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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-06-16
By ALFRED SHERWOOD

Opening lead: Diamond king.
South ruffed the second dia-
mond and drew three rounds
of trumps. AS we shall see, the
third round was a mistake.
Declarer continued by set
ting up the hearts. Back came
a diamond, forcing out South's
last trump. South could cash
the good hearts, but East saved
the ace of clubs and a diamond
to win the last two tricks. Down
one.
All Practicable
1t was all practicable. South
was sure to go down if the
opponent with the ace Of
clubs had four or more dia-
monds. South did himself dir
ty by leading the third round
Of trumps.
suppose we replay the hand.
South rufus the second dia-
mond, draws only two rounds
of trumps. and then gives up
a heart. Back comes a dia-
mond and South must ruff.
South leads a club to force
out the ace, and back comes
another diamond. South uses
up his last trump to ruff it,,
But now South leads a club
to dummy and draws the last
trump with dummy's ten. 1t
was precisely for this reason
that the third trump was left
in dummy.
Declarer then runs his hearts
and scores game and rubber.
Daily Question
AS dealer, you hold:
AAKQJ6 0AK843 06 @83
What do you say?
Answer: Bid one spade. The
hand is not quite worth an
opening forcing bid, despite the
bidding shown in the diagram
today. When the hand was ac-
tually played, South was too
optimistic. Change one of
South's low hearts to the
queen, and the hand would be
worth an opening bid Of two
spades.
(copyrisht, 1862, Gen. Features Corp)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-06-16

Answers: 1-G; 2-E; 81; &C;
5-A; 81: I'd; 8-F; 9-B; 10Th.
Curious to learn how many
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Morris has a brand-new self
scoring vocabulary test which
tells you the number Of words
in your present vocabulary
and helps you add more. Send
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Morris, VOCABULARY TEST,
in care of The Evening Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01
Miss Gibson
ToBe

Miss Isobel Gibson Of Glas-
gov, Scotland, president Of
the international Federation
of Home Economics, will be
honored at a reception given
by the American Home Eco
nomics Association tomorrow.
The party will be held at
the national headquarters
here and guests will include
representatives of national
organizations. Cove rnment
agencies, embassies, educa-
tional institutions and Wash
ington area home economists.
Miss Gibson is principal Of
the Glasgow and West Of
Scotland College Of Domestic
Science. AS president Of the
International Federation Of
Home Economics, she came
mere IN 1858 to head the Fed
eration's ninth international
congress.
The 25th anniversary Of the
Borden Awards for funda-
mental research in the field
of nutrition and experimental
foods will also be celebrated
at the reception. Mr.. John
H. Mccain, vice president of
the Borden Company Foun-
dalton, will present a bronze
plaque commemorating the
anniversary to AHEA DR..
Dorothy s. Lyle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01
Mrs. BiddIe, Others
Observation-Disclosures

Earlier yesterday, Ambas-
sador Berckemeyer Of Peru
presented decorations to eight
men for their assistance and
courtesy during the recent
visit Of President Manuel
Prado to the United States.
The ceremonies took place
during a 5 to 7 pm. reception
given by Ambassador and
Mrs. Berckemeyer at the En-
bassy.
Among those receiving the
decorations were: MIR. Edgar
Morris, Mai. Joseph Sofet,
USAF;; Mai. Eldon L. Hen
ningsen, USAF; Capt. Nor
man D. Gage, USN, and Mr..
Mario Bermudez of New Or
leans.
Also honored were Vice Ad-
miral Luis Edgardo Llosa,
Peruvian Naval Attache; Mr..
Pedro de Mesones and DR..
Virgil Vault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01

washer as the dishes are
being washed. This will keep
it fresh.
I find that q thickness Of
newspaper in the bottom Of
the refrigerator and another
on the floor outside it will
save much hopping when
you defrost the refrigerator.
Drying five or six sheets
in the clothes dryer and re-
moving them while slightly
damp, folding them imme-
diately and stacking on top
Of drier will complete the
drying and the sheets will
look as If they had been
ironed.
I enjoy this column
whatever happened to the
African violet raisers?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01

