The Evening Sun from Baltimore, Maryland • 18

THE EVENING Tuesday, July 7, 1981 C2 nlarferd mmi newseeieer imn supperted Minor, who surveyed county high school newspaper advisers in May, found that 78 percent favored placement of advertisements in their students' papers. The same percentage of teachers said they have been approached by people interested in advertising, according to Minor. While agreeing that advertisements would "add a new dimension" to scholastic journalism, Bator said they would create problems as well. Students would have to spend class time soliciting local merchants, he said. In addition, businesses would be bothered by students from several high schools calling them for By Richard Berke Harford County bureau Harford County school administrators say they value the educational opportunities school newspapers provide forstudents.

But officials aren't quite sure how far students should go in imitating professional news operations. Specifically, they're concerned about advertising. At a school board meeting last night, John C. Bator, the school system's secondary education director, advised the board to maintain its prohibition on advertising in school newspapers. "School principals consistently do not recommend advertising," Bator said.

"The free enterprise system is fine, but for the school system in Harford County, we're not sure." Harford is the only county in the state which prohibits advertisements in school newspapers, officials said. The papers, produced by journalism classes, rely on funds provided by the schools. Such a relationship, however, is not necessary, said Paul Minor, who recently completed a term as president of the county student government organization. "It has been proven in other states that through selling ads, papers can reduce their dependence on school funds," he said. "A major aspect of journalism is advertising and I feel we're losing out." Bator also questioned how individual schools would "control" distasteful ads.

School Superintendent Alphonso A. Roberty has not taken a position on the ad question. The board also voted to revise its policy of naming schools by their geographic area or community. Schools now can be named after people who have made "significant contributions to education" in the county schools. The policy change was spurred by several residents who urged the board to name two elementary -schools after black educators.

Several people asked that Hickory Elementary School in Bel Air be named after Dr. Percy V. Williams, who at one time was the school's principal. Williams is now an assistant superintendent of the state education department. The residents also requested that Oakington Elementary School in Havre de Grace be named after the late Leon S.

Roye, former principal of the school. Board members said they will vote on renaming the schools in about two months, after community members have an opportunity to comment. In its last scheduled meeting before September, the board also elected new officers to one-year terms. John Tillery Jr. was elected president, succeeding Charles R.

Boutin, who was required to step down after two one-year terms. Members also elected James W. Kirk as vice president, the position last held by Tillery. In addition, Glennon L. W.

Eugene Gra'ybeal were elected as board's representatives on Harford. Community College's Board of Trustees:" In other matters, the school board learned that the number of secondary school students suspended in the 1981 school year about equals the fig- ures for the previous year. For both years, principals reported nearly 3,500 suspensions in the second-ary schools, which have a total enroll-" ment of about 17,400. Insubordinatioiir fighting, refusal to cooperate school policies and smoking continued as the major causes of suspension, according to a report. There is nothing synthetic about film's Edith Massey Hess told -i r.

It it must halt operating stations tit Associated Press Her beauty may have faded, but the chatterbox charm that helped Edith Massey get bartending jobs for 30 years is now the comedic secret to her stardom in the film "Polyester "I was a glamour girl, now I'm a star," says the nearly toothless Massey, whose movie roles have included Jesus' mother, a tyrant queen and, most recently, a daffy debutante who marries her chauffeur. "I know I have only these teeth, but it's my character. I could change them, but people like me. I'm an image." Several film critics have praised Massey's supporting role as socialite Cuddles Kovinski in "Polyester," the first non-cult box-office hit of Baltimore director John Waters. One writer said he didn't know if she deserved an Oscar or a 24-hour nurse.

The film, which stars one-time movie idol Tab Hunter and Divine, a 300-pound transvestite, has grossed more than $1 million since it opened this spring in five cities. "If 1 win an Oscar, I'll need a 24-hour nurse," Massey said. Sipping cream-of-goose soup in a nearby restaurant, she reflected on her rise to stardom in such Waters films as "Multiple Maniacs," "Pink Flamingos" and "Desperate Living." "They asked if I could play Jesus' mother. Who knows what Jesus' mother looked like? I guess they liked what I did because they gave me two other roles in the movie. "1 don't know what I did right, but I'm still in them," she said.

Now in her 50s, the former B-girl was once a madame in a Quincy, 111., brothel. She now runs "Edith's Shopping Bag," a curio shop in Fells Point-the once-decaying waterfront neighborhood that is also enjoying a renaissance. The store's name and Massey's virtual toothlessness have led many to characterize her as a shopping bag lady, a homeless woman who roams city streets with all her possessions. But Massey disputes the appellation. "1 have never been a bag lady, well, honey, I never lived that way, not that I think that I'm too good not to.

