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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1957-04-05

Congressman Adam Clayton
Powell can't come for the NAACP
membership meeting on May 5
The meeting has been cancelled
You will enjoy the gripping
Edge Of the city" Film starring
Sidney Potter. now playing the
Gopher Theatre In Minneapolis
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1957-04-05

The Minneapolis NAACP is in
vestigating charges that a MEM
Der Of the women's bureau OF the
Minneapolis police force advised
a Northside skating rink man
ager to discriminate against Ne
gro kids by having special nights
for them at the rink!
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1957-04-05

The biggest boxing crowd in
recent Twin City history Is ex.
pected for the April ? Jack Ra-
leigh card, featuring Del F1anA-
gan against kid" Gavilan
For a police sergeant. Jimmie"
Griffin Is n pretty popular guy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-03
cuttings root SO quickly-usually
within three weeks.

cuttings root so quickly-usually
within three weeks.
Geraniums seem to thrive in
a rather heavy soil, one that con-
tainS one part of sand to two
parts of loan and one of COM
post. Peatmoss is a bit too acid
for geraniums, but it may be
used if the compost is not readily
available. AS soon as rooted, the
cuttings are placed in 2 or 2h-
inch pots with this mixture.
They will then develop a root
system and as soon as the small
pots are root bound the plants
should be shifted to the next
larger size of pot. This goes on
until by spring they should be
in 4 or 41a-inch pots. At the
time of the first shift the tops
may need to be pinched to slim
ulate branching. A well-branched
plant is desired both for window
use and for bedding and if there
is the slightest tendency to be
leggy the plants should be cut
back.
Geraniums need to be fortified
but as a rule they do not need
"a fertilizer that is high in nitro
gen. However. this will depend
upon the soil mixture. A light
or pale green color is usually
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-03
Miniature Roses Indoors
Bring Joy Of Spring Early

Iof 5-10-5 in a ring several inche.
from the plant stem. Then watel
land place in a sunny window
No further fertilization will b,
needed during the stay indoors
but follow the schedule of the bis
bushes when your miniature i.
growing out in the garden. Dry
air in the house will necessitatt
frequent watering but be SURE
the pot has good drainage sc
that the soil will not become
waterlogged.
Tiny Blooms Rewarding
If you truly love roses, vol
will note each days progress
anticipating the time when tn,
plant will be aglow with tiny
perfect gems weeks ahead o.
your first outdoor hybrid tea. 1
lis truly worth the effort.
Among the dozen or NOR,
varieties available, you will fine
one yellow-Baby Gold Star, anC
one with a fragrance. Swee
Fairy. A new miniature Robin i,
on the market for the first tim,
this spring. think I'll try one.
then we'll have a Robin in the
window and robins singing in oul
trees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-03

a race of small plants that
sounds as If they might have
been used in home and garden.
Her descriptions of the better
species and selections from the
many varieties made me want to
bring together a collection to see
just how well they do in our
climate. Actually the gerani,ms
do not prefer our hot. muggy
climate, that is, most of them,
although the Zonals do not seem
to mind it.
Mrs. Wilson ably describes the
method I have explained several
times on this page for propagat-
ing geraniuns. She recognizes
that most of us do not have
space for overgrow plants in
our windows and recommends
taking slips in the late summer
or early fall for the production
of bedding plants. and cuttings
in late spring for the plants that
will grace our windows during
the winter months.
Roofing Methods
Cuttings are often allowed to
stand in the openfor two or three
Gays to callous, but the ends may
be dipped in Fermate or in hy-
drafted lime and placed in the
SAND Immediately. Roofing hor-
mones are not needed since the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-03
Buried BurnucIes
Attract Worms
Dear Mr.. Younpman.

Dear Mr.. Youngman:
In the winter we got a peck of
oysters, just as dredged from the
water with Bay mud and bar
nacles on them. / scraped the
barnacles off and buried them in
the garden, as l remembered
from seagoing days how they
smelled in the sun.
The following spring, when
digging for planting. was sur
prised to find the largest collec-
ton Of earthworms around the
barnacles that I had ever seen at
one time.
Recently we stopped at Kent
Narrows and got a larger amount
Of oysters. plus barnacles, the
latter now being beneath the
frozen crust. I had to use the
mattock to break through.
ROBERT D. CHEW.
Vienna. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-03
G A r D EN-
G U|D AN E
Excellent New Book on Geroniuns
By w. n. YOUNGMAN

