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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Mrs. Dixon Peoster
OAR Guest Speaker

Members of the Benjamin
G. Hum phreys Chapter,
Daughters of the American
Revolution, opened the years
activities at meeting in the
home of Mrs. S. j. FooSe in
Tchula Thursday evening,
September 20.
Mrs. Dixon c. Peaster, Of
Quofaloma Plantation, State
Honor Roll Chairman for the
OAR Society, addressed the
chapter members and guests.
Mrs. Peaster emphasized
requirements for the Honor
Rolls National and State, and
the State Honor Roll report
covering work done from
February 1, 1862. to February
1, 1868. She stressed the all
important program of the
OAR on National Defense"
and urged use of a program
on National defense during
the year.
Mrs. Walter ]. Turner, chap
ter chairman, of National De-
ferse, discussed topics related
10 National Defense.
Mrs. Joy w. Brooks, regent
presided, and discussed Con
stitution Week. September
1923 which was observed by
his chapter.
Mrs. Floyd Wilson Hum
phreys, who passed away in
Memphis, in August was one
If the earliest members of tho
chapter. re
Following the Ritual and
the Pledge to the Flag, Mrs.
F v. McCullar, first vice re-
gent, read the president gen
erals message, Mrs. j. M
Hoff served as chaplain, and
the minutes were read by Mrs.
f. ? Ellis, the new secretary.
New yearbooks were given
out by the regent.
Mrs. Dan H. Wells of Durant
was welcomed as a new mem
Der, and Mrs. Johnnie F. WI
1iams, Lexington, was a spe-
cial guest of the chapter.
Other hostesses were Mrs.
w. w. Gwin and Mrs. c. w
Spradley, who assisted Mrs
Foose in serving a delicious
party plate and spiced tea.
Red spider lilies and nan
dina leaves decorated the re,
ception rooms. f
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Sgt. MiIiurd Written
Home From Alaska

Sgt. Willard (Jay) Written
is visiting in the home of his
mother, Mrs. M. H. Written,
accompanied by his daughter
Mary Ann, ID and Mike, 8.
Jay, as he is known by his
many friends over the coun-
ty. has served with the regu-
lar u. S. Army since 1912, en-
listing from his home here.
He has been stationed in Al
aska since 1859, serving in
Fairbanks, Anchorage and
Port Barrow, where winter
temperatures reach 70 below
zero.
Sgt. Written left Alaska for
San Antonio, Texas on Au-
gust 5th with his wife and
children, where his wife re
NAMED very i'll until her
death on Tuesday night. Sep
TENDER 18th. He will return
to Fl. Sam Houston at San
Antonio for reassignment to
Alaska about October first.
His children will live with
his mother and attend school
in Lexington.
Sgt. Written saw service in
World War II in Africa, ST.
ely, Italy and during the Ko
rean conflict made two tours
Of Korea. Jay was in Hanau,
Germany when his father died
in 1856. and was unable to OBJ
tain leave home at the time.
Mary Ann and Mike attend
ed Sunday School at a Baptist
church at their home in Al
dska.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Mrs. Mel Chrestmon
Speaks In Duront

Mrs. Mel Chrestman, presi-
dent of Jaycettes in Lexing-
ton was guest speaker for the
newly organized Durant Jay
Gees and. their wives on Tues
Gay night, September 18th.
Mrs. Chrestman explained
the purpose of the Jaycette
organization and plans were
made for Lexington Jaycettes
to meet with Durant Jaycee
wives on Tuesday night, Sep
TENDER 25th to help organize
Durant Jaycette group.
Benefit Bridge
Lexington Jaycettes will
sponsor a Benefit Bridge to be
held on Tuesday, October
End, at the National Guard
Armory in Lexington. Two
sessions will be held, one from
2 to 5 and one from z to 10
p. m. Both men and women
are invited. Each player is
required to bring his own
cards. Tickets will be one
dollar each and refreshments
will be served.
All proceeds will 60 to the
Mental Health campaign.
Tom Thumb Wedding
Lexington Jaycettes are
planning a Tom Thumb Wed
ding to be held in the near
future.
Children up to third grade
arc eligible and pre-school
children will also participate.
Costumes will be furnished
by parents but need not be
elaborate. All parents interest
ed in entering children may
call Mrs. Billy Berberette be-
fore October 18th.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
ARRIVES FROM ENGLAND

