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Milford chronicle., 1961-04-14
"Buzzard Or Bee"

IF people who are blind to their
own faults would suddenly come to
realize it, what a booming business
the eye doctors would do"
The Chinese. have many gods and
halfgods to whom they ascribe
properties and powers that often
seem strange and amusing to us.
One such deity they call the kitchen
god He is fashioned in the form
of a paper image and each home
has a shelf provided for him in
the kitchen where his is a place of
/ honor for a year of time. Then
annually, in a rite of considerable
display, he is taken out of the
house and burned. Thus usheTed
into another world, he is required
to report the sins of the people of
this particular household where he
had found abode. Being in the
| kitchen day by day where he can
observe and hear all that goes on,
this god evidently doesn't miss
much. But the Chinese are prudent
people, and when each year the
time comes to burn this image they
smear honey on his mouth so that,
when he makes his report to the
higher deities above, he will swee-
ten it with charity and speak kind
ly of all he knows and all that he
has seen.
Wishing TO retain the good will
of all whose daily labors are
kitchen centered, / shall not have
the effrontery to suggest that we
import some of these idols for any
OF my readers homes. Perhaps you
do not need one, but l have known
quite a few in kitchens and out of
kitchens, male and female alike,
who need to have a goodly portion
of honey smeared upon their
mouths if all they say is TO rise to
the level of kindness and charity
in their appraisal of the life and
/ the conduct of others. ! have also
| known those who, in judging the
: conduct of their fellows, do it with
such a fine magnanimity of spirit
/ that it leaves as much sweetness in
ones heart as liberal amount of
honey leaves in ones mouth.
All this suggests a personal ex-
perience. You are spending a day
+ in the country and, looking up, you
observe a black-winged bird soar
ing to and from high above your
head. AS you watch it, it suddenly
flies downward to chosen spot on
the ground. The bird is buzzard
and it has found the rottening
carcass of a dog. 1t delights to
feed on that which is foul. And
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Milford Church of the Nuzcrsne
Rev. Ernest Rhodes

SUNDAY, APRIL Is
Attend Church Families that
pray together, stay together.
Know ye that the Lord He is
God; IL is He that hath made us,
and not we ourselves; we are His
people, and the sheep of His past
ure.
9:45 a. m. Sunday school--Class-
es for all age groups. Charles
Bradley, Superintendent.
11:00 a. m. Morning worship SER
vice. Enter into His gates with
thanksgiving, and into His courts
with praise: be thankful unto Him
and bless His name. Rev. Rhodes
will bring the message.
7:30-NYPS, a program espec-
tally for the young people. All ages
500 p. m.-Evangelistic Service.
Rev. Rhodes, the pastor. an enthus-
iastic preacher on Gods Holy
Word, will bring us the message.
For the Lord is good. His mercy
is everlasting; and His truth en-
dureth to all generations.
Wednesday: 7:45 p. m.-Prayer
Meeting-Come and worship In
fellowship with Our Lord. Glass
meeting afterwards.
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MILLSBORO