Some of us who have been
Ipropagating and growing gerani-
ums for years were quite sur
prised to find out how little we
really knew about this favorite
old and new. Helen Van Pelt
Wilson, in her recently revised
book on "Geraniums (Pelargon-
iums)," tells so many things
about the history. care. culture,
uses, and propagation that we
felt 1t must be some kind of "A
new plant.
Mrs. Wilson's book is only one
of many that have been written
about the geranium in recent
years. but hers is by far the most
complete as we'll as the most
Interestingly written of them
all. The illustrations, both those
in color and in black and white,
add much.
Geraniums have been widely
used for many years. Much of
this has been due to their toler-
ance to unfavorable conditions,
freedom from insects and pests,
attractive foliage, and freedom
Of bloom. AS a youngster, 1 al
ways had one or more beds of
geraniums. The porch boxes
would have lacked bloom many
times during the summer if it
had not been for the geraniums.
OF course on the West Coast
they use geraniums for ground
cover, to hide walls, and as
hedges, but that is not possible
here.
Dwarf Plants Described
We must be content with a
long display Of colors,
with attractive plants for pots
and window boxes. as provided
by the dependable zonals. The
more advantageous gardeners
will try a Lady Washington. OF
course. those who 60 in ior the
old-faShioned probably have a
Scented or two in their collec-
ton.
That is about as far as most
of us have gone or knew that we
could go. But Mrs. Wilson de-
lightfully describes the "dwarfs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-03

the conifers-a shearing to
keep them compact and to pre-
vent their outgrowing their
spaces too quickly. The prun-
ing should consist of cutting
back the tips of the branches
rather than a crew cut which
destroys the natural beauty. The
spruce and pines do not respond
too well to this pruning, but it
will pay. Cut the new growths
on the mugho pines in half to
keep them within bounds.
House Plants Thirsty
The house plants are in active
growth now and should be given
as much water as needed. Also
they will need a feeding. prefer
ably of one Of the soluble chem
ical foundations which are so
easy TO apply.
Rush Those Orders
The orders for seeds, plants,
bulbs and nursery stock should
have been placed long ago to
assure delivery of desired va
rieties. However, if it has not
been done there will never be a
better time than right now. At
this late season it is best to
permit some substitutions.
Let Clubs Aid You
Several of the garden clubs
have arranged for pruning dem
onstrations. The inexperienced
will find them most helpful. Plan
to attend one or more so that
you will have all of the answers
when you get a pair Of pruning
shears in your hands and a bush
in front of you.
Asparagus
The asparagus bed should be
cleaned and fortified at the first
opportunity. II grass and weeds
clutter 1t they should be re-
moved so that when the new
spears begin poking their heads
through the ground they will be
easy to find. II weeds are a prob
lem use one of the weed killers
that destroy Seeding weeds but
not the asparagus. There are
several sold under trade names.
Burn Those CocOons
( Now is good time to 20 over
the evergreens as well as the
deciduous trees and shrubs and
look for the cocoons of the bag
worm. They are not SO difficult
to find at this season. Remove
and burn since each may con-
tain as many as 200 eggs that
are only waiting for warm
weather to hatch and start
feeding on your plants.
w. H.Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-03

The chickweed that is show
ing up in lawns and gardens is
an annual pest and must be re-
moved by hand from among the
roses and perennials. In the
lawn it may be sprayed with
potassium cyanate.
Evergreen Shaping
Around the middle of March
lis the time to give the evergreens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-03

indicative Of the needing for
nitrogen and a 5-10-5 or even
higher analysis may be used.
Mrs. Wilson'S book. as men,
toned above, describes many
varieties and gives her prefer
ences. So that you may enjoy
her favorites. a finders list also
! is provided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-03
TECHNIQUES OF ROSE PRUNING
TO BE SHOWN AT SHOREHAM

Demonstrations of how to prune will be held
today at 230 pm at the Shoreham Hotel garden,
Calvert and Twenty streets NV under sponsorship
Of officials of the Potomac Rose Society," The public is
invited
Subsequent displays Of technques will be held March
10 at the Arlington Memorial Hospital rose garden
5l29 Sixteenth street North Arlington Va
II at the garden Of F. w. Lang 408 Everett street
Kensington. Md.
The rose society will hold its annual dinner at the
Kennedy-Warren April "a. The event will mark the
25h anniversary Of the society In organization
meeting attended by approximately ITO charter men,
bers. First dinner held in 1889 at the Brook Farm
teahouse and similar event has been held annually since
Mrs Grace H Barrett GEM 2-2041 is chairman of the
Dinner Committee and be contacted after pm
information.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-03
5 on Garden Panel
Tuesday Evening

