The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 191, Ed. 2 Monday, December 27, 1954 Page: 14 of 20
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q A THE ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Texas, Monday Evening, December 27. 1954
DENNIS THE MENACE
DURING 1954
Salvation Army
Aids 2,202 Here
Immigration Officer
Defended by Solon
Melody Shop
466 PINE
4-4848
A Salvation Army group holding
a street corner service, er the
tinkling of the bells and sight of
a Salvation Army kettle are about
the only contact that many people
have with that organization.
For many hundreds of others,
both transients and more or less
permanent residents in Abilene, the
Salvation Army means food, a
place to sleep, hot meals and other
help. .
Transient help to one of the big.
gest jobs the Salvation Army unit
in Abilene handles, according to
Maj. Fred J. Chert In his report
to the local board, he noted that
the SA office here received 2,202
applications for aid during ths past
year.
In aiding these people, the unit
furnished beds for 2,148 persons,
and 6,950 meals. Medicine was ob-
tained for 10 persons, and trans-
portation for 10 more
There were 2,445 garments and
‘ shoes given to these people, and
177 women and children (under 12)
aided.
Newcomers Helped
Families of less than six months
residency in Abilene also got a big
helping hand. The Salvation Army
wrote 159 grocery orders, handed
out 22,068 garments and 1.407 pairs
of shoes, furnished medicine to IS
families, and obtained furniture for
83.
At Thanksgiving, 107 families
were provided with dinner, and
there were Christmas dinners for
52 families. Toys and fruit for
1.106 families were also provided
at Christmas time.
Religious activities also took
much of their time and energy.
There were 504 services held, with
an attendance of 7.385. There were
also 47 street corner services held
During the year, 68 converts were
received.
Salvation Army personnel made
24 visits to hospitals, and distrib-
uted ill gifts and 526 places of
reading material
There were 2.M8 young people's
meetings held, with an attendance
of 5.969, and 52 Sunday School
sessions with an attendance of
2,381. Forty-one Junior Legion craft
classes wers held, with sn attend-
ance of 502.
Girl Guards held 38 meetings,
with an attendance of 288
Bible School, which was held for
10 days, had 804 in attendance dur-
ing the entire period of the school,
and two summer outings were held,
with sn attendance of 131, Maj.
Cherb reported.
WASHINGTON (—Rep. Walter
(D-Pa) today praised immigration
checks in the refugee law and de-
fended R. W. Scott McLeod, whose
administration of the act has been
criticised by others.
Walter is second ranking Demo-
crat on the House Judiciary Com-
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•rm JUST GARBLING WO SAD I WAS DOWNING ITE aww
Divorcee Blames U.S.
For Booting in Britain
COPENHAGEN, Denmark iP — because of former trade union
An American divorcee ordered out
'Hot' Roaches Spread
When Home Crowded
By RENNIE TAYLOR
Associated Press Science Reporter
BERKELEY, Calif., IB — Radio-
active cockroaches have demon-
strated how the species can invade
hones, even passing through water
traps in the plumbing, two U. S.
Public Health experts reported to-
day.
Sewer cockroaches in Phoenix,
Ariz., were used in the experiment.
The results showed that the in-
sects, which are potential disease
carriers, migrate as much as 200
feet when they become overcrowd-
ed or when forced out of their
colonies by backed-up sewage.
The experiment was reported to
the American Association for the
Advancement of Science by Wil-
liam B. Jackson and Paul P.
Maier of the Public Health Service
Communicable Disease Center in
Atlanta, Ge
The roaches in one sewer man-
hole were collected and sprayed
with radioactive phosphorus which
made them traceable with a geiger
counter. Then they were put back
into their hole and then another
U.S. Investigates
Diamond Contests
•WASHINGTON, Dec. n m.-The
Post Office Departmeat is investi-
gating "count the diamonds con-
tests" and similar competitions
which purport to offer free dia-
monds as prizes.
Postmaster General Summerfield
said today the objective of these
promotions, according to reports
from Chief Postal Inspector David
H. Stephens, to “to sell diamonds
and jewelry merchandise at mis-
represented values to ‘contestants,’
while awarding only a few of them
legitimate prizes.”
Entries in the competitions, in
which the “contestants” count the
number of diamonds in a picture
display, are sent through the mails.
colony of 1.500 roaches war
trapped from a nearby manhole
and dumped into the radioactive
colony. The second group of
roaches was not made radioactive.
The idea was to produce over-
crowding and see bow many -
the radioactive insects would leave
of Britain sought temporary haven
here today and blamed American
“pressure” for her plight. U.S
officials denied any part in the
case.
The woman, 32-year-old Mrs.
