davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1962-12-04

this that women panickedp" I
persisted.
I'VE didn't reach that con-
clusion. We simply said that
sales by women were two-and-
a-half times as great as the
sales balance by men,"
But that sentence leaves q
clear impression about wom-
ems sales. Since on the cru
cial day of Monday, men sold
far more on balance than
women and you don't know
whether on Tuesday, their big
day of selling. women were
dumping on the downside or
selling on the upside, is the
impression warranted?"
II guess not. But we didn't
reach any conclusion.
Then in view of your mis-
leading non conclusion
wouldn't / be justified in re-
peating my nuts to those who
accuse the little woman?"
Sure, you could do this"
It's more in sorrow than in
anger. Keith. But I'm a wom-
an, you know. I'm proud Of
my sex and when there's rea-
son for rising to our defense
against an unfair myth-well,
you shouldn't have contributed
to it, really you shouldn't have.
Distributed. 1867, by The Hall Syndicate,
Inc. All Rights Reserved
Evening star., 1962-12-04

claiming that 1t was the 'littlt
woman" who panicked on Black
Monday, May %. I submitted
statistics and authoritative
statements from brokers to
prove that women could not
have dumped stocks in suffi-
cient volume to set off that
days slump. one of the worst
of this century.
Today, more in sorrow than
in anger, I send a third nuts
to my longtime friend. Keith
Funston, president of the New
York Stock Exchange. for add
ing to the myth about the little
woman. His contribution is in
advertent, but he should have
avoided it. Here's the tale.
The New York Stock Ex-
change has issued the fifth in
a series Of reports dissecting
transactions on the NYSE by
individual investors on the cha
otic days of May 28, 20 and 81.
Paragraph four of the overall
summary states:
Women, whose total volume
was about one-third that for
men, nevertheless had a sales
balance in the aggregate for the
three days which was two-and-
a-half times as great as that
for men,"
That's all Mr.. Funston says.
It's both too much and too
little, though, for the implica-
ton which easily may be drawn
from this paragraph is that
women did panic and In un-
reasoning terror, they dumped
stocks so heavily that they
brought about the whole de-
bacle." Newspaper stories say
ing just this have been wide
spread.
But in the report itself are
two tables, breaking down buy
ing and selling of stocks by
sex and here is what the tables
disclose.
Cd Men accounted for 74.5
per cent of total trading by
individuals on the three days.
Women accounted for only 25.5
per cent. That 25.5 per cent is
scarcely a majority!
CD Monday, May %, was the
black day of crash. On that day,
men sold 100000 more shares
than they bought. Women sold
460, 900 more shares than they
bought. Who was leading
whom?
go Tuesday, May 20, the
market plunged in the morn
Evening star., 1962-12-04

ling. turned around at noon anc
went UP. On that day, men solo
10000 shares on balance
Women sold 100000 shares or
balance.
But when did women sell
so heavily?" I asked an official
of the NYSE.
I'VE don't know" the Off.
cial answered. 1--WE can't get q
breakdown on individual selling
by hours. That information Is
gone forever"
Then you don't know
whether women were panickine
and selling at the bottom OF
being smart and feeding out
stock on the way back up?"
I'VE don't know. 1t could
have been either way"
a. On Thursday, May 81
after the Memorial Day holi-
day, the market rose again. On
that day, both men and women
were net buyers, men buying
10000 shares on balance,
women buying 100000 shares
on balance.
Altogether over the three
days. transactions by men to-
tailed 25,630,000; transactions
by women, 8,780,000. Men sold
l2,950,000 shares. Women Sold
4,730,000 shares.
How do you conclude from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
Oriental Persimmon
Is Ornamental, Useful

dark green leaves, which turn
yellow, red and orange tones,
are thus attractive at all sea-
sons, the Towering season is
late enough in the season SO
that late spring frost seldom
damages the fruiting.
The oriental persimmon, like
the native has male and fe-
male trees-the sexes are sep
arate. The named varieties Of
fered for sale are the female
trees, and unlike the native,
appear to fruit whether or not
there is a male tree present.
When this occurs the fruits
may be seedless or practically
so. In buying a variety it is
well to ask the nurseryman if
it will fruit without a male
tree.
The oriental persimmon is a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
QUESTION BOX
FOR GARDENERS

