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Evening star., 1961-01-08

NORFOLK, Va, Jan. Z (AP)
Eleven destroyers. the amphib-
ious assault carrier Boxer and
q reinforced regiment of Ma
rines will leave Norfolk and
Newport. r. l., Monday for war
games in the Caribbean.
The Navy said they will
participate in routine naval
exercises and an amphibious
assault on Vieques Island. 20
miles east Of Puerto Rico.
Any connection with the
tension in Cuba. where Premier
Fidel Castro maintains a
United States invasion is i'm
minent, was denied.
The naval exercises. named
Convex 1-6l and Phibulex Isl,
are annually scheduled ad-
vanced training exercises, the
Navy said.
Vieques is 900 air miles east
Of Cuba. The Virgin Islands
and Puerto Rico lie between.
Evening star., 1961-01-08

physical expanse with its rich
endowment Of natural RE-
sources. What makes America
a leader among nations Is afde-
votion to principle which en-.
dures any imaginable strain
a devotion which brings men
and women to value something
more than they value life it.
self. Out of that devotion
comes an understanding ofaoul
national purpose and . deep
determination ito make that
purpose endure.
No event in our history ever
tested that devotion, that @un-
derstanding and that determi-
nation more profoundly than
did the American Civil War.
The memory of that event is
shadowed with its story of sac
rifice, Of loss, of dark tragedy
long endured; yet somehow,
today, it is the magnificent
unity Of spirit that came out
Of it-and the realization that
every man is made for freedom
and accountable for the free
dom Of his neighbor-that
should be most clearly remem-
bered. ~
Let US Join in the forthcom-
ing centennial observances with
pride. The tragedy Is passed,
but the way in which Ameri-
cans Of North and South met
and eventually overcaine that
tragedy is a living memory for
ever. I.
Evening star., 1961-01-08
Naval Force to Leave
For Caribbean Games

The surface distance is consid-
erably further.
AS the Convex ships leave
the United States Monday. the
attack aircraft carrier Frank
lin D. Roosevelt Is scheduled to
arrive at Guantanamo Bay
Naval Base. Cuba. She has am
phibious ships attached. The
Navy said she left Mayport
Naval Station, Fla, Saturday.
This has nothing to do with
Cuba at ALL" q spokesman for
the commander, Atlantic Fleet,
said.
He said the deployment was
normal at this time OF year"
and was a "post-overhaul
routine refresher training
cruise" She is carrying her
normal complement of aircraft
including Skyhawks. Skyraid-
ers and Skywarriers.
Convex Convoy exercise) l.
81 will take 10 days.
Phibulex (amphibious land
ing exercise) 1-6l will begin
January 10.
Evening star., 1961-01-08
Boy, II, Is Killed
In Gunq Warfare

NEW YORK, Jan. z (AP).-
A simmering feud between two
Brooklyn street gangs erupted
in a bloody battle today that
brought death to q 17-year-
old boy and left the street lit
tered with broken bottles.
knives and other gang
weapons.
The dead boy was Edward
Spikes, q member of the
Stompers Gang. He fled to his
nearby home after the battle
and collapsed.
IT found him on the stoop
there, unconscious and COW
cred with blood" his weeping
mother. sMrs. Ruth Spikes, 43.
told police.
Young Spikes, who died
shortly after reaching home.
was stabbed in the back and
groin by q small penknife in
the clash between the Stomp
ers and another youth gang
called the Buccaneers.
A dozen members of the
Buccaneers were rounded up
for questioning.
Evening star., 1961-01-08