Mrs. Anthony Drexel Bid
die. widow of the former
United States Ambassador to
Spain, was honored at the
Spanish Embassy last night
with q formal dinner to mark
her decoration by that gov
eminent.
Minister Antonio Espinosa,
acting for Ambassador Mari
ano de YtuIralde, presented
the 'Lazo de Isabel la Cato
lica" decoration, the highest
honor awarded to women by
Spain, in a ceremony follow
ing the dinner.
The medal was awarded to
Mrs. Biddle for her "out-
standing assistance" to her
late husband during his tour
as Ambassador.
Among the guests at the
dinner were Senator and Mrs.
Mike Mansfield, Senator and
Mrs. j. William Fulbright.
pennsylvania Gov. David
Lawrence, Representa- tives
Eugene Keogh. John Rooney
and William Green with their
wives. Secretary Of the Army
and Mrs. Elvis Stair, Under
secretary Of State for Politi-
cal Affairs George McGhee
and Chief Of Protocol Angler
Biddle Duke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01
Miss Van Iyok
Engaged to
Mr.. Kino

Mr.. and Mrs. De Forest
Van Slyck announce the en-
gageme1t Of their daughter
Anne Day to Mr.. william
Caldwell King, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry o. King, of
Cambridge. Mass.
Miss Van Slyck. a gradu-
ate Of the Potomac School.
the Madeira School and
Smith College, recently re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01

ceived the degree of Master
In Education from Harvard
University. She made her
debut here at the Washing
ton Debutante Ball and in
New York City at the Junior
Assemblies.
Mr.. King. q graduate Of
the Dublin School and st.
Lawrence University, 1856,
is president of the Thermo-
gas Company, Cambridge,
Mass.
A June 16 wedding is plan
ned at the summer home Of
the brides parents in Old
Black Point, Conn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01
Beyond Repair

Mrs. T. J. H., TGkona Park
Has any other church had
the problem Of disposing of
old pianos which are beyond
repair? Last year we called
three junk dealers who would
not even take our two pianos
away for cash. If anyone
has been able to get rid of
their pianos, we would Ger
tainly like to know how.
Thank you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01
READERS
CLEARING HOUSE
Where Will the Garden Grow
M. B. T., Bethesda

We would like to have a small vegetable garden
this year Our back yard is too shady for this use
so thought would inquire of you RICH readers
If you have any ideas as to where we could do this
in the Bethesda area
Now for few hints.
Try placing your kitchen sponge in the dish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01
CLUB
TOMORROW

District Chapter, Daugh-
tiers Of Founders and Patriots
Of America-Board meeting
at l pm. at the home Of Mrs.
Harry R. Fulton, followed by
a business meeting and tea.
Northern Virginia Chapter,
Virginia Museum Of Fine
Arts-Dnner meeting at 1880
pm. at the Holiday Inn. Mr..
and Mrs. John Bessor will
speak on the origin and
meaning Of calypso music.
WOman'S Club of Chevy
ChaSe-Drama section will
present two one-act plays at
8:15 pm. at the club house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01
Here's How

Reoders' Clearing House is con-
Quoted ENTIRELY THROUGH THE
MAIL os o public service exchange
Of ideos between oreo readers. The
Stor eonnot accept phone coils per-
toinins to this column. All letters
must bear the writer's full name and
address. No advertising is printed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01
Square Dance Set

The Sisterhood of Share
Tefila Congregation will hold
another in its series Of square
dances at $3.50 pm. Sunday
at the synagogue. Refresh
ments will be served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01
ToMeet

The Falls Church-Arling-
ton City Council Of Beta
Sigma Phi will meet at $3.50
pm. tomorrow at the Poto-
mac Towers party room,
Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01
Pictures

Mrs. r. B., SLIDER Spring
I have a collection Of pic
lures from magazines and
calendars which might be of
use for teaching aids to some
school or group. There are
both scenic reproductions
and reproductions of works
by famous artists in the
group. If any Of you know Of
someone who might want
the pictures, contact me in
writing through RICH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01
UphoIsterinq

To Mrs. D. r. F., SLIDER Spring
Mrs. v. L. M, BlGdensburg
There are two classes in
upholstering, one in the eve
ming and one in the day time,
at the Capitol Hill Presby-
terrain Church. You could re-
do your hassock at these
classes. It's fun as well as
rewarding to do this kind of
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-01
Bamboo and Steel
J. c., Arlington

