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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-04-13
OPEN SUNDAY, &c
NEW BRICK RAMBLER
HOUSES FOR SALIVA.

ALEX. CITY. lust of Duke st. bus
pet masonry Cape Cod. 4 bedrmS
Z down w/bath: 20-t. liy. rm. w
nrepl din. ell, equip. kit, Ice.
rear scr. porch: lge. lot beautifully
pi ,in 81 hon.GI. $3.50 down,
a. oDs iO san per cT SS S %. FL hal. IF
Dir Duke. st.. In Alex, turn north
on " Early TO open sign, 2. r.
STEFFEY, JE. 2-344T or Ell. g.
1917.
ALEX, Holm Hall--3- bricE
rambler: fireplace, .elec. kitchen
scrnd. porch: hoored storaee attic
large fenced yard, fruit and SHADE
trees nr; shop; ctr, park with
sls,OOO. OWNER, so 5-Gies
ALIEN s.sSi.; Hn N is.r BY yv,, OWNER s1s ne
will handle: loo on dead-end at
---ih-story Cape Cod. Johns-Man.
vile shingle; 2 hedrms., iiy, nm,
KIT, bath and utility rm. on Ist
n. nm: rms. upstairs; COW "a
stores, schools, church and busline
bearing truit trees on prop .sl2,-
Va, so. s-S42s Il:
ALEX. Holm Hali--3-bedrm. ram.
lot, mr. school and shop. Si 500 On
Assume 4isss al. so s.sgo4 ~"
ALEXANDRIA,; assume 4IhG loan
SS7 20 molth-completely air-con.
dtttoped brick rambler, fenced cor
ner lot, 3 bedrooms. . full baths,
paneled rec. rin., full basement
built-in. kitchen, breakfast nook
Near schools and Cameron station
OWNER, XII. s-64l0
ANHAHDA.E FALLS CHURCH
AhEA = BY OWNER. 2-bedrooT
Trans rns house, q acre. Lgs. fenced.
nm. hrsplaee. bookcases. Enotty.
pine paneling. closed-in porch: Ice
s14,gn0 Out Arl. blvd. TO Jeiier.
son Village. left on Annandale I'd
70 Gailows I'd, right 10 Thor dr.
lett 20 Aston, right 70 227 Ridge.
ANNANDALE AREA--Move into THU
4-Dedrm., 2.bath home with a Low
TIansp. az door. A, T.. MILLiGkN
WELLINGTON FORREST bedrooms
screened porch b307 Ind st. N
Open 2-5 Sunday. or by appt. Cal
Herndon 7i-W-3.
ARL., s.--Assume $1,000 AZ OIL Al
S57,. mo, 2-bedrm semidet cor.
ner lot Anchor fenced. BY OWNER
2 G,, ~, ~: 9 Jend st, " b-lad7
ARL,, N. . minis. to ID, CT rms,
under 1000; charming. comfort
able and cony. assume M trust
0si@' or Jx. s-ssid
ARL. n; sl7.T5o--Attr, brick ram.
rounded BY trees on quiet stree
opposite estates; cow Parkinqtor
shopping schools churches, buses
assume Si2,000 4hss trust; imme.
diate possession. Call IA, S-31Sf
after $3.50 pm. daily. anytime week
ends.
ARL. s.. eony, to school, churches
bus lines, shopping--Semidet. ma.
posai, washer ~ rsisr. s'0f bcerm ms
liv; rm bath, bsmt. IA. 5-Oa00.
i.b din S' T III ~ WIN T% S YIN ,iE
disposal, y baths, full bsmt viii
rec rfn, fenced I'd, scr porch
close III n. to everything: $4,000
ARL,, close in--2 bedrms., Ice. lawn
out Columbia pike to Columbus al !.
left 70 1913 South Columbus
BELLE HAVEN. / blk from country
club--Htone. 3-bedrm house, 9I;
baths. large Nv rm. and an. play
room, each with firepl,, completed,
and disposal large screened porch
$4,000. Cali so. S-7S02, for appt
Excellent financing. No aEents.
BELvEDERE,. FALLS cHURcH--s.
hedrm. full-bsnit. rambler, dc luxe
kit. equip assume Ice. al loan
payable $50 mo-. incl. prime taxes
and ms. Ice. wooded lot, fenced In
rear; new elem school 4 blks
ss Gaas. $3.50 $3.50 M al SsSd a.. cL
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PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY

WOODWARD ROAD--Nearly 5.aores
room house all modern ufiis
Open Sun. Cal ZANTZINjFR NA
s-531l, ewes. call co. b-32A2.
Accommodation house, Specially
built for 2 families. Acre OF ground
Z-car gar. etc. Reasonable terms
70 inspect drive out Indian Head
my y e. line 70 Super Chief
"a, 70 mouse on right Open Sunday
HORTON, NE. s-33sO or 10
ADELPHI BRICK CAPE coD-.-Four
bedrooms, z baths SiS.5OO. AZ
mortgage' u acre. HE. 4-3247.
ADELPHI MILLs--sparkies like ne0
and has huge bedrms,. stately.
completely reconditloned, 2H-story
white masonry home; . full baths.
and 2 half baths Nv. rm' 13x27
with ntepl. din. rm. I3x2i den,
Ice. kit, newly remodeled; bsnt'
and h..w.h. u mile to new Re.
ginia II. s. for girls. Only s23. b0O
on easy terms. CLYDE II. ADAMS,
REALTOR. UN, 4-l143.
ANDREWS B0LLING.FT. MEADE
Transferred. Must sell our 3-bed
room home, equipped Kitchen, fun
basement. large level corner lot.
Assume AZ VA or FHA. Mile from
Cheyerly ,intershanse. Baltimore
over Estates CAPT. LovETr. sP,
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TEMPLE HILLS

Small old house with 4 lots. con,
isshionabie Henderson A I'd. s q
.d56lD: approx. 3 mi. from d. G
line, Suitable for subdivision Of
CHURCH. about 500 IT. on hard,
surfaced road; water on property
S35.00O: - cash. Plenty room 10,
church, PARSONAGE and school, nlu,
parking. Call OWNER. LU, l-676S.
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HOUSES FOR sALE-vA.
ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA
NEW OFFERINGS
BEVERLY HILLS "a bedrms., III
baths, bsmt., scr. porch; $2l, $50.
BRADDocK HGHTs. - Brick; 3
bedIns:, bsmt., garage; $19.950.
BRADDoCK HGHTS.--5 bedrms.,
~ baths. den, rec. Tm.; sep. din
rm.; $4,000.
RUSSELL RD.--stateiy Southern
Colonial; true center hall; 4M bed,
rms rms library; long, winding drive
SOUTH OF ALEX. bedrms.
den. IN baths, 2 fireplaces. garage
bsmt, hot-water heat; S19,95O.
SOUTH OF ALEX "a bedrns., (
full baths; small down payment
HICKS REALTY co.
XII. 9-1600; ewes, XII. 9-2S66
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BARGAINS"
3 rms, ! a.: Vienna. Va 49, 81 .450
3 rms. : a.; 90 mi. d. c. $3.50
) rms, 3 A.: 25 mi. d. c. 1850
So $50 din. take over OF loan;
: $50 per mo; s-rm' mod 5000
2 hedrms.. mod; IA O.:
Vienna uT5O
JANIS E. BARNEY. BROKER
Vienna. Va. DU. b-S260
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OWNER TRANSFERRED
Az CT LOAN

College Park--3-bedrm. brick ram
bier, with hsmt. Recently dec, fenceC
yard, handicapped; gas heat. COnv
iransp.. schools. churches. Sl3.050
Terms arranged to suit QualiiieS
buyer, See any time. 520g Lakewood
I'D OWNER WE ERfQn
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chester Il. Keller, JU. 5-71OO
VISIT LOHR HOMES
OPEN SUN. "a
512 MARGARET DIR.
SII .VER SpPING

SEE this 4-bedroom brick Cape
Coo home, with living room, fire-
place, separate dining room, full
basement with finished family room,
side screened porch. Kitchen Is
equipped with dishwasher and dis
posel. all closets are cedar lined.
storm windows, doors. are amons
See II Sun. To reach: Drive out
Piney Branch I'd, left at Gist ave.
t1700 blk0. left on Margaret Dir.
to our open sign
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s,o,odA SSgME ~ -,

Annandale. Broyhin crest--3-bed-
large lot. All Ice rms. and all mod :
ern features inelud a chain linked
fenced yard. A real buy With So. 500
down; balance sos per month Mr.
DELE & CO. INC, ia $4,000
BEAUTIFUL CAPE coD-4 bedrms.
IL baths. S15.750.
Lovely 4-bedrm, 1h-bath ram
bier: S2i.9h0.. Older home; COW. TO
Heehts. 3 bedrms. Ia bath. S16.-
! 00n
Please call JIM MATHIS. JE
3-o99b, JOHN NJ. ANDERSON. IA
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IVA \ AAfAAN0
$375 DOWN

lSETTLEMENT CHARGES INCL. }
$50 total monthly payments In
GUIDES prin;. int. taxes and insul
Semidet; brick; 8 bedrms.. bath. II,
rn:, dining area Kit, Close
everything. Call OWNER, RE. q
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3 BEDROOMS
TRADE, NOW