ing Harvey Wellman. chief po-
litical officer from Coral Gables,
Fla. and Perry, N. Y; Joseph
Tyod Of Charleston. s. c.,
naval attache. an dJanes Noel,
San Diego, Calf, political at
tache.
Waiting to greet her hus-
band. Hugh Kessler. q consul,
were Mrs. Isabel Kessler and
their two children, Denny, 10,
and John. 4.
In addition to diplomatic per-
sonnel. the plane brought six
American newsman who had
just been released from Jail.
They were Paul Schutzer and
Norman liter. correspondents
for Life Magazine, and four
CHS men-Bernard Eismann of
Chicago, Robert Schanke of
New York. Bruce Hoertel of
Vienna. Va, and Andrew
Willoner of 4l06 Seventieth
avenue, Landover Hills. Md.
A dispatch fron Havana said
the six men were expelled by
the Castro government. They
had just finished shooting a
television film on recent acti-
vities around the United States
Embassy when they were seized.
Mrs. Donna Cliff was at the
airport, although she knew
that her husband. George Cliff,
jr., was not aboard the plane.
He was one Of three Americans
remaining behind until Swiss
government employees could
move into the embassy.
Remaining with MIR. Cliff at
the Embassy we're Michael
Buzan, jr.. Of New Orleans, and
Minnie Krakauer of El Paso
Tex, second secretaries.
Evening star., 1961-01-08
Conservatives
Overflow Hall,
Plan Strategy
By the Associated Press

A conference of conservative
politicians burst its seams yes
terday with conferees claiming
the throngs attested to enthu-
siaSm for the right-wing move
ment.
The two-day conference
sponsored by Human Events
Newsletter was set up for 500
delegates, who paid o SIS reg
istration fee at the opening
Friday. Meetings were moved
to larger quarters when between
TOO and 800 persons turned UP
yesterday. a spokesman said.
Meetings, at which success
full politicians and conserva-
tive newsmen spoke, were so
jampacked. the spokesman said,
that reporters seeking to cover
them were turned away.
Burton K. Wheeler. Washing
ton attorney and former Sena-
tor from Montana. told the
group, q spokesman said, that
his unsuccessful 1924 campaign
for the vice presidency proved
the futility Of any third-party
movement in this country. Mr..
Wheeler ran as the Progressive
Party's candidate, along with
presidential aspirant Robert
M. La Toilette.
Mr.. Wheeler said both the
Democratic and Republican
parties have machinery avail
able for use in the conserva-
tive movement. and either
party could be utilized. He said
there was little difference be-
tween them.
Three necessities for victory
were cited by Mr.. Wheeler. a
Senator from 1928 to 1947.
They are "the candidate,
money and grass roots organ
ization."
Representative Dorm, Demo-
crat Of South Carolina, de-
clared the Republican platform
in the 1860 campaign was "far-
ther to the left" than its Dem
ocratic counterpart in at least
two fields = immigration and
foreign aid.
Among others participating
in the conferences, as speak
ers or in panel discussions,
were Representatives Judd, Re-
publican Of Minnesota, Johan-
Evening star., 1961-01-08
Envoy Back From Cuba
After Closing Embassy

The weary but relieved
United States Charge d'Affaires
at Havana. Daniel M. Brad
dock, arrived in Washington
last night after turning over
the embassy in Cuba to the
Swiss government.
Mr.. Braddock said after ar
irving at National Airport that
he had encountered no difIi-
culties from the Castro govern
ment In departing from Cuba
earlier in the day.
However, he said that he
was worried about the fate of
the embassy until the Swiss
formally took 1t over. There had
been persistent rumors that it
might be seized by the Cubans
he said. He added that he felt
that the embassy was now in
good hands.
Mrs. Braddock, who has been
living at 1908 Connecticut ave-
nue. NV. for the last six
months. rushed up to her hus-
band after he got off the
Eastern Air Lines plane and
gave him big welcome-home
kiss.
Asked If she was worried
about the fate of her husband
in Cuba. she said, Certainly
I've been a little perturbed. +"
Mr.. and Mrs. Braddock went
together from the airport to
their apartment for what the
State Department officer called
a long needed rest"
Mr.. addock said he
planned to brief the depart
ment on the Cuban situation
but did not know whether this
would occur today or tomorrow
A three-man State Department
delegation headed by Edward
Vallon. director of Caribbean
and Mexican affairs, met Mr.
Braddock at the airport.
Miss Margaret Kakalec, COM
munications supervisor at the
embassy in Havana, returned
to Washington with Mr.. Brad.
dock.
The charge d'affaires esti-
mated there were some 2,0OC
Americans still In Cuba.
Accompanying Mr.. BraddocE
as far as Miami were severa'
other Embassy officials. the AS.
sociated Press reported, includ-
Evening star., 1961-01-08
Orqunist in New Post

