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Evening star., 1960-08-28
BY BILL YOUNGMAN
Star Garden Editor

The widely grown althea. also
commonly known as Rose of
Sharon, is seldom considered
as a shrub plant. perhaps be-
cause it does not have thorns
to turn youngsters and pets.
But it does produce flowers and
makes a fine green background
at heights of up to 10 feet. 1t
is an undemanding shrub,
growing in light shade OF full
sun, and seems to thrive in
almost any of our local soils.
Certainly a shrub as tough
as the shrub althea, that can
withstand the hard pruning
usually associated with an at
tractive hedge, might well be
more widely used.
There are a number of named
varieties of the shrub althea,
some are single fowered, others
are doubles. The newer and
finer varieties are particularly
desirable where the althea is
being used as a specimen in the
shrub border, but for hedge
purposes color may not be so
important. However, the
flowers which are borne on
the new growth do show up we'll
except under very frequent
pruning. Such pruning is the
exception rather than the rule.
The althea seldom needs prun-
ing more than four or five times
a season.
Plants should be spaced from
2 to 6 feet apart depending upon
the density desired. If being
grown as a background the
wider spacing will suffice; for a
tight border the closer spacing
is desirable.
The hedge should be started
with small plants that should
be sheared off at a foot in order
to stimulate heavy branching
near the ground. The Althea is
a rapid grower and a second
clipping of the new growth
should be made when it, in turn,
is about a foot in length. This
will also serve to make the
plants broad at the base which
Evening star., 1960-08-28
2Clubs to Hold
Joint Show, Sole

The Dogwood Hills and
Chartreuse Thumb garden clubs
will hold a combined flower
show and plant sale September
"a at the Belvedere School,
1918 Columbia pike, Falls
Church, Va. The theme of the
show will be Fairfax County
1742-1960." Stanley E. Shelton
is chairman.
Hours will be 3 to 9 pm.
A committee of both clubs
will meet at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. S. Bruce Smoot, 10lO
Maplewood drive next Tuesday
For a schedule, call CT. g.
0939, CL. 6-0579 or CL. 6-256O.
Evening star., 1960-08-28
AUGUST 2s


The fall planting season is
with us and it is best not to
delay because most kinds of
shrubs and plants set out now
need time in which to become
well established before cold
weather may be expected.
Mention has previously been
made Of Oriental poppies and
Madonna lilies which should be
planted this month.
Evergreens, both the broad
leaved and the conifers, should
be planted as soon as possible
so that they will have ample
time in which to become we'll
rooted before freezing weather.
Grass seed may be sown as
soon as the soil is ready, pref
erably before mid-September in
the more outlying areas.
Daffodil bulbs should 60 into
the ground in September If
they are to flower on time next
spring.
And, of course, those fall
Towering bulbs which are so
hard to get earlier should 60
into the ground as soon as
received.
Evening star., 1960-08-28
Falls Church Club Plans
Two New Stars Show

Two New Stars" will be the
I h eme Of the Falls Church
Garden Clubs 11th annual
Flower and Garden Show on
September II and 18 at the
George Mason Jr.-Sr. High
School.
Pursuant to this Hawaii
Alaska theme, artistic arrange
ments are invited under such
titles as Arctic Circle" Au-
rora Borealis." Totem Pole" "
Aloha" Lea Lea Kakon"
Let's Make Merry, "Maun-
aloa" (Volvano) and M Mine
eune" The Little People of the
Islands.
The show put on by the Falls
Church Club will be the most
ambitious undertaking of its
kind in the Washington area
this year. Winners who ex-
hibited at the spring flower
show in the Armory or in the
shows of the Potomac Rose
Society and the National Capt.
tai Dahlia Society are expected
to have horticultural specimens
just as fine in this neighbor-
hood show.
Mr.. and Mrs. William o.
Ticknor of SIG Magarity road,
Falls Church, are co-chairmen
Of the show. Vice chairmen are
Mr.. Ben Stong. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Ramps and Mr.. Raymond
G. Rocca. The president OF the
club is Mr.. j. Morton Franklin,
3l0 Sycamore street.
There will be more than $50
classifications. in which both
m m bers and non-members
may enter exhibits. The divi-
sions are garden flowers, novel;
ties and potted plants, roses,
dahlias, vegetables and fruit,
artistic arrangements, junior
exhibits, canned goods, and
educational (wildlife and ma
tural reSourceS).
This year for the first time
Evening star., 1960-08-28
Youngmun to Talk
On Lawn Care