Jimmy Hathcock, Airman
3rd Class, son of Mr. and Mrs.
H. 7. Hathcock of Lexington
and Durant, has arrived at his
parents home to enjoy a short
leave from his base in Eng
land. Jimmy left the states in
August 1861 for an assignment
in England, where he will re-
turn in 10 days. En- route home
he attended a gunnery meet
at Nellis Air Base at Las We
gas, Nevada. He has made
many educational side trips
during his assignment which
include Spain, Italy and other
European countries and was
sent to African bases every
six months.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
East Rim Of Asia BY
Mrs. P. II. Williams

The EAST Rim of Asia"
was the study topic for the
Women's Society of Christian
Service, providing an interest
ing theme for the afternoon
circle of WSCS at 3 p. m.
and Wesleyan Service Guild
at 7:30 p. m. on Monday, Sep
TENDER oath.
The lesson was presented
by Mrs. Parham H. Williams
in a setting of authentic
Oriental decorations. Her sub
ject for study was Hong Kong,
and the tea table was spread
with cloth from that city.
Table appointments were in
genuine tea service sets, be-
longing to members of the So
ciety.
Mrs. B. S. Beall, Jr. and
Mrs. j. H. Bowie, dressed in
Chinese costume, assisted Mrs.
Williams in serving real tea
from Hong Kong, cookies and
sailed nuts.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Mrs. Barton Hostess
To Oregon H. D. Club

Oregon Home Demonstra-
ton Club met at the beauty
shop of Mrs. Earl Barton on
Wednesday, September 18th,
with nine members and the
agent, Miss Mary Harpole,
present. i)H
Mrs. Henry Fonville, presl-
dent, called the meeting to
order and Miss Harpole led
the song, America The Beau
tiful.' IL
The devotional was given
by Mrs. Fonville, followed by
Mrs. T. E. Hearn, secretary.
reading the roll call, minutes
of the last meeting and d let
ter received from Miss Ann
Smith, now of Belzoni, eX-
pressing her appreciation to
the club for their cooperation
and especially during the All
program for the visitors from
Louisiana in July.
During the business session
many ideas were exchanged
by members and program
planning for the new year was
discussed.
The hostess, Mrs. Barton.
served delicious refreshments
Of pimento sandwiches, home
made cookies, potato chips
and cold drinks.
The meeting was adjourned
20 meet in October with Mrs.
Paul Weems as hostess in her
home.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Christopher Skinner
Born In Jackson

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Skin
ner of Jackson are the happy
parents of third son born on
Friday, September 21st at 500
p. m. at Baptist Hospital in
jackson.
He weighed seven pounds,
five ounces, has been named
Christopher Edward, and is
being welcomed by two bro
theirs, Bill and Mike.
Maternal grandparents are
Mr.. and Mrs. N. l.. Moore and
the paternal grandparents are
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Skinner,
all of Lexington.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
EN- ROUTE FROM CALF.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Thorn
ton are expecting their son,
Dr.. j. L. Thornton and family
from California today (Thurs :
day..
DR.. and Mrs. Thornton and
three lovely daughters, Tam
my, Gay and Lii planned to
leave San Diego at 3 p. m.
Tuesday for a weeks visit in
Lexington.
DR.. Thornton is being trans
ferred from San Diego to Cor
pus Christi, Texas in a Naval
capacity where he will be
stationed until July of 1868.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
From Longbeach


Mrs. Rosa Sample had as
houseguest last week, Mrs.
Doris Eshelman of Longbeach
who returned to her home on
Monday. Mrs. Sample makes
frequent visits with Mrs. Esh-
elman and enjoys Seafood
from the Gulf, so she related
to her friend that she had
caught three rainbow trout
from a mountain stream dur
ing a recent visit in Denver
Tie trout were snagged at the
spot where Greer Carson had
just made a catch.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Attend WSCS At Pickens

Bowling Green Methodist
Church was represented at a
regular meeting held at Pick
ems Methodist Church on
Monday afternoon by Mrs. Alb
ner E. Ellington, Mrs. Vergil
Rhyme, Miss Lena EVE Rhyme
and Mrs. c. 0. Sudbeck.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Mrs. Muttie Gronthon1
IS Years Young