Flowers in Grace NJ e [ h o d s t
Church, Sunday, were presented in
memory of Mr. and Mrs. William
w. Timmons and Mr.. and Mrs.
William c. Burton. III The basket
of flowers was placed in the church
by the Daughters of the GUAM.
in memory of their deceased sis
ters. During the worship service
Cynthia Dawn and Bonnie Denise
Truitt, daughters of Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Truitt, were christened. A
mong the visitors at Grace Church
Sunday. were the American Field
Service students who were spend
ing the weekend in Millsboro and
The Daughters of the O.UA.M
The W.S.C.S. of Grace Methodist
Church will meet on Monday, April
IL. at s pm. Circles will convene
the same evening at 1880
A study course on Alcohol aud
Christian Responsibility" will e
held in Grace Methodist Church.
beginning Sunday. April 80. at -
80 pm. and will be taught by Mrs.
Granville Tyndall of Rehoboth.
The members of Hickory Hill
Church are grateful to everyone
who helped so generously TO make
the supper Saturday night a great
success. If you are not affiliated
with any church, you are invited
TO attend Hickory Hill, where wor-
ship service is held at $50 am;
Sunday School at 10:30 am. The
minister is the Rev. w H. Kohl.
Last Sundays attendance was 10.
and Easter Sundays 149
The Homemakers Club of Mills
boro will meet at the home of Mrs.
Nina Timmons on Wednesday eve
ming. April 10. at 1880 o'clock Mrs.
A. Wayne Burton will be co-host-
ess. The club topic will be "Broil-
er Meals" and will be presented by
Mrs. Harold Dobson and Mrs. Har-
old Gardner.
MIR. and Mrs. Harvey Parker and
Mrs. Delphia Parker visited Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Collins near Eas-
ton. Md, Sunday afternoon. and al
so Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Collins
and family of Bridgeville.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carruthers
of Bishopville. Md. Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Hitch, Mrs. Frank Rocks and
son, William, Mrs. Virginia Andrew
and son, Raymond. Mrs Helen Jes-
ter and daughter. Virginia, Mrs.
William Jones, Jr.. and daughter
and Mrs. Dorothy Washburn of Sal
isbury spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Larry Jones. Mr. and Mrs.
William l.. Jones. and Mrs Margar-
ct Brewer.
Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Parker were Mr. and Mrs
Reese Parker of Conshohocken. Pa.
and Mrs. Lawrence Wootten Of Lau-
rel.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John w Hall were Mrs. Clara
Young of Philadelphia and Mr.. and
Mrs. Egil Garthe Their afternoon
visitors were Mr.. and Mrs. Victor
Carmean and Mr.. and Mrs. George
Gordy of Laurel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Lingo ar
rived Wednesday from Dania, Fla,
and are now occupying their cott-
age at Fraim's Point where they
viii reside until fall
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Carmine
spent Sunday in Wilmington with
Mr.. Carmines brother-in-law and
sister, Mr. and Mrs Enos Milligan.
Mrs. Charles Vickers and her
brother-in-law and sister. Mr. and
Mrs. Sam PenRell. and daughter.
Susan, of Wilmington have return
ed from a trip to Jacksonville. Fla
The Rev. George Godfrey of Cen
terville, Md. and Robert Godfrey
of Wilmington spent Saturday mite
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our relatives,
friends, and neighbors for being
so kind to US in the loss of our mo-
ther and wife Many thanks to the
Milford and Delaware Hospital
staffs for their care. and special
thanks TO the Rev. Mr.. Milbury for
his consoling words. Bradford
Kitchens and Family. 4-14-1tp
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THANK YOU

| wish TO thank Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Boyer for their love and
thoughtfulness shown us at the
death of my sister. Dorothy Cat
tell Also for the delicious dinner
they served to "a in number fol-
lowing the funeral service. Thanks
again. Charles Wyatt and Family.
4-14-1tp
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culvcry Methodist Church
Rev. 2. nouslos Milbury, Minister
SUNDAY, APRIL Is