Ramblers with daylight Easements;
$l4,e5o, conventional financing
Open house, 5603 Carriers lane,
nyerdaie PHILLIPS c. ROGERS,
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WHEATON
BRICK BUNGALOW
3Q01 MTNnEN Pn


Open Sun, 2-6-On a verv Ice
Anchor-fenced cor. lot. mr.. ths
school. We offer this S-rm' hrE
ramb. with cleo, kit, fun bsmt. III
Ioan Q. s1l,oOO can be assumed
anxious to sell: Out Ca. ave. ext. Il
Weller I'd, left to Bushey. left &c
Chester H. Keller, JU. 5-7lOO
MRS. LARl1AN, WI. e-77la
WOODMOOR
SEN sris din Colonial, s SbllsSSo; liy m
bedrms, tile bath, full bsmt', rec
rm., lse. screened porch: wooded,
level Handicapped lot: conV. schools,
shopping and transportation.
=. WoopMooR AGENCY. INC.
JU. $1,000 Realtors
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ROBERT f. LOHR

ROBERT E. LOHR,
HE. 4-40O0 Til 9 PM. RIA. 6-3BO0
Our 37th II. Of Dependable Service
BOTH OPEN SUNDAY, 2-6
7050 WILSON LANE
lst.h- rm. and bath; 3 rms. and
2 baths on End.
1921 ASPEN STREET
3 bedrms., = baths on Ind; 2
rms. on 3rd. Out Conn. ave, west
on Aspen.
5sOS MASS. AVE, EXT.
OPEN SUN. LIS
3-bedrm.. 2-bath brick ct S22.-
ALL EXCLUSIVE WITH
SIMMONS PROPERTIES
DE. 2-073o Ewes, WO. 6-34IS
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3-bedroom semidetached brick
large fenced lot: S120 per mo.
ME. S-3435 TIL o PM.
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WOODMOOR
10618 LORAIN
FIRST SHOWING

FIRST SHOWING
Open Sun, 2-6--unusually attrac
prewar l1a-story brk, with 3 good
size eedrms., liy. rm; with firepl.
fun bsmt,: has pwdr. rm.: lge.. side.
scrd pch. over gar: rear yard
fenced. shade trees: M. st. Berna.
dstte's and Pine Crest Schools: $2U,-
700. Out Colesville I'd. past Wood
moor shopping ctr. |. blks. TO
Lorain, right to house.
Chester RI. Keller, JU. 5-7100
MRS. WHITFIELD, OIL. $3.50
OPEN SAT. AND SUN.
Small farm, IN acres; 5-rm. coy
home, all insulated. storm windows,
iirepls.. full bsmt., gear gar:
fruit. flowers and shade. Land rich
as cream. Drive out Colesville I'd.
to Ednor; Nd turn. right to sign.
JOHN BuRDoFT, Ev. 4-3S46.
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eaO7 N. 10Th STREET
ST. AIMS PARISH BUS
FOUR BEDRMS. ~ BATHS
FULL BeMTa HUGE GARAGE


r T1GN Bs saPsH atjd ] |. d sARIAHsE
ELK. TO TRhNSP.
ASK-US! REALTY COMPANY
ia. s-I2b2 or IA. 7-265s
BRoYHILL PARK bedrm. brk..
tamily-size G-E kit; on M-acre.
e. tsnf s iRN h OF or nOn-oI SO see
= : 1870 ilso N. uHLE ST 81 '''i"4
FALLS CHURCH AREA-Buy or
rent this newly decorated, 3-bedrm.
p seet Rar' q PIf sh a mIst
sioO month ti Rent, 500 oI MONTH dR~n
JE. 2-25S1 SMILEY JE. 2-25s2
FAIRFAX. VA.-open daily i III
dark; Lord Fairfax Estates. l0ss
down. 4hTe CT. from Sl7.56b. 8
bedrms.. u and 2 baths. Dir. Rte.
No; 80 to Fairfax shopping center
left at open sign.
CRETE REALTY
Real Estate Brokers CIR. s-545s
n ARLINOToN-Custom built 1919.
owner Tsss rr transi and VII o eonsider .
spacious home of bedrms. ~
other extras. Open sun, i-5. 1874
Harrison St. Tara subdiv.
@. z. LANIER ia. 7-3434
1870 N. UHLE ST.
VIRGINIA HILLS = FLA; SI.425
down buys you a 3-bedrm rambler,
located on. a. lovely lot; equipped
area. Listing lo66-v TIE. 6-I4O0,
XII. A-6644
AL BAKER AND SON. INC
Reaity Brokers
50s N. Wash. St, Alex, Va
SACRIFICE BY owNER-3-bedrm
rambler, on lovely corner fenced lot.
in nearby Pals Church: Is mos. old !;
shops; assume 30-yr. OF loan: pay
mentS ONLY SIS NO with min.
cash down, OPEN for Inspect. Dir. !:
Out Broad st.. left on s. Spg. blk.
70 143 Lea ct. or JE. 4-0l46. today
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HOUSES FOR sALE-Mp.
sUITLAND
eos nnIIfM.