, the longer branches which will
be fastened to the wire or
other framework on which it
is to grow. During the spring
and summer new growths will
appear and those that are not
wanted should be removed
Since the fruits appear from
the short spurs along the
branches. The spacing of the
branches will depend upon the
regularity of pruning. If prun-
ing is only once or twice a
year then the branches should
be is to 10 inches apart. More
frequent pruning will enable
you to keep more branches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
Grass Clippings
Seriously Harm
Zoysiu Lawns
BY BRIAN FINGER

Montgomery County Assistant County
Agent
Some homeowners had prob
lens with their zoysia lawns
last summer. Most of these
problems could be avoided by
proper management. zoysia
is a very thick grass and the
clippings should either be
caught or raked after every
moving. If you don't get rid
of the clippings they build UP
to the point that they will
smother the grass causing
death. Actually this buildup of
dead grass can mat and make
a layer impervious to water
and air.
1t is a good idea to use an
iron rake and get all of the
clippings out at least once a
year. Don't worry about the
few sprigs of green grass that
come out when you use an
iron rake. This won't do any
harm. You'll be amazed at the
amount of dead grass you will
get out.
Another important factor is
lining. Most homeowners who
have zoysia fertilize regularly
but never lime. A PHI of about
1870 is desirable for the grass
and efficient use of the fertil-
lizer that is added. If you
would like to have your soil
tested to find out the PHI,
write to the County Agent,
Rockville, Maryland. This is a
free service to residents of
Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
PLANT YOUR YARD FOR LIVING

moderate sized small tree If
planted in full sun-15 to Is
feet in height. If planted in
the shade it may stretch up
to 40 feet.
The following varieties are
listed by w. H. Preston, jr., OF
the Agriculture Department as
being hardy in this area: Great
Wall, Peiping, Atone. Pen,
Sheng, Shaumopan, Benigaki,
Okame. Eureka, Tsurushigaki,
Yokono, Delicious and Manerh
The trees are known to
thrive and fruit without spray
ing, fertilizing or pruning,
which should make them ideal
for the small garden. They are
not known to be troubled by
insects or diseases, and need
very little pruning. They do
respond to good culture with
larger fruits-some may only
be an inch in diameter, others
three or four inches.
The fruits like those of our
native are astringent when
first colored. This is easily re-
moved in the kitchen by plac-
ing several persimmons in a
tight plastic bag with an apple
and allowed to stand for a few
days-three to five depending
upon the stage of maturity
The firmer fruits require the
longer period. The fruits may
be eaten fresh, in salads, in
ice cream as a flavoring, in
sherbert, custard, cake, pudding
and pies. The fruit or the pulp
may be frozen for later use
Since the fruit contains Ger.
tain tannins it is we'll to avoic
iron containers which will dis,
color.
DR.. Preston and the workers
at Glen Dale think the per.
Simmon the ideal fruit for the
home gardener because of its
many desirable qualities. Ger
tainly it takes much less work
and care. And, most people
once introduced to the flavor
of a well ripened oriental per-
simmon will want more-if the
astringency has been removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
i THIS WEEK
IN YOUR GARDEN

their growth, form a new corn
on top Of the old one. The
old CORN, the roots and the
outer husks on the new CORN
should be removed before stor-
ing. If thrips we're present ir
the planting this past season
it is we'll to dust the corms
lightly with DOT before plac-
ing in crates, baskets or open
sacks for winter storage. A tenn
perature of between 40 and Sc
degrees is preferable but they
will keep without too much
problem in a warmer situa-
ton.
1t is possible in the more
protected situations to leave
the glad corms in the ground
over winter. In most winters
they will live over without ap-
parent injury. In case of doubt
about the drainage it is better
to dig. In a we'll drained soil
the only problem is protection
from freezing and this can be
helped to some extent by a
thick layer of leaves over the
had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
BY WILBUR H. YOUNGMAN
Star Garden Editor

Visitors to the Glen Dale
Station recently saw an amaz-
ing display of the oriental per-
simmons. Those from the West
Coast were not so impressed
because there the oriental per-
simmons are a common sight
at this time of the year.
Those from the North and
from the East were amazed
that this fruit was from an
old orchard in the Blue Ridge
Mountains. There are many
varieties of the oriental per-
simmon that are hardy in this
area.
The oriental persim m o n
(Diospyros kaki) is an attrac-
tive, round-headed, small tree
The blooms are inconspicuous
greenish-white, similar to those
Of our native persimmon. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
Get Punsies In