Wilbur H. Youngman, garden
editor of The Star, will deliver
a series of six lectures to men,
bers Of the Interior Department
Recreation Association, the first
OF them tomorrow at 4:3O pm.
at the Interior Department
Auditorium. Lawns" will be
the topic and Mr.. Youngman
will be assisted in this program
by Alton Rabbit, turf special
ist for the National Capital
Parks.
Evening star., 1960-08-28
Plants Need
Iron 10 Check
Ch|orosis

Chlorosis in plants results
from the failure of chlorophyll
to develop because of mineral
deficiency. While q shortage of
nitrogen, sulphur, manganese
and some other trace elements
may produce chlorosis, the prin-
cipal cause in this area is de-
Iflciency Of available iron.
This type Of chlorosis, like
others, produces a yellowing of
the leaf; but iron chlorosis ap-
pears first in new growth, espe-
cially second summer growth,
and is marked by yellow or light
green tissue between the veins
of the leaf.
If not checked, leaves become
lighter in color, at times ap-
pearing almost white, begging to
drop and eventually dieback of
entire branches starts, and in
some sensitive plants such as
azaleas may be dead by spring.
Lining Is Cause
Most often in this area,
chlorosis results from the lin
ing Of soils or the teaching of
lime into the area of a plant.
The resulting decrease in acid
ity of the soil is the basic prob
lem. Soils can be acidified by
the addition of sulphur, the use
of ammonium sulphate (as a
source Of nitrogen in the
spring. or incorporation Of acid
organic matter such as peat.
Basic as these are, they are far
too slow to correct a situation
which is not noticed until the
disease" is far along.
The addition of iron sulphate
in solution to the soil is, like
wise. too slow probably because
it quickly becomes insoluble in
soils with PHI of SOTO. Applied
to the foliage it does produce
results within a day or two.
For prompt results. agonom-
lists have turned to chelated
(key-lated) iron compounds.
These are effective when dis
solved and applied to the soil
or sprayed on the foliage.
Compromise Program
But at $3.50 or more per
pound this is an expensive
treatment to carry on year
after year. Therefore, here's a
compromise program.
l. Spray Immediately with
chelated iron, and water more
solution into the soil. Repeat
at two-week intervals until the
color comes back.
2. Get the soil definitely on
the acid side. Sulphur and
peat are slow but sure. If the
chlorosiS is first noted in
spring. a step in the right di-
rection is the use of ammonium
sulphate. This will also stimu-
late growth which may require
more iron for the plant and,
therefore, is to be used with
caution.
Sulphur can be used at the
rate of half a cup for a s.
year-old azaleas. Increase this
one-quarter cup for each addi-
tional year of age. Work it
into the soil to spread its effect
but be careful not to injure
the roots.
Thus you can correct the
trouble with expensive chelate,
add iron sulphate as a bridge
until the acidity is increased
by the use of sulphur and
peat.
Don't take a chance on using
only one method. Wade right
in and give your sick azaleas
the works" while they are
still alive.-The Saturday Lean
ing Post.
Evening star., 1960-08-28
GARDEN CLUB
ACTIVITIES

MoNACACY GARDEN CLUB, Thurs
day, l":30 pm, home OF Mrs oscar
W. Meier Clarksburs. Md. Mrs, j
Francis Moore and Mrs. Frank r
Byrne cohostesseS. Mrs George Menke
Will speak on Conservation
CHEVERLY GARDEN CLUB, Thurs
Gay, pm. CheVerly-TuXedo School
CAFETERIA. Prospective exhibitors in
the seventh annual fall flower SHOW
Sept. 10 and IL should attend.
NEIGHBORHOOD GARDEN CLUB
OF ARLINGTON. card party and Chi
nese auction, September 80. S pm,
Buhalo room Of WoodieS' Seven Cor
ners Store: Mrs. Guy Burch and Mrs.
RAYMOND Taylor cochairmen.
Evening star., 1960-08-28
Bermuda

