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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-17
Spring Semester

Spring Semester
Readers in the Bethesda
area may be interested to
know of five courses being Of
fered for children by the Old
Georgetown Arts Group, Inc.
this spring:
Creative Art - Saturday
mornings at North Bethesda
Recreation Center for boys
and girls 6 to IA.
Pre-Instrumental Music
Readiness - Wednesdays at
Christ Lutheran Church for
Church for children 4 to IL.
Playtime with Materials
(creative design - Saturday
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Covers and All
Mrs. z. Z. 81. Adelnhi

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To Mrs. J. M. j. Of Silver
Springs:
I have the same kind of
foam rubber pillows you do.
Since there is no way to re-
move the covering tno upper,
! always wash mine in the
automatic washer. I wash one
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this idea.
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while in Mexico City and the
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fiat white buttons sewed at in
tervals across the top, a few
inches from the edge. The top
sheet had buttonholes in the
hem and this folded over the
top Of comforter and was Sc
cured there. / believe this
idea is really European in
origin and works quite well If
you can tuck the bottom edge
between the mattress and
fOOtboard. E
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Plons New Edition

The Kensington Branch of
the American Association Of
University Women plans to is
sue new edition Of stepping
Stones to School," an in
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-07-05
us. Negro Priests
1909 Increase

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss, (NC) -
There has been a 100 per cent
increase in the American Negro
clergy since 1850, according to
the June issue of st. Augustine's
Messenger, published here by the
Divine Word missionaries.
The tabulation was made for
the magazine by Father Carlos
A. Lewis, S.V.D., professor Of
theology at st. Augustine's Sem
mary here.
Sixty-two of the priests are
working in the us. In 1850 there
were only 81 us. Negro priests
The magazine says there are &c
living Negro Catholic bishops
throughout the world, all of them
appointed by His Holiness Pope
Plus XII. Since the preparation
of the list, two other Negro bish'
ops have been named by the
Pope.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-07-05

Mccarthy of San Francisco ar
rived here a week after their re-
lease from a Shanghai prison.
They had been released on June
ID.
Both priests were pale and
gaunt, showing unmistakeable
signs of their long Imprisonment.
Tense and nervous, Father
Mccarthy elssped and uneIasp-
cd his hands, as he said: "As
bad as our treatment was, the
treatment given other priests.
especially Chinese priests. was
infinitely worse"
Father Houle said that he has
suffered for some time from a
back ailment which was severely
aggravated by having only a
stone floor on which to sit for
seven months. During most of
this time, he added, he was for
hidden to make the slightest
movement without his guards
permission.
ron the day Of my trial" he
said, 81 had to have two guards
partially carry me. ! couldn't
walk. At one point | collapsed"
Father Mccarthy described the
cell in which he was imprisoned
as a basement storeroom, ex-
tremely hot in summer and very
cold during the winter months.
There was no sunlight" he
said, "only an electric light that
they kept burning night and day.
At one time, l was kept for six
weeks with five other prisoners
i'm a cell about the size of the
top of an ordinary dining-room
table. We just stood there, I'M
able to move, sit or lie down to
sleep"
The two missioners were ar
rested on June Is, 1858, in Shang-
hal and were imprisoned and
questioned continuously for more
than two years before they were
brought to trial.
During this time of interroga-
ton, each was kept strictly iso-
lated from any source of infor-
nation, acquaintance from out
side, and from friendly prisoners.
Meanwhile, the communists
had an organized team, com.
posed of guards, interrogators,
planted eeiImates, and even the
cook, working on Us, trying TO
persuade US TO confess imsgi-
nary crimes" Father Mccarthy
said.
The San Francisco Jesuit, who
was charged with sabotage" said
that he had signed a confession
under the insistent interrogation
of his captors. He did not say
what it contained. Father Houle
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-07-05

