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musicians are playing the songs
made popular by Presley.
THE country music field really
considers Elvis Presley belongs
to it. He started out as a hill
billy musician in Memphis, Tenn,
you know"
10000 Are Expected
About 10000 persons are ex-
pected to be on hand when the
contests officially begin at noon
Sunday. They come from
everywhere. but most are from
Virginia, West Virginia, Mary
land and Washington areas.
Some of the old competitors
are back to defend their crowns
or to gain new laurels.
Scott Stoneman of nearby
Maryland will be defending his
title of champion fiddler which
he won last year. Scott has
branched out with q five-piece
band, 1.-THE Blue Grass Champs, y
which recently was a winner on
the Arthur Godfrey Talent
Scouts television program.
Scott is the 22-year-old sor
of Pop Stoneman Of 307 Seven
ty-Fourth place, Carmody Hills
Md. Pop and his Is children
all Of whom play instruments
make the Warrenton festival ar
annual event. Pop, whose nam
is really Ernest, has been Q
country musician all his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-02

took its indignation action last
winter it had. as a basis for it's
statement, the explanations of
the Gray Plan which had been
made by those legislators, in
GLIDING some members of the
Arlington delegation, who were
advocating acceptance of the
plan.
"These explanations included
frequent and specific references
to the provisions in the Gray
Plan which would permit each
locality to handle its problems
in accordance with local condi-
tons.
Mr.. Mann cannot blame the
Arlington School Board for the
January statement, whatever he
deems its consequences to have
been, without at the same time
admitting a lack of good faith
on the part of many legislators
who campaigned for the Gray
Plan"
Emergency Meeting
Meanwhile, Robert E. Rey-
nolds, chairman of the Citizens
Committee for School Improve
ment. called an emergency meet
ing for 8 pm. tomorrow night al
the Little Theater in Washing
ton-Lee High School.
The group, he said. will decide
what type of representation tc
present at public hearings or
school segregation legislation tt
be held by the General Assem-
bly, at 3 pm. Daylight Time
Tuesday in Richmond.
Mrs. Stone and Delegate Will
liam Winston will speak at the
meeting. Mr.. Reynolds said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-02

Recommendations NlllCll lldo
drawn the support of a number
of Assemblymen.
1--WE would not have this prob
lem with respect to a pupil as
signment plan if the Arlington
School Board had not indicated
last January it was going to use
the assignment plan to promote
Indignation" Mr.. Mann said.
Charges Disrepute
when the rest Of the State
saw what would happen under
the assignment plan operated
solely by the school boards. the
whole assignment idea came into
complete disrepute."
Delegate Kathryn Stone issued
this statement last night night;
MY estimate of the members
of the General Assembly is high
er than that of Mr.. Mann and
I disagree with his analysis of
the causes of the present situa-
ton in Richmond.
while there is no doubt that
the Arlington School Boards ac-
ton last January surprised and
possibly shocked some Of the
members Of the General Assem-
bly, at the time, it is ridiculous
to suppose that they are react
ing after a period of eight
months solely on the basis OF
a childish pique.
Those who are now desert
ing the original Gray plan pro.
posals which would have pro-
vided for a degree of local op-
ton through pupil assignment
are, no doubt, influenced by a
far more potent factor-the
leadership Of Senator Byrd-hi'
policy Of massive resistance anc
of State control of schools"
Backs Darden Stand
Mrs. Stone learned last nigh
Of the opposition Of Colgate w
Darden. jr.. president of the
University Of Virginia. to the
program of Gov. Stanley to with.
hold State funds from integratec
schools. She commented:
Although I opposed the Gray
Commission plan last winter, anc
still think 1t is not the best anc
final answer. it would seem sensi'
ble-and wise--in the light Of th'
present mess in Richmond-fol
the General Assembly and citi'
gems Of Virginia to follow thu
leadership OF Mr.. Darden."
Mrs. Barbara Riches, vice
chairman OF the Arlington Schoo
axd. said that when the board
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-02
Bible Classes
Al Record Hiqh
BY q star stat, Correspondent