Bermuda grass and other
perennial grasses that should
be eradicated before reseeding
may be controlled with amino
triazole (AmitroD. Apply now,
and in two weeks spade the
treated area before reseeding.
If this is not feasible. spade
the area now and treat with
methyl bromide, which will
remove all living plant material,
bugs and nematodes. Seeding
can be done Immediately after
removing the cover. although 1t
is preferable to allow the soil
to aerate for a couple Of days.
Evening star., 1960-08-28
Peach Sproy

Spray the lower two feet Of
every peach tree land all stone
fruits with a 5 or 10 per cent
solution Of DDT to control the
peach tree borer. Repeat at
three-week intervalS-mid-Sep
Evening star., 1960-08-28
Newest Rose Class

The grandiflora is rosedom's
newest class. A cross between
the hybrid tea and the fiori-
bunda, the first all-America
grandiflora was announced in
1855. The 1861 AARS grandi-
flora is Pink Parfait.
Evening star., 1960-08-28
Sodur

If you wish to kill the crab
grass in your lawn before SOW
ing grass seed; try Solar. 1t is
more likely to be effective at
this season than most of the
other materials commonly
available, and in addition does
not persist so long as to delay
reseeding. Follow the manu-
facturers' directions and try not
to get any appreciable amount
on the soil.
Evening star., 1960-08-28
THIS WEEK
IN THE GARDEN

tember and in early October.
If you cannot do this spraying
don't expect the peach tree to
live for long or produce good
fruit.
Evening star., 1960-08-28
MRS. GREGER
ON VACATION

The Stars weekly COL
umn on flower arrange
ments, You Can Create
Beauty With Flowers" will
resume when Mrs. Herbert
Greger returns from a
vacation.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-07-08

At the closing session Of the
National Convention Of the NAA-
CP, Sunday, June 20, the Can
torians sang in Northrup Memoir
ial Auditorium on the University
of Minnesota campus.
This performance formally con-
cluded our current season, al
though there will be small groups
available during the summer
months. As is our custom, there
will be a beach party given for
the members and their guests on
Saturday, July 9, eliminating the
years activities.
The Cantorians are proud to an
nounce the arrival Of a bouncing
baby boy to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Durand, and are anNiously await
ing the addition to the family of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hancock.
To these esteemed members, we
say a hearty, Welcome to the
new Cantorians".
Our fall season will commence
September 7, and we are excitedly
looking forward to our prosperous
new year. To those of you who
have been our faithful followers
and fans, may we now express
publicly, our heartfelt thanks for
the encouragement and confidence
the public has given to US so grac-
iously.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-07-08
Eushion Show Put
On In Hurry Nefs
More Thon 500