WILLIAMSBURG. Va. Jan.
7 (AP).-Arthur Rhea. organ
ist and choirmaster of Bruton
Parish Episcopal ChlIcn for
more than 10 years, has re-
signed to accept a similar post
at the Episcopal Church of the
Redeemer in Baltimore. The
resignation is effective July 13
and Mr.. Rhea will begin his
new duties September /.
Evening star., 1961-01-08

This coming Sunday we cit
izens Of the United States be-
gin observance of the Tooth
anniversary Of the American
Civil War. This observance
affords us a special opportunity
to pay tribute to those Amer
leans whose heroism and sac.
rifices. a century ago. comprise
a part of our national heritage.
America then was a Nation
divided; today she possesses a
national and Spiritual unity
which has been nurtured and
developed oyer the years, and
sometimes defended at great
price. This unity provides a
base for all that we do as a
people.
At the center of American
greatness lies something far
more than a breadth Of our
Evening star., 1961-01-08
Will Attend Seminar

DR.. Lester M. Fraley. dean of
the University. of Maryland's
College OF Physical Education,
Health and Recreation, will
take part in the fourth inter-
national seminar for physical
education professors at Buenos
Aires, Argentina.
Evening star., 1961-01-08
Services Today

The other official functions
today are two memorial serv-
ices-one at the tomb Of Union
Gen. Ulysses s. Grant on River
side drive In New York and the
other at the tomb Of Gen. Rob-
ert e. Lee. Confederate COM
mander- -in-chief In Lexington,
Evening star., 1961-01-08

sen. Republican Of Michigan,
and Hiestand. Republican of
California, and newsmen Con-
stantine Brown. Willard Ed
wards and Fulton Lewis. jr.
The Human Events Newslet-
ter spokesman said the con-
ferees-described as practicing
politicians-showed great en-
thusiasm in asking questions
OF the speakers and panelists,
seeking tips on what to do and
what to avoid In order to sue
coed in politics and Govern
ment. -
Evening star., 1961-01-08
CENTENNIAL
Many Cities to Mark
Historic Anniversary

Va. and special church serv-
ices at the four military acad-
emieS.
The memorial services at the
tombs of the two Civil War
generals both will be held at
2 pm. Gen. U. S. Grant III.
grandson of the Union general
and chairman of the Centen-
nial Commission. will place q
wreath on the Grant tomb. DR..
Francis P. Gaines. former pres
ident Of Washington and Lee
University and a Lee scholar.
will speak at the Lee memorial
services in Lexington.
The four military academies
each will fire II rounds from
a cannon to simulate the firing
on Star of the West" before
their special chapel services
today.
Marked In Many Cities
Many cities across the Nation
are holding special Civil War
observanceS today and tomor-
row also. They range from a
civic meeting on the Boston
Common to a special memorial
service in Little Rock. Ark,
at the grave of David o.
Dodd. "the boy martyr Of the
Confederacy." The 17-year-old
Dodd youth was hanged as a
spy by Union forces occupying
Little Rock on January 8, 1854.
In the District. the centen-
nial will be marked tomorrow
by the District Of Columbia
Civil War Centennial Commits |
sion when it opens Its special
Civil War Information Center
in the old Belasco Theater, 7l9l
Madison place NV, which now
houses the USO. e.. |
The theater building stands
on the site of the home
in which President Lincoln's
Secretary Of War. William H.
Seward. lived and was attacked
April IA, 1865, by Lewis Powell.
the same night John Wilkes
Booth shot President Lincoln
in the Ford Theater.
Paul ]. Sedgwick, chairman
Of the District Civil War Gen.
tennial Commission, said on
cials Of the District group as
well as the National Civil War
Centennial Commission will
take part in the, ceremony at
10 am.
Will Be Open Daily
The center will be open
daily and will distribute free
pamphlets and other litera-
ture about the Civil War pub
lished by both the local and
national commissions as we'll
as Civil War Commissions in
43 other States. Mr.. Sedgwick
said.
A special publication, Wash
ington During the Civil War"
will be available at the center
around p bruary !, Mr.. Sedg-
wick said.
In con. lection withthe OBJ
servance, q centennial exhibi-
ton Of eyewitness drawings Of
the Civil War opened at the
National Gallery Of Art. The
collection of 2s1 original draw
ings and watercolors by art
ist = reporters from illustrated
weekly newspapers of that era
will be shown at the gallery
through February IL.
A collection Of photographs
entitled. Washington During
the Civil War" Is on display
at the Center Market City.
The collection. more than 200
pictures in all. includes re-
productions from The Stars
front pages on significant
dates 100 years ago.
The exhibit may be seen
daily except Sunday from q
am. to 6 pm. throughout
January.
Evening star., 1961-01-08
CENTENNIAL