Mrs. Matte Keith Grantham
and her family celebrated her
S9In birthday with a family
reunion at Holmes County
Park on Sunday, september
Stn. All of her eleven cnlIoren
were there TO celebrate with
heI, also a number OF grand
cnudren, great grandchildren
ana great great grandchildren.
Inc eleven children are:
homer I. Grantham, West;
Earl Grantham, Stewart; Mrs.
JIM Miles, Merigold; Allen
Grantham, Duck Hill; Mrs.
Huston Roberts, Kllmlchael;
Lewis Grammar, Winona;
Mrs. Mary McNeer, Jackson,
Bob Grammar, Charlie Gran
tham, both of Jackson; John
nle Grantham, Belzoni; and
Fred Grantham, KoSciusko.
Mrs. Grammar makes her
home with her son, Homer and
his wife, but visits with the
others. She has remarkably
good health and enjoyed the
reunion very much.
Among those who attended
were John, James and Ann
Grantham, Belzoni; Lee Miles,
Mrs. Jim Miles, Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Miles, Merigold; John
ME Mae Ferguson, Beverly
Ann, Patsy and Mary Dianne
Ferguson, Katherine Johnson,
Carolyn Jerry and Terry
johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Grantham, Kosciusko; Mr.. and
Mrs. j. L. Grantham, Winona.
Others were Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Noble, Bertha and Ricky
Miles, Merigold; Mr.. and Mrs.
John L. King, Wavelon and
Loudell King, Kosciusko; Mrs.
Mary McNeer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bob Grantham, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie Gantham, Jackson;
Mrs. Maxwell Yates and Ricky
Yates, Kosciusko: Purvis
Grantham and Ricky Gran
than, Jonesville, Louisiana;
MI. and Mrs. w. E. Grace,
West; Miss Gladys Keith Jack
son; Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Gran
than, Mr.. and Mrs. Dave
Grantham, Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
lin Grantham, Gloria, Patsy
and Mark Grantham, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. c. McNeer, Carlton
and Mike McNeer, Mrs. Lena
Beth Looper and Rocky Loop
er, Lexington; Mr.. and Mrs.
Arts Herod, KoSciusko.
Also attending were Mr..
and Mrs. Homer Grantham,
Kosciusko; Mr.. and Mrs. Hus-
ton Roberts, Mrs. Ava Love,
Miss Faye Love, Kilmichael;
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Grantham,
Retha Grantham, Stewart;
William Grantham, Johnnie
Johnson, Ladell Ferguson,
James Grantham, Sarah, Da-
vid, Johnnie, John, Jr., and
Rose Grantham, Gene Jones
Mrs. E. E. Jones, James Ralph
Bennett, Mary Sue and James
Michael Bennett, Mrs. Jim
Miles, Merigold; and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Grantham, Duck
Hill.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Occupy New Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Pow
ell, formerly of Howard, are
now in their beautiful new
home on Race Street, and are
receiving a welcome in the
community. Miss Gloria Pow
ell, their youngest daughter
who is a first year student at
Stephens College in Columbia,
Missouri, will see the home at
Christmas time and during
Spring Holidays.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
To Iowa

To Iowa
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Thomas.
former residents of Lexington,
have moved from Lancaster.
Pennsylvania to 83 Cambridge
Court, Dubuque, Iowa, Their
many friends in Lexington
will be interested to learn of
their change in address. Mr..
Thomas was formerly with
Lexington Industries, Inc,
now known as Henson-Kick-
ernick.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Altman At Home

Johnny Hathcock, Altman
2nd Class, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hathcock enjoyed a
weekend at home with his
parents and little sister, De-
bra. Johnny, formerly at KEGS
Ter Air Base, is on special as
slgnment in Crystal Springs,
an airbase radar tracing sta
siOn
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
From Texas

Mrs. John Rushing and chill
dren, Johnny, Teresa and Da-
vid of Red Oak, Texas have
arrived for a visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Rathell.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Brothers Visit

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Young
had as dinner guests on Tues
day his three brothers, Mr..
Joe l.. Young and Mrs. Young
OF Luzon, Philippines; Mr..
Wilbur Young, st. Paul Mimi. !;
aid Mr.. George M. Young of
Meridian. This was the first
time in many years the three
brothers had been together, d
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Grandson At MSU

Steve Fuquay of Greenville,
grandson of Mr.. and Mrs. C..
L Hathcock, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. c. Fuquay, is enrolled
at Mississippi State University
as a freshman. Steve gradual
eG from high school in Green
vile in May. His brother,
Walter is a sophomore at jun
ior college in Moorhead. Steve
and Walter have frequently
spent summer vacations here
with their grandparents.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
AT Baptist Hospital

Friends of Mr.. c. M. Nc
Daniel will be pleased to
know that he is recovering
nicely at the Baptist Hospital
in Jackson, where he has been
a patient for about ten days.
Mrs. Mcdaniel, who went to
Jackson with him, returned
home on Monday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Fdmily Visits