In what was perhaps a record In
st. Paul and Minneapolis promot-
ional teamwork and with the wide
ly known name Of Marguerite Bella
fonte to sell as featured model
within barely q month to work the
fashions For Freedom" style re-
view was presented to more than
TOO viewers at the Prom ballroom,
June 20.
Proceeds Of $3.50. in Minneapolis
and $367.60 In st. Paul were
used to assist the st. Paul and
Minneapolis branches Of the Ma
tional Association for the Advan-
cement Of Colored People meet
their 1860 goals for the Freedom
Fund of which Mrs. Belafonte
and Jackie Robinson are national
co-chairmen.
Virginia Carter, st. Paul, CO.
chairman contributed greatly to
the success Of the local show. EN-
ployed full time and with her home
to manage for her husband and
four children she executed care
fully laid plans with the assist
ance Of her Minneapolis co-chair-
man De Velma Newman
Due to the brief period in which
to work, only one committee meet
ing was held where tickets were
distributed and duties assigned, less
than three weeks before the show.
Most Of the joint planning and
business transactions were done by
telephone at all hours Of the day
and night, breaking in on lines
and sometimes forcing Mr.. Carter
to resort to the corner booth to
make his own urgent calls.
With ten days to work, Mrs. Idele
Patton took over the direction Of
fashions and models and from the
groundwork laid by Mrs. Carter
and Mrs. Newman worked fever
ishly to complete what has been
termed one of the most attractive
displays of local models and ap-
parel presented in this area.
Solidly supporting the chairmen
were nearly 100 enthusiastic and
dedicated" committee members in
GLIDING Leonard Carter, Fourth
Region NAACP director, Curtis
c. Chivers, Minneapolis branch
Vice Chairman and Robert Patter-
son, st. Paul branch treasurer
serving as advisors.
These committee members were
responsible for the advance sale
of three-fourths of the total tickets
sold. Individuals selling the highest
number each were Elva Jones in
Minneapolis, and Elizabeth Hall in
st. Paul.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-07-08
NINE FRIENDS or
THREE YEAR OLD HELP
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY

His eyes aglow with excitement
tiny Richard (Ricky) Thompson
was the center of attraction last
Saturday, July 2, when his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Thomp-
son, 3704 Third Av. s., gave a
birthday party in his honor at
their home.
The neatly attired youngsters
and games provided for the young
guests made the occasion a men,
orable one for "RiclSy" who was
three years old. Guests were given
favors of hats and windmills and
the little guests enjoyed the birth
day party as much as the honoree.
The traditional birthday cake
with the honoree's name inscribed
and ice cream were enjoyed as the
honoree blew out his candles.
The party was highlighted with
the passing Of the Shrine parade
in front of the home during the
party which was viewed with much
excitement by the children.
"RicEy'' was showered with
many lovely gifts by Bruce Camp
bell, Renee Cooper, Peter and
Christopher Hill, Billy Jones, Lau-
RE Greek, John and Susie Palm
and Jay Tyson. Paul David Whit
ten sent a gift but could not be
present.
Assisting Mrs. Thompson in dir
Getting games and serving were
Patsy Herndon, Julie Hill and Pat
sy Warfield.
Proud mothers squirting their
youngsters and having lots Of fun
were Mines. Maxine Campbell, Lu-
ellie Cooper, Audrey Jones, Inger
Palm, Fern Greek and Cynthia
Tyson.
Climaxing the party was a long
distance call from Riclxy's cousin,
Cherie Price, who called from
South Dakota to wish him happy
birthday.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-07-08

George Davis, 371 N. Western Av.
had as their houseguest, Mrs. Cor
inne Owens OF Racine, Wis. Mrs.
Owens, state president Of the NAA-
CP Conference Of Wisconsin, was
a delegate to the national NAACP
convention. During her visit, MrH.
Owens gave a party for the wis
consin delegates In the Davis home.
Those attending were Eddie Walk
er branch president, Carl Brown,
Gwendolyn Jackson, Mrs. Mile
French, all Of Milwaukee, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence King. Madison,
Lloyd Barbee. Sloan williams Of
Racine, Lucille williams and
George Bray, president Of the
NAACP chapter Kenosha, Mrs.
Sadie Byrd, Mrs. Matte Mitchell
and Jose Ananioes, New York
City, member Of the welfare de-
partment Of the NAACP. Mrs.
Owens and Mrs. Davis were class
mates as girls in st. Louis, Mo.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-07-08
Army Nurses Corps
coPtain Theresa
james Is Here