. Continued From First Page
ethe Pensacola (Ela.) Civil War
Roundtable said it has histo-
srical records to prove that a
band of prowling Florida mill
tiamen drew Federal gunfire
near Pensacola several hours
before the ship was fired upon
in Charleston Harbor.
5 Roundtable members quoted
. report from Volume l Of
Battles and Leaders Of the
Civil War" to verify Pensa-
cola's claim to the first shot.
Prowlers ON Scene
In that volume, Brevet 1t.
Col. ]. H. Gilman wrote that
on January Q, 1851. the powder
from the Spanish fort at Pen
sacola. maintained by Federal
troops, was removed to Fort
Barrancas. overlooking the
Gulf Of Mexico near Pensacola,
and q guard was stationed
there.
1T was none too soon, for
about midnight a party of 20
men presumed to be prowling
Florida militiamen) came to
Fort BarrancaS. evidently with
the intention of taking possess
sion, expecting to find it unoc-
cupied as usual" the Federal
officer wrote.
Being challenged and not
answering nor hating when
ordered. the party was fired
upon by the guard and ran in
the direction Of Warrington .
and our company started for
the fort ct doublequick. This,
I believe, was the first gun in
the war fired on our side"
The Pensacola group also
cited q recent magazine article
by Ashley Halsey. jr.. who
wrote Of the Pensacola incident
and added that "the shots were,
without doubt. the first dis
charged in support of the
Union"
Won't Change Views
The Roundtable said 1t was
making the protest TO set the
facts straight for the benefit
OF historical accuracy.
A spokesman for the commits
sion said the protest had been
received and noted by the
commission. But he added that
the commission really had no
authority to say where the first
shot was fired.
At the request of the COM
mission, pastors of churches
throughout the land will read
at their II am. services today
President Eisenhower's pro-
clamation urging all Americans
to take an active part in the
centennial Of the Civil War.
In his proclamation. the
President called the Civil War
Americas most tragic expert
ence." :.
But like all truly great
tragedies, 1t carries with it an
enduring lesson and q profound
inspiration" the President said.
1T was q demonstration of
heroiSn and sacrifice by mer
and women of both sides, who
valued principle above life it.
self and whose devotion to
duty Is a proud part Of oul
national inheritance That
America could produce men 90
valiant and 50 enduring is q
matter for deep and abiding
pride" = -. -.
Services Today
The other official functions
today are two memorial serv-
ices-one at the tomb Of Union
Gen. Ulysses s. Grant on River
side drive In New York and the
other at the tomb Of Gen. Rob-
ert e. Lee, Confederate com.
mander-in -chief in Lexington
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-23
Correction

