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The Chapel Hill weekly., 1958-12-25
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BY Billy Arthur

We had lots of fun around our house as Christmas
approached Several months back the Mssus decided to
surprise at Christmas with shirt or two. So, she
wrote card asking for samples and put it in the mail
box. That morning also had mail to go out and
went to the box, the card but said nothing about
it for serveal days At the opportune time, casually
remarked, Bet can tell you what I'm going to get
for Christmas"
"Betcha can't said she.
"Betcha I'm gonna get some shirts. How's that for
first guess?"
She confessed to ordering the samples and l con-
fessed to having found and read the card
Well you don't know what kind She thought she
had had the last word.
Several weeks later afternoon she
shopping the mail brought the samples, and ] opened
them. When she home greeted her: II
Hey, honey, don't want any shirts for Christmas.
The samples terrible"
She almost cried Twice had spoiled her surprise.
Finally, however she won She placed the order any
way and aerted our courteous postman Albert Powell.
i don't want Billy to get his hands that package
when it Please bring it to me-" He promised.
Again, when the shirts came the Missus was at the
grocery store Mr. Powell bring them up the steps
and hand them Mrs. Ethel Neville our maid figured
she'd leave them lying out where could get hold Of
them. But Ethel also had been aerted and had plac
ed them high the closet shelf.
SO, | can't win around my house especially when
they start putting things up than four feet off
the ground.
Getting the children to say what they wanted for
Christmas not difficult They sat down with the
caalogs and turned the pages and told what they
pected from Santa Claus We told them they have every
thing, and they'd have to make selection.
Finally, Billy Jr. turned to the page which
displayed the Indian villages and Indian forts and farms
and all the toys with Is to 100 pieces and put
his finger down the farm layout 81 don't want this
he said
That really made happy. Please tell US what it
is you don't want asked
Il don't want the fence" he said. But he did want
the barn the sos the horses pigs, cattle and GA other
little items to be picked up behind him.
Seriously, what do | ask Of Santa Claus this year?
want the Good Man to bring huge helping of
and good judgment to pranksters who start reports
that schools churches to be bombed And restore
the sanity of those adults who would employ violence
in their motives.
Bring them heaping reminder that the first words
sung at this almost 1000 years ago were Fear
not and that Jesus throughout his ministry repeated
Let not your heart be troubled"
Load them With memories Of the story of the Babe
in the manger, at1ffi them with the answers to the
questions: Was Jesus born for the ideal that schools
and churches be bombed destroyed? Did He hide behind
telephone? Did He sneak his message into dark
corner to explode? To kill people? To frghten people?
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The Chapel Hill weekly., 1958-12-25

It's Christmas in~Chapel Hill today,
and like many many Christmas Days
before it here, it quiet; for nearly half
the population has left town as the
University students have scattered to
their homes throughout the world for
the holidays. The void they leave be-
hind is nescapable some it is vel
coined, to others unnatural and annoy
ing.
Downtown there is only sporadic
traffic and now and then couple
strolls by arm in arm, window shopping
into closed doors. Occasionally two or
three youngsters glide by, noisily pro-
claiming the merits Of their bright new
bikes.
Now and then left-behind student
walks down the sidewalks looking for
something he cannot find, not knowing
exactly what it is he's looking for
Somewhere in the distance a church
bell peals, reminding the faithful Of the
real meaning Of the day and calling
small groups to worship.
One Of the towns innumerable dogs
trots by down the street, his eyes
searching wonderingly from side to
side at the strange emptiness.
Chapel Hill on Christmas Day
quiet, as quiet as it ever was except
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1958-12-25

many who were not mentioned we are
grateful for all the work done here,
and want to wish all Merry Christmas.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1958-12-25

The best way to keep good acts in
memory is to refresh them with new.
Marcus Porcius Cato
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1958-12-25

A life spent worthily should be
measured by deeds, not years.-Rich-
ard Brinsley Sheridan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
CALLED AN TNTEGRATIokIsr
Mrs. Stone to Keep
Virqinio House Seat

ut is sad for Virginia that
an incident like this could hap
pen on the floor of the House
of Delegates" she said.
II feel I still have many
friends in the Assembly who
we're ashamed of the conduct
of some of the members FRI
day." she said.
ut is unfortunate that the
word indignation spoken out
loud has such a completely
paralyzing effect on the House, -
said Mrs. Stone.
Mrs. Stone has introduced a
package of bills which would
provide for more freedom of
information in the conduct of
public bodies. One which would
give easier access to public rec
ords was bottled up in COM
mittee Friday before the in
cident on the floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
Guurd Units Here
Getting Missiles