said that because of the great
mental strain under which he
spent much of his time in pri-
son, he was unable to recall
clearly whether he had signed a
confession or not.
There were no witnesses at his
trial, Father Houle said. The
prosecutor made "two speeches
to an empty courtroom" about his
helping spies and spreading
rumors."
Father Mccarthy former
Shanghai correspondent for the
N.C.W.c. News Service, was
confronted at his trial with
evidence that he had once men,
toned the price of razor blades
in a letter to a friend, and had
written about the help given
wounded communist soldiers by
Catholic Sisters.
These statements, he was in.
formed, made him an theological
saboteur."
Both priests expressed concern
about the fate of Chinese priests
and Sisters in Red China today.
"Their faith is marvellous, but
they are facing a terrific diem
ma" Father Mccarthy said.
He felt that it was the current
policy of the Red Chinese govern
ment to foster confusion among
Catholics, in an attempt to cause
the Church to disintegrate from
within, if possible.
He stated that fhe eommu-
nists proclaim that Catholics
are free to follow the dictates
Of their Church in spiritual mat
fers. He explained, however,
that the Reds are gradually
broadening the sphere Of po-
litical activity to include laws
and regulations which enroacn
on faith and morals.
"The Chinese priests are faith
full" continued Father Mccarthy
"but they face the task of keep
ing the faith integral, and at the
same time avoiding untold mis-
cry and suffering by not demand
ing heroic virtue of Catholics
where it is not absolutely neces
sary.
"As far as religious freedom
in China is concerned, / can onl.
say that it is still the aim of thu
communist government in Chin;
to establish atheistic communism
in that country. They considel
any means to that end legitimate
Their tactics may change, but no
their goal"
The priests said they would re
main here for about two week
before flying home for conva
lescence.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-07-05
Fir. Gross Asks
Tolerance
For TurncOats

WASHINGTON NC) = People
who find it easy to condemn i'm
prisoned American troops who
sign confessions" or betray
secrets to the communists should
spend a month in a Red prison
or court.
This remark was made here by
Franciscan
Gross of Omaha, Neb., who was
released March % after almost
six years imprisonment in China.
Father CROSS statement, made
before the Senate's Internal Sc
curity Subcommittee ton June 49,
was released here.
Those who too readily con
denim our American soldiers
who found their way info COM
munist prisons and made con-
LESSONS, or who even might
have revealed secrets commit
ted TO them, should themselves
pass Just one month in q COM
mvnist prison or court" Fa-
Their Gross told the svbeommit.
tee.
Let these armchair tacticians
and judges understand that COM
munist methods are diabolic," Fa-
ther Gross continued. 81 will
gladly elaborate on, this point be-
fore any committee with a view
to getting a release from prison
for these unfortunate 'turncoats'
or a restoration to their former
status in case of a demotion."
Father Gross said the atrocities
inflicted on him during his cap
tivity we're "unspeakable," Gin
describable," and "numiliating."
Among these fortunes men,
Toned by Father Gross. were
The tightening Of handouts and
leg chains, having one ear
twisted nearly off, having his
fingers twisted backward, hav-
ing his head banged against
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-07-05
Their Son Out OF Red Jail

walls, and being forced to
stand without sleep for three
days and nights on fwo &C.
easions.
Worse than these physical tor
lures, however, said Father Gross.
was the mental agony of his or.
deal. He cited in this connection
"the constant interrogations and
trials" often lasting through the
night, the writing of statements
their revision by the authorities
constant accusations, and the dis
tortion of words to entrap him.
These interrogations, said Fa
Their Gross, might be summed uT
as "diabolical sophistry" conduct
ed by "men possessed by thu
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-07-05

devil" The communists even
tried for a year to win him over
to their spy organization, Father
Gross said.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-07-05
'Unimaginable Torment
Released US. Priests
Tell OF Red Torture
BY Father Morgan J. vittensl, MN.
f~corrasnondent. N.c.W.C. NEWS SERVICE

HONG KON = "A period of unlmagnable physical
and especially mental torment is the way two American
Jesuits described their four years imprisonment in Red
China.
Fathers John Hou1e of Glendale, Calf, and Charles
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-07-05

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The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-07-05
South Korea Looks Better

Meeting for the first time since the sad days Of 1850
when they experienced one years imprisonment together
by the North Korean Reds. are Father Philip J. crosbie,
Columbian missionary in Korea, and Sgt. James D. cofer,
from HoIdenviIIe, Okla, of the US. oath Division in
Korea. They are looking at a map showing fhe spot on
the YaIu River in North Korea where they were c~arfives.
A gripping account of that prison ordeal was written by
Father crosbe and published recently under the title
March Till They Die" by Newman Press, Westminster.
Nd. INC Photosl
Montgomery County sentinel., 1957-10-10
Tip from 1882
Latter-Day
Fund Raisers
Take Note