WESTMINSTER, Md, Sept. /
The Organized Bible Class As
ISOLATION of Washington now has
a record high of more than 25..
1000 members, George E. Harris.
administrative vice president,
ANNOUNCED yesterday.
Mr.. Harris reported the or
ganization, formed in 1922 at
Leesburg, Va, with % delegates
representing IL mems Bible
classes. today has 245 mems.
women's, mixed young adults
and adult Bible classes in its
fold. These classes are in SO
Washington area churches Of 10
denominations.
Association officers include
Harold S. King, president; Myr-
tie L. Powell, executive secre-
Itary; Gordon w. Crozies, treas
urer; Allen M. Laster. assistant
treasurer, and T. Louise Morrow,
recording secretary.
Election Tomorrow
The election of new officers
will take place tomorrow at the
annual business meeting. DR..
David M. Frazer is chairman Of
the nominating committee,
which consists of Mr.. Harris,
Franklin Sidell, John A. Patter-
son, jr., and Madeline Laster.
A new innovation in associa-
ton meetings will take place to-
morrow when a model Bible
class program is held. DR.. Ar
thur S. Flemming, director, Of
flee of Defense Mobilization, will
act. as teacher of the class.
DR.. Bryan F. Archibald, re-
Gently elected pastor Of Chevy
Chase Md Baptist Church,
will speak on 1.-THE Ordination
of the Christian Layman" at
the Sunday worship service to-
morrow.
He will also speak at a tbs
o. m. vesper service tomorrow
on the hillside Of Western
Maryland College. where the
conference is taking place. The
conference, which opened today,
closes Monday.
/ Mr.. King told the gathering
the past year has been one of
accomplishment.
"The new year coming up
offers the association many OPP
portunities to forge ahead in
offering new suggestions and pro-
grams to the classes, in enlarg-
ing and strengthening our mem
bership, and in furthering the
study of the Bible" he declared.
Eight New Glasses
Mr.. Harris reported that eight
new classes Joined the associa-
ton durings 1886. They are
Bethany Class, Georgetown Bap-
fist Church; Wesley and Forum
Glasses, Foundry M e t h o dist
Church; Philathea Glass. Ana
costa Met dist Church;
Friendship Glass, Minnesota Av-
enue Christian Church; Winona
Glass, Keller Memorial Lutheran
Church; Mems Glass, Eastmin-
ster Presbyterian Church. and
Mayne Glass. Mount Vernon
Place Methodist Church.
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banjos for the contests scheduled
Sunday and Monday.
This is the time when War
renton's $500 population sud-
denly ouadruples as country
musicians and their fans invade
the community for the festival
sponsored by the Junior Cham
Der of Commerce.
And the music isn't confined
to the contest stage jutting out
over the waters Of Lake Whip
poorwill. Whenever two or more
musicians get together, whether
it's on a downtown corner or q
country lane, there's likely to be
an impromptu rendition of up
Jumped the Devil" or Cotton
Eyed joe"
Old FavOrites Popular
"Heartbreak Hotel" another
favorite of Presley followers, wa:
being heard as often as "Possun
Up a Gum Stump" a good ole
hillbilly tune.
Miss Jane Trimmer, an expert
In the country music field, ex.
plains the Presley influence thi!
way:
Were playing rock and roll
on a very selective basis. Elvi'
Presley definitely is influencing
country music, but we're moi
going in for all types Of rock
and roll. A lot of the country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-02
CONVENTIONS
TODAY

The Steuben Society of
America meets in the Hotel
Statler.
The Airborne Associations
wind up their meeting in
the Willard Hotel.
The Armenian Church
Youth Organization contin-
ues its sessions in the Sher-
aton-Park Hotel.
The Society of the Fifth
Division goes into its third
day of meetings in the
Raleigh Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-02
Worrenton Music Fete
Shows Presley Touch
BY PAUL HOPE
Star star Correspondent

wARRENToN Va, Sept. 1.-The Sixth Annual National
Championship Country rocked rolled
the steady beat Of hbly music showed
marked Evis Presley influence.
Rock and rollers making itchy feet with Suede
Shoes" Presley avore they up their fddes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-02
Arlington Delegates Sift
Prosegregotion Blame

Two of Arngtons members of the Assembly
night disagreement the the County
had played in bringing about strong segregation sentiment
the Legislature.
Delegate Harrison Mann referred Stanleys
ment of the pupil assignment portion of the Gray Commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-04
Charity Carnival
To Have Lioness
Blonde as Star