~ ~ 80 ssfSSOOtg
I am attempting to build
onto a set of flatware made
of bamboo handles and
stainless steel. This cutlery
was made in Germany and
is not the inexpensive nov
city ware. I have contacted
several local department and
gift stores looking for it, but
have been unsuccessful. Any
clues would be appreciated
in helping me track down
some of this cutlery.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
DuhIiu Shows
Arrungers to ype
Winds and Seas

-Four Winds and Seven Seas
will be the theme Of the ar
rangement section Of the 9th
Annual Dahlia Show at the
United States Botanic Garden
September 20 and 80.
Invitational arrangements, in
terpreting the four winds, will
be entered by Mrs. Frank A.
Allen, jr., Of Washington, Mrs.
B. F. Lehman of Falls Church
and Mrs. w. L. George and
Mrs. Frank Watkins of Alex
andria.
Other classes in the arrange
ment schedule are open to
everyone, but reservations must
be made. Competing arrangers
will interpret the following
classes: The Caribbean Sea at
Sunrise, the Black Sea in a
Calm, the North Sea In the
Midnight Sun, the Sea Of Japan
Under Mount Fujiyama, the
Coral Sea in a Picture, the Yel-
low Sea at Sunset and the
Mediterranean Sea in the
Moonlight.
Schedules may be obtained
and reservations made by call
ing Mrs. Robert A. Kaye at
JE. 4-1030.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
Lawn Seeding
Mixtures Used

September is the best time to
seed q lawn in Maryland. Here
are some suggestions on vari-
GUS seed mixtures to use for
the condition that you may
have.
In full sunlight use a mixture
containing 80 per cent Of Ken
lucky bluegrass and 20 per cent
OF fescue. (Use either Penn
lawn, nahee or red fescue).
In areas partly shaded by
trees use Q mixture Of so per
cent Kentucky bluegrass and
so per cent Of fescue.
If you seed by hand, divide
the seed into two equal lots.
The second lot Is seeded at
right angles to the first with
each lot covering the entire
lawn area. This provides even
distribution.
Mulching your new seeding
will definitely help. You can
use grass clippings. peat or
straw.
For more information on
lawn care, you may write to the
Montgomery County Agent,
Rockville. Md, and request
Bulletin I'll.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
Trees Hard Hit
By Leaf Scorch

A common condition which
has been showing up on shade
trees during this dry spell is
leaf scorch.
Leaf scorch is due to the
failure Of tree roots to supply
sufficient water during periods
Of rapid loss Of water from
the leaves.
Leaf scorch appears as a
browning Of the leaf margins
with a rolling up or cupping
of the leaf. In severe cases
the whole leaf may become
brown and appear scorched.
The most important factor in
controlling leaf scorch Is to
keep your trees in a vigorous
growing condition. This means
proper pruning, watering and
fertilization. There are indica-
tions that a lack Of potash
may cause leaf scorch so add
a fertilizer high in potash.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
Vine Fasteners

From Miss s. H., p. o. Box
412, Alexandria, Va. Are there
nails or other devices for
fastening vines to q wall?
Answer: There are several de-
vices for fastening vines to a
house. Some are special nails
with O flexible attachment to
wrap around and hold the
vine; there are small discs
which can be attached to brick
or stone with cement and have
q wire or stem that may be
used to hold q vine, and some
drill holes in the wall and
place 'lag-Screws" In them
connecting the lag screws with
a No. IL wire. They are usually
spaced 2 to 8 feet apart and
the vines secured with twist
ems" or similar ties.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
Pruning Is Helpful

The gardener will wish to
take every step necessary to
protect his newly planted or
transplanted shrubs. With the
exception Of azaleas and box
wood, which have q very COM
pact root system and do not
suffer too much in moving, the
tops Of the evergreens should
be pTuned to compensate for
loss of roots. Heavy pruning
Is generally avoided although
there may be situations In
which it is needed Especially
If the root ball cracks in NOV
ing). This pruning Is seldom
givenby the commercial planter
but Is needed In nearly every
case If the plants are to with
stand the shock Of moving.
During the first winter 1t
is important to shield the newly
set out plants from drying
winds. This may take the form
Of q burlap screen, pine boughs
thrust into the ground, snow
fence, etc., and many will also
want to supplement by spray
ing with one Of the anti-des-
Sicants. However, this end Of
the planting chore might well
be postponed until late fall or
early winter. II done earlier
it may delay the ripening Of
the wood and make the plants
subject to winter injury.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
FuIIucy

