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Evening star., 1961-04-18

enough right-of-way to carry
the parkway one mile below the
District line-juSt south of the
new Potomac River span.
The purchase covers about
240 acres. With another 300
acres of the st. ElizabethS
Hospital farm already trans
Iferred to the park service, the
acquisition will provide a 500
acre park.
The county commissioners
approved the expenditure after
meeting in Upper Marlboro
with William Finley, director
of the NCPC. Mr.. Finley said
his office will take its $25O,OOO
from the 1860 budget.
The county appropriation
will be made under a 81 million
bond issue authorized by the
1859 Maryland Assembly for
the George Washington Me
mortal Parkway.
Prince Georges Sketch
Today's agreement is the
first specific move for joint
county NCPC acquisition in
Prince Georges since the park
way was first marked on maps
35 years ago. In Prince Georges,
the parkway route follows close
to the Potomac shoreline, ex-
tending 7 miles from the Dis
trict to Fort Washington.
/ NCPC officials have been
turned down in recent years
by the House Appropriations
Committee which. in effect.
said the parkway project did
not have enough priority. The
parkway project has run into
organized opposition among a
number Of residents along the
route.
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facts. This religious center
purpoSely designed to accom-
modate people of all faiths,
will be a goth century eX-
preston of that ideal"
The proposed center will in
Clude offices for the director OF
the university chapel, an audi
Evening star., 1961-04-18
Owners Get
More Time
On Code

The District Commissioners
agreed today to give the own
ers of some 5000 apartments,
rooming houses and tenementS
more time to comply with the
1861 building code.
This action was taken on the
advice of J. ]. Ilgcnfritz, di-
rector of the Department Of Lii
cenSes and Inspections.
Mr.. Ilgenfritz said that tenn
porary certificates of occu-
pancy were granted for these
buildings during World War II
to ease the housing shortage
here.
5000 in Violation
However. he said that with
adoption of the 1861 building
code these 5000 buildings are
now actually in violation ot
the new code"
Mr.. Ilgenfritz said that wher
the new code went into effect
his department started a pro-
gram to serve 1000 notices q
month to force the owners o1
these buildings to comply with
the 1861 code.
But, he added, it quickly be-
came apparent that this woulc
result in such a flood of appeals
to the District Board of Ap-
pealS and Review that the ma
chinery of government would
be begged down.
Mr.. Ilgenfritz said that after
several conferences with other
District officials he had decided
to recommend stretching out
the period for serving notices
to the owners of these buildings
to two years.
Cooperation Pledged
Mr.. Ilgenfritz also said that
he was recommending that il
an owner applies for a new GER
tificate Of occupancy within IL
days after getting the notice in
stead Of appealing the District
will bend over backward" tc
cooperate with the owner.
He added that the District
would extend this cooperation
only if the owner agrees to fix
up his building so that it will
comply with the new code by
a specified time.
The Commissioners indorsed
this policy proposed by Mr..
Ilgenfritz.
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macher. chief medical officer
of the Supreme Bench of Balti-
more.
The Baltimore pSychiatriSt.
however, cited a number of
studies indicating that hered-
ity, parental psychological
makeup. and emotional con-
tact with others all have a bear
ing on why a child does or does
not go wrong.
Correlation, he said, has been
indicated between lack OF af-
fection and larcency, sexual
misconduct and other offenses.
Other Studies Cited
One study. by a Mayo Clinic
researcher, found that parents
may actually unwittingly en-
courage or discourage in their
children delinquent behavior
which they have suppressed in
themselves.
DR.. Guttmacher also cited a
work which showed that delin-
quents could be clearly detected
by the results of ink blot tests
These psychiatric studies
were challenged by DR.. Otto M
Riedl a paneliSt and a Howard
University Socialogist, VIII c
warned that mot all research
which is labeled scientific re-
search is scientific" Some. he
said, started with a conclusion
then proved it.
The annual conference, end
ing today, is sponsored by the
District Commissioners Advis-
ory Council and Department of
Public Welfare.
Evening star., 1961-04-18
THOSE WERE BACHELOR