Two anti-aircraft artillery
battalions OF the District Ma
tional Guard are to be con-
verted to missile battalions.
The conversion of the two,
the 340th. commanded by 1t.
Col. A. L. Greene, and the
38Oth, commanded by 1t. Col.
Andrew G. Conlyn. is part Of
a Nationwide plan affecting
National Guard units.
In announcing the program,
Secretary of the Army Brucker
said Army National Guard
units will become the first units
of the United States Reserve
forces to be equipped with
modern surface-to-air guided
missiles. :"
Before the conversion. the
two local battalions affected
were equipped with Comm
anti-aircraft guns and oc-
cupied defensive positions in
the Washington area. These
sites are being closed, and the
guardsmen will take over NIKE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23

1850, you would probably have
seen only one or at the most,
two. Democratic candidates at
the head table.
And when the principal
speaker got to his feet, you
could expect only one thing
that he would lambast some
other Democrat. Or maybe two
or three other Democrats just
as hard as he knew how.
Cites Years of SetbackS
What this sort of thing did
to our Democratic party in
Maryland has been written in
the dismal history of the past
10 years 10 years that saw
our party lose the governorship,
two seats in the Senate and
three of our seven seats in the
House." he said.
Also at the speakers table
was Democratic Representative
Landlord. who is now unop-
posed for reelection.
Beth the harmony ticket and
Mr.. Landlord have been in
dorsed by the county'S Demo-
cratic State Central Commit
tee, and the Congressman is
considered by local party lead
ers as much a part of the ticket
as the rest.
Lansdale G. Sasscer, county
party leader. also urged har-
mony. I'VE have it on the State
and Congressional level. Now I
hope we have it on the local
level" he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23

Assembly to authorize a COM
mittee of the Legislature to in
vestigate the teachers and text
books failed.
Mr.. Thomson introduced a
bill that would reSurrect an
earlier assembly committee on
law reform and racial activ-
tiles, Of which he was chair
man, and authorize it to inves-
tigate teachers and textbooks.
Delegate John B. Boatwright
of Buckingham County intro
duced a bill to renew a similar
committee of which he was
chairman. but without author
ity to investigate teachers or
textbooks.
A committee compromise
this week produced a new bill
essentially like Mr.. Boat
wright'S. Mr.. Thomson'S bill
was tabled,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
BOY SCOUTS TOSS
DISC ACROSS RIVER
LIKE WASHINGTON

FREDERICKSBURG, Va.
P).-Three boy scouts
proved yesterday that
George Washington isn't
the only person who could
toss a dollar across the
Rappahannock.
The trio sent dollar size
washers across the 270-foot
wide stream along which
Washington lived as a boy.
Twenty-seven other Cub
Scouts and Boy Scouts tried
unsuccessfully to emulate
the feat.
The contest is part Of an
annual George Washington
Birthday celebration.
Bob Brown, l7-year-old
Fredericksburg scout, got
three out of three steel
washers across the water.
Scouts Bob Persons, l6, Of
Dahlgren, and Jim Jones,
Is, Of Fredericksburg. sue
ceeded on two of three
losses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
Bill Aids U. S. Workers
In Downqruded Jobs

A bill to protect blue collar
Federal employees from loss of
pay when their jobs are down.
graded through no fault of their
own has been introduced in the
House by Representative Lank-
ford. Democrat Of Maryland.
1t would require continuation
Of the old salary for up to two
years If the employe. whose
salary is set by a wage board,
has worked at that position for
four or more years, an aide to
Mr.. Landlord said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
3 Here Named to Unit
Aiding FOREIGN Visitors

Three Washingtonians have
been appointed to a newly
formed Council for Community
Services to International Visi-
tors.
The Governmental Affairs
Institute, a member of the or
ganization, said the local rep
resentativeS are Hugh Jenkins,
director of the Foreign Student
Service Council of Greater
Washington: H. Philip Nett
ger, vice president of the Gov
ernmental Affairs Institute,
and Miss Margaret ODon-
oghue. staff associate of the
Washington International Gen.
ter.
Representatives of 16 cities
formed the Nation wide council
earlier this month. It hopes to
improve and increase particle
patton by American commu-
mites in visitor exchange pro-
grams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
Driver BureIy Escapes
Blazing Fuel Truck

