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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-08-06
Review of The Play

One evening some few years ago
| remember wildly the exploding
on my TV screen of a fantasy en-
titled "A Visit to a Small Planet,
by Gore Vidal and starring Cyril
Richard with Eddie Mayhoff.
This was most interesting hour,
and received such excellent notices
that it was expanded into a full
length legitimate play which en-
joyed most successful run in
New York as well as on the road
AS his fifth production of the
80 season, Producer-Director Gene
Yell has selected Visit. In this
viewers opinion it was a wise
choice and a most entertaining
production has come to pass. This
weeks show is about the heaviest
show thus attempted, production
wise. Much credit is due to Ray
Cation and Sally Lutin for the
smoothness of the offering on
opening night.
Visit to a Small Planet" tells
the story of Kreton, visitor from
outer space where time is purely
relative. When he arrives on earth
at home located in Virginia, he
is the cause of much CONSERVATION
OF course insofar as time is rela-
tive he is but little boy and his
reasoning and attempted activities
have catastrophe implications, but
eventually everything turns out all
for the best. Much laughter and
pleasure result from the strange
and somewhat erratic activities
taking place.
In the part of Kreton, the bad
little ageless denizen of outer
space, Neil Flanagan has a tour
de force. This is unquestionably
flat part and Neil makes the most
of it. Actually though the more we
see of this boy Flanagan, the more
we are impressed by his terrific
versatility. Each week he is excel
lent, whether his be the lead or
supporting part. Surely it can't be
too long before this capable ac-
tor" obtains the break on Broad
way to which he is so greatly en-
titled. incidentally, Neil wears
several most attractive costumes
of the Civil war period.
AS the not too intelligent gener-
al of the army we have newcomer
to the playhouse in the person
of Burt Heyman. This young actor
started out just a bit on the edgy
side but shortly settled down and
gave a satisfactory performance.
The SPEEDING family to whose
home Kreton pays his visit are
portrayed by Gene Falcetta, Re-
becca Singer and E. j. Peaker,
All three do an eX-
cellent job. Miss Singer as well
as Miss Peaker have most con-
vincing Virginia accents, and are
most comely.
Chris Curran again essays a role
as mild young man who looks
out for himself. About now I'm
wondering if Chris is not actually
''at war with the army"
The remaining supporting roles
are capably handled by Sandy
Holloway and Sal Springwell. AS
one of the television technicians
we have that we'll known Thespian
George Spelvin, who is paying an
visit to the play
house this week.
Enough to tell you that they
have done it again with a well
directed and well acted play which
you are sure to enjoy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-08-06

Mast preached in the Amish church
on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Sisk and
Mr. and Mrs. Faye Hauser were
visiting in Beverly, w. Va, on
Monday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-08-06
SCRATCH-M
WITH lTCH-ME-NOT

Apply ITCH-ME-NOT. In Is minutes, if
the itch needs scratching, get your 4Sc
back. You feel the medication take hold
clear skin come on. Get ITCH-ME-NOT
from any druggist for external skin irri-
tations. NOW at Englanders.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-08-06
greater rOOm9neSS

Automobile Manufacturers Asso-
citation records carry the facts on
this. In a Chevy sedan, for example,
you've got more front seat head
room than all but one of the high
priced cars! And Chevy's front
seat hip room spreads up to So
inches wider than comparable cars.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-08-06
.:,,., ISL
savings 10y

Here's solid proof that Chevrolet
squeezes more miles out of a gallon:
In the famous Mobilgas Economy
Run, two Chevrolet skies with
Powerglide took the first two places
in their class. Winning mileage:
22.38 m.p.g. And that, friends,
took top honors for Chevy from
eUery full-sfzed car!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-08-06
Identifies Picture;
Another Published

Several persons identified the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-08-06

POPULAR SCIENCE magazine
gave Chevy's styling a thoughtful
look, then said it this way: I'm it's
price class, Chevy establishes a
new high in daring styling :"
You'll find your own happy way of
saying that Chevy's the only unmis-
takably modern car in its class.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-08-06

Cheuy's the only car of the
leading loa0-priced three that
gives you the convenience of
crank-operated rent aOindoa0s.
No aaUkward ldtches to tumble
Vith :. your knuckles and
fngernaiEs WiH appreciate 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
Stranger Kills
Mother of Three