A panel Of experts will con-
duct next Tuesdays session OF
the Northern Virginia Garden
Institute at the Annandale (VaJ
Elementary School at 7:30 pm.
C. r. Wiley, entomologist, will
head the panel, assisted by Mrs.
Ross Tayloe, who specializes in
roses. Mrs. D. H. Patteson-
Knight. who grows broadleaf
evergreens and holly. C. M. Baff.
expert on bulbs and spring
flowers, and Charles Kennedy.
who will answer questions on
azaleas.
Fairfax County Home Demon
stration Clubs and v. P. J.. CO.
sponsors, invite all homeowners
of the area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-03
Big Tree May Be Risk

That big tree under which
you want to nestle your home
may not be a good risk. Older
giants often are badly rotted and
Structurally unsafe. Removal
after 'he house is built can be
"a costly project. Such a tree
frequently has to be cut down
piece by piece from the top to
avoid damaging a house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-03
THIS WEEK
IN THE GARDEN

Spring Is here, If we can Judge
by the activity among the gar
deners in preparation for the
annual flower show that comes
to the Armory starting Wednes-
day. If there is any doubt in
your minds. visit one Of the
greenhouses where tens of thou
sands Of plants are being forced
into bloom so that the show
will fulfill all the expectations
Iof neophyte and oldtimer.
Whether you are cliff dwell
er" or a dyed-in-the-wool dirt
gardener. you will lwant to visit
the show to see the many kinds
of plants on display. 1t is a
marvellous opportunity to learn
the different kinds and varieties.
There is much to learn at every
flower show.
Prune Roses Now
Now is the time to prune the
roses and get them ready for
another seasons duty.
The standard rule in pruning
today is to remove all dead
wood and that which is small
and wiry and then to cut the
remaining canes back to where
they have a diameter of at least
one-fourth inch. This will, OF
course. vary with the vigor OF
the bush.
Some will have tall canes that
are more than one-half inch in
diameter and they should be
shortened perhaps two-thirds.
I Paint each pruning cut with
tree dressing or asbestos paint
to keep out the cane borer, also
called the sawf1y.
The next step is to give the
bushes a thorough spraying with
dormant strength lime sulphur
And last. but not least. give the
bed a liberal application of fer
tilizer. At least a heaping hand
full to each large-sized bush.
Keep Mulch q While
Don't be in a hurry to remove
the mulch from perennial bor-
ders and bulb beds. If the bulbs
and new shoots are beginning to
show beneath the cover. it may
we'll be thinned so that they can
poke their heads through rather
than lie on the ground.
Keep the straw mulch on the
strawberry plants unless they
insist on showing new growth
In such case. the straw should
be raked to one side but kept
handy so that it may be spread
over the plants if freezing
weather is forecast. An applica-
ton Of fertilizer to the bed is in
order now.
Daffodil Fertilizer
Some Of the more successful
daffodil growers in this area al
ways spread commercial fertilizer
over their beds at this season
Later on when the foliage is
thick it is a difficult task to
perform. The earlier feeding
may result in some loss through
teaching but it does make the
job easier.
When to Spade
Spade the garden whenever
the soil is dry enough to be
worked. 1t will soon be time to
plant radishes. lettuce, onions
and other early crops. Cabbage,
broccoli and head lettuce should
be planted about March 20, if
weather permits. A plastic
covered frame might we'll be pre-
pared for a row Of two in the
garden and the first paintings
made under it. Such protection.
If well done, should give the gar
dener a two weeks lead on I'M
protected paintings.
Chickweed
The chickweed that is show
ing up in lawns and gardens is
an annual pest and must be re-
moved by hand from among the
roses and perennials. In the
lawn it may be sprayed with
potassium cyanate.
Evergreen Shaping
Around the middle of March
lis the time to give the evergreens
NAmMMHuE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-03
BY HELEN M. SPANGLER

