, 1856, at the Lucy
Addison High School.
Phyllis has a very promis-
ing voice and loves to sing.
She has appeared on many
programs. This was Phyllis
first concert.
Other persons attending
the concert were Mr.. and Mrs.
r. w. Terry and family, Mrs.
Missile Thurman, Mrs. Mabel
jackson and Misses Ruth
Coles and Jean Lee.
The sixth district Virginia
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-04-21
GOLDEN HARVEST
Continued from page one)

Ribbons for horticulture
were as follows: Mrs. Eliza
beth Carter, 1 blue, 1 red;
Mrs. Mary Jeffreys, 1 blue,
2 red; Mrs. Stella Reamey,
2 blue, 1 red; Mrs. Annabelle
Atkins, 1 blue, 1 red; Mrs.
Doris Edwards, 1 red. The
next meeting will be at the
residence of Mrs. Myrtle
Ford.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-04-21

The Shepard of the Hills
Garden Club held it's monthly
meeting on Monday, April 16,
at the home of Mrs. Florenta
Napier, 1928 Gilmer Avenue,
N. w. After a brief business
session plans were made for
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-04-21

ment on an equal basis with
the aging veterans of pre-
vious wars in our nations his
CONTINUED on page 81
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1956-04-21

their widows and orphans.
We submit that aging World
War I veterans are deserving
of consideration and treat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-18
James Russell to Speak
To Pan American Group

sibilities OF extending this work
to other countries, and have a
contract with the Internation-
al Cooperation Administra-
ton for such q program in
Guatemala.
Prof. Russell holds a bache-
lor's degree from Princeton
University and a masters and
doctorate from Columbia. He
is the only American who ever
attended the highest ranking
French school, the Ecole
Normale Superieure in Paris.
In addition to his professor
ship at Columbia. he has been
a professor at the Johns Hop
kins University, Baltimore,
and the National War College
in the District of Columbia.
He also served as consultant
to the Legislative Commission
of the National Education AS
ISOLATION.
From 1851 to 1858, Prof.
Russell was director Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-18

James E. Russell, professor
Of education at Teachers Col
lege, Columbia University and
deputy director Of the Citizen
ship Education Project. which
is a Carnegie financed effort
to improve education for citi-
zenship in United States
schools and colleges, win speak
on Education for Liberty in
Guatemala" at the meeting Of
the Pan American Liaison
Committee of Women's Or
CARNATIONS. The meeting will
be held at 1880 am. on Sat-
urday in the Library of the
Pan American Union, with
Mrs. Thomas Burke, president.
presiding.
The Citizenship Education
Project is currently working
with more than $500 high
schools and $50 colleges and
universities in "A states and
Hawaii. The project is also
engaged in exploring the pos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-18

Armed Forces Planning Prof.
ect In Citizenship Education.
This was a joint effort Of the
military department. and
Teachers College to improve
the military instruction given
to help servicemen under
stand the tradition Of freedom
they are called on to defend.
In this connection, he served
as special consultant to the
Secretary Of Defense. During
World War II, Prof. Russell
served in London as senior
assistant to the deputy COM
mander Of the European The
alter for the United States
Navy.
Among the books he has
written are Federal Activi-
ties in Higher Education" and
National Policies for Educa-
ton, Heath and Social Serv-
ices"
Sonora Olga Briceno de
Threadgill, program chairman,
will pay tribute to Xenobia
Camprubi de Jiminez, a Puerto
Rican who passed away a few
days after her husband, Ramon
Jiminez, the famous Spanish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-18

Tagore. Hindu poet, q Nobel
prize winner for literature In
1918.
One of the poems of Sir
Rabindranath Tagore, trans
lated by Sonora de Jiminez viii
be read in memoriam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-18

poet. received word that he
had been awarded the Nobel
prize for literature.
Sonora de Jiminez was also
a well-known teacher, lecturer,
writer and the foremost trans
lator of Sir Rabindranath
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-18

HAVING A WONDER
Full TIME-Mme. Cork,
wife of the Turkish Am
bossodor, enjoys the
conversation Of Tommy
BosiIiko and Colleen
Kenyon at one of the
many bozoors that have
been held in Woshino-
ton this seoson.-Robert
Strior Photo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-12
Star Trophy
To Be Given


Dutton Ferguson, president Of
the Midway Civic Association,
will receive The Star Trophy as
a tribute to his neighborhood
work at the annual Federation
of Civic Associations banquet at
1880 pm. tomorrow in the Will
lard Hotel.
Mr.. Ferguson directed clean
up campaign in cooperation
with police and other city off,
Gals. Citations will also be pre-
scented TO six local citizens for
work to promote suffrage in the
District:
They are James M. Nabrit. IT..
Howard University professor and
attorney; Gerhard P. van Arkel,
a director Of the Washington
Home Rule Committee; Howard
D. Woodson. federation pioneer;
Mrs. Clarence E. Fisher, voters
service chairman for the local
League of Women Voters. the
Rev.. James D. Pair and William
Anderson, members Of the Home
Rule Committee.
More than 700 persons are ex-
pected to attend the banquet to
hear Theodore Berry. vice mayor
Of Cincinnati, the principal
speaker. George o. Butler. out
going president. will preside. He
will present a plaque to the past
president, DR.. c. Herbert Mar
shall. harrington Parker. attor-
ney, will become federation pres
ident in January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-12

physboro. No charges had been
filed.
Henry Hillman, IS, Of Park
Ridge, ILL.,, and John Abromo-
witch, 81. Of Haverhill, Mass,
also were in the room when
Batura died. The four students
had been living together since
the start Of the fall term.
Young Hillman told police Ba-
tura and Abromovitch moved
Sinroll's bed and hid the covers
as prank while Sinroll was
downstairs placing a telephone
call. Hillman said that when
Sinroll returned he appeared
peeved. Instead of looking for
his bed covers, Sinroll grabbed
his shotgun and threw it across
the foot of the bed, HilIman
said.
1--WE thought he was acting
big" Hillman added.
Batura asked Sinroll to move
the gun. but Sinroll didn't re-
"Then I'll move it," Ba-
tura was quoted as saying as he
started across the room. Siproll
rose. shotgun in hand, and the
weapon, Hillman said, was dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-12
Student Slain
After Prank

CARBONDALE, Ill ;, Dec. l.
CR.-A Southern Illinois Uni
versity student and football
player was shot and killed early
today in an upstairs sleeping
room he shared two blocks of
the campus with three other
students.
The victim was Robert Batura,
10, of DanverS. Mass, a sopho-
more and a starting end on the
university's football team this
fall.
Henry Hale, Carbondale night
police chief, said young Batura
was struck in the head by the
charge of a .12-gauge shotgun.
He died instantly.
Fred Sinroll, 20, of Sterling
ILL.,. a classmate of Batura's, was
questioned in the shooting at
jackson County Jail in Muir