BALTIMORE. Sept. 20 (AP) /.
"A mother of three children
was found strangled yesterday
in an East Baltimore parking
lot.
A witness to the attack
chased a man police believe to
be the slayer three blocks with
out catching him.
Northeastern District police
said they found Dolores NJ.
Chambers, %, lying face up at
the Sears, Roebuck & Co. lot.
Her dress was disheveled.
There was a mark on the right
side Of her neck. DR.. w. Brad
ley King, assistant medical ex-
aminer, said she had been
strangled.
Robert Ferguson, %. told Of
ficers he chased a tall Negro
but lost him after three blocks.
Mrs. Chambers, estranged
from her husband, is the
mother of /, 2 and 3 year old
children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
Pig Farm Brings
Owner to Court

A Fairfax County man
pleaded not guilty in circuit
court today to a charge he
causes a public nuisance by
keeping chickens and pigs in
"a slovenly manner" on his
Gum Springs farm.
The farmer, William H.
Baton. So, was indicted last
week by grand jury on the
petition of SO residents of the
Marian Park and Holm Hills
subdivisions.
Residents said the five-acre
farm at Fort Hunt road and
Griffin drive gave of "obnox-
ious odorS."
Mr.. Baton, a former county
employe who retired a few
years ago, said he has owned
the pig farm since 1889, when
there were few residences in
the area.
He said his taxes increased
from SIT to more than $500 a
year as the area developed and
that he pays $50 annually for
a State license to raise pigs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
WOMAN KILLED
IN LEONARDTOWN

A 59-year-old Leonardtown
woman died instantly when
struck by a car as she was
walking north on Route 5 about
q mile north Of her home.
Maryland State Police said
that Elizabeth H, Holley was
returning from a visit to friends
when the car hit her and sped
away.
They said that several hours
after the accident. Andrew L.
Mattingly, jr., 20, Of Leonard
town, was questioned and ar
rested after reporting his car
had been stolen.
He was charged with man.
slaughter, leaving the scene
of fatal accident and reck-
less driving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
Dance Courses Planned
By Southeast House

A Saturday children's dance
workshop under the direction
Of Mrs. Sandra Harrison, for
mer dancer in the Broadway
production Jamaica" will be
one Of the features Of the Fall
program of Southeast Neigh
borhood House, 324 Virginia
avenue Sc.
Registration for Fall classes,
clubs and interest groups is
now in progress. Mrs. Ethel
James Williams, executive d.
rector. reported. The groups
are open to children, teen
ayers and adults.
Among the programs will be
a Girl Scout troop led by Miss
Inez Davis. 1t will meet on
alternate Saturdays at noon.
Also meeting on Saturday is a
Brownie group. with Mrs.
Nanny Curry as sponsor. There
will be also a Boy Scout troop
and an afternoon sub-teen in
formal program.
Women interested in begin
ming, intermediates or advanced
sewing may still register for
classes on Monday, Wednesday
and Thursday under Mrs. Edna
Robinson.
Other adult groups include a
club for young marrieds, "a
Golden Age club, The Super
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
Rape Suspect
Subdued by
Victims Son

An airman was held on a
rape charge today after his
capture by the former para
trooper son of a widow he is
accused of assaulting in the 500
block Of Falkland place Sc.
The son returned home about
2::30 am. yesterday in time to
surprise the intruder, identified
as Airman Richard ]. Dillane,
IS, Of Waterbury. Conn, sta
toned at Boiling Air Force
Base.
1t. Foley Harris of the elev-
enth precinct said Dillane ad-
mitted entering the second
floor apartment by a rear win
dow in search Of money.
The 47-year-old widow, whose
husband died last May. told
police she was asleep when a
man placed a hand over her
mouth. threatening to kill her
If she screamed.
Later she heard her son
enter by the same rear stairs
used by the intruder. The man
threatened to kill both of them
If she made an cutlery, the
woman said.
After a few minutes the
woman persuaded the attacker
to let her leave the bed. About
the same time her son saw
her, the intruder tried to dash
out the rear door, but was
caught by the son.
They scuff1ed down the back
stairs. At the bottom the sus-
pect struck at the son with
a beer can opener. The son
managed to get the upper
hand, and held the suspect
until police arrived.
The widow, who works at
a restaurant, was treated at
District General Hospital for
cuts and bruises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
Police Chief Howe
Gets Psychiotric Aid