Correspondent of the American Ros'
Society for the Potomac Rose Society.
I have often wondered what
happens to the hundreds Of
miniature rose plants sold al
the Armory during each spring
flower and garden show. Tiny
pots clutched in loving hands
can be spotted UP and down the
aisles, all over the Armory floor
Miniatures are very hardy plants
despite their small size and If
those who buy them know some
thing about the care Of these
babies. the plants should live
and bloom for years. Our two
potted plants, Red Imp. which
Is my favorite because it looks
like a small-scale Crimson Glory
and Pixie were bought three
years ago at the Armory. They
have given us much pleasure
and are promising repeat per-
Torrance within the next few
weeks.
If you buy miniatures at the
March Z to Is show, should like
to suggest that you try this pro-
cedure. Your little plant will be
In bloom or about to bloom in a
pot small enough to be accom-
modated on an average window
sill. Select a location where the
plant will get the maximum sun
shine. Water 1t as needed, and
dust If aphids or blackspot ap-
pear. No need to fertilize until
you put the plant outdoors. En-
joy your plant indoors until the
weather warns up in May and
at that time 1t is best to transfer
the plant to the yard or garden.
Bringing Back Indoors
What you do next depends on
whether you plan to install your
miniature permanently in a bed
or whether you intend to take it
UP for indoor enjoyment next
January. If you are going to
leave it outdoors, choose an ap-
propriate spot in bed. border or
rock garden If you are going to
bring it indoors later, Ia it can
be planted directly in the soil,
but do select a spot where you
can reach It easily when the time
comes to remove it. At that time
lift it with ball of earth and
pot it, filling In with some dry
potting soil. Or (b) you may
leave your miniature in its pot
and sink the pot into the soil
This procedure makes it rela-
lively simple for you TO take UP
the pot when you are ready to
bring it indoors. These little
plants do grow and by the second
year your plant may have to be
given a larger pot.
While your plant is in the
garden, treat it as you do your
full-size rosebushes. Fertilizer
OF course, must be proportion
ately less in amount for the
miniature. Spray or dust when
ever you perform that chore on
your other bushes.
Time to Rest is Vital
The dormant period from the
end of fall bloom to January is
important. Your plant needs that
rest in order to be ready for
vigorous growth and flower pro-
duction again.
The pruning that is done in
January when you bring your
miniature indoors corresponds to
that which you will give your big
outdoor plants early in March
Twiggy growth is removed and
several of the stronger canes are
saved. though shortened. Because
the miniature is so low-growing,
sec that air can circulate freely
between the lowest branches and
the soil surface.
After pruning, gently stir the
soil and apply a scant teaspoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-03
Americas Fuvorites

In the order Of their popu-
larity, here are Americas fav-
orite flowers from seed: Zinnias,
marigolds. petunias. nasturtiums,
asters. morning glories, sweet
peas and snapdragons.
Evening star., 1957-04-28
Private Life Of a Robin
PHOTOSTORY BY ARTHUR LANCFORD

TUNE AFTER TIME, the robin brought grass
Il and sticks to the sloping window sill, but
the wind blew them away. Finally, went out
and got stick and nailed 1t to the edge Pleased
with this assistance, she set to work and the
nest took shape. I decided to make a series of
pictures and took some every day.
The first couple of flash shots scared her
away, but after that she paid no attention.
After five days building the nest was ready
One egg appeared then another each day until
there were four. She sat on them day and
Evening star., 1957-04-28

night for two weeks, leaving only short time
each day to get food. Hatching only started
new job supplying appetites that were never
satisfied. Once she brought 6-inch snake.
but decided she had overdone it and threw 1t
out. The male robin helped, too.
They began to feather out in a week and on
the morning of the 18th day, they left the nest
She watched them for few days, then left
Robins build new nest for each brood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-28

phones ran into a switchbox in
Hoffa's desk, Mr.. McShane said.
He testified Spindel said he
had received $3.50 from Hoffa
in June. 1858, and another
5000 in checks later.
Cross-examined by Sol Gelb,
counsel for Hoffa and Brennan.
Mr.. McShane said he was mis-
taken when he testified before
the grand jury that Spindel
had told him Of receiving $75C
from either Hoffa or "some
other high union official"
Three OfIicials Linked
! Mr.. McShane said Spindle
told him three union official:
knew about the installation OF
wiretap apparatus - Hoffa
Brennan and Frank Collins
But he added that Collins die
not know his own wire was
being tapped.
In earlier testimony, Mr.. Nc
Shane said Spindel claimed tc
have found seven telephone
wiretaps in the Detroit Team
! sters' headquarters in June
1858. He said Spindel told him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-28