3-bedroom semidetached brick;
~ neths; rec. rm.; $ll6 per mo
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LANGLEY
$195 DOWN

. 3:bedroom semidetached brick:
S116 per mo.
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4-BedroOnn
Colonial

In gRADDocK HEIGHTS for only
$4,000. Desirably located on q
you can enter ali parts OF the house |.
Huge liv.-din. comb. with fireplace.
large family-sized kitchen: on the
LIST landing there's q bedroom and
bath and 3 bedrooms and bath on
End door. Full bBmt. Anehor-fenced
oeorse Mason School s+ Terms o Ss1l
By appointment.
The M. H. BARRY Org.
2206 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alex, va.
XII. 9-383O so. 6-65Os
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TYLER PARK HOME, by OWNER
Brick. z bedrms., well-eQuip. kit,
screened porch, partly finished at
tic. full bsmt. with outside entr.,
tiled rec. area; fenced yard. Mr.
Sl3.7bO. Phone JE. 2-3a4N
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WOODMOOR

~, woopMooR AGENCY. INC,
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MeLEAN--s -bedrm rambler. hrepi.
In pine-psneled liy. rm.. lge. kiteh-
en-. sep. din. rm., gsrase, breeze
way. beautiful ia-aere fenced lot.
fruit trees Near ST. Johns Paro-
chiai School. Assume 4tars CT loan
Price $1,000 Only 400 down
h72h Old Dominion dr.. Mclean,
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PICTURESQUE. a-bedrm.. brick,
scaped lot. with trees and outsid,
firepl. 2o-ft. Nv. rr-. full-si1e din
nm. equip. kit. and bsmt. AZ sf3,.
DUO. see and compare. al or FLA
PRINCE GEORGES PROPERTIES
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PREMIUM BUY--Owner Florida
oound and win hold large trust
on this 3-bedrm. brick home, In
exclusive Avondale section. At
tached gar. and full bsmt. Level
lot and numerous extras. Terrific
terms PRINCE GEORGES PROP
ERTIES. APP LIZA
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8 acres. large Dutch Colonial type
residence with 3 bedrms.. . baths;
complete kennel With = runs; lex323
being built. S44 $50 Call Mr.
johnson. SP. 4-5244 RANDALL II.
HAGNER g. CO.. Realtors. 1921
Conn. ave NV
Evening star., 1957-08-25

as long as you live and the Company can't in
crease your premium rate unless it changes the rate
for Everyone in your policy class Benefits never
be reduced-even after you reach age 65! And an
unusual deductible feature, by eliminating small
claims up SIS, gives protection against the bigger
bills at a lower premium
These dramatic new Hospital Insurance policies
Join New York Life's Income Protector and Major
Medical Insurance Plans to round out the Com
panys line of modern Accident & Sickness cover
ages Because Of the assurance this dependable new
protection gives you it lets you get more out Of the
health you enjoy today. Ask your New York Life
agent for details . /. or mail the coupon.
Evening star., 1957-08-25
LIFETIME that helps pay tie heGy Disqualification surge

New Hospital and Surgical Expense Plans are
guaranteed renewable as long as you live
premium rates can't be increased unless the
rate is changed for everyone in your policy
class benefits never decrease.
Today, such lifetime insurance can be yours with
one of these history-making new Hospital and Surgi
cal Expense Plans developed by New York Life for
families and single persons One plan is issued from
ages 18 through co. the other issued from ages 81
through 75-makes insurance available neht nOoO to
men and women who in their later years
Most important, these plans are guaranteed reneO-
able for Lei You can keep your protection in force
Evening star., 1957-08-25