TENDER S. Details Of his illness
were not disclosed.
Major Howe, So, of SIT South
Spring street, has been chief
of Falls Church police since
it was organized in 1948. He
was a State trooper for IA
years, leaving the University Of
Virginia Law School to join
the State police force. He has
a bachelor of arts degree.
In January 1857, Major Howe
was displaying a gun to a Falls
Church teacher, William G.
SnodgrasS in a drug store, when
the gun went off accidentally
and killed the teacher. He was
cleared of any criminal negli-
gence.
/ Mr.. Johnston said that Capt.
G. Edward Simpson has been
named acting police chief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
D. G. Team
Wins Bridge
Match Finals

Washingtonians last night
won top honors in the team
match, final event of a three
day bridge tournament at the
Mayflower Hotel to boost in
terest in the national cham
pionships which are to be held
here in 1861. The tournament
was sponsored by the Washing
ton Bridge League.
Winners among 30 foursomes
were Richard Freeman, Major
William Christian, Marty
Chaitt, and Michael Michaels,
all of Washington, and John
c. Kunkel. of Harrisburg, Pa,
former District resident.
James Lipman, of Washing
ton, teamed with Felix Asby Of
Arlington, Mrs. Phyllis Novak
of Dallas, Mrs. Patsy Adler of
Baltimore, and Martin Rossi of
New York, finished in runner
up position.
In two special pair contests
yesterday. Mrs. Hortense Kay
and Charles Lewis were winners
in a 52-pair field in the after
noon, while Miss Harriet Zim-
merly and Henry Schurr topped
81 pairs in the night contest.
On Saturday Robert Jordan.
a former Washingtonian, and
Norman Kay of Merchantsville.
N. j.. repeated their victory in
the master pair event. They
were winners in the first ION
to the Nationals" tournament
last year.
Baltimore player Robert
Ochfeld and Marvin Rosenthal
were the winners among 76
pairs of non-master players in
a special two-session contest on
Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
JEWELLERS NEED NO ADVICE
Zoo Colony Gets Set for Winter
BY JERRY O'LEARY, JR.
Star stan Writer

Although the fall season has
barely begun. the animals and
birds at the Washington Zoo
already have sensed the COM
ing Of winter and are getting
ready for it, each in his own
way.
Great shaggy coats are APP
pearing on the shoulders of the
bison herd and, while this is no
longer an important economic
fact. it once meant warm buff
falo robes for Indians and
American settlers. In fact, the
bison might have survived as
major wild animal on the
American continent If it had
not been such a choice supplier
OF warm clothing and good
meat.
The bears of all varities are
getting as fat as they can as
fast as they can, as their in
stinct tells them to do with the
approach of winter. In the
wild, the bears would be stuff
ing themselves on fish and ber-
ries, grubs and honey. to get
ready for the long winters nap
called Information.
At the ZOO, the bears no
longer hibernate because they
have warm dens and a steady
food supply.
While the bears are fattening
themselves, the hoofed animals
are preparing for winter in
another way. This is the time
of courtship for the deer and
the elk tribes. Their antlers
have hardened and lost the
delicate coating Of so-called
velvet. These normally timid
animals are now fully equipped
for the combat they would face
in the. wild to keep their herds
of does safe from interloping
bachelors.
The male elk is bugling away
in his enclosure, waving his
rack of antlers about threaten
ingly from time to time, in all
respects ready for the season
of combat. Keepers say he
would try to kill another male
elk who was put in with him at
this season of the year.
In past years. some Of the
male deer have grown so fierce
with the approach Of cooler
weather that it has been neces-
sary to remove their antlers for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
Registration
Ends Saturday
For Virginia

Saturday is the deadline to
register to vote in virginia's
November elections.
Northern Virginia registrars
will hold special hours Satur-
day. Registrations may be
made through Friday during
regular Office hours.
Mrs. Mary A. Thompson,
Arlington registrar, said her Of
flee at the courthouse will be
open from $3.50 am. to 1880
pm. Saturday. Registrars at
the individual precincts also
will be available Saturday from
8 am. to S pm.
In Fairfax County, Mrs. Jua-
nita Buckley, general regis
trar. said her Office at the
courthouse will be open Satur-
day from $3.50 am. to 4 pm.
Precinct registrars will be
available from 8 am. to S pm.
Alexandria Registrar Fred
Petit will be available at the
City Hall from 8 am. to noon
Saturday.
Harry Wells, Falls Church
registrar, will hold Office hours
from $3.50 am. to pm. Sat-
urday at City Hall. There are
no precinct registrars in Alex
andria and Falls Church.
Present registrations in the
four Jurisdictions total ap-
proximately 10000. Latest
figures show Fairfax with a.
034; Arlington, 1900; Alex
andria, about $4,000, and Falls
Church about 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28