identified as Edward Wares
! Daniels Of Brooklyn. and the
owner of the car.
Miller said he had borrowed
the car from Mr.. Daniels. but
that it was driven from the
scene of the Staying by James
Robert. "a, also Of Brooklyn.
police said.
Robert was apprehended. too.
and questioned by police.
Mr.. GRADER was shot as In
turned toward the cash regis-
ter in his liquor store to comply
with the robbers demand for
money. 81
The gunman then fed. taxi
ing nothing. Police termed the
shooting "senseless."
Mr.. GRADER died after more
than five hours on the operate
ing table at a hospital. Before
his death he described his as
sailant and said he appeared
very nervous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-28
FBI Agent Denies Bid
To Hoffo defendant

Local 337, are on trial in Fed
eral Court on charges of con-
spring to tap telephones in the
Transfers Detroit Office build
ing between 1858 and 1857.
Relationship "Jocular"
Mr.. McShane said he had o
"jocular" relationship will
Spindel and had suggested tt
him that he supply any and al
information he had about the
Hoffa overlapping installa-
ton"
On direct testimony, Mr.. Nc
Shane said Spindel told him Of
installing seven wire taps ir
the the Offices Of union officials
and business agents.
Spindel also told him Of in
stalling misrophone sin variou:
Offices and that the lines from
both the taps and the micro
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-28

Lester L. Cecil yesterday dis
missed eight counts of con-
tempt of Congress against Lee
Torch. AZ. a faculty member of
Philander Smith College at
Little Rock, Ark.
Mr.. Lorch was indicted in
July, 1856. for his refusal to
answer questions put to him by
a subcommittee of the House
Un-American Activities Com
mittee. The subcommittee was
investigating communism in
the Dayton-Yellow Sprin g S
Ohio. area in September. 1945
Judge Cecil dismissed the
charges on grounds the record
of Mr.. Lorch's testimony "does
not show that he was even in
formed Of the topic under in
quiry with clarity"
The subcommittee asked Mr.
Lorch to testify on "Commu-
mist activities in the Dayton
Yellow Spring area" Judge
Cecil said.
Testimony shows that Mr.
Lorch was never in Dayton OF
Yellow Spring. that he had beer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-28

terday. victim Of q "senseless'
shooting by a nervous bandit
Within hours. police picked UP
a man and said he had con-
fessed the killing.
Joseph GRADER was fatally
wounded Tuesday night by a
blast from the shotgun of a
would-be robber who escaped
lin q pink-and-black convertible
driven by another man.
Mr.. GRADER and his wife
Fanny, 38. received widespread
publicity on the birth of their
bankruptcies. three girls and a
boy. in 1852. They also have
three other children.
Several hours after the
shooting. police picked up
Woodrow Miller. 3d.. of Brook
lyn, and another man in a
car matching the description
Of the gunman's vehicle.
Miller confessed to the shoot
ing, police said. He absolved
the other occupant of the car,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-28

NEW YORK, Nov. % (P-
An FBI agent denied yesterday
he had urged a professional
wiretapper to appear as wit
ness against his codefendants
in the wiretap trial OF James
r. Hoffa, president-elect Of the
Teamsters Union.
4 The agent, Terence F. Nc
Shane, had testified he had
contacted the wiretapper, Ber-
nard B. Spindel, at least 20
times since the indictment was
handed down last May.
Spindel's counsel. Harris
Steinberg. asked during cross
examination:
did you try to persuade my
client to testify against Hoffa?"
mo, didn't" replied Mr..
McShane.
Hoffa. Spindel and Owen B.
Brennan, pesident of Teamsters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-28

a teacher at the University OF
Cincinnati back in 1941," Judge
Cecil continued.
Mr.. Torch did not invoke the
Fifth Amendment at any time
At his trial before Judge
Cecil last April. Mr.. Lorch said
he refused to answer the SUBJ
committees questions because
they were not pertinent to the
stated purpose of the subcom-
mittee."
Mr.. Lorch also taught at Fisk
University, Nashville. Tenn.
Pennsylvania State College and
City College of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-11-28
cOrniceS

cOrniceS
Washington store only
IS Redwood Corniees. orig. now
slotted return for
rods, SO" II" 1890 Sse
and 90" long - 500 10 800
10 PlyWood Cornices,
dust cops, s" or
10" deep, So, 1890 eee
as" or 20" Iona S.oo 70 500
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Fourth Fioo