1t is time to get the pansies
into the ground if they are to
become we'll rooted before
freeze and thaw weather. When
once planted it is well to mulch
them heavily. Do not cover the
leaves, tuck the mulch under
them.
Put some of the pansies in a
warm protected situation for
earliest bloom, some in a shad-
ed situation where they will
continue to flower well into the
summer-children love to pick
the pansies. Pansies make an
excellent cover for the bulb beds
and do not interfere with the
growth and Towering of the
bulbs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
Big Mum Show

Those who visited the Ma
tional Chrysanthemum Socie-
tvs Show at the Shorehan
Hotel last week end were
amazed at the great number Of
types and forms Of chrysan-
themums on display. The Po-
tomac Chrysanthemum Society
annually stages excellent flow
er shows, but this one which
brought entries from great dis
tances provided an excellent
view of this autumn flower in
all types and forms. The cas-
cade display was most interest
ing although something fol
most to enjoy as a thrilling
sight but one which only a few
will wish to attempt. But, il
did show many of the things
which can be done with the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, es-
palier and tree forms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
Arborvitue

From Mrs. N. T. P, Box 334
Washington Grove, Md, My ar
borvitae are losing their in
terror needles, What is the
cause and what should be done
to save them? Answer. The
leaves, especially those on the
inside of the arborvitae, as
well as on a number of other
needed evergreens. drop when
ever the, roots are unable to
supply adequate moisture and
plant food. Moisture is the
important factor. This can be
corrected, and should be, by
pruning each spring so that
the root system can supply all
needed moisture to the leaves
even when the soil is deficient
in moisture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
Bird Feeders

Now is the time to erect bird
feeders and get them ready fol
winter duty. Many kinds Of
birds spend the winter in this
area and enjoy the thought
fitness of those who erect feed
ers-and keep them filled fol
the feathered visitors. Place
the feeders beyond the reach Of
squirrels and preferably neal
shrubbery where the birds car
find protection from their enc
mics should they appear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
Glad Corms

All glads should be dug and
made ready for winter. Dry
them for several days, perhaps
for two or three weeks, until
the old corms separate easily
from the new ones. Glads, in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
Soil Improver

Now that there are vacant
areas in flower beds and bor-
ders it is we'll to SOW the an
nual ryegrass both as a soil
improver and to choke out the
weeds which will soon appear
Use five to seven pounds of
the ryegrass seed per 1000
square feet. w. H. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
English Ivy

From Mrs. A. l.. o., 6601
Rivercrest court, Washington.
The leaves of a large area of
English ivy appear suffering
from disease and insects?
Answer. Am not certain just
what disease is present be-
cause of the drought injury
evident. Suggest spraying or
busting with any of the all
purpose sprays. Also water as
needed whenever rainfall is in
adequate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
Pyrucunthu

From P. A. L., 1915 Larch-
wood street, Hyattsyille, Md. I
wish to train a firethorn CPy-
racantha) to the house. When
should it be pruned and how
much spacing of branches
should be given? Answer. The
pruning should be started in
the spring removing all but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
Drains

From c. M. O., 2134 G street
NV. How much copper
sulphate should be put into
the sewer lines to kill tree
roots? Will the copper sulphate
affect the pipe or equipment?
Answer. Dissolve / pound of
copper sulphate in hot water
and pour down a drain-toilet
or sink. This will not hurt the
porcelain or iron other than a
temporary discoloration. This
will not open a drain already
clogged with roots. Once open,
a monthly treatment should be
sufficient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
Screens

Chill winds are not pleasant
to the gardener and his family
but they are needed to force
plants into maturity for win
ter cold. To wrap or screen
the plants and prevent their
attaining the maximum stage
of maturity is to invite freeze
injury. 1t is more important to
keep warming sun from reach
ing them now-erect a protec-
tive screen on the south and
west sides. However, since in
most years this is not neces-
sary few gardeners go to the
trouble. They prefer to watch
the plants and correct such in
jury as they may attain-split-
ting of the bark, freezing back
of unhardened new growth, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
OxuIIis

From Mrs. A. L. G., GAL Hous-
ton avenue, Takoma Park, Md
What should 1 ask for to obtain
an oxallis for indoor bloom?
Answer. There are numerous
oxallis, some are useful indoors
others are hardy out-ol doors
in this area. Oxallis crasSipeS
has small purply-pink flowers
is evergreen and practically
ever-blooming. Most of the
others have yellow flowers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02