Jean Butler, flew here yesterday
with her British fiance, Clive
Jenkins, a British trade union
official. She plans to marry him
here when her divorce becomes
final in February, then return with
him to England as a British citi-
zen.
Mrs. Butler has been in Britain
for the past five years, employed
recently as a curator at a London
museum. The British Home Office
had refused to extend her residence
permit and warned that she must
leave the country by Dec. 28 or be
deported.
The Home Office declined to dis-
cuss the case but sald "such action
is made when it is conducive to
the public good."
Mrs. Butler was divorced Dec. 22
from J. Jordan Butler, an Ameri-
affiliations. She said that to years
ago she had been an organizer
with the CIO (Congress of Indus-
trial Organizations) “and had Ne-
groes and whites in the same union
in the South."
"Also at my state university
(Missouri) I ron a campaign to
allow Negroes to be admitted to
the university,” she added.
The woman claimed that “some-
one in the United States has
brought pressure on the British
authorities to make me leave and
return to America.”
A U.S. Embassy spokesman in
London said "America has nothing
to do with the deportation order.”
University of Missouri records
show Mrs. Butler graduated from
a New York City High School as
Jean Lynn Rogovin and entered
Missouri in 1944 as Mrs. Jean Lynn
Vier. She and her husband took
the name Butler in 1947.
Real Estate Board
To Sponsor Public
Relations Course
Public relations will be the topic
at a four-session study course to
be sponsored here Jan. 3 by the
Abilene Real Estate Board.
S. H. Womack, instructor from
the University of Texas extension
service, will conduct the seminar,
which will be held nightly at 7:30
p.m. in the Foremost Dairies Au-
ditorium.
The course will cover topics such
as telephone manners, developing
good public relations’ among all
employes, improving memory, in-
ter-office relationships, and improv-
ing speech.
Blackboard illustrations,' flip-
charts, flannel board graphs, 18
millimeter sound films, wire re-
corders and printsd matter will be
used in the course, Noble Harris,
president of the board, said.
The course will cost $2 for an
enrollment fee. No examinations
will be given.
Womack is a retail training spec-
ialist and has had more than 15
years of experience in the retail
field. Harris said.
Santa Claus Subs
On Second Twins
LOS ANGELES (—Old Santa
being no piker pertape figured he
could do on Christmas what the
stork had done on Thanksgiving
13 years ago.
So Mr. and Mrs. Clebert Berger-
on now have their second set of
twin boys. The eldest sons are
Clebert Jr. and Gilbert born on
Thanksgiving Day 1941,
mittee and helped to write the Mc-
Caerran-Walter Basic Immigration
The Judiciary Committee's
chairman-to-be, Rep. Celler (R-
NY), returned from a five-week |
overseas tour this month with
sharp criticism for McLeod, the
State Department’s security chief
"A good law,” CeUer said, “has
been prostituted by the insane,
arbitrary and savage administra-
tion thereof by Mr. Scott McLeod."
Walter said in an interview that
attacks on McLeod for his admin-
istration of the slow-moving special
refugee program are "entirely un-
warranted and unjustified."
The Pennsylvanian, who had a
hand in drafting the IMS act, said
McLeod is "just administering the
law" and declared that restrictions
in it are "safeguarding the best
interests of the United States.”
The law, signed Aug. 7, 1953,
authorises admission to this coun-
try of 214,000 refugees outside the
regular immigration quotas during i
the three years ending Dec. 31,
UM. Latest figures from the State
Department show that, as of Dec.
17, only 16,081 immigration visas
had been issued under the pro-
gram, and only a fraction of these
visa-holders have actually arrived
in the United States.
The State Department has said
the chief reason for the slow start
was the need to set up machinery,
including a security screening
system.
Walter said many of those ar-
rived or on their way have spon-
sors, as required under the law,
among relatives already in this
country and have jobs and housing
waiting for them. Sponsors must
certify that employment and shel-
ter is available.
Many still waiting to get in, he
said, are unable to do so because!
they have no sponsors here. And
the reason for this, he declared,
is that there are not jobs for them 1
at a time when unemployment is
a domestic problem.
The Pennsylvanian defended the
security checks which have been
criticized as the biggest hold up
in the program.
Pre-Inventory
. ONLY 5 DAYS
MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
All items offered on this sale are clearly tagged on
our floor, and all but one are brand new. EACH
SET sold has the STANDARD MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY. Here’s your chance to save on top-
quality merchandise that was never intended for
“sale merchandise”. In most cases there’s only
’one of each model. Free delivery and installation
in Abilene, with FAMOUS MELODY SHOP IN.