A4OOL " LAkL DNNAALAOAS
DAYS.
Marriage and the depres-
sion brought altered influ-
enceS, preSSureS and circum-
stances.
But the Rambler still in
siStS that the reason he gave
up cigars was neither eco
nomic nor uxorial. This old
fashioned luxury was giving
him an old-faShioned figure.
He was becoming portly. He
was developing an alderman.
So he gave up the sweet
after lunch and dinner. He
only INDUCED in that to en-
Joy the cigar. And he gave
up the cigars and saved S.
a day-that is he didn't
exactly save S.. The $5 went
into other expenditures.
1t was years later that he
gave up cigarettes - scared
by the vital statistics. That
was easy compared with CIV
ing up Lady Nicotine-a real
smoke is a cigar.
All this came back to him
the other day. Leaving the
Wednesday matinee at the
National his nostrilS en-
countered something extra
special. 1t was not from a
cigar. 1t was from a pipe.
Leo Milwit was at the door
of his tobacco shop smoking
one of his own mixtures. His
shop in the National Theater
building is one of the few
quality tobacco stores re-
naming.
Evening star., 1961-04-18
Finon Quits
As State
Purty Chief

Attornel General Thomas B
Finan has submitted his resig-
nation as chairman of the
Maryland Democratic Party
effective May l.
Among those considered
front runners to succeed him
as party chairman are J. New
ton Brewer of Montgomery
County and Dr.. Clarence D
Long, a Johns Hopkins Uni
VerSity professor.
| Mr. Brewer said today that
the press of business probably
would keep him from serving
but party leaders have not
ruled him out.
Others Mentioned
Among others mentioned as
| possible successors were Harry
Boswell of Prince Georges, who
is chairman of the State Eco
Inomic Development CommlS-
sion: Walter Jones, chairman
of the Wlcomico County State
Centra. Committee; Blaiy
Smith former States attorney
from Prince Georges; George w
Della, president of the State
Senate. from Baltimore; and
Joseph M. Wyatt, a Baltimore
| party leader.
In letters to Gov. TaweS and
National Committeeman Mi
chael j. Birmingham, Mr.. FL
nan suggested that he name al
acting chairman if a party
caucus cannot be convened
before he steps down.
The resignation follows crit
icism of Mr.. Finan's duel rol5
by David Hume, former party
treasurer who resigned after
differences with Gov. Tawes.
Mr.. Finan said. however
that Mr.. Hume'S criticism had
nothing to do with his resig-
nation. He noted that he haC
said he would resign as soor
as possible when he was ap.
pointed attorney general jan
uary 13.
Plans to Run
Mr.. Finan has been party
chairman since August, 1859
He was named attorney gen.
eral to replace C. Ferdinand
Sybert, who was appointed tC
the Maryland Court of Ap.
pealS.
Mr.. Finan, a Cumberland
lawyer, is repeatedly ready tt
run for a four-year term a.
attorney general in 1862 i
Gov. TaweS decides TO seek re.
election. If Gov. Tawes doeSn't
run, Mr.. Finan is viewed as &
potential gubernatorial can,
didate.
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torium seating more than 400
persons for lectures, religious
plays and concerts; religious
recording library, and various
lounges.
In addition, there will be a
small chapel of meditation
bare of symbols of worship of
Evening star., 1961-04-18

any particular religion. Three
other chapelS will be furnished
in the Protestant, Catholic and
Jewish traditions.
DR.. Joseph R. Sizoo, director
of the university chapel, will
serve as chairman of the re-
,ligious center project.
Evening star., 1961-04-18
Accord Reached
On Parkway Land
In Prince Georges
County, NCPC Approve S5OO,OOO
Project Running Mile Below D. c.
BY JAMES B. ROWLAND
Star staff Writer