THE NEW YORK LIFE AGENT
m YOUR COMMUNITY 70 a GOOD MAN TO KNOW
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-03-30

ready to offer service for and
of yourself. If we do not exer-
else our privilege in shaping
policies, and if we do not give
of ourselves, we may we'll be
called upon to pay the penalty
Of losing our God given rights
and our American way of life.
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-03-30
The OUTLOOK
BY Pastor Stephens, ST.
ACTION"

AS citizens Of this village, we
4 = especially during during this
election should recognize that
individuals exercise definite
role in choosing leaders, in shap-
ing policies, and in the future
course Of history. II liberty, So
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-03-30

political decisions are being made
and where public policies are
being enacted. AS citizens who
believe in government OF the
people, by the representatives
chosen by the people, and in the
interest Of all the people, we must
support courageous representa-
tives who are honestly seeking
to maintain good, clean govern
ment, and sound national econ
omv, as we'll as making their
influence felt in the practical
decisions of national life.
AS citizens we should also, in
dividually' and collectively, realize
that there is an obligation for
every one to contribute his or
her full share in the matter of
local and national government
and to stand ready to participate
in our government in any way
hat Our fellow citizens may al
low, even at the expense of per-
sonal sacrifice or hardship.
We carrot begin too early to
prepare the individual to meet the
responsibilities of good citizen
ship. The following suggestion
may be of help in preparing our
selves and others:
1.-Study American history,
civics and government.
2.-Foster election campaigns
and work in local elections.
3.-Encourage free political
discussion and expression.
4.-Visit municipal, state and
national offices.
5.-KeeD an oDen mind and
carefully weigh all candi-
dates with care and sound
judgment.
6.-Attend all local political or
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-03-30
RATTLE WINNERS

Winners at the Rattle & dance
given by the Goodtilners at Sid's
on March % were: Joe Drake,
winner of he LIST prize, Bar B
Q grill; End prize, fry mat,
was won by Miss B. B. Davis.
A good time was had by all.
The Goodtimers thank you.
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-03-30

bust in SIS meetings and
speak to the question when
opportunity affords.
Here is the challenge to be-
come effective citizens. Be in
formed; be deeply concerned
public policies are being enacted
into law; or where political de-
cisions are being made; give your
answer in the choice of a candi
date for public office, and be
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-03-30

Of all thy getting; get wisdom.
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-03-30

cial e gu a i t y,
God fearing
6 o V e n m ent,
brotherhood and
justice are to
prevail, it is our
responsibility as
citizens and es-
pecially Chris
t ia n S o b e a r
witness to our
deepest m o r a |
a n d religious
in sights w h e n
, 1957-02-06
Murch Of Dimes
Cumpuign Committee
Pluns Casino Night

The campaign committee for
March Of Dimes campign will
sponsor what is known as
casino Night" at the ST.
Croix Yacht Club on Monday
night, February 18th. Buffet
supper may be arranged for
and the games will start at
900 o'clock.
Proceeds will go to the
March of Dimes Fund. John
Colby is head Of the campaign
in st. Croix; he is being as
sisted by Uric Benjamin and
Attorney Frank Padilla.
Mr.. Benjamin is in charge
of the Christiansted division
of activities and Attorney Pa
dilla for Frederksted.
, 1957-02-06
Pan Am Always Release Says YesterYear
Atmosphere Bellies ST. Croix' Growth

CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROK Peaceful, picture
book, St. Croix, one Of Uncle Sans Virgin Islands, is de-
ceptive.
The Islands Old World towns, unhurried tempo, gentle
climate, uncrowded beaches and lush green landscape dotted
with 18th Century windmill towers and weathered ruins OF
plantation greenhouses = relics of slave days and sugar pros
perity convey the impression of an undiscovered paradise,
an ideal spot to pick up an acre Of land facing the sky blue
Caribbean for a vacation or retirement home.
, 1957-02-06
u. S. Public Hedlth
Specialists 10 Conduct
Survey Of Hospitals

A complete survey of the
operation Of the hospitals and
health programs of the Virgin
Islands will be made by a
group of experts from the U.
S. Public Health Service, pro-
badly starting in April, it was
announced yesterday by Gov
ernor Walter A. Gordon.
The survey team will be
headed by DR.. Eugene ellis,
Regional Medical Director for
Public Health Service, Region
III, Department Of Health,
Education and Welfare, with
headquarters at Charlottes-
vile, Virginia. Doctor ellis
will have at least two experts
in the hospital field assisting
him, and additional members
of the team will be specialists
in the fields of Public Health,
Sanitation and Food and Ami
NAL Inspection.
Arrangements for the sur
vey were made by Anthony
T. Lausi, Director Of the Office
of Territories, Department Of
the Interior, as a result of a
request made by Governor
continued on page ~
, 1957-02-06
Victor Gilbert Urges
Support for Right
Hund Drive for V. /.