Last weeks hard freeze not
only caused much concern over
un hardened broad leaved
.evergreens but, also, killed the
tender ANIMALS and summer
Towering bulbs. The first re-
suit is not likely to be fully
known until next spring. Many
think that it caught the azalea
buds in a too tender condition
and that some were injured.
Whether or not the bark was
split on the stems is still I'M
known. 1t will probably depend
upon the exposure and the
amount of water (sap) in the
woody plants.
The killing of ANIMALS and
tender summer-flowering bulbs
means that they may be re-
moved and the gardener get on
with his bulb planting and 9TH
er preparations for spring flow
ers. OF course, the dryness of
the soil makes planting more
of a chore than normal but the
sprinkler can be run until the
soil SoftenS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02
BitterSWeet

From Mrs. S. P, i08 Ritten-
house street, NE. What is
wrong with my bittersweet?
When should the berries be
cut off? Answer. The leaf is
badly infected with a scale in
sect. Control by spraying two
or three times in April and
again in midsummer with
malathion. The berries may be
harvested in october or No
vember.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-02

q. 3
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-05-18
Prospect Student
Wins Nurse School
Honors At Duke

Miss Ann Xix, of Prospect, has
been tapped for membership in
Santa Filomena, senior honor
airy society Of Duke University S
School of Nursing.
To win the recognition, the
rising senior had to maintain a
B" or better average; demon
strate superior nursing ability
and show qualities of leader
ship.
New members are annually
publicly tapped at the May meet
ing of the Nurses Student Gov
eminent Association. Miss Xix,
a 1859 graduate of Farmville
High School, was one of seven
rising seniors selected.
On the Nursing School campus
Miss Hix also serves on the
Freshman Advisory Council, is
a member Of the Honor Council
and now chairmans the Judicial
Board. She is also recording
secretary of the Student Govern
ment Association.
The daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas C. Hix, of Pros
pect, Ann was member of one
OF the summer Nursing PreyieW
courses at Southside Community
Hospital prior to commencing
her studies at Duke.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-05-18
Hospital Nelps

There We're 80 hospital pa
tlents Thursday morning.
Patients Admitted
Mrs. E. A. GOWN, Dillwyn;
w. w. Long. Rice: r. F.. Fulp.
Farmville; c. V. Ezelle, Vic
toria; Mrs. Lucy Wilson, Crewe;
Mrs. Mamie Booker, Prospect;
Miss Sarah Orange, Farmville:
Mrs. W. M. Anderson, Farm
vile; Miss Linda Seamster. LII
nenburg: Mrs. R. f. Law. Chase
City: E. L. Morton. Farmville.
Charles f. Dix, Keysville: Mrs
B. A. Elicit, Crewe, and Mrs
S. w. Worsham, B,rkevllle.
COlored Patients
Shirley Hobson, Cartersviue:
Robert L. Wright, Pampiin;
Margie Allen, Cumberland. and
Mollie Brown, Gainesville.
COlOred Birth
Fred and Laura Pollard
CreWe, girl. May l6.
Discharges
May IA - Mrs. Douglas Lind
sey, Miss Keaton Holland, Mrs.
Arthur Bucknam, Jean Lee,
Elizabeth Styles, Robert Stan
ley. Mrs. T. j. Charlton, R. T.
Walton, Mrs. W. M. Rowe.
Laura Jeter, Mrs. H. w. Yer
non, Phido Balm, Mrs. c. C.
Vaughan. and C. C. Vaughan.
May Is - Bernie Coles, Mrs.
]. M. Mcmillan, Mrs. w. H. Nc
Kay, Jr., Mrs. Thomas Scott,
Mrs. N. R. Bailey, E. W. Kidd,
and Mrs. P. M. Cary.
May Is Roger Watson,
Randolph Stevens. Mrs. R. G.
Webster, c. H. Agee. F. T. Bar
low, Mrs. Rene Scallan, Mrs.
Roy Shores, and A. C. Scott.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-05-18
Chamber Tour
Continued from page