WHIT HILL FARMS. Va, July
4 Especial two-day charity
carnival with a tame lioness as
the featured attraction will be
held at the Vint Hill Army Sta
ton here on Friday and Satur-
day.
The lioness is Blonde, a
much-publicized pet owned by
Charles Hipp of Graham, Tex
Blonde has made frequent APP
pearances on national television
shows.
Blonde was to arrive at
Washingtons National Airport
early today by plane from Dallas,
and was to be brought here fol-
the carnival appearance. She
will appear in Washington on
two TV programs over Station
WTTG tomorrow.
The carnival will be held at
the Army installation on Route
295. Just off Routes 1921. nine
miles from Warrenton. Proceeds
will go toward the Army post S
one-fund for national and local
charities. The public has been
invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-04
Four File Appeal
In State Park Case

RICHMOND, Va. July 4 tPl-
A segregation case involving a
South Carolina park closed by
the State Legislature has been
appealed TO the U. S. 4th Circuit
Court of Appeals. 1t will be
heard here in October.
-Four Negroes are appealing
the dismissal of their suit seek
ing judgment setting forth
their rights to use Edisto State
Park in Charleston County. Fed
eral District Judge Ashton H.
Williams of Charleston had
ruled:
There is no present necessity
for any judgment, for there is
no controversy. Edisto Beach
State Park has been closed TO
all
The South Carolina Legisla-
ture closed the park after the
suit was filed last July and the
park has not been reopened
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-04
Vacations for $500
Close Two Plants

MARTINSBURG. w. Va, July
4 Special Some 1900 local
employees, employees of two OF
the largest industrial plants in
the city. are on their annual va
cation this week. They are en-
ployes of the manufacturing
division Of interviewer Stocking
Co., numbering more than 1000,
and of Perfection Garment Co.,
makers of frocks for women.
which employees 400.
Both plants use the vacation
period each year TO do certain
maintenance and repair work
which can't be done while they
are in operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-04
lightning Sets
Fires in Area

Lightning played havoc with
the Observation-Disclosures area
of Upper Montgomery County
last night during a violent two
hour electrical storm which
skirted most of the Washington
area.
1t struck a bar, two houses,
the Beallsville Fire House and
at least one tree. Three fires
were started.
The lightning was accom-
panied by a heavy downpour
which missed communities as
far north as Rockville.
The first bolt was reported
at 7:10 pm. at the Beallsville
Fire House. A fire started there,
but volunteer firemen managed
to get it out quickly. Most of
the damage was to the electrical
system.
A minute later lightning struck
the house of Edward Brown.
Rockville attorney. on Peachtree
road near Beallesville. A flash
of fire came through wall plug
in the living room and set fire
to a large divan. Mr.. Brown
used two portable fire extin-
guishers to control the flames
until the Beallsville and Hyatts-
town fire departments arrived.
At 7:44 pm. lightning ignited
a large wood barn on the farm
of Harold Hargert on Blunt road,
a half mile of Route 240 near
Gaithersburg, Two alarms were
sounded. the Gaitherburg Fire
Department answering the first
and Rockville and Hvattstown
departments the second at 1853
pm. The barn, with its contents
of hay, straw and miscellaneous
farm equipment. was destroyed.
Another bolt hit a house on
Brown Station road, outside of
Gaithersburg. a 1922 pm. There
was smoke but no fire. and the
damage was confined mainly to
the electrical system. The house
is owned by Herman Rabbit and
occupied by Nelson Cope, firemen
reported.
A giant oak near the Gathers
burg Elementary School also was
hit by lightning. The bolt struck
the top of the tree and partially
split it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-04

be taken to protect the residen-
tial character of neighborhoods,
highways and other adequate
facilities should be assured, and
the Federal Government should
pay localities grants in lieu of
taxes. he feels the Federal 10y
atty program has been run poor
~; he would support Federal pay
increases to keep the salaries in
line with cost of living raises and
salaries for comparable work in
private industry.
Came Here as Boy
Mr.. Boyer was born in New
York City, but has spent most
of his life in the Washington
area. His family moved to Wash
ington in 1924, and two years
later they moved to Fairfax
County.
He attended Sidwell Friends
hool in Washington and
George School in Pennsylvania
He was graduated from Swarth-
more College in Pennsylvania,
where he specialized in econom-
les. political science and history.
He said he tried to get into the
service during World War II, but
was rejected because of poor eye
sight and asthma. He went to
work for Pan American Always,
where he remained until 1913
when he joined Capital Airlines
Mr.. Boyer. his wife, Jane, and
their four children, live on a so
acre farm near Herndon. Their
first home in Fairfax County was
in a subdivision at Vienna. which
they traded for their farm.
He said he helped form the
McHenry Heights Civic Associa-
ton in Vienna when he got ag-
gravated over road problem.
He also has belonged to the
Langley School cooperative, and
the Flint Hill School PTA. The
Beyers attend the Vienna Presby-
terrain Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-04
Parade Sets Off
Takoma Fete