GLEN BURNIE, Md, Feb. %
R.-A tractor-trailer, loaded
with fuel oil, exploded and
burned on Richie highway
today. The driver barely es-
capped from the cab before the
trailer erupted in flames.
The driver, George Washing
ton Carson, jr.. 80, of Annap-
oils. told police he first noticed
a red glare in his rear-view
mirror as he came over a slight
rise. He pulled off the road and
jumped out. he said. and was
only a few yards from the truck
when flames engulfed the en-
tire truck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23

Arlington Delegate Kathryn
Stone. who was called an Gin
tegrationist" on the floor of the
House of Delegates Friday, said
the incident was "out of keep
ing with Virginia traditions of
freedom of conscience"
Mrs. Stone. who was shaken
after an exchange with Dele
gates Frank P. Moncure and
James M. Thomson, said she
would be back in the House
Monday.
The Arlington Delegate was
attacked personally by Dele
gates Moncure of Stafford and
Thomson of Alexandria when
she tried to amend a racial in
vestigating committee bill to
provide for open meetings. Mr..
Moncure called her an inte-
grationist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
Democrats Cite Unity
In Prince Georges Race

More than 700 Primo e
Georges County Democratic
workers paid $40 each last
night to hear candidates extol
virtues of harmony, teamwork
and unity at a campaign fund
raising dinner in the University
of Maryland dining hall.
Instead of blasting each
other as in previous elections.
the Democrats aimed guns at
the Republicans.
Tawes Sounds Keynote
State Controller j. Willard
Tawes. who heads the State
harmony ticket" as candidate
for governor. struck the key
note: How different the stu
alton is today. The mere pres
ence here of Thomas D'AleSan-
dro. Ferdinand Sybert and
Louis Goldstein is enough to
tell you that the days when the
Democratic Party could defeat
itself in the primary are over"
Mr.. D'Alesandro. mayor of
Baltimore. is the tickets SEN
atorial candidate. Mr.. Sybert
seeks reelection as attorney
general. and Mr.. GoldStein,
State Senate president, is run
ming for controller.
Mr.. Tawes asked the party
workers to think back to other
Democratic primaries in recent
years. If you had attended a
dinner such as this one way
back in February, 1856, 1854 or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
Guithersburg Store
Looted BY Thieves

Theft Of $l,ll4 in guns. ra-
dos and television sets from
the Thomas Hardware and
Supply Co., Gaithersburg. was
discovered yesterday.
Montgomery County police
said the store at 2ll East Dia-
mond avenue was entered
through a rear window Friday
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
Thomson TO Press Fight
For Probe of Textbooks

RICHMOND, Feb. % (R.-
Delegate James M. Thomson
of Alexandria indicated today
he would renew his efforts to
get an agency to investigate
textbooks and reference books
used in Virginia's public
schools.
In addressing the annual
meeting of the Virginia society,
Sons of the American Revolu-
ton, Mr.. Thomson said he has
had indications that "propa-
ganda promoting racial inte-
grafton has been promulgated
through certain Of our public
schools"
Mr.. Thomson said he will
offer an amendment next week
to resolution to permit a pro-
posed commission on public
education to broaden its scope
to investigate books used in
public schools.
1t. Col. Robert p. Waters of
Falls Church was elected pres
ident of the society to succeed
Col. E. Griffith Dodson of Rich
mond.
Elected vice presidents were
Joseph H. Cottrell of Rich
mond. Everett L. RepaSs of
Salem and Robert V. H. Dun
can of Alexandria. Kenneth C.
Patty of Richmond was named
secretary and registrar. and L.
Ralston Curry of Richmond
was elected treasurer.
The State Senate recently
approved the education COM
mission resolution and sent it
to the House of Delegates. It
would form a commission to
study the State public school
system. including the effective
ness of its curricula.
An earlier attempt by Mr..
Thomson to get the General
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
Zoning PIeu Made
For Swimming Pool

A group Of Montgomery
County residents are seeking
permission from the Board of
Zoning Appeals to construct a
community swimming pool on
Lurelake Farm in the Colesville
area.
A petition has been filed for a
coming exception by Twin
Farms Club. Inc. The chairman
of the associations board Of
directors is Arthur Miller, GIG
Copley lane. Silver Spring.
The club has purchased a
four-acre site. Membership
would be limited to $50
families.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
Silver Spring Man
EntersCountyRuce