Continued from page II
pair Interruptions to existing
functions.
There are continuing state
studies on such subjects as
maintenance procedures, work
orders and inventories of main
tenance supplies from which the
college benefits, and upon which
it calls often.
The complete renovation of
the kitchen and an almost 100
per cent replacement of equip
ment there were big contribu-
tors toward holding the line on
unit food costs. Wamsley said.
These factors have been i'm
portant in helping the college
control its total personnel costs.
Considering faculty and nonfac-
ulty numbers. Longwood today
has but one more on the staff
despite a so per cent increase
in student enrolment. Yet,
Wamsley said, the vital ISL stu
dent-teacher ratio has been held.
Longwood's total payroll for
Calendar 1861 was $940, 900, ex-
elusive Of the payroll Of the
Slater System. It's operating
budget for the same period was
about SIS millions. It's regu-
larly recurring local purchases
over years span total about
$40, 900, Wamsley said.
Student Spending
The college makes numerous
studies of its own. too. Of par
ticular interest to business men,
Wamsley feels, are the figures
obtained in 1861 study. 1t
sought to ascertain how much
students spend off-campus in a
years time. It was slightly in
excess of $4,000. The break
down showed:
Clothing. S26,O75; cosmetics,
records, gifts, $5l,22O: off-cam-
pus food, $8.603 and contribu-
tons to various community
drives and appeals, $4,8Ol.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-05-18
Little Boys
Tourney To Be
Played At Crewe

The 1862 state tournament for
Little Boys Baseball. Inc, has
been awarded to Crewe.
State leagues, at their annual
business session at South Boston
Monday night, selected CreWe
over Halifax County, the only
other locale to submit a bid.
The tournament. which will
qualify a champion for advance
ment toward the Dixie World
Series in West Monroe. La, will
be played the week of August 6.
Crewe, as host. will field a
team in the tourney. The other
five berths in the double-elimi-
nation event will be filled BY
district champions.
Hugh M. Moore. OF South Bos
ton, was reelected state direc-
tor OF the organization. Moore
told delegates there now are Is
franchised lea CUES with rs
teams in the state, most of them
IN southside Virginia. Halifax
county is defending state cham
piOn.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-05-18
Improved MailbOx
Week Observed
From May q To 26

The week of May 21-26, has
been designated, "Mailbox I'm
proyement Week"
Patrons are requested to furn-
ish mail receptacles and boxes
which are safe and convenient
to use. neat in appearance and
will protect the mail placed
therein.
Rural route and Star route pa
irons are required to provide
mail boxes Of the standard APP
proved type. conveniently To-
Gated on the right side Of the
road in the direction Of travel
Of the carrier.
Names Of the owners should
be shown on the side Of the box
visible to the carrier as he APP
proaches. or on the door if
boxes are grouped. The box
number may be shown on the
box. Boxes and supports should
be painted.
All carriers are instructed to
lend full cooperation to patrons
and will report conditions and
observations to the postmaster
on Or before June |, 1862.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-05-18
G. C. Shumaker, so
Rites Wednesday

DILLWYN, May 17-Funeral
services for Garnet Gray Shu-
maker, so, were held Wednes-
day at 2 pm. at Dunkum Broth
ers Funeral Home. with burial
in the Dillwyn Town Cemetery.
Mr.. Shumaker died Monday,
May IA. at Southside Commune
ty Hospital. He formerly oper-
ated a taxi business in DillWyn.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Beatrice Shumaker; two broth
ers, Carl Shumaker, of Rich
mond. and Marshall Shumaker,
of Dillwyn. and four sisters,
Mrs. j. S. Whitlow, Mrs. Ber-
nard Mastin, Mrs. Paul Griffith
and Mrs. Robert Dabney, all Of
Richmond.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-05-18
Sayler's Creek
Continued from page u

Revere Copper Company Of Bos-
ton.
Group Listed
Meeting Tuesday with Bohlen
and Tyler were w. C. Fltzpat-
rick, of Farmville. chairman of
the local committee, James H.
Mahan, president of the Farm
vile Chamber of Commerce.
Judge Valentine w. Southall.
County Clerk Stephen L. Far
rar, Jr., and J. NJ Borum, of
Amelia county. Borum is a
member of the county board of
supervisors.
Fitzpatrick summed up the
feelings Of the local group. stat
ing: I'VE are delighted and
greatly encouraged by this evi-
dence that Sayler's Creek is to
come into its own. The Park Di
vision has our staunch support
in this most opportune and bene-
fetal program"
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1962-05-18
POstOn Retires
Continued from page L

Continued from page II
ministration of 987 miles of
roads and streets in Isle of
Wight and Nansemond counties
and supervision of Highway De-
partment construction in New
port News and Hampton. He was
made assistant resident engineer
for Amelia, Nottoway and Lun-
enburg counties with .235 miles
of roads. in 1854.
Byrd is a member of the First
Christian Church of Salem. the
local VPI Alumni Charter, and
the Amelia County Golf Club.
secretary Of the Ruritan Nation
al and was for some time a
member Of the Amelia volunteer
fire department.