Sixties. and evening discussion
and homemaking clubs.
Other programs will include:
Nursery or day care pro-
grams for children.
Teen-age classes and interest
groups to be held in the eve
ming.
A music workshop. under the
direction of Professor Frederick
Simpson, will be open to both
children and adults. The study
of voice and a variety of mu-
steal instruments is offered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
WOMAN IS VICTIM
IN LAUREL CRASH

A collision took the life Of
q 36-year-old woman and hurt
five persons near Laurel.
Betty Lois Burt of JeSsup,
Md. died Of multiple injuries
when she was hurled from a
car which struck another slow
ing to turn into restaurant.
William L. Turner. 80, and
his wife Jane. "a. of 6422
Chamrose terrace, Bethesda,
and Miss Barbara Sievert, 81,
of 1904 Maple Avenue. Belts
vile, who we're in the car with
her. were injured.
John Liedeman, SO, and his
wife. Viola, 81. of Fort Myers,
Fla, who were in the car which
was hit, also suffered cuts and
bruises.
All were taken to Leland
Memorial Hospital at Riverside.
Miss Sievert was reported in
fair condition and Mr.. Liede-
man and Mr.. Turner were re-
leased after treatment. The
condition of the other injured
was described as satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28

gineer in 1919. He piloted his
first passenger train in 1925,
and was aboard the first cleo
trio train from Washington to
New York in 1884.
Former Boxer
A one-time lightweight boxer
who still has the trim physique
of a much younger man, he
thinks-as he did when he was
a kid-that there is no finer
life.
Mr.. Knox regards the rail-
road industry's decreasing pas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
CARNIVAL WORKER
KILLED BY AUTO

A 62-year-old carnival worker
from Kansas was killed last
night while walking near
Branch avenue and Colebrooke
drive not far from Silver Hill.
State police identified him
as Roy Smith.
They said a car driven by
Mrs. Catherine Moore, ISIS
Murdoch street. Silver Hill. hit
him from the rear as he walked
along an access road about
10:45 pm.
Mrs. Moore's husband re-
manned at the scene while she
drove home where she was
treated for shock, police said.
They said Mrs. Moore and
her husband reported they did
not see Mr.. Smith before the
accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
Cheers Greet Retiring Roi|rooder
At STOPS on Last New York Run
BY WILLIAM MacDOUGALL
Star stan Writer

Railroad engineer William E.
Knox reached the end of the
line today.
He retired from the Penn
sylvania Railroad after Al
years of service.
AS the veteran railroader, 66,
guided the Morning Congress
sional out Of Union Station at
11:15 am, the yard erupted
in a shrek of whistles and
horns.
Its Bills last run, and a sad
day for railroading," declared
one of two dozen friends and
co-workers who had gathered
to bid him farewell.
Greetings All the Way
1t was much the same all the
way up the main line to New
York. Tower operators waved
a final greeting, fellow engi-
neers saluted him from their
cabs and well-wishers gathered
beside the engine at stops in
Baltimore, Wilmington, Phila-
delphia. Trenton and New York.
It's the least we can do"
explained H. C. Guyton. assist
ant road foreman Of engineers
for the railroad. There's a
man who has always made a
habit of doing something for
somebody else. He has helped
widows and retiring engineers
and even paid for other peo-
pies lawyers out of his own
pocket"
Mr.. Knox, who lives with his
wife at SOB East Capitol street,
came naturally into railroading.
His father was a brakeman,
and everybody in his neigh
borhood in Philadelphia was a
railroad man.
I've talked. slept and eaten
railroading all my life" he re-
calls.
Nearly Quit First Day
He Joined the Pennsylvania
at the age Of 19-and nearly
quit the very first day.
1T was Snowing," he said,
land it got so deep there we're
drifts as high as your chest.
We left Philadelphia but got
tied up right away in West
Philadelphia"
Il was out all day and night"
he related, land it got so bad
I almost gave up railroading.
But a little sleep fixed that"
After service as a fireman, he
was promoted to locomotive en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
Registration Sturts
In Fuirfux Today