Ralph D. Boyd, a Silver
Spring income tax consultant
and former president of the Al
lied Civic Group, has entered
the primary campaign for the
Montgomery County Council.
Mr.. Boyd, So. filed for the
Democratic nomination in the
county's 5th council district.
The incumbent is Robert T.
Snure, who seeks reelection.
A county resident since l94l,
Mr.. Boyd is active in civic
affairs. A retired Federal en-
ploye, he served in Seoul as
chief accountant to an Amer
lean aid mission during the
Korean conflict.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd live at
1912 Dale drive, Silver Spring
They have a son and four
grandchildren.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
u. Of Va. Head
Defends Use
0fBai|eySchoo|

The continued use of an old
elementary school at Baileys
Crossroads for classes of a Uni
versity of Virginia branch was
defended yesterday by Presi-
dent Colgate w. Darden.
Mr.. Darden has said that the
school on the 3.5-acre tract at
Baileys will be used even after a
permanent branch is estab-
lished. The university's Board
of Visitors has accepted a 500
acre site at Herndon for the
location of a permanent
branch. but funds for construc-
ton have not been provided
by the General Assembly.
Mrs. Anne wilkins, chair
man Of the Fairfax County
Board of County Supervisors,
said last week that the univer-
sity should withdraw from
Northern Virginia IF it is not
willing to provide a satisfactory
college to serve the densely
populated area" there. She
said the use Of the Baileys
school is totally impractical. :"
Mass Meeting Slated
Some officials and civic lead
ers who feel that the Herndon
location is too far out have
scheduled a mass meeting for
3 pm. today at Hammond High
School in Alexandria. They
plan to seek funds for a loca-
ton closer to the urban area.
In a letter to Mrs. wilkins,
Mr.. Darden said he had sug-
gested the continued use of the
Baileys property because of
the convenience of the loca-
ton" and because a Norfolk
branch of William and Mary
University. which was started
in a building similar to that
at Baileys. has been a ire
mendouS success"
Commenting on the SUCCESS
ton that the university with
draw from Northern Virginia.
Mr.. Darden said he believed
most people wanted the univer-
Sity to continue its work in
Northern Virginia.
Darden's View
Certainly it is my own view
that the university should with
draw if it is not satisfactory
to those whom it is attempting
to serve, and I would strongly
recommend such a course to
the board were I convinced of
this" he said.
Mr.. Darden also made public
two Endorsements of the Hern-
don location. One came from
the 27-member executive COM
mittee of the University of Vir-
ginia Club Of Washington, the
other from the Vienna Bush
nsesmen'S Association.
In reply to the Vienna group,
the president said he was press
ing for an appropriation. from
the current General Assembly.
The present appropriation bill
provides only $4,000 for plan
ming a branch and does not
specify a site.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
Judge Kirkland Listed
In Critical Condition

Judge James r. Kirkland. IS.
Of the United States District
Court for the District Of COL
umbia was critically i'll at
George Washington University
Hospital yesterday.
Judge Kirkland was taken to
the hospital a week ago, but
his condition grew more seri-
Gus last night. according TO his
physician. DR.. A. E. Brigulio.
He is under treatment for
renal failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
Krupsaw Raps
FenWick' 5 Bill

A bill by Arlington State
Senator Charles R. Fenwick
which provides steps to hold
County Board elections in even
numbered years was sharply at
tackled last night by one board
member.
David L. Krupsaw said the
legislation is aimed at giving
county 'mossbacks who have
been repudiated at the polls"
an edge in future campaigns.
Mr.. Krupsaw is one of the
boards three liberal majority
members.
Senator Fenwick's bill was
passed by the State Senate by
$40 vote on Friday. 1t calls
for a referendum on the ques-
ton at the July IS Democratic
primary, provided 200 voters
petition the Circuit Court by
April /.
Present System
County Board members are
now elected annually-two one
year and the remaining three
in the following years. They
serve four-year terms.
Last January, Mr.. Krupsaw
suggested eliminating the an
nual setup in favor of biennial
campaigns on odd-numbered
years. The boards two conser-
vative members, Mrs. Leone
BuchholZ and DR.. L. H. Blevins,
said they favored holding the
races along with national cam
paigns.
Commenting on the Fenwick
Bill, Mr.. Krupsaw pointed out
that all State and local cleo
tons are now held on odd
numbered years and said that
there is no valid reason to make
Arlington the exception.
Mr.. Krupsaw said, the moss
backs" hope to:
/. Run for Office when local
problems are overshadowed by
national issues.
2. Take advantage Of the
fact that many Federal work.
ers hesitate to become involved
In local elections when they
are held along with national
races.
Cites Lack Of Hearing
Mr.. Krupsaw also criticized
the fact that the bill was passed
by the Senate without a hear
ing on It's merits and with no
one to present his views.
The County Board member
had asked that annual cleo
tons be eliminated because OF
the bitterness which they have
generated In recent years He
said last night that any bene-
At gained through biennial
campaigns would be more than
Offset by voting on even-num-
bered yearA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
Suburban Democrats
To Hear Lunk ford