In last weeks column "Stat-
us: Housewife" by Agnes
Vaghi, the price Of the book,
Elegant But Easy" was
quoted as $1.5O plus Is cents
postage. The correct price Is
$500 plus Is cents postage.
The Sentinel regrets the er.
rOr.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-23

and carried a white basket with
rose petals. Her brother wore
a white suit.
Joseph jenkins of Rockville
served as best man for the
bridegroom, and Frank Def
baugh, Rockville, and Steve
Cunningham, Wheaton, were
ushers.
Nuptial music was provided
by Glenn Barton, organist, and
r. Glenn Kaiser, vocal soloist.
Following the wedding cere-
mony, a reception was held in
the social hall of the church.
For her daughters wedding,
Mrs. Spoerer wore a regal blue
peau de sole dress and lowered
hat. The bridegroom's mother
chose a blue lace dress. Both
mothers wore rose corsages.
A graduate of Wheaton High
School, the bride is employed
by the National Institutes of
Health in Bethesda.
Her husband, a graduate of
Ric h ard Montgomery High
School, is serving in the U. S.
Navy at Clarkesville, Tenn.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-23

visualize, then think Of it this
way-eight large table cloths. ;"
Her promotion parties have
been scheduled in private homes
in Hyattsville, Landover Hills,
College Park and Twinbrook.
For the most part, she finds
housewives love an excuse to
give a party and many of them
go all out for the refreshments.
They're more Interested in the
social part than the 10 per
cent of the sales allotted them.
Marion also enjoys the evening
out. 1t gives her a chance to
meet people.
And did the snow slow up the
business any? On the contrary,
the women were anxious as
ever to get out and she recalls
one party in her neighborhood
that scored 100 per cent at
tendance. Even the guests
from Wheaton made it.
Mother of Three
Another question: "How does
she manage to run her business
and simultaneously take care of
three small boys, seven-year-old
Philip who's in the second
grade; Peter, two-and-a.half;
and Christopher, one-and-a-half.
Between bouts of homemaking
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-23
Legion Hop
To Benefit
Heart Fund

The American Legion, Cissel-
Saxon Post No. Al, is sponsor
ing a dance for the Montgom-
cry County Heart Fund Cam.
paign Committee on Saturday
at 10 pm. at the American lie.
gion Post Home, 905 Sligo ave-,
Silver Spring.
The orchestra will be The Blue
Jays, under the leadership of
Joe Josey, with Frank cordo-
villa at the piano. The price for
the evening of fun and enter
tainment will be a So dona-
ton to the Heart Fund Cam
paign Committee.
Tickets are available at the
American Legion Post Home
and Sid Reese's Mobile Gas Sta
ton on the corner of Sligo ave.
and Fenton st.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-23

The Rev. Jack H. Boelens per-
formed the double-ring rites be-
fore an altar decorated with
palms, candlelabra and baskets
of white flowers:
Given in marriage by her
father, the bride wore a white
nylon lace and tulle gown fash
Toned with bell skirt and chapel
train. Her silk illusion fingertip
veil floated from a crown of
seed pearls, and she carried
feathered white carnations cen
tered with a white orchid.
Miss Nancy Owens of Silver
Spring served as maid of honor
in red gown fashioned with
velvet bodice and chiffon skirt.
She wore a red velvet bandeau
trimmed with seed pearls and
matching veil, and her white fur
muff was adorned with red
roses and sprigs of ivy.
Miss Christie Dale Mizell and
Bradd Bart Mizell, children of
Mr.. and Mrs. William D. Mizell
of Bethesda, served as flower
girl and ring bearer respective
ly. Christie wore a red velvet
gown with matching bandeau
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-23
Doris Fling
Is Bride-Elect