$5O00OO expenditure for the George Washington Me-
mortal Parkway in Prince Georges County agreed upon
today by the county National Capital
Planning Commission.
The agreement calls body to allocate $25OOOO for
parkland around the Bridge interchange and
Evening star., 1961-04-18

the Arlington school system.
Mrs. Weingarten's husband
made a base of ashwood for the
sculpture. 1t was dedicated re-
Gently in the school library.
Evening star., 1961-04-18


uate schools in the fields of
education, sociology. social
work, psychology, psychiatry,
medicine, arts and natural
sciences.
I 100000 Budget Suggested
This corps would be directed,
she said, by an administrative
staff which would need a basic
budget of 100000. Il am sure, "
she said, I'VE can raise enough
money from various founda-
ton"
The corps would be used
primarily in an all-out fight
against juvenile delinquency,
Mrs. Meyer said.
Her talk was prepared for
the Second Annual Conference
on Juvenile Delinquency at the
District Children's Center in
Laurel, Md, this afternoon.
Each Youth Corps member
would be responsible for a very
limited number of "protegeS. -
so that these youngsters would
come to feel that somebody
is deeply concerned about their
individual welfare" she said.
IAN our existing agencies in
health, welfare and recreation
should be called upon to CO.
operate in their various fields.
1t will take several months to
select the staff, organize the
Urban Youth Corps and fit the
programs together" she said.
Letters to Hansen Asked
Mrs. Meyer said that as a
first step, interested persons
should write DR.. Carl F. Han
sen, superintendent of District
schools, and express their
opinions on the project, or offer
their services.
If there is a sufficient re-
Sponse, plans will be made to
supply the funds and appoint
the staff so that the project
can be initiated at the earliest
possible moment" Mrs. Meyer
said.
She also offered a 10-point
plan for improving the public
schools.
This includes expanding the
system of assisting first graders
not making satisfactory prog
reSS, continuing the search for
talented children and remedy
ing health defects among the
children.
She also asked that the part
time school and work program
be expanded in the high schools
for non-book-learners; that the
cultural program of the schools
be expanded, and that a Spe-
cial program to assist unwed
mothers be started in the pub
lie schools.
Researcher Offers Data
Philip Green, a researcher
for the Department of Health,
Education and Welfare, told
the conference there has been
a so per cent increase during
the past 10 years in juvenile
court cases.
Mr.. Green said the increase
Included a % per cent rise in
juvenile crimes in the 10-17
age group. He said that, on
the basis of the last decades
increase, the figure would be
up 35 per cent by 1865 and 48
per cent by 1870.
He pointed to the District
and Maryland as good examples
for a program to combat ju-
venile delinquency. Mr.. Green
outlined a program similar to
those now being carried out
by the District as a model for
national study.
300 at Conference
The conference of 300 well
fare, law enforcement and So
cial workers was told yeSter-
day that psychiatric research
has unearthed some promising
pieces of evidence on the in
tricate causes of juvenile de-
linquency, but there are no pal
answers.
Research conclusions Shoulc
be viewed with great caution.
warned DR.. Manfred S. Gutt.
Evening star., 1961-04-18
Way Cleared
For Virginia
To Try Rees
Musician Decides
Not to Appeal
Federal Verdict
By JERRY O'LEARY, Jr.
Star Staff Writer