Friends of Mrs. Henry Ste
wart are glad to know she is
back at her place of employ
ment following several days
in the hospital with an in
fected left ear. Out-of-town
members of her family who
visited over the weekend with
her were her son and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stewart,
Jr. and daughter, Cheryl of
New Orleans and her sister,
Mrs. H. K Womack, Mr.. Wo-
mack and sons, Harley and
Harold of Florence.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Coast Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. Rayford Wat
son, accompanied by Mrs. Mat
tie May Gwin of Oak Park,
Illinois and Miss Necie Gwin,
left Wednesday to spend a few
days in Biloxi and New Or
leans. .lI
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Home From MSU

Home From MSU
AL DoWner, Mississippi
State University freshman,
was at home for the weekend
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert DoWner. Al was
wearing a mysterious looking
haircut.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
'es super torque Ford GaIaxe foreground caIaxe

'63 super toFque FoFo 6aIdxIe foreground; GaTaxe
5oo/M 2-Door Hardtopl The look, the poWer-and now
the feel of the fabulous Thunderbirdl The glamorous
'o3 Ford Gaaxe has ride SO new SO etfortless, 50
hunderbirdsmooth you must try to believe itSuper
tooue thrust ranging up to 4O5 hip toptiona Exciting
new elegance including optional Swing Away
steering wheel that over to let you in It's the
Hveiest of the Lively Ones for 63l
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Visits Grandson

Mrs. N. L. Moore, Loretta
and Melvin went to Jackson
on Sunday to visit Mrs.
Moores new grandson, Chris
topher Edward Skinner. They
also visited Mrs. Ludie Sego,
Mrs. Moore's mother while in
Jackson.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
From MSCW

Miss Betty Lynn Sudbeck of
Mississippi State College for
Women visited on the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. O. Sudbeck.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
From Vicksburq

Mr.. and Mrs. James Lundv
and Mrs. George Pettus, all
of Vicksburg, arrived Satur-
day night for a visit with Mrs.
c. l.. Lundy, Mr.. Vernon
Frost and Mr.. George Pettu5.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Nearer Home

Nearer Home
Mrs. d. c. Lundy, who suf-
fered a fractured bone in d
fall at her home last week,
has been released from ST.
Dominic Hospital in Jackson.
Miss Betty is now recuperating
in the Holmes County Com
munity Hospital. Her friends
will be glad to have her near
er home.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Visits Mother

FASIAS WUIHGr n
Mr.. Robert c. Gwin and
Mrs. Gwin of Bryan, Texas ar
rived on Friday to spend sew,
eral days vacation with his
mother, Mrs. R. M. Gwin.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27

Living In Belzoni
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Cox are
now making their home III
Belzoni, having moved there
last Saturday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
At Memphis State

Miss Sarah Edna Bailey re-
glstered on Monday at Mem
phis State University for
training prior to entering
Memphis Baptist Hospital
School of Nursing. Miss Bal
ley, an honor graduate of
Lexington High School, at
tended Mississippi State Col
lege for Women at the 61-62
term.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Day In Jackson

Mrs. G. r. Chennault and
daughter, Mrs. Johnny Mason
of West, spent Thursday in
Jackson. 3Y~i
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
To Aberdeen

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Schur
and Edward spent Sunday IN
Aberdeen as guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hyman Schur.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27
Business Visitor

BUSINESS VISl1Or
Mr.. Aaron Carley with
United Gas Company out of
Yazoo City, was a business
visitor to Lexington Monday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-09-27

The longest, Iiveliest most beautiful
lineup of new cars ever presented
under one dealers banner! 4 classes.
"A models. .aII* with amazing new SER
Wce-saving features that reduce service
stops to twice a year or every 5000
miles,. save you time, trouble, money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-08-15
Boy Killed
After Dash
Into Street

A young Silver Spring boy
dashed into the street from
between two parked cars near
his home last night and was
fatally injured when another
struck him, Montgomery
County police reported.
The victim was David F.
johnson, 212-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd H. johnson,
jr., of lib Dryden street.
He died at Washington SAM
tarium in Takoma Park at
8:45 pm, less than an hour
after he was hit by a car
driven by Frederick L. Kendall
of the 700 block of Dryden
street, police said.
Police and witnesses told
them that the car was travelling
at about 20 miles an hour when
the boy ran into the street.
Police said no charges were
placed against the motorist.
David's death was the 18th
from traffic accidents so far in
1862 within the county, 10 more
than the total at the same date
last year. 1t also raised Mary
lands traffic toll for the year
to 329, compared to 260 a
year ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-08-15
Teen-Aeer Found
Unconscious in
Westbriur Pool