Mr.. and Mrs. George Fling Of
Poolesville announce the en-
gagement of their daughter,
Doris Rebecca, to Upton Allnutt,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. All
nut of Poolesville.
Miss Fling is a senior at
Poolesville High School.
Her fiance, who graduated
from Poolesville High School,
is stationed on the USS Valley
Forge in Norfolk, Va, with the
US. Navy.
No date has been set for the
wedding.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-23

The engagement of Miss 10
Ann Wilson to Robert Campbell
Thomson, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Thomson of Colmar
Manor, has been announced by
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Edward Wilson, ST., of Gathers
burg.
The bride elect attended
Gaithersburg High School and
the Pennsylvania College, Lex
ington, KY, where she was a
member of the Delta Theta
Chapter of Phi Mu National
Sorority.
Her fiance attended Bladens-
burg High School and served in
the U. S. Marines. He is associ-
ated with a building firm in
Arlington.
The couple plans to be mar
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-23

Tbese prices ere siioeiivs
10 daily market changes.
limit avsniIiies.
until close Of ossiness
Saturday Fsbfssry rs.
iysi. sgcspt produes
prices which ere subject
- ssssevs ~ ptgM -
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-23

with voluntary help from her
congenial husband, Harold, she
manages very well. Mr.. Cor
dova is a Navy Warrant Officer
and goes to school two nights a
week working towards his bach
elor's degree. Parties are booked
on the nights when Harold is
free to babysit and Marion
makes her deliveries on Satur-
days.
Other uses to which the EN-
broidery paint can be put are:
to mark gym clothes; as a sub
stitute for crayons; a wonder
ful gift for hospital patients
since it is not messy and is
good for decorating glassware,
metal or plastic objects or wood
with special designs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-23

with paint rather than needles
and thread. It's, simple, not
expensive and goes fast.
There are 26 tubes to set,
each with a different color. All
you do is pick up one of these
tubes, invert it, press down
straight to depress the little ball
on the end (similar to a ball
point penn, and write or follow
the design line of a stamped
cloth, be it a dresser scarf, a
pillow case, tea towel, apron,
table cloth or even a picture of
pellon that can be framed you
can't tell the difference between
it and the real embroidery I'M
less you touch it." says Mrs.
Cordova of her own handiwork.
Anyone Can Learn
Besides I've never found a
person who couldn't get the
hang of liquid embroidery" she
continues in her quiet voice.
Each tube, she says, is filled
with a synthetic paint, costs
only rs cents and is guaranteed
for a year. 1t also bears the
Good Housekeeping" seal. In
her sales pitch to get across the
longevity statistics she gives
this a word picture: Each tube
will write two-and.a-half miles
and If this is hard for you to
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-23
Miss Gaines
Is Engaged

Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie /. Gaines
of Sandy Spring announce the
engagement of their daughter,
Winnifred Dolores, to William
T. Barnes, jr., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Barnes, ST., of Tyrone,
Pa.
Both have attended the Nor
gan State College in Baltimore.
A wedding date has not been
set.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-23
Enrigh+- Spoerer Rites
Are Held in Wheaton

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Joseph Enright travelled to New
York City for wedding trip following nuptia ceremony
at the Wheaton Presbyterian Church January 81 The
bride is the former Miss Louise Scott Spoerer daughter of
Mr. and Mrs Harry D. Spoerer of Wheaton, and her hus
band is the of Mrs. Sophie Enright of Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-23
Status: Housewife
Twinbrook Mother Of 3
Promotes Unique Craft
BY Agnes vaghi

Mrs. Marion Cor1ova of Twinbrook started demon
stratng and selling fascinating hobbyproduct less than
year ago and she's just beginning to realize of
For lack of better name this relatively hob
by is called cloud embroidery It's form of embroidery
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-23

your hair plus the amount Of nat
ursl curl or wave II possesses.
The best way Is to go along with
your hair "psrsonslity."
Primarily, your hsirdo should be
becoming, comfortable and man
seeahle. Let US arrange such q
hairdo for you. Joyee's Studio
Of Beauty, 224 z. Montgomery
Avenue. Rockville. Poplar q
2434.