There is a common fallacy
that we should use ryegrass as
a nurse crop until the blue
grass and fescues are well
enough established to take over
Advice from our experiment
stations indicates that the rye
grass is such a rampant grower
that 1t chokes out the fine
leave perennial grasses. Hence
today, their recommendation is
to use only the better perma-
nent grasses and give them suf-
ficient care so that a nurse
crop is not necessary. Also, 1t
should be noted that the fescues
sprout as quickly as the rye
grass and should serve the
same purpose Of shading the
ground until the bluegrass can
germinate and make root
growth.
Evening star., 1962-09-07

with a spreader and follow with
the pulverized limestone. The
application Of the limestone
should be based upon q soil
test to insure the right level
Of soil acidity-this is best de-
termined by Q soil test. The
feeding Of the lawn should in
clude an application Of IS to
As pounds Of q 5-I0-5 or
equivalent fertilizer per 1000
square feet of turf.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
Luwn DeIuy

Until the moisture conditions
are more nearly normal 1t is
hardly advisable to start q new
lawn or to rebuild an estab-
lished one. Once the grass seed
is sown it is essential that the
soil be kept moist at all times
until the seedlings have estab-
lished root systems. For this
reason it Is best to wait rather
than to depend upon mulching
and daily watering.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
AeriH Soil

Compacted soils might well
be aerified prior to the ap-
plica ion Of fertilizer and lime.
This Is to open the soil for
the penetration of air and
moisture. There are several
kinds Of aerifiers, spikes, spoons,
etc. The golf courses generally
use those equipped with spoons
that lift out a core of soil.
Those that depend upon sharp
Evening star., 1962-09-07
Fall Luwn Diet

Now that the lawns may be
expected to show signs of
growth it is good practice to
be ready for the fall feeding
program. Because Of disease
problems it is now recon-
mended that the major lawn
feeding should be done in the
fall. Lawn feeding may be done
in several ways, each Of which
has its advantages and ad-
vocates. One is to mix the
fertilizer with peatmoss, dried
manures, pulverized limestone
and spread as a top dressing.
Others apply the fertilizer,
either the standard type or the
slow-acting, non-burning type
Evening star., 1962-09-07
QUESTION BOX
FOR GARDENERS

ably recover and bloom in
another year. However. the dis
coloration at the edges Of the
leaves suggests poor drainage
or root injury. Suggest in Sep
tember checking to see that
the plant buds are not more
than / inch below ground level
Evening star., 1962-09-07

completed. This should not
greatly affect the gardener
since, with the expection Of the
fal bloomers. September is
normally the beginning Of the
planting season for the DAFT
fodils. Many Of the others need
not go into the ground until
in October, and the tulips
might well wait until late
November.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
Aphid Attacks

From Capt. B. OIL, 6006
Berkshire drive. What is at
tacking my 2-year-old white
birch tree2 Answer: The holes
might be due to the activity
of the cankerworm, although il
is more likely the end results
of aphids. An all-purpose spray
containing malathion anc
methoxychlor should be ef-
fective. The yellowing Of the
leaves following a drought
period and then heavy rains
raises the possibility Of un-
favorable soil conditions. Sug-
gest examining the planting
hole to see II standing water,
or q water-logged soil might
not be the cause.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
Peony Problem

From A. A. r., 215 c street,
NV. Can you tell from the
peony leaf enclosed what might
be wrong with q peony plant
that was moved last spring?
Answer: In the first place
peonies are best moved in
September or early October.
moving at other times is likely
to produce problems. If not
planted too deeply it will prob
Evening star., 1962-09-07
Leaf Dumuqe

From Mrs. w. B. K. BOT
White street, Falls Church, Va.
Several leaves Of a 4-year-old
magnolia have turned yellow
and dropped. What is the
trouble with the maple leaves,
enclosed? Answer: The magno-
liza leaf dropping is likely to
be due to the lack of moisture
during the early part of July.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
Luwn Weeds