SUNDAY. APRIL l6
900 am. Methodist Mems Hour
over station W.K.S.B.
9:45 am. Church School for all
ages. Do not neglect to study that
you may grow in grace and in the
knowledge of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
11:00 am. Nursery for small
children. Mrs Martin Coverdale,
Hostess.
1900 am. Morning Worship. Mr..
Milbury will speak on THE Cross
and Forgiveness" Here we have
our most gracious example of For
giveness.
Music under the direction of Mrs.
Marie Giltenboth. Miss Sallie Mil
hurry at the organ. The Junior
Choir will cling, also the quartet,
composed of Bonney Hoey. Donna
Elicit. Grace Olsen and Kenneth
Headley will have for their number
Go Not Far From Me-.
Greeters Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood
Mills. Ushers-Leslie Greenly, James
Mayhem. William Schuler. Jr.,
William Craig, Harvey Warner and
Preston Kenton.
Acolyte-Charles Carey.
$3.50 pm. M.Y.F. meets in the
Chapel.
1880 pm. Evening Worship of
study and inspiration in the area
of understanding and control of
tho continued oFfaatg nnNn 0ur
American life of Alcoholic beve-
RACES. This is something which af-
fects our lives directly or indirect
ly.
Activities For The Week:
Monday. 1880 pm. Prayer Group
meets with Mrs. Viola Leverage,
Lynch Heights.
Tuesday, $50 pm. Covered Dish
Supper in Fellowship Hall for all
the church people. This is a part
of the Missionary Study work OF
our Woman's Society. Rev. Ken
meth Jones, missionary on fur
Tough will speak and show a film
of his work in Africa. Do not miss
this real opportunity.
Wednesday, 300 am. Prayer
Group at the church. 1880 pm.
Trustees meet in the Office of
church.
Thursday, April 20. 1861. 10:3O
am. Day Apart at Lewes, Della
ware, in Bethel Meth. Church. Mrs.
Louise Eggleston will be the
speaker. We remember how Won
derful she is from her visit with
us. Bring a box lunch. The ladies
of the Society will serve coffee &
dessert.
200 pm. Prayer Group meets
with Mrs. Viola Roberts, 1O5 Elm
st.
Thursday $50 pm. Junior
Choir rehearsal.
7:45 pm. Adult Choir rehearsal.
Sunday-April % to 2S. A Milford
PRAYER Mission will be conducted
by DR.. Roland Brown of Illinois
and the World. We are most fortu-
nate to have DR.. Brown here in
Milford.
The Circles of Calvary Methodist
Church w.S.C.S. will meet on the
following dates:
Circle l with Mrs. Mae Thomas.
East st. on Monday. April IL at
500 pm.
Circle 2 at the church Tuesday
evening, April IS at $50 pm
Circle 3 with Mrs. Stella War
mock, Cedar Beach I'D April IL at
$500 pm.
Circle at the church Tuesday
evening April is at $3.50 pm.
Circle 5 with Mrs. Sallie Paisley.
Slaughter Beach, Wednesday. April
10 at 500 PIN.
Circle 6 at the church on Tues
day, April IS at $3.50 pm.
Circle Z at the church on Tues
day, April Is at $3.50 pm.
Circle s with Mrs. Caddie Rogers,
n. E. 4th St. Thursday, April 20 at
500 pm.
Circle 8 on the 4th Tuesday at
the Home OF Mrs. Arlene Walls, n.
Walnut st. at 500 pm.
Milford chronicle., 1961-04-14
WESTERN TOUCH

BUFFALO, MY. (AP)-There's a
touch of the Old West in the his
tory of this eastern city. Two for.
mer mayors were William G.. Far
go and Chandler ]. Wells, co-foun-
ders of the Wells-Fargo Express
Milford chronicle., 1961-04-14
COOLING THEFT

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP)Is a a C
Price stopped at a service station
on his way to work when he notic-
ed his temperature gauge going
haywire.
The reason was apparent when
the attendant lifted the hood. The
radiator and hose had been stolen
during the night.
Milford chronicle., 1961-04-14
-OUO-

IN MEMORIAM-In sad and loving
memory OF Roland Stanton who de-
parted this life years ago, April Is,
1858:
II / had all the world to give.
I'd give il, yes. and more.
To hear his voice and see his smile.
And greet him at my door.
But all I can do, dear husband,
Is TO go and tend your grave.
And leave behind the tokens Of Love,
To the best husband and father
God ever gave.
Sadly missed by Wife and Daugh-
ter s-14-ltp
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Reformation Ev. Lutheran Church
Services held eoeh Sunday in ire Grange
Holl on S. E. Second Street
Rev. Paul l.. Ruehrle. Pastor
SUNDAY, APRlL Us


Thrice welcome are all they who
come to this church to adore and
worship their God and Saviour, and
truly invited to come again and
again.
Newcomers to the community
are invited to make this their
church home.
Sunday, April Is:
The Second Sunday After Easter
Church World News: News In
The World OF Religion that made
the headlines this past week.
Listen to Church World News over
the local Radio Station WKSB at
Sis am, 1e:45 am. on WJWL
The Parish School for all ages
at 9.45 am.
The Service of Worship at 1900
am:
A Nursery is provided Mrs.
Jackson Raysor and Mrs. Charles
Baxendale are in the nursery today.
Luther League meeting at the
Parsonage at 700 PM.
Luther League Spring Convent
ion in Wilmington at 300 pm.
Monday, April IL:
Altar Guild Meeting at the
Grange Hall at 1880 pm.
Lutheran Pastoral Meeting at
New Castle at 1900 noon.
Tuesday, April IS:
Parish Board Meeting at the
Parsonage at 500 pm.
Wednesday, April 10:
Confirmation Glass at the Par
sonage at 3:45 pm.
Thursday, April 20:
Senior Choir Rehearsal at the
Parsonage at 500 pm.
Friday, April 81:
Pre-Confirmation Glass at the
Parsonage at 3:45 pm.
Saturday, April %:
Junior Choir Rehearsal at the
Parsonage at 1920 am.
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Obituary
ADAMS