Visiting her home city enroute
to a new assignment in Stuttgart,
Germany this week Is Captain
Theresa James ANC-USAR.
Captain James who was reared
and attended school here is visiting
her sister Mrs. Eugene (Zerlina)
Bradley Of 4O49 Fourth Av. s..
and her brother Thaddeus James,
513 Logan Av. N. She has been
in the Army Nursing Corps since
World War II.
In the active reserve Captain
James has just completed a tour
of duty at William Beaumont hos
pital at FL Paso, Texas.
Her Germany assignment is her
second in that part of the world.
An earlier tour OF duty was in the
United Kingdom or Great Britain.
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successful.
Eyes. I do" she replied without
hesitation. She must have been
successful II she was one Of the
top twenty girls picked to come
to New York as guest editors
Each editor had been asked to
put in order of preference the six
outstanding people she would like
to interview during her stay in
New York. Joyce's first choice was
Cuban designer Luis Estevez. She
likes his use Of black and white,
her favorite colors. She likes his
idea of designing nedium-priced
clothes with a high fashion look.
Estevez wasn't in New York or
available. Mademoiselle arranged
for her to interview designer Don
aid Brooks. She told me about the
work of Brooks, talking fluently
and easily. She became so absorbed
in her subject that I think she for
got she was speaking to one I'M
schooled in designing technique,
She showed me fashion sketches
of Brooks work, pointing out de-
tails. I reluctantly reminded her
1t was all over my head.
talked to Joyce over the tele-
phone just before completing this
article. She was happy over having
her New York stay extended. She
had written me the incest, most
appreciative letter about our lun-
cheon date. She writes an excel
ent letter, incidentally.
1t is small wonder that Miss
Joyce Hughes of Minneapolis, Min
nesota has found New York re-
ceptive. She arrived with her abili-
ty vouched for, her future encour-
aged.
There is little likelihood she will
become one of the faceless.
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MRS. ETHEL MACK
IS DINNER HOSTESS