DR.. William Smith, 18th Cen
tury founder of Washington Col
lege in Chestertown, Md, set an
educational Embarrassing record
in 1882 that present-day college
administrators would probably
envy.
The Maryland Assembly had
stipulated that before Washing
toms charter written in April
1882 would take effect, the col
lege's founders had to raise
5000 pounds within five years
for its endowment and support.
DR.. Smith complied with the
amazing feat of raising almost
5000 pounds within five months.
BY the end of a year he had
solicited more than 10000
pounds, which one writer has
said represented almost one
twentieth of all the money then
In circulation in the state.
In his campaign, DR.. Smith
had the support of such influen.
tial men as George Washington
Montgomery County sentinel., 1957-10-10
congressman Dewitt S. Hyde's-
AIonq The Potomac

The new International Atomic Energy Agency,
now holding its first meeting in Vienna, reminds
us of the role Of private industry in the develop
ment of the peaceful uses of the atom. Ameri-
can private industry is making a substantial con-
tribution to the application of atomic energy as
an industrial, agricultural medical, and power
production tool.
Despite the great progress made by private
enterprise in developing the peaceful uses of the
atom, there is group within Congress that would
hold the role of industry to a minimum. 1t seems
to me that the time has come to increase the OPP
portunties for American business not to shac<le
them by government monopoly.
The application of atomic energy to the pro-
duction of power is the symbol of the new era of
history we are entering The question we must
answer is: Shall the production of atomic power
be Federal monopoly? We have learned through
sad experience that monopoles of any kind are
dangerous and repugnant History teaches us that
industrial and economic growth suffers under
state monopoles Our present industrial suprem-
acy and the high standard of living enjoyed by
our people is the direct result of the American
system of private enterprise.
do not believe that the American people are
willing to sacrifice the benefits of the atomic age
to the public ownership and production theory.
Yet the public power advocates would do just that
Late last summer we saw the advocates of Federal
ownership and control of the production of atomic
power use the Atomic Energy Commissions ap-
preparation bill as means of furthering their
objectives.
The best assurance can have that our
Nation will maintain its atomic leadership in the
world is the partnership of private industry and
government in the development of the atom for
peaceful uses
Montgomery County sentinel., 1957-10-10
Important Task

Agreement by countrywide Democrats on
five.man committee to study procedures of how
to name a slate of candidates for the primary
election is a good thing for the Democratic Party.
And, probably in the long run, it win prove to be
a worthwhile thing as far as the public is con-
cerned although it should be watched with some
reservations by the latter.
Long-standing disagreement among county
and State Democratic factions has unquestionably
done serious harm to the party. On the other
hand, certain amount of disagreement is a good
thing providing healthy rivalry among candidates
with the public being the winner Where there is
complete unanimity and harmony look for
boss" 1t is when the various feuding factions
try to do one another in by fair means or foul
that the damage results and everybody loses
The five-member study group has job on
its hands but lot of public good could result if
it applies itself diligently to the task before it.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1957-10-10
HordIy News

familiar but not otter overlooked-story
was retold at the school boards meeting with
the awarding of another contract for still an
other school addition.
Glistening beside University Boulevard, West,
in Silver Spring, about midway between Wheaton
and Four Corners, is a beautiful, million dollar
school called Northwood Junior-Senior High
School Not long ago there were fields and woods
on the site of the huge structure now accom-
modating hundreds of youngsters.
The mammoth 48 classroom school opened its
doors just one year ago. And it is already over
crowded. On Tuesday, the school board awarded
a $224223 contract for a 14-classroom addition
there. And this has been going on in many areas
of the county for years.
The present school population explosion
would be difficult to believe if it weren't unfold
ing daily before our eyes
Montgomery County sentinel., 1957-10-10
In Murylund--
800 Fight Drought
With Irrigation