The decision Of Melvin D.
Rees. jr., not to appeal his life
prison sentence for kidnapping
cleared the way today for his
expected transfer to Virginia
authorities to face a murder
trial.
The 32-year-old Hyattsville
music teacher and rowing jazz
band player had until 5 pm.
yesterday to appeal the life SEN
tence he received in Baltimore
Federal Court 10 days ago for
the kidnap-murderS of Mrs.
Mildred V. Jackson, 81, and
her daughter, Susan Anne, S.
The deadline for appeal to
the Fourth Circuit Court passed
without the required notice of
appeal being filed in the Fed
eral Court clerks office.
ReeS' court-appointed attor-
neys, William j. Evans and
William J. O'Donnell, had sew
eral discussions with him about
whether to appeal. Mr.. Evans
said. 1T was his decision to
make"
DetainerS From Virginia
Indications were Rees decid-
ed not to appeal because such
a move might lead to a new
Federal trial and a possible
death sentence. Rees escaped
the death penalty when an all
male jury returned the guilty
verdict February % but did not
recommend capital punish
ment.
Rees is now in the custody of
the United States marshal in
Baltimore City Jail, awaiting 6
decision by the Justice Depart
ment as to which Federal
prison will be designated for his
life term.
Meanwhile, the marshal al
ready has received detainers
from Virginia charging Rees
with the murders of Carroll
Jackson. 30, of Apple Grove.
Va, husband of Mildred, and
the couples other daughter,
Janet, l8 months.
The Justice Department al
ready has consented to Coop
crate with Virginia in prosecut-
ing ReeS there in the Staying
Of Mr.. jackson and Janet. The
trial probably would be con-
Quoted in SpotSylvania County
Courthouse. IL miles from
FredericksburR, with Common
Wealth'S Attorney T. Stokeley
Coleman as prosecutor.
Mr.. Coleman said, local au-
thoritieS already have contact
ed Federal authorities to bring
him down here"
He said ReeS' decision not to
appeal the Federal conviction
will bring about his Virginia
trial months sooner than 1
had expected"
Could Get Death Penalty
An acquittal in Virginia
would return Rees to a Federal
prison to serve out his term,
although he would be eligible
to apply for parole after Is
years. A conviction in Virginia
without the death penalty also
would result in ReeS' return to
the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
However, if the Virginia
verdict were to result in the
death penalty, the executive
department of the Federal
Government would have to de-
eide whether Rees should be
released from Federal custody
to face the electric chair.
The four members Of the
Jackson family were kidnapped
in Louisa County, Va, on the
night of January IL, 1859. The
bodies of Mr.. Jackson and
Janet were found slain in the
woods of Spotsylvania County
on March 4, 1859. Seventeen
days later, Mrs. Jackson and
Susan were found murdered in
shallow grave near Gambrills
in Anne Arundel County, Md.
Evening star., 1961-04-18
Youth Corps Urged
To Fight Delinquency

Mrs Agnes Meyer today called for Washington Peace
Corps to save the Nations Capital from further social
deterioration"
The noted author dsocia worker said this Urban
Youth CopSSuggeSted by President KeedyS Corps
would be made mainly of volunteers from the
Evening star., 1961-04-18

II'V UIIIFJI oIJIV0 anu IIItII IT dU-
uate schools in the fields of
education, sociology. social
work, psychology, pSychiatry,
medicine, arts and natural
sciences.
Holmes County herald., 1961-02-23
Ken Knots Honored
On Sixth Birthday

Master Ken Knots, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herb Knots,
was complimented with a
party on Friday morning at
the FINLAND kindergarten in
Lexington. This occasion was
in celebration of his sixth
birthday.
The valentine motif was
carried out in the decorations
with special attention on the
birthday cake, made III the
shape of a train full Of val
entine hearts.
After a session Of game
playing ice cream, cake and
punch was served to Ken and
his fellow classmates who
Joined Ken in celebrating this
happy event. Special guests
were Barry Willoughby and
Kenda Knots, sister Of the
honoree
Holmes County herald., 1961-02-23
Crafts Club
On Thursday

The Arts and Crafts Club
met in the home of Mrs. w E.
Strider Thu rsday for its
monthly meeting. Mrs. Walter
Sharp as co-hostess. The bust
ness session opened with the
club collect repeated in Uni
son. Mrs. John Rhyme con-
Quoted the business meeting
and named the committees for
the coming year.
Mrs. Sharp conducted the
quize game with Mrs. w. H..
Fincher, Sr. winning the prize
a spoon rest dish.
Each guest received a cor
sage of red camillas grown in
the yard of Mrs. P. H. Will
Jams, Sr.
The hostesses served a del
icious salad plate. In keeping
with George Washington's
birthday they served cherry
pie adorned with a little hat
Chef.
Holmes County herald., 1961-02-23