Victor Gilbert, proprietor of
the 'Henge, has written to
support the recent suggestion
of Senator John D. MerWin
in connection with right hand
drive. Mr.. Gilbert states:
ut is not enough that Sena-
tor John Merwin has come
out for driving on the right
hand side of the road. Others
must pledge their support to
end the obsolete condition
in these Virgin Is
lands.
1t stands to reason that
with almost 1000 of our cars
being driven with steering
wheels on the left, it is almost
impossible to pass a slow car
ahead without taking ones
life in his hand by being fore
ed to expose better than one
Continued on page ~
, 1957-02-06
New Offer MdY
Prevent Strike Of
Pan American Pilots

A new offer by Pan Ameri-
can officials may well prevent
the threatened strike of Pan
American Always Pilots
which has been set for Febru-
airy 5, to become effective in
fifty-eight countries a n d
wherever Pan Am planes. fly,
according to the report.
A report today, however,
states that the National Medi-
alton Board has called an
emergency meeting for two
o'clock this afternoon in a fl
nal effort to solve the prob
lem. Pan ANS report said that
the company will know at the
close of business whether the
strike will material or not.
Meanwhile, in view Of a
more than generous offer
which have been made, the
officials feel confident that
the strike will not take place.
Wor diva sreceived that the
strike call has been cancelled.
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were sci up.

were sci up.
More sophisticated ST. Thomas,
which caters exclusively to tour
lists, it's sole income source, still
gets the lions share of Virgin Is
land visitors. But st. Croix,
where tourism still is secondary
to sugar cane, is drawing more
and more dollar-wise v~acationists
who enjoy pastoral peace and in
formal recreation.
ST. Croix is easier to reach now
that Pan American World Air
ways has begun one-plane service
from New York with fast Super
6 Clippers. putting the island on
lY sh flying hours from the me-
tropolis.
These flights, supplemented by
frequent service from Miami via
San Juan, Puerto Rico, have sti-
mulated hotel expansion to meet
the increased tourist traffic. In
addition, a luxury resort, Estate
Carlton, has opened. Other facili-
ties are being planned.
Wisely. owners of ST. Croix'
ten hotels are keeping their rates
reasonable. During the peak win
ter season the average rate for a
single with bath runs from $ll.5O
TO $le a day; doubles from S22
TO $36 a day. These rates include
three meals.
Estate Carlton, located on a
vast plantation, offers deluxe &C
commodations and has the only
golf course in the island. Each
of its So units consists of a sitting
room. bedroom and bath, gallery
l(Crucian for porch and a garden.
Tariffs are $28 single, $40 double,
a day, including meals.
DAYS in ST. croix are spent loll-
Iinq on the beaches (most hotels
have private ones where buffet
lunches are served). sailing to
numerous coves and bays for pri-
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The Landmarks League is
scheduled to meet on Wednes-
day, February Is, 1857, at $50
at the st. Croix Yacht Club.
Lee Plat is president of the
League; Paul GILES is vice
president; Charles Dickerson
is treasurer and Mrs. Norman
Skeoch is secretary.
Then comes the shock. IF
such a piece of property can
be found. il would cost as
much as $1,000. Yet just ten
years ago il would have sold
for only $500.
Without losing its delightful
yesteryear quality : and pro-
badly because of this = St.
Croix has been quietly bios
soming into a popular Carib-
bean playground.
For years. following the post
war surge to the Caribbean, ST
Croix played second fiddle To- So
rhisticated ST. Thomas. 40 miles
to the north.
Gradually, however, great
houses were turned into guest
houses. The port pilots home,
on a small islet in the harbor OF
Christiansted was refurbished and
enlarged, becoming the Hotel-on-
tthe-Cay. On a hill with superb
view Of the sea and christiansted,
the Buccaneer Hotel rose; a cen
ter for yachtsmen, the Comanche
Club, took shape, and st. Croir-
by-the-Sea, with its tidal swim
ming pool, was built.
Shops catering to tourists and
several first class restaurants
opened. and two agencies offer
ing organized sightseeing tours