A colortul parade led by Mai
Gen. John G. Van Houten, Com
manding General of the Military
District of Washington, signaled
the start this morning of an all
day Independence Day celebra-
ton under the auspices of the
citizens of Takoma Park.
The parade started from the
intersection of Carroll and Ethan
Allen avenues. The reviewing
stand was at Eastern and Cedar
avenues. Music was by the Air
Force Ceremonial Band.
Among honorary guests in the
first division were Col. Earle c..
Mayhew. Assistant Military At
tache. Canadian Embassy: Col
Roger Gerothwohl. Military At
tache. French Embassy, and
Representatives. Hyde. Repub-
lican. and Landlord, Democrat of
Maryland.
Columbia Elks Band No. IS.
marched at the head OF the
military, veterans and patriotic
ORGANIZATIONS.
In the youth organization divi-
sion. which followed was Miss
Joanna Hathaway, teenage
beauty contest winner. The
civic and fraternal organizations
concluded the marching units
with Miss Carol MCGOWAN, Queen
Of the Night of Thrills, as an
attraction. The majorettes of
Winchester. Va, led the nom
commercial floats. The CONNER
cial floats division showed an in
crease over last year with the
majorettes of American Legion
post from Cheverly and the
Moorish Band of Alcantara
Caravan. Knights of Columbus.
performing along the line of
march.
The College Park Fire Depart
ment majorettes were out in
front Of the long line Of fire APP
paratus again this year with the
Takoma Park Volunteer Fire De-
partment acting as host.
AT noon the l0-mile AAU
marathon was to start over
nearby county roads as Mayor
George NJ. Miller fired the start
er's gun at the Takoma Park
Recreation Center. Baseball
games were scheduled this after
noon. Patriotic exercises at the
recreation center at 7.l5 pm.
featured Army Assistant Secre-
tary George Holmes Roderick as
orator. The program was to end
with a fireworks display at 8 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-04
Will Head
School Board

The Fairfax County School
Board last night unanimously
elected Hills Lory of Lee District
to a one-year term as chairman.
c. Turner Hudgings was named
vice chairman.
Mr.. Lory, an author and dec
turer and expert on the interna-
tional education exchange pro-
gram. had served for two years
in 1852 and 1858. He returned
to the board in February of this
year and has acted as vice chair
man. Mr. Hudgins. a Falls
Church attorney. is serving his
first ter mon the board.
The board voted to sell $40
million in school bonds under
S22 million program voted last
November. A block of IS mil
lion is to be sold between Au-
gust Is and September 80 OF
this year and sale of the second
IS million is anticipated by
April 1857.
Previous Limitation Set
At the time of the bond vote. a
previous school board had agreed
not to sell more than 20 per cent
of the $50 million voted within
any one fiscal year. The first
sale under the program totaled
81 million last February.
New school board members
said the sale schedule had TO De
stepped up because additional
funds will be needed to finance
school construction and site &C
QUESTION for an unexpected in
crease on school population. The
47,500 students previously ex-
pected by 1860 may be reached
by 1857.
A petition of 403 names Of res
identS in the Bailey's Cross Roads
area opposing continued use of
the Old Bailey's School was pre-
sented to the board. Col. Rob-
ert j. Quinn, representing the pc
tltioners. told the board that
they would prefer to have chill
dren placed in rented space rath-
er than occupy Old Bailey's
school, which they consider un-
safe.
Engineers Okay Structure
Acting on a request by the
DoWden Terrace Citizens AS
sociation, the board earlier had
ordered an engineering check OF
the building and had found 1t
structurally sound. School Supt.
w. T. Woodson said that he pre-
ferred TO see the school used
for one more year rather than
use rented space. Former Chair
man Robert F. Davis agreed that
the Old Bailey's School re-
mains the best alternative but
referred the proposal to the
administration for further study
and recommendations.
A contract for S460.75l for
the Germantown Road Ele-
mentary School was awarded to
Alex c. MinniX and Sons OF
Washington.
The board set the time for
regular meetings at pm. tie
first and third Tuesdays of each
month. Special day meetings will
be held to visit various schools
IN October. January and April.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-04
Earth Satellite Topic