TEGRITY in truthful, factual representation of re-
suits you will get with each set. All sales are final,
no returns, no refunds, no exchanges. All major
items available on our liberal personalized pay-
ment plan!
Scott Television
Reg.*
Scott — Handsome mahogany full door
18th century 21" console TV with large
extended range speaker.
Reg. 465.50* ..........
Scott — Magnificent traditional ma-
hogany cabinet with huge 24" picture
tube — over 400 square inches of pic-
ture! Here's a real buy for that 20’
room and hi-fi 12" speaker system
too!
SALE*
32674‘
Reg. 700.50".................
RCA Victor TV
RCA-Victor — Sophisticated modern
blonde oak 21" console with full length
doors. Here's world-famous “consum-
48782*
Reg.* SALE*
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For Appointment Phone 2-5309
CHARLES J. COOKE You are Invited to come by anytime
318 Westridge Dr. to discuss your voice problems.
their own home under such condi-
tions.
In cold weather the migrating
roaches didn't go far, but when
it warmed up they went off in
all directions. They were caught
in spots ontli upstream and down-
stream in the sewer.
' can archaeologist living in Britain,
or She said previously "there is cer-
tainly no question of security in-
volved, and there never before has
been any question about extending
my permit to stay in Britain.’'
Mrs. Butler has said she did not
want to return to the United States
Yuletide Spirits
Brings 'Em Back
WACO, Tex. un—On Christmas
Eve City Judge Q. Z. Valentine
released 25 men held on drunken-
ness charges.
Yesterday to of them were back
in jail on the same charge.
DUTCH TREAT TOURS OF EUROPE
Dutch ships, S countries, M days, 3 meals daily, escorted com-
prehensive sight seeing. Off-season from $798 — Summer from
$1014, Call us for details.
GAY TRAVEL SERVICE
WOOTEN HOTEL LOBBY
Abilene, Texas.
PHONE 3-2841
‘ NIGHT 4-7190
er tested" quality in a modern cabi-
net that will fit with the finest
modern interiors — A beautiful buy 465.50...
RCA-Victor — Famous “Super” chassis
in a gold-trimmed mahogany finish
21” console cabinet. Fine “Golden
Throat” tone quality. A picture that M
is outstanding. Modern diamond-trim
speaker grille. You’ll like this one at ■
a real saving. •
20270* ■
Reg. 344.56'.................*74 J
RCA-Victor — Genuine hand rubbed a
mahogany with a mirror finish. A K
handsome 21" console, with every a
feature most-wanted by millions of a
purchasers. Dark screen. "
Reg.375.to- ...........29740° 1
RCA-Victor — Here's one you'll be
proud of — Blonde oak 21” console
in tasteful modern. Another “Super”
chassis with full-sized 12” speaker.
(Small spots on finish) ..............410.50...
... 38290
=*
32190
This is about what could be ex-
pected when e ogged mains aro-
duce backed-up sewage, the health
experts said. ’ he insects are cap-
able of carrying a variety ot dis-
ease organisms, the experiment-
ers said.
hat Is The Business
Cabi
Diff
WASHINGTON
President Else
indulging in the
of taking a loo
as a year of pe
tensions and of
perous economy
But the Nation
less optimistic 1
says the new y
rising unemploy
ing power and
stimulated by ti
by industry.
Tax Ct
The nonprofit,
organization rep
labor, agricultul
sions, urged fui
creased public
things as school
pitals, and high
Cabinet officer
arate appraisal
1955 for "N1
monthly publics
Chamber of Con
eral of the 10 e:
caution, there v
Secretary of
1954 saw consid
ward world pea
"formidable ol
He predicted thi
be exposed to C
in 1955, and add
“We shall str
ABILENE'
TRAFFIC
Consecutive de
Fatalities in 1
Accidents Fri.
Accidents In 1
Injured Fri., S
Injured in 1954
Roadside
Kills West
LEVELLAND,
way Patrolman
this account of 1
day:
Army Pfc. C
20. of Midland, ’
road near here.
A car driven 1
of O’Donnell, T
headon.
The patrolma
saying he went
wheel.
Peek was kill
passengers injur
Chicago Waiter
Holds 4 Degrees
CHICAGO in-Leo Reese is prob-
ably Chicago's best educated
waiter.
While working nights, he has
progressed through Wright Junior
College, John Marshall Law School,
University of Illinois and Roosevelt
University.
He is now studying at DePaul
University toward a master’s de-
gree in elementary school educa-
tion.
Lee has eight children
GOOD BYEC
MR RAT!
Deaf-Mute Tot
‘Signs’ New Pals
LOUISVILLE, Ky. UB-When her
family moved into a new neigh-
borhood two years ago, Delores
Schneider had a problem
How does an 8-year-old deaf-
mute go about making friends and
playing with the other children?