Grayeside services were held on
April 6, at 11:00 am, for the in
fant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lester ].
Adams, Greenwood, Delaware, at
the Bloomery Cemetery. Rev. Nell
son Benjamin, pastor of Trinity
Church, Harrington, ofliciated In
addition to his parents, he is sur
vived by one sister Linda, and two
brothers Larry and Jamie.
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felton, Meshodist churas

FELTON, Methodist churgs
Rev. Hugh II. Johnson
sANsHIPs CHURCH
$3.50 a. IN. Worship Service.
1880 a. m, Sunday School.
ELTON CHURCH
9:45 a. M, Sunday School.
1880 a. m. Worship Service.
VIOLA CHURCH
10000 a. m, Sunday School.
1900 q. m. Worship Service.
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Nj. Enon Baptist Church
Rev. D. A. Downing. PossoE

Rev. D. a. Downing. Poster
SUNDAY, APRIL Is
10:30 a. m, Sunday school.
1880 a. m. and 500 D. m, Wor-
ship Service.
$3.50 p. m, BYPU and BPU.
Wednesday evening, $500 to $3.50,
choir rehearsal.
Thursday. 500 to 300 D. m,
Prayer Praise.
Join the Church Crusade with us
for Church Attendance. God is our
Strength.
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MilIwood Methodist Church
Rev. q. Douglas Milbvry. Minisses
SUNDAY. APRIL Is
Church School 10000 am.
s.. Johns Catholic Church
Rev. John a. corriaan. Poster
SUNDAY, APRIL Is

SUNDAY, APRIL Is
Today is the End Sunday after
Easter. Masses will be offered this
morning at 1880; 900; and 11:O0.
Confraternity classes Of religion
will be held on Monday evening at
$3.50 for the junior and senior high
school students For all the younger
children in the parish there Will
be classes on Tuesday afternoon at
|3:45
There will be no evening de-
votions this week.
During this week Mass will he
offered at 700 on Monday, Tues
day, and Friday mornings. On
Saturday morning Mass will be at
500.
Confessions will be heard on
Saturday evening beginning at
1880.
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81. Bernudesfe's CufkoIie Church
Dixen G. iibssfy Streets, Horrinsse@
Rev. John a. corrisun, Poster

SUNDAY, APRIL Is
Sunday morning Mass will be
offered at $3.50 Confessions will be
heard before the Mass.
Confraternity classes Of religion
will be held on Sunday evening at
1900 for the high school students.
For all the younger children in the
parish there will be classes on
Tuesday afternoon at 3:45.
Milford chronicle., 1961-04-14

Earthworms are found in Austria
liza. New Zealand and Burma that
grow TO a length of three feet
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Episcopal Diocese OF DeIowurs

oUNDATs APKIL 10
Sunday services at Delaware Re-
sort Churches:
ST. Martins, Bethany Beach: g
and 10:30 a. m.
All Saints Church. Rehobotb
Beach: 8. s;30 and II a m
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Church OF God OF Prophecy
Murshull Street

Rev. Marion p. Price Pusior
SUNDAY. APRIL Is
1000 a. m. Sunday School, James
Boone, superintendent.
11:00 a. m. Preaching by the Pas
tor.
700 p. m. Young Peoples Ser
vice.
1880 p. m. Evangelistic Service.
1880 p. m. Wednesday, Prayer
and Testimony
The Public is cordially invited to
ittend these Services.
WV
MillviIle Methodist Church
Rev. Melvin G. WheusIey, sr., Poster
SUNDAY. APRIL Is
10000 a. m, Bible School. Mr..
Harry Dale, General Superintend-
ent.
11:00l a. m. Morning worship.
sermon. Music. Mrs. Millie Banks,
0rganist.
NzxvSnyN
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PiIarim Holiness Church