The Kiwanis Club Of Alexan-
dria will hear John A. Sander
son. superintendent OF the optic
division Of the Naval Research
Laboratory, discuss the earth
satellite program at a luncheon
at 1915 pm. tomorrow at the
George Mason Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-04
MARYLAND VIRGINIA NEWS
PRIMARY PROFILE
Longtime Ambition
Put Boyer in Race
BY MARY LOU WERNER

Morten S. Boyer of Herndon is
fulfilling a lifetime ambition to
get into Government service in
his current bid for the Demo-
catic congressional nomination
from nearby Vlrginia's 10th dis
trict.
He is one of three candidates
seeking the nomination in next
Tuesdays primary. The others
are Warren Quenstedt and Julius
Bremen. The winner will run
against Republican Representa-
tive Joel T. Broyhill in November.
Mr.. Boyer is the son of two
long time Federal employees. and
he always remembers yearning
to try his hand at Government.
At "a he is making his first at
tempt.
His late father, Otto S. Boyer,
once was chairman of the Ma
tional Mediation Board. His
mother, Mrs. Clara Boyer, is as
sociate director of the Division
of Labor Standards for the La
Dor Department.
Mr.. Boyer said he decided the
time was right to get into poll
tics because he did not feel the
people of the 10th district had
adequate representation in Con-
gress. He considers beat Broy-
hill the major issue of the
campaign. and has harped on
the Republican incumbentS vot-
ing record.
Expects to Unity Party
Mr.. Boyer does not think his
lack of previous political expert
ence or public service is han
dicap. He believes he is the one
candidate who can bring the
Democratic Party together be-
cause he feels he has not been
prominent enough in Virginia
affairs to make enemies.
Il haven't had to take stands
on recent issues that have divided
the Democratic Party in North
ern Virginia" explained Mr..
Boyer. Il don't mean that !
won't answer any questions
about how l stand. but haven't
been active enough to become a
controversial figure.
He is the only one of three
candidates in the primary con-
test who favors prompt construc-
ton of Burke airport. His career
has been devoted to commercial
aviation. He currently is on I'M
paid leave from his position with
Capital Airlines as administra-
tive assistant to the vice presl-
dent in charge of operations and
maintenance.
Position on Indignation
He has tried to avoid too much
public discussion of the segre-
CATION question because he feels
1t serves no useful purpose. but
acknowledges that it is the Ques-
ton most often asked at public
meetings. His position on the
subject is that the Supreme
Court segregation decision has to
be supplemented gradually. de-
pending on conditions at the
local level.
Here Is summary Of his
position on other current issues:
He favorS Federal aid to educa-
ton as proposed in the current
Senate bill. because it would give
greater aid to needier States. he
is concerned over possible effects
of A-bomb and H-bomb test
explosion. but does not feel an
outright ban against such tests
is the answer to that problem;
he opposes the poll tax as a re-
Quirement to voting.
Also. he favors location OF
Federal buildings in the suburbs
like the Central Intelligence
Agency to be built at Langley
but believes precautions should
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-04
Fire Auxiliary to Meet

The Ladies Auxiliary to the
Prince Georges County Volun-
teer Firemen's Association. Inc,
will meet at $50 pm. tomorrow
at the Riverdale Heights Md
Firehouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-12
Intelligence Focts Shaped
To Fit Policy, Probe Told

said. there was a policy that
had been set up in Washington
by the United States Govern
ment and which was being fol-
lowed by the State Department
representatives in Formosa,
which required that intelligence
facts should conform to the pol
icy rather than have a change of
policy that would be guided by
the facts"
Admiral Cooke, who was
witness before the subcommittee
at public hearings in October,
1851. referred to reports that the
fall of Formosa. to the Com
munists was imminent and to
others dealing with the fall Of
Hainan in April, 1850, and the
Nationalist evacuation of the
Chusan Archipelago the follow
ing month.
Proposes Intelligence Group
AS a safeguard against what
he called "a serious possibility
that others may twist facts" in
the future in pursuance Of a
policy, he proposed that a full
time intelligence committee be
set up to advise the National Sc
curity Council.
He suggested it be composed of
officers of each service, nearing
or just past retirement age, and
representatives of the State De-
partment. He said the members
shall visit critical foreign areas,
acquaint themselves with the
facts and report back to the Sc
curity Council.
Admiral Cooke also proposed
the creation of a congressional
watchdog committee to insure
that the intelligence committee
should not at any time be COM
posed of those who would con-
form to an adopted theory of
policy"