Fairfax County citizens can
register to vote between 8 am.
and 4:30 pm. today through
Friday at the Fairfax County
courthouse, ending october Q.
The Office also will be open
from $50 am. to 4 pm. Oc-
tober 3. Assistant registrars
will be available from 8 am.
to 5 pm. October 3 at Their
homes in the Centreville,
Dranesville. Falls Church. Lee,
Mason, Mount Vernon and
Providence Districts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
Shot From Car
Gruzes Youth

A Brookville youth was grazed
by a shotgun blast fired
from a moving car in Olney
early yesterday, Maryland
State police said.
Ralph E. Ray and compan-
ion. Glendon Mccormick Of
Olney. told police they were
fired at by two men who drove
through the Montgomey Coun-
ty village three times cursing
and yelling. The youths said
they were sitting on a store
porch at the time.
Police sought two Negroes
driving a 1850 blue or black
Ford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
Open House to Mark
Fire Prevention Week

An open house will be held
Saturday at the College Park
Fire Department headquar-
tiers, 7505 Baltimore avenue, as
a kickoff for Fire Prevention
Week, next Sunday through
October 10.
o. M. Slye. assistant fire
marshal Of the College Park
department. said the open
house will be from 9 am. to
S pm. Movies on fire safety
in the home will be shown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28

Falls Church Police Chef
Elliott H. Howe has been placed
on sick leave and is undergoing
psychiatric treatment at Johns
Hopkins University Hospital at
Baltimore.
City Manager Lewis 2. Johns
ton said today that Mai. Howe
asked to be placed on sick leave
a few weeks ago.
A hospital spokesman said
Mai. Howe was admitted Sep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28

the safety Of keepers and
female deer.
Throughout the ZOO, the
signs are up that a new season
is approaching.
The penguins have molted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28

senger patronage as only q
temporary thing.
Faster trains are coming"
he said, land we'll grab back
a lot of the passengers who
drifted away"
He and his wife, Ethel, who
have no children, are embark
ing next month on a long
awaited tour of the East Coast
= by train. naturally. This
time, however, he'll be riding
as a passenger.
That's all right, though"
he explained. II love to travel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28

The zebras normally live in
tropical chimes and have no
need for warm coats in the
but here in Washington
they are becoming shaggy with
heavier new coats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
Sc. MAN HURT
IN CULVERT CRASH

In an accident on Route 381
in Brandywine. George Hill, %,
Of 1856 Bangor street Sc, was
critically injured when a car
hit a culvert and sheared Of
q utility pole.
He suffered fractured skull
and was admitted to Casualty
Hospital.
Police charged the driver,
Ronald L. Brisbon. 81, Of the
first block Of M street NV,
with reckless driving and speed
ing. He was unhurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
COOKSVILLE MAN
HIT-RUN VICTIM

A passing motorist yesterday
discovered the body of Clyde
T. Dorsey, IS, of Cooksville,
Nd, on an embankment by
Route LA near Cooksville. How
ard County.
Police said Mr.. Dorsey had
been killed by a hit-and-run
driver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28

crushed chest and internal in
juries.
Her husband. Robert, So, is
In poor condition at Physician s
Memorial Hospital in La Plata.
The driver. Buster Harris, AZ,
Of the l400 block OF Delafield
place NV. was treated and re-
leased.
Police said the car APP
preached the bridge at a high
rate Of speed and failed to
enter the tollglane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
Burney to Speak

Leroy E. Burney, Surgeon
General Of the Public Health
Service, will address the annual
meeting of the Alexandria unit
of the American Cancer Society
at 8 pm. Wednesday in Carter
Hall, 202 South Columbus street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
BRIDGE CRASH
FATAL TO WOMAN

A Washinton woman died
yesterday after the car in which
she was riding crashed into the
concrete embankment at a toll
booth at the Potomac River
Bridge at Morgantown, Md.
Mrs. Robert Diggs, 40. Of
Oil M Street NV. suffered a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28
Five Die in Crashes
On Maryland Roads

Auto crashes and hit-and-run
drivers killed five people on
Maryland highways yesterday.
The accidents injured eight
other motorists, two Of them
critically.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-28

Just as they do in Antarctica
and now are in full. warm
plumage for the cold weather.
The seasons are reversed in
the Northern Hemisphere but
the penglTns seem to have a
built-in signal.