Gregory Flick, IA, of Spring
field, Va, was found uncon-
scious at the bottom of a SWIM
ming pool.
The boy was discovered in
the pool at WeStbriar Country
Club off Route 1913 near Vienna
He was pulled from the poo
by two lifeguards, Edward Sol
otai, and Theodore Tedesco
and given mouth to mouth
resuscitation. The Vienna res
cue squad took him to the Fair
fax hospital, where he re-
manned unconscious.
The boy was identified as the
son of Maj. and Mrs. John
Flick, of 8108 Juxon road
Springfield. He was swimming
at the pool with members OF
the Annandale swimming team
The team was practicing for
la countrywide swimming meet
this Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-08-15
NEIGHBORS ASK LEGAL RELIEF
FROM MUSIC LOVERS

The hills are alive with the sound of music in
Bethesda But at least two residents would like the
Montgomery County Council to call different tune
In letters read to the council yesterday the residents
complained of outdoor ampification systems and asked
the lawmakers for ordinance prohibiting their use
except on special occasions.
John C. Driver of 10 Burning Tree court told the
council that of his neighbors frequently plays
attic and band music for eight 10 hours continuously
and that double storm windows match for Wagner
John Philip Sousa.
Mr.. Driver who claimed that county police give
only temporary relief asked for laws licensing operators
of such sound equipment. This he claimed would free
the great majority of the residents from being cap
tive audience subject to the musical selections and time
whms of one or two misguided neighbors."
Mr.. Drivers complaint apparently struck sympa-
thetic chord with the council The lawmakers took turns
telling of the neighborhood noises they disiked the most
and then ordered County Attorney Alfred Carter to
veStigate strengthening the anti-noise ordinance.
Council member Stella Werner joined others in re-
quesng the investigation but indicated that operate
music wasn't quite as bad her pet She claimed
that dog in her neighborhood has almost uncanny
ability to reach the canine equivalent to high and al
ways at the wrong time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-08-15
MISERY WEEKS
Rogweed Season Beginning

The average peak period Of
the years 1916 to 1860 was 231
pollen grains. In recent years
the count has been diminishing
as the city builds up and the
open areas where ragweed
grows have been destroyed.
Last years peak was 172 grains
on September 8.
Washington, says DR.. Kailin,
is a "middling city" for pollen,
far more comfortable than the
Midwest but less comfortable
than the East Coast of Florida
or Alaska and Hawaii, where
there is no ragweed.
In Lexington, KY, a few
years ago, one days reading
dwarfed anything Washington
can muster. 1t was 1888.
The peak here usually comes
from about August 90 to Sep
TENDER 4. The season ends by
about the end Of September.
Until then, hay fever victims
may seek relief through medical
treatment or by avoiding the
outdoors, air conditioning a
room or installing a window
fan behind a furnace filter.
Many dry their laundry indoors
to avoid bringing pollen in on
sheets, pillowcases and clothes.
According to the American
Medical Association. hay fever
is a growing problem for
Americans. 1t Is caused by
several plant pollens, but
primarily by those of the rag
weeds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-08-15
MISERY WEEKS
BY WILLIAM GRIGG
Star Staff Writer

Marked by invisible pollen
and noisy complaint, the rag
weed season officially opened
in the District today.
An allergist, DR.. Eloise w.
Kailin, made the sneezy season
official by taking a sticky slide
from the top of the Weather
Bureau building at Twenty
fourth and M streets NV. at
9 am. today, after it had been
exposed for "a hours.
Placing it under a micro
scope. she began to search for
the bunny golf balls" which
ragweed pollen resembles when
magnified. The search takes 20
minutes to an hour.
Here is a sort of "diScom-
fort index" for the allergic. DR..
Kailin, a physician in private
practice here, has been taking
the count for the District Med
ial Society and a national pol
len survey sine 1916. The count
will be listed throughout the
season with The Stars other
weather data on Page b..
Although the most allergic
residents will begin to feel their
heads closing up during these
first days when DR.. Kailin can
barely find a single bit of pollen
more and more persons join
the sneezerS and eye-wipers as
the pollen count rises. In the
record 24-hour period in 1852
the count was 425 pollen grains