About 300 Maryland farmers used irrigation
systems to apply badly needed water to an esti-
mated 1900 acres during this summers extended
drought, according to the results of an irrigation
survey recently announced by the University of
Maryland department of agricultural engineering.
The survey was directed by Al Krewatch, act
ing head of the department. Information was col
lected by county agents in every county, from
farmers known to be using irrigation equipment.
Krewatch points out that the survey does not
include every farm irrigation system in the state,
but that it probably includes close to 80 percent
of those in operation The purposes of the survey
were to determine how well water supplies held
up during the extended dry period this summer,
what sources of water were used by farmers and
to arrive at estimate of the total acres irrigated
In summary, the survey showed that Eastern
Shore farmers irrigated more acres this summer
than did farmers in Southern Maryland and the
Western Shore. The crops irrigated varied with
different sections, as would be expected.
The following breakdown shows the acres
irrigated by 257 of the farmers included in the
survey:
Montgomery County sentinel., 1957-10-10
Ar AnnuoI Meeting
Teachers TO Hear
Atomic Specialist

Maryland teachers meeting in Baltimore for
the Ninetieth Annual Convention of the Maryland
State Teachers Association this weekend will
hear an address by DR.. Gerald Wendt, Director,
Institute for Atomic Developments
DR.. Wendt will speak on the topic "The Atom
and YOU" before the third general session of the
convention of the convention on Saturday morn
ing. This session win be held in the auditorium
of the Baltimore City College at The Alameda
and Thirty.third Street.
In this lecture Dr. Wendt will discuss atomic
developments from the viewpoint of what is now
going on in the laboratory. He will forecast the
effects on economics and business on home and
social life, and international relations and in
teectual life.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1957-10-10
School Architect

At first blush it would appear the school
board staff has won the first round of an ex
change of views between it and County Manager
Reese on the subject of hiring school board
architect and appointment of an architectural re-
view board
Reese's point was that some costs could be
saved by adoption Of some limited standardZa-
ton of school building plans and that architect
uraIy-trained eyes on the school board payroll
could save the taxpayers some dollars. The coun-
ty manager bolstered his argument, at one point,
by contending that the system of having school
architect and an architectural review board has
worked well in Baltimore County.
In strong reply, the school officials backed
up with facts and figures their argument that
school construction costs in Montgomery County
were lower than Baltimore County. In fact, they
contended that school building costs here are
less than in the Washington area and nearby
states.
This was pretty devastating reply. Actual
cost of school construction is after all, the
of the whole matter. And if we lower here
than elsewhere hats off to the educators for job
being well done. The school board, however,
should not be complacent and 1t should seize upon
every opportunity to keep costs down--as low as
possible and still build adequate buildings Part
of this responsibility might be further explora-
tion-rather than too-hasty dismssal-of the we'll
meaning proposal put forth by the county
manager.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1957-10-10
Wuif for FiFemen-
Don't Jump
To Ground
During Fire

Get out of the house the min
ute you discover fire or sus-
pect one and get everyone else
out at the same time.
Everyone should memorize
this and other life safety rules
about fire." warns Fire Mar
shal Charles H. Howe, Jr., "be-
cause they're your best guar
antee of surviving a fire in your
home"
He recommends these other
rules as important to remem-
Der, too, if fire should strike:
o Be ready with different es.
cape routes from any room in
your house.
o Feel a door before open
ing; if hot, block it with fur
niture and seal with wet tow
els and blankets; try to get out
another way.
o Never jump from upper
story windows except as last re.
sort; wait for firemen.
o Hold your breath if you
have to dash through smoke and
flame; and remember that the
air is usually better near the
floor in a srnoke-filled room.
o Once out, don't ever go
back into a burning building
smoke and gases from even the
smallest fire can be deadly; chill
dren very often go back into
their homes, so keep them re-
strained.
o Get medical treatment al
once if you are burned or ex
posed to smoke; seemingly mi
nor burns or smoke inhalation
can be exceedingly dangerous
. Call the fire department
the instant you're certain that
everyone is safely away from
the fire and leave the fire
fighting to trained firefighters
Montgomery County sentinel., 1957-10-10

and William Paca (then Cover
nor of Maryland). He was also
h g hly successful with the
wealthy planters of the Eastern
Shore of Maryland and Virginia.
George Washington, in addi.
ton to contributing money to
the college, served on its first
governing board and granted it
the use of his name. The col
lege conferred an honorary de-
gree upon Washington in 1889
while he was President.
Both Washington and DR..
Smith will be honored by Wash
ington College during its 175th
Anniversary observance at the
Chestertown campus, October
1920.