With a child's directness. De-
lores found the answer by teach-
ing all the youngsters sign lan-
guage.
Now there’s hardly a child of
her age in the neighborhood who
can't hold his own in two-handed
conversation.
Delores' two brothers, Joe, 15,
and Eddie, 13, also have beer
deaf-mutes from birth but the ela-
it child, Mary Lou, 17, has nos
mal hearing. So do Mr. and Mrs
Jim Schneider
utlook For 1955?
Watch for Babson's Business and
Financial Forecast for 1955 in
the Thursday Morning Edition on
December 30th of the
RCA-Victor — A distinctive 21” con-
sole in matched mahogany half-door
design — truly an unusual cabinet
housing a most satisfying TV set.
This will fit your decor end you’ll like
the picture end sound ............
444.5........34782
RCA-Victor — And here’, a new 24”
console that doesn’t require an ever,
size room. Compect cabinet with
aluminized picture tube end excellent
picture definition. A pretty cabinet
and a picture you’re sure to like
420.50 .....
Radio-Phono
Combinations
Reg*
33840
STORI
PRE-IN
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D
emri soy 7 Die in Riot
MAA h BOMBAY. India. Dec. n -
---/-, Police reported seven persons
.___a killed today in the village of Valod
.___,, .. ,as authorities broke up with gun-
W you want to rid your premises of Rotr , riot aroudert
and Mice, get DURHAM’S RAT-KILL, fire * riot set off by an argument
Chemistry s new weapon to end between * crowd of peasants and
n t their landlord The peasants had
iem. Rowii. Guuram.ed . % stoned the landlord’s house in a
14k corlon only $1.00 of dispute ebout their tenancy of his
— TwooirroM DRUG DEPT. I property
Abilene Reporter-News
RCA-Victor Radio - Phone
(illustrated) with powerful
super - sensitive AM - FM
Radio, expensive 2 chassis
con struct lon. 3 - speed auto-
malic changer, and RCA’s
exclusive famous “Golden
Throat0 tone system. 18th
century traditional cabinet in
beautiful figured mahogany.
2,5. 241605
Same as above except wheat-
colored blonde. Korina wood.
Demonstrator and shows it.
But perfect operating condi-
tion .......................305.00*
SALE*
RCA
Philc
ICA Vice Fenwick
Medel 25/0
1999*
CURRENT RATE
ON SAVINGS
Safety Insured to
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FOR EACH
. SAVER
Open Your Account Today
Opening an account is simple, and may be opened, increased,
er serviced entirely bp mall, * not convenient to call th per-
ABILENE SAVINGS ASSOCIATION
A SAVINGS INSTITUTION
Under Supervision of the State Banking Department
1155 N. 3rd Phone 3-3733
Home Owner—Serving Abilene and Vicinity ter a Years
A careful checking of the Babson Predictions mode in the
BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL FORECAST FOR 1954 upholds •
the remarkable average of the past years by being 86% cor-
rect! Below is the score for the lost sixteen years. It holds the
best and highest record for Annual Forecasts on U. S. Future
Business.
Forecast For
1954
1953
1952
1951
1950
1949
1948
1947
% Accurate
M
84
88
88
81
81
88
Forecast For
1946
1945
1944
1943
1942
1941
IMS
1MS
% Accurate
95
87
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94
M
78
76
88
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SCOTT "Kensington” compact HI-FI
console combination. Heavy cabinet
construction packed full of chassis
Latest and finest: Here's a real steal.495.00"....
SCOTT - same superb instrument as
above - without equal - with distine-
live modern cabinet that will be
the talk of all your friends, and re-
cord storage space tool..........595.09'...
TRAV-LER 3-speed table model Ra-
dio - Phono - A good dependable set
with very nice tone quality .........99.95°...,
MAHOGANY ................
BLONDE ....................109.95°....
39500°
47500
7830*
8740*
Phonographs
You may select your Phono from several models
PRICED LOW for clearance. Portable. Table Mod-
elo, Automatic and Non - Automatic. Each one on
sale clearly tagged................Pick one and
models
SAVE PLENTY
Records
If you want a lot of music for your money-—we’ve
got a pretty good selection (A „
of long-playing records put OF Each
out for this sale......• •
We’ve got a few CHEAP "45" records too.
Come Pick Some Cheap Records!
‘PLUS 2.2% STATE TAX
Melody Shop
466 FINE
4-4848
RCA Vic
WA8 $299.95
Philco -
WAS $169.95
General
WAS $199.9!
Eme
WAS $199.91
Other i
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