Rev. j. G.. RImmer
SUNDAY. APRIL 10
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. Sun
day School superintendent, Hubert
Passwaters.
Morning Worship at 10:45 q. m.
Message by the pastor.
Youth Service at z D. m Various
leaders.
Evening Worship at 1880 D. m.
Message by the pastor.
Mid-week service on Wednesday
at 1880 p. m.
EyN
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WhifesviIIe Charge
Thomas j. Yanta

SUNDAY, APRIL 10
BETHANY CHURCH
1000 a. m, Church School. Mr..
II. w. Lingo, superintendent.
BETHESDA CHURCH
1880 D. m, Church School. Mrs.
Ruth Smith, Superintendent.
2:30 D. m, Divine Worship. Pas
tor.
LINE CHURCH
1000 a. m, Church School Mr..
Harold White, Superintendent
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Bethel a IA. Z. Church

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Bethel a IA. Z. Church
Rev. !. w. Beavers, Poster
SUNDAY, APRIL 10
HOO m. Morning Worship.
1880 D. IN. Sunday School.
$3.50 p. IN. Allen Christian En-
deavor League.
500 D. m. One hour service.
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SiIoum a. M. e. Church
SLAUGHTER NECK
Rev. J. W. wholsn, Pdsses
SUNDAY, APRIL Is
1000 a. m. Sunday School. Mr..
Clarence Young, superintendent.
1900 a. m, Morning Worship.
Sermon by pastor.
Come and worship With MS.
Evening star., 1961-02-26

as small houses. unnecessary luxury.
T. direct appeal to the half-sOld not really in
terested prospective customer in the form OF produc
tionS translated into English although it is granted al
most universally that this makeshi while it may have
something in its favor, Injuries most productions
s. The opera "workshOp"-a worthwhile training
opportunity for students.
g. Reduced orchestras, for economy and amateur
choruses.
Each of these possibilities has its appeal for a
young opera company not every one is ntrinsically
bad But not suited the personality Of the Opera So
cety of Washington it took shape during the summer
of 1856
The most important, the crucial, decision of the
society that its purpose to produce opera not
to establish a permanent Washington company 1t
would act as though every production were its last.
The reason was a simple one The society wanted to
make unusual contribution to American opera and
its members Of whom, except the conductor Mr..
Galloway drew any salary could have no interest in
the project unless 1t distinctive and good Now,
what is the fundamental difficulty that faces opera in
the United States? Is it not to put 1t bunty its lack of
cultured and informed following? Opera has an in
secure background here Most individuals are inclined
to look at through the Of either Jggs on the
hand, Maggie" the other The core of knOwl
edgeable people who believe that opera is form Of
art entertainment which is capable Of receiving the
impact of all ones heart and mind all ones perception
and sensibility. is small The average man, who may
respect the novel, Elizahethan drama, French paint
ing poetry philosophy all too often thinks Of opera as
debased and somewhat ridiculous art not to be taken
seriously, considers seriously symphony,
string quartet, or cycle Oflieder.
And why shouldn't he? How should he know that
fat sopranos attempting high C. selEcentered tenOrs
stumbling about the stage without direction, an ILL.,
rehearsed travesty of a symphony orchestra, phOny
canvas SETS and stale repertoire not necessarily
opera?
But all too frequently civic group, fired with
enthusiasm to start local opera will leave the actual
NpAY THE STAR MAGAZINE WASHINGTON D. c.. FEBRUARY st
Evening star., 1961-02-26