Miss Betty Jean McNeer Is Betrothed
To Mr.. Joe Mills Farmer Of Lexington

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Nc
Neer of Cruger announce
the engagement of their
daughter, Betty Jean, to Mr..
Joe Mills Farmer, son of
Mr.. ana Mrs. Coyier Farmer
of Lexington.
Miss McNeer is the grand
daughter of Mrs. l. M. Nc
Neer and the late Mr.. McNeer
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. C.
Grantham, all of Lexington.
She is a graduate of Tchula
High School and attended
business college In Memphis.
The bride.elect Is presently
employed at the Leflore
Bank and Trust Company iE
Greenwood.
Mr.. Farmers grandparents
are Mrs. A. Merriweather
and the late Mr.. Merriweater
of Greenwood and the late
Mr.. and Mrs. John Farmer
of Holmes County. He at
Holmes County herald., 1961-02-23
Downer Home Scene
Lucky Twelve Meet

The lovely country home
of Mrs. K. F.. DoWner of
Acona was the setting on
Wednesday for the February
meeting of the Lucky Twelve
Club.
The rooms were attract
lively decorated with green
foliage.
Mrs. Clarence Minyard
presided over the business
session in the absence of the
president, Mrs. Roy Gelston.
The treasurer's report was
given by Mrs. Vernon Hath
cock. The hostess conducted
several game contests usir1
the valentine theme. Prize
winners were Mrs. Erwin
Moore, Mrs. Minydrd and
Mrs. Henry Mullen.
Concluding the festivities
of the afternoon a tasty
party plate consisting nf
potato hips s, sandwiches
cookies and Cokes were serv-
ed to the seven members at.
tending.
Holmes County herald., 1961-02-23
Mrs. Jenkins Is
Hostess To
Forqet-Me-Not Club

Mrs. A. l.. jenkins was
hostess on Thursday after
noon entertaining members
of the Forget-Me-Not Club
with seven members and one
guest, Miss Minnie Jordan,
attending.
Featured in the living
room, in which the guests
assembled, was a lovely
bouquet of jonquils adjoining
the coffee table.
Mrs. Walter Moore con-
Quoted a brief business ses.
sion after which the mem
bers joined together in serv-
eral game contests during the
social hour. Receiving prizes
were Mrs. C.. M. Daniel and
Mrs. C. N. Hall.
CT ous refreshments
were served by the hostess
at the conclusion of the meet
ing.
Holmes County herald., 1961-02-23
Junior Garden Club
Has February Meet

Identification" was TIL e
program theme of the LeXing-
ton Junior Garden Club which
met on February 18th at the
Girl Scout Hut.
Debbie Brown, president
opened the meeting with the
reading of the club collect and
salute to the flag. Following
the opening a brief business
session was held.
Calvin Ussery and Eddie
Fuller presented the group
with a beautiful frame for a
hand painted picture donated
by Mrs. r. M. GWin.
The program on beautifi-
cation was presented by Mrs.
Edwin White who told of the
many ways in which to keep
yards and the town as a whole
beautiful. The spring DaffodA
Show, to be given by the Sen
ior Garden Club in March was
discussed. Plans were also
made for a Junior Club DAT
fodil Show, Dancing Daffo-
dis" to be held at the regu-
lar meeting in Merch of the
club.
Following this discussion
Tere Richardson made a most
interesting talk on Arbor Day
explaining its meaning and
telling interesting facts about
the day.
To complete the afternoons
activities the girls planted
Eleyi Towering crab apple on
the hut grounds. They also
Holmes County herald., 1961-02-23
Ann Jackson Reports
Durunt School News

Congratulations to Miss
Rachel Winters who was re-
Gently chosen Teacher of
the Year" in Durant. Miss
Winters is the high school
English teacher. She also
sponsors the Y-Teen program
in Durant.
Congratulations to Coaches
Brasher and Ray and their
pee-Wee ball teams. Both
boys and girls were winners
in the invitational tourna-
ment which was held in the
West gymnasium last week
end.
The Y,Teens met Wednes-
day morning for the regu-
lar meeting. The president.
Minnie Ola Ammons, pre-
sided. Jimmie Lois McNeer
led the program which con-
sisted of poetry. Mrs. James
Bowie read the poem off"
myself was read by Miss
Winters. A code of etiquette
for teen-agers was presented
by Martha Nell McNeer.
The six weeks tests were
held this week. Report cards
will be sent out on Wednes-
day.
"Mum Monday was OBJ
served on Monday by all
Holmes County herald., 1961-02-23
HELEN THERESA HAFFEY
HONORED ON BIRTHDAY

Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Haffey
complimented their daughter,
Helen Theresa with a party
Saturday afternoon, February
18th at the community house
in honor of her fifth birthday.
After a session of fun and
recreation, the honoree's
friends were served birthday
cake which was topped with
a little doll and five candles,
ice cream, and cold drinks.
Those enjoying this happy
occasion were Patty and Paul
White, Johnny Gnemi, Elaine
Humphrey, Billy Burwell,
Kathy Netherland, Michael
Brown, Donna Thomas, Mar
vim O'Reilly, Alice Ann Tom
my, Mike and Jimmy Haffey.
Special guests were Mrs.
Mothershed, Mrs. B. w. Hum
phrey, Jr., Mrs. Wilburn
White, Mrs. Reuben Neither
land, Mrs. William Gnemi,
Mrs. Nolan O'Reilly, Mrs. j.
w. Burwell, Jr. and Mrs. Lu-
cas- Thomas.
Helen Theresa received
many nice and useful gifts.
Holmes County herald., 1961-02-23

The Home Demonstrated
Club met Feb. IA with Mrs.
M. w. Holmes and Miss
Estha Watson. The meet
ing was opened with the song
LET Me Call You Sweet
heart" Mrs. Holmes gave
the devotional.
Mrs. Harold Gelston was
welcomed at this meeting
as a new member of the
club, A report of the last
council meeting was given
by the council president, Mrs.
w. D. Brock.
Mrs. Harvey Brister, gar
den leader, gave timely sug-
gestions on planting annual
a d perennials. Members
were assigned streets &c
canvass for the cancer drive
in March. The health pro-
gram for February was given
by Mrs. j. R. Melton.
The study topic Preserve
Our Freedom" was given by
Mrs. G.. l.. Brock. Miss Har-
poles demonstration was on
Home Management. Mrs. A.
l.. Snavely led the recrea-
ton.
Mrs. Holmes asked that
any kind of scraps, pieces of
felt, buttons ETC., be donated
to the penitentiary at Parch-
man. Mrs. Holmes is chair
man of the project.
At the close of the meet
ing, Cokes and cookies were
served by the h~ostesses.
Holmes County herald., 1961-02-23

NEWS
HID CLUB MET MONDAY
IN X. ID. HENRY HOME
BY Mrs. Il. e. Haffey

HID CLUB MET MONDAY
IN X. ID. HENRY HOME
The Ebenezer Home Dem
onstration Club met Monday,
February 18th in the home CT
Mrs. K. d. Henry, with Mrs.
Bill Edwards as co-hostess.
Several members were alb
sent due to illness. The de-
votional was given by Mrs.
Edwards. The year books were
filled out and programs for the
new year discussed.
The hostesses served del
icious apple crisp with whip
ped cream, sailed nuts and
Cokes to the following mem
bers and guests: Mrs. T. J..
Brown, Sr., Mrs. Andrew
Brown, Mrs. T. ]. Brown, 'Jr.,
Mrs. Effie Brock, Mrs. E. L.
Brown, Miss Harpole and Mrs.
H. Helm of Jackson.
Holmes County herald., 1961-02-23
Tuesday Club Met
With Mrs. Roach

The Tuesday Night Bridge
Club met in the lovely home
of Mrs. Inez Roach with seven
members and one substitute,
Mrs. Jack White, making up
the two tables of bridge.
Mrs. G.. r. Chennault was
winner of high score, Mrs.
White won second high and
Mrs. w. H. Fincher, Jr. won
the bingo prize.
Following the evenings
game session the hostess
served hot peach pie, coffee
and Coca-ColaS.
Holmes County herald., 1961-02-23

the junior high school stu
dents. With Nancy Guion in
charge Of the preparation,
the day was sponsored by
the Y-Teens, and designed
to emphasize courtesy in the
class rooms.
Each person who talked with
out permission of the teache,
was fined.
Make your plans to see
the senior play "Be Happy!
Go Wacky!" which will be
presented in the school audi
forum on March 3, at 500
pm. This comedy promises
a riot of laughs.