From D. G. B., 4303 Oakdale
road, Mclean, Va. What is the
enclosed lawn weed and where
did it suddenly come from, how
can it be eliminated? Answer:
The common name for this
weed is "nutgrass," (Cyperus
eSculentus). Birds spread it
widely, it may also come with
"top-soil." 1t is exceedingly diff
ficult to kill, hand pulling
leaves behind the nuts" and
a new crop will spring up. Re-
peated spraying with 2, 4-D
may in time eliminate 1t with
out killing the grass. This also
applies to the question from
T. j. McC., 9608 Parkwood
road, Bethesda IA, Md.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
PerenniuIs

From mid-September until
early October is the season for
the setting out Of perennial
plants for next seasons flower
display. Those who have started
their own from seed might well
be prepared-the areas to be
planted spaded and enriched
with leafmold, compost or peat
moss. Many viii find sources
Of plants for setting out at this
season so as to gain a year.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
SLUG Bolt

From Mrs. L. B., Prince Fred
erick, Md.-Slugs are q serious
problem. Answer Suggest you
get one Of the slug bats sold
by local stores that contains
metaldehyde. Place a large
pinch under a board, stone or
heavy flower pot, but leave
space for them to crawl to the
bait. Place these bats near
the hiding places. This is an
Expensive but effective means
Of control.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
Tree Well

From s. A. w., sos Twenty
eighth parkway = Can q tree
well about a large tulip pop
lar be gradually filled2 Answer
The answer is no. Several
have tried it and then cut down
the dead trees.
Evening star., 1962-09-07

spikes to penetrate the soil are
thought to cause q certain
amount Of compaction and be
less effective. The spaking fork
could be used to open the soil
when not too moist.-W. Il. Y.
Evening star., 1962-09-07

In times of drought, such as
we have Just experienced, some
trees shed a portion Of their
leaves. This is natures way Of
balancing the evaporation sur
face to the supply of moisture
coming from the roots. Other
trees show leaf scorch," q
browning of tips and edges Of
the leaves. The more severe
this injury the more it indicates
that either the top has OUT
grown the root system, or that
the soil conditions are not ia
vorable to a normal root func-
tioning. This can be counter
acted through regular pruning
(reduce the size of the top) or
y depending upon supplemental
watering and feeding. The ar
borvitaes normally have more
Of q topgrowth than can be
supported by the root system
and shed the "inside" needles.
A regular pruning is needed to
maintain q full clothing Of
needles.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
Holly

From j. B. N, 504 Prosperity
avenue, Fairfax, Va. Is there
a garden book written for this
area2 Can q holly tree 18 feet
in height be cut back to IL
feet and shaped pyramidal
without injury? When is this
best done? Answer: The Star
Garden Book Is available from
The Star at $l.65 postpaid, or
from news stands and book
stores for $50. 1t should an
swer many Of your gardening
questions. A holly tree can be
cut back and the branches
shortened at any time, but this
is best done in March Just
before the new growth appears.
Evening star., 1962-09-07
Bulb DeIuy

A short time ago the As
sociated Bulb Growers of
Holland advised gardeners that
because Of the lateness of the
ir bulb growing season ship
ments should not be expected
to arrive on time. However,
shipments have begun to ar
rive and some merchants have
begun to display them. Un-
doubtedly it will be some weeks
before the deliveries will be
Evening star., 1962-09-07
Plant Your Evergreens
EorIy to Get q Start

ground. Azaleas, rhododendrons.
camellias and boxwood might
wen be so placed that after
settling the top Of the root-ball
win be an inch or two above
ground level. Planting these
shrubs too deeply greatly re-
stricts their growth. and II too
deep they win die. To be sure
of the right planting depth
the hole should be filled and
packed until the desired level
Of fin Is attained.
With the balled plant In
place I'LL the area around It
with the prepared soil mixture
and firm into place. With the
hole two-third's fun with soil,
ada water ana allow 20 settle
into the soil before adding more
soil. When the hole Is filled, do
not tamp or pack the last por-
ton. 1t Is desirable to make q
small ridge around the plant
ing hole. This is to hold rainfall
and watering until 1t can per-
colate into the soil.
The planting hole area should
be wen mulched as the last
step. This is to keep the soil
from cruSting, from drying out.
and to facilitate watering.
Course materials that will not
crust are preferable to peat
moss and sawdust. They both
will crust under certain condi-
tons.