production to professionals whO not unnaturaly will
be inclined produce what the majority expects with
as small a deficit possible and with the greatest
initial acceptance Thus shOrn Of its subtletes
and its splendOrS, and the unnitiated remains un-
convinced. Would you sell Shakespeare by promoting
Lambs Tales? Would you illuminate the novel for
man who has never read by advising him that the
nOvests art is represented in all its variety by Dickens
and Dumas?
This is the background, in brief, of the Opera-SO-
cietys early policy decision. It would not produce
opera for an existing public-there were other COM
panies doing that-but would see if opera in all its
many colOrs and aspects could create new public 1t
had nothing to lose 1t responsible to no stOckhod-
ers employees it had interest in Selperpetuation
It would produce the best opera it could without re-
gard for the preconceptiOns Of the public Its sole, un-
divided interest would be the enjoyment of the public
IregretfulIy divorced itself from the prima donna,
despite her attractions because the effect Of the whole
production was to be what mattered
It. ruled out the "old favOrites' not because they
are poor but to show that their exclusive pOpu
larity is largely the result Of their familiarity, that
other operas are good, and embrace every style
known to the stage and to music.
1t decided that SETS costumes, and direction were
as important as the music. IAN audience comes to
stare" said Goethe and the truth applies to the Oper
attic stage less than to the legitimate stage Original
setdesigning and costuming would be much part of
each production as orchestra and cast
1t would not engage in the meritOriOUs activity of
giving stage opportunity to promising students 1t
would not be workshop"
1t would give all operas in the language that had
sounded in the of the composer English French,
Russian German, Italian and would spare no ef'
fort or expense to make the productions perfect
The somewhat humOrless sound Of this credO is de-
ceptve The Opera Society well aware that pedan-
tic is substitute for artistry but you can legs
late metculOus preparation and only hope for the rest
The society found that when 1t announced its first
Continued On poOs6
-.
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pull pow join the cavalry play pOlO or head for the
Canadian Northwest good case can be made for any
choice but the decision is imperative
Opera is one of the most expensive obsessiOns of
mankind At time in its history, in Europe or here
has been able to pay for tsefhat is, the audience
no matter how expensive the tickets never picks up the
check for its fun The subsidy comes from the prince Of
q court, government, single angel, or group Of
backerS but there always is subsidy The only excep
ton is the opera Of companies such as the Samaggl
Opera which play to large audiences the five or six
most popular works with little rehearsal skeleton
orchestra and cheap scenery 0ften these companies
show considerable artistry and ingenuity Certainly,
they are admirable organizations that create enjoy
ment for many people
Otherwise, however, opera has always been a los
ing proposition financially With all the capital expense
of the musical comedy it does not have the audience,
here abroad for long rum and even if did have,
opera singers physically unable to perform con-
tinuously night after night
People have been infected with the desire to create
opera in America for many reasOnslOve of music and
the stage civic responsibility, social gregariOusness,
and others have tried many plans to make opera
successful and permanent For example:
/. The internationally famous opera star. One Of
the oldest and most characteristic gories of opera is
the great diva imperOuS, sensational divine Engage
her. pay the big fee and the success Of venture is
assured But there disadvantages Today in Amer
ica the famous star is often past her prime by the time
her name Is household word With her heavy sched-
ule Of guest appearances and televiSOn JOBS she Is
usually unwilling unable to devote necessary time
to rehearsal and if she is she often not unreasOnaby
wants the show be vehicle for her There s never
theless much to be said for the star opera such as
Dallas the Met the American Opera Society," but the
Washington Opera Society wanted something different
Reliance on the appeal of the universal favOrites
La Boheme," Madame Butterfly, Traviata, 'TOs-
ca" Aida" and Carmen" all Of them good operas.
g. Conviction that what matters in opera is the
singing that new SETS some of which expensive
Evening star., 1961-11-20

Deputy Mayor Franz Amrehn
said with bitter emotion:
That's a wall for a thousand
years"
Streetcar tracks we're torn
up to make tank traps and the
wall first erected three months
ago was made thicker and
higher than ever in a dozen
places along its 25-mile length.
At the Brandenburg Gate a
double concrete wall went up,
each part 3l2 to 4 feet thick,
about 6l2 feet high and only
a few inches apart. 1t was pos
sible the space between would
be filled later.
"A tank would have to blast
its way through with guns, u
said a British officer.
At the Potsdamer Platz, once
a major crossing point between
East Berlin and West Berlin
the Communists reinforced the
wall with a double row Of steel
tank barriers. They were
shielded by a camouflage net
a block long.
In the distance, newsmen
could see what looked like an
anti-tank ditch.
There was little military ac-