Mrs. Ethel Mack, 1888 Oakland
Av., who will soon be leaving for
her home in Chicago, proved her
talent as a charming hostess when
she entertained a few friends on
Monday, July Fourth, at a pref
tily appointed dinner party.
Dinner was served buffet style
from a white covered table that
was laden with an abundance OF
appetizing food prepared by the
hostess.
Following dinner, the afternoon
was spent in a relaxed social man.
ner and the exchange Of gay re-
partee as guests reminisced and
briefed Mrs. Mack on the happen
ings around the twin towns.
Mrs. Mack, a former resident of
Minneapolis, came to the city De-
cember 20, 1859, because of the ill
ness of her mother, the late Mrs.
Sadie Fisher and remained with
her until she passed.
Enjoying the hostess hospitality
were her houseguests, Mr.. and Mrs.
Winston Arlington Of Chicago;
Messrs. and Mines. o. L. Alexand-
er, Enroll Fassett, c. w. Glenn,
Rufus Mack Of Little Rock, Ark,
e. C. Shelby, Webster stovall;
Mines. Edith Moulden, Myrtle
Potter, Annabelle Matthews, Rose
Walker, Fern Hawkins, Gertrude
Mitchell, Juanita Cuff, Josephine
Brown, Emma Grimes, EImira
Young, Flo Fristoe, Henrietta VIII
liams, Jessie Shepard, Miss Cora
Robinson and Miss Bernice Davis,
and Mr.. William B. williams.
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. o~@Js
Laissez-nOus-faire Bridge Club:
Mrs Palmer jackson, 37Os Fourth
Av. s., Minneapolis, viii be hostess
to the Laissez-nous-faire Bridge
club on Saturday afternoon, July
g.
Holiday WITH Parents: Mr.. and
Mrs. James Clardy and family of
94s Marshall Av., spent the Fourth
Of July holiday in Manly, Ia, visit
ing their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Page.
Family VisltOrs; Mr.. and Mrs.
William J. Jones and children Billy
and Gaynelle Of KirlVwood, No,
left for their home on Wednesday
after spending ten days in the city
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
]. r. Jones Of Ola Fuller Av. and
other relatives. The visitors were
recipients Of numerous social court.
estes and enjoyed renewing old
friendships.
Back Home: Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
w. MCGEE and family, Messrs.
Milton and Frederick MCGEE, Mrs.
Edna Latson and Mrs. Martha An
derson Cobb, returned home Sun
day, July 3, from Cincinnati, o.,
where they attended the wedding
Of Miss Marlene MCGEE, daughter
Of Mrs. Granville MCGEE Of 671
Rondo Av., to Mr. Harold Reginald
Carter, son Of Mrs. Lenora Carter
Of Alexandria, Va. The wedding
was an event of Saturday, July 2.
Mrs. Cobb was one Of the attend
ants and Mr.. Lafayette MCGEE
gave his sister away.
Sorority VIII Meet: Pragmateia
sorority viii meet Friday, July 8,
at the home of Mrs. James Brad
ford, 1112 Ferndale Av., st. Paul.
Final plans for a social will be
made and the club constitution
will be revised.
Out OF Hospital: Mrs. Lulu How
land, SIS Fuller Av., returned home
Sunday, July 3, from Midway hos
pital where she had been a patient
since June 8, due to injuries re-
ceived in an auto accident. A sis
ter, Mrs. Eldria Johnson of Boley,
Okla, came to the city to be with
her sister during her illness and
will remain until she is well on
the road to recovery.
Confined To Home: Mr.. Orion
Shelton, 412 Iglehart Av., is con-
fined to his home due to illness.
House Guest: Mr.. and Mrs.
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cite MCGEE Of st. Paul, who gave
her in marriage, the bride was
lovely in a floor length gown Of
ivory satin fashioned with sabrina
neckline outlined in re-embroidered
lace and tiny sleeves with sprays
Of matching lace appliqued to the
midriff. The full bouffant skirt
appliqued with sprays of matching
lace terminated with a full court
train trimmed with lace.
Her dngertip veil Of illusion
with lace rosettes was secured to
a crown Of seed pearls. She car
ried a white missal topped with
white baby orchids encircled with
stephanotis.
Mrs. Raymond Keller was her
sisters matron Of honor and Miss
Barbara Dawlxins was maid Of
honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Ar
levia 8. Powell, Mrs. Almeta Caw-
thon Of Cincinnati and Mrs. Mar.
tina Anderson Cobb Of St Paul.
The attendants wore pink chiffon
gowns, except the maid Of honor
who wore the same dress In lilac
chiffon They carried bouquets Of
pink carnations to match their
gowns
Little Miss Adrienne Judlrins
was flower girl and Master Julius
Judlxins was ringbearer, niece and
nephew Of the bride.
Mr.. Carter was attended by his
brother Mr.. William Carter Of
Alexandria. Va. as his best man.
Ushers were Messrs. Harvey Dav-
is, Raymond Keller, Todd Oldham,
Jerry Mitchell, Samuel Barber,
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James Kavanaugh, 1t Harvey
Phelps, FIT. Benjamin Harrison
Ind, and 1t. Kelly Stewart, FIT
Knox, KY.
Mrs MCGEE, mother of the
bride, wore a blue lace gown. Mrs
Carter, the bridegroom's mother
wore a blue and white print gown,
Both wore corsages Of red roses,
A wedding breakfast was given
at the home Of Miss Barbara Daw-
kins. The reception was held in
the Manse Hotel Ballroom.
Mrs. Carter is a native Of st,
Paul and a graduate Of st. Paul's
Marshall High School. Both Mr..
and Mrs. Carter are elementary
teachers In the school system Of
Cincinnati. The couple win reside
In Cincinnati.
Out Of town guests attending
the wedding include Mrs. Granville
MCGEE, Messrs. Milton L. and
Frederick MCGEE, Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl w. MCGEE, and children,
Carol, Billy and David, Mrs. Edna
Latson and Mrs. Martha Anderson
Cobb, all Of St Paul, MINI, Mr..
and Mrs. Perry o. MCGEE, st.
Louis, Mo-, Mrs. Samuel Carter.
Mrs. John Williams, Arlington, Va,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Carter,
Washington, d. c., Mr.. and Mrs.
Ulysses Davis, Miss Selma Davis,
Dayton, O., Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Keller, Springfield, O., and Mr..
and Mrs. william Wilson and
daughter Patricia, Indianapolis,
Ind