The Suburban Democratic
Club Of Prince Georges County
will meet at 8 pm. tomorrow
at the Forest Heights Elemen-
tary School.
Representative Landlord,
Democrat Of Maryland. will
discuss Federal school aid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
Reception Postponed

The congregational reception
originally scheduled for S pm.
today at the Georgetown Bap-
fist Church, Thirty-flrst and
N streets NV, has been post
poned until March o. 1t will be
held at the same time and
place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23
43 Yeors' Service

BALTIMORE, Feb. % tspe-
ciaD George L. Hall retired
yesterday as chief Of the
Maryland Health Departments
Division Of Sanitary Engineer
ing. after 43 years of service.
He will join the Hyattsville.
Md. firm of Fred w. Tuemm-
Ter g. Associates, planning con-
sultants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-23

sites now being operated by the
regular army.
District National Guardsmen
are now training with the army
on missile sites and a program
of training for the citizen
soldiers has been established,
according to Mai. Gen. w. H.
Abendroth.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-03-13
NOBLE TOWNSHIP BRIEFS

NOBLE TOWNSHIP = The
Woman's Society Of Christian
Service, Belle Valley Methodist
church, will meet at the home
of Verna Totten, Friday even
ing, March IA Please bring your
sales tax stamps.
Brush Party
Mrs Mildred Yonker enter
tanned with a nice Stanley Brush
party on Tuesday evening. A
successful demonstration of Stan
ley products was given during
the course Of the evening. also
a highly Sociable hour was en-
joyed by the guests with several
prizes awarded Delicious re-
freshments were served by the
hostess.
Personals
Sunday visitors al the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Milligan
were Mr. and Mrs. Clark Jen-
nings, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Bates.
Mr. and Mrs. Junior Bond and
children. Vivian Thomas and
daughters. were Monday callers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Leasure
spent the weekend in Canton re-
Gently with their son, Dean and
family. Their little granddaugh-
ter, Patricia, accompanied them
home for two weeks visit.
Birthday was a pleasant affair
for Mr. John McPeek this past
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-03-13
Walnut Ridqe

WALNUT RIDGE - Mr. and
Mrs. Bernard Hill and children
spent Sunday at Mona Kirk
brides.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Horton and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Otis
Horton spent Saturday evening
with Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Smith
and children
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Smith
berger were callers at Caldwell
on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Horton
and son and Mrs. Bessie Horton
were callers at Caldwell. Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Smith and
Alice and Donna spent Sunday
with Flo and Walter Smith.
Mrs. Lester Smithbercer and
children were visitors at Ray
mond Smithberger's, Sunday.
Mrs. Leanna Horton and
Cristy and Rhonda, spent a few
days with Mr. and Mrs. Dick
Leach and sons, of Canton.
Earl Horton spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. |. Horton.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-03-13
Cumberland

CUMBERLAND - The Reb
ekah Lodge will meet on Mon
day evening at 800 p. m. A col
fax program will be presented.
The committee is Mary r. How
ell, Gladys Vessels, Alta Gregg
and Eula Carr.
The Women's Service Guild of
the Presbyterian church will
meet on Tuesday evening in the
social rooms. The program is
Meet Dr. Luke" by Betty Fris-
bee: Gross and Crisis In Japan"
by Virginia Collins; Twelve
Basketfuls' by Clara Perkins.
The hoStesses are Mabel Ruth
Craft, Doyle Howell, Blanche
ReVenaugh and Lucille Snyder.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Spires and
daughter, Nancy, Of GAINESVILLE,
visited Sunday afternoon in the
Ann Mellinger home.
Mr.. and Mrs Kenneth Moore
(LoIs Jean Fox) have gone to
make their home at Blooming
ton, Illinois
Mr.. and Mrs, Marion Phillips
and son, Don, Of Adamsville.
spent Sunday with her parents.
T. O. Alexander on route |.