Let me knock on wood, I've always worked. "I'm a chatterbox, I've always had the charm, one thing I could always do is get a job." Waters, whose cinematic celebrations of raunchiness have won him cult status on the movie circuit, said he discovered Massey in 1969 when she was a barmaid in a place called Pete's. "The members of my cast drank there because beer cost 20 cents a glass," Waters recalled. "Somebody said 'You have to see this When he first set eyes on her, Waters said he thought: "God! Raw beauty. "She is a true original, she's an eccentric," Waters said.

"I think she's a great comedienne. "We sort of think of her as la Grande Dame of our films," said Waters, who devotes a chapter of his forthcoming book "Shock Value" to recounting Massey's life story. In "Desperate Living," she urges her nephew to become a homosexual and throws acid in the face of Divine, another regular in Waters' films. "She can play evil characters, too," Waters said. "But I think audiences like her best for her lovable characters." Her movie career has won Massey popularity with the punk rock set.

She has appeared with punk rock bands in San Francisco, New York and other cities as the "Queen of Punk Rock," reciting ditties and bad poetry. "I wouldn't say I sing, it's better not to lie to the public because they're going to hear me," Massey said. On the road, she attracts and befriends strange people. "She's like a psychiatrist to some of those people," Waters said. "What they can't tell their parents they can tell me.

A lot of the gay kids like me because I understand them," she explains. In keeping with the latest punk rock craze, Massey dressed as a pirate, replete with a plastic parrot fastened to her shoulder. "Edith is the only person in the world who should be trendy," Waters said. She recently performed with a punk band in New York's Mud Club but broke with the group because she was paid only $100 for two nights' work. "I'm famous.

Why should I play for peanuts?" she asks. A .4 By Nick Yengich The state comptroller has the Hess Oil Co. to stop operating seven "high profit" stations it owns in Mary-; land by the end of the month. The directive from Louis L. Gold-" stein, the comptroller, to Amarada-Hess Oil is the outgrowth of a state Court of: Appeals decision last week that upheld-Maryland's "divorcement law," which" prohibits oil companies from operating; retail gas stations they own.

The oil companies can, lease or franchise the stations they own; to others. Since the Maryland law was passed, in 1974, only two oil companies Hess' and Cities Services Co. have continued; to operate stations in Maryland, accord-: ing to Marvin Bond, a spokesman for: Mr. Goldstein. Citgo has 28 company operated Citgo; stations in Maryland, many with "mini-, markets" as part of the outlet, Mr.

Bond said. Hess operates seven of the 20 stations it owns in Maryland, including two in Baltimore, one in Anne Arundel County, one in Harford County and two in Prince George's County. These two oil companies continued operate their stations, Mr. Bond said; because Cities Service had a case pending before the Court of Appeals that' claimed subsequent amendments to the" law invalidated the entire provision. Citgo's case was argued in April; 1980.

Hess had obtained an injunction. staying its "divorcement" from the sta- tions until the Cities case was settled. The Court of Appeals' ruling effect tively dissolved Hess' injunction but Cit-" ies has 30 days to lease their appeal to the U. S. Supreme Court or ask the Court of Appeals for a ing.

Mr. Goldstein yesterday wrote Leon' Hess, Chairman of the board of Amara-da-Hess, to notify him that the oil comv pany has until July 31 to turn its sta-; tions to dealers or lease them to inde- pendent franchisers, Mr. Bond said. Amarada-Hess officials could not be reached for comment. Mr.

Bond added that Hess threatened to close its seven-owned and operated stations when the divorcement law be- came effective, a move that was made when gasoline was at a premium. "They were trying to hold (the gas shortage over our heads," Mr. Bon said. "We sincerely hope they are not trying to do that again," Mr. Bond said.

If the oil company refuses to comply with the law, Mr. Bond said, the state would seek an injunction and attempt to: have the company held in contempt of court. AP photo EDITH MASSEY: "I was a glamor girl, now I'm a star." for new claimants nemployment benefits rise auditing guides which can be mailed to the utility analysis. Potomac Edison, which is charging a fee for the audit, said any of the utility's 225,000 residential customers in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia are eligible for an audit. Closely watched Suns HAGERSTOWN (AP)-Hagers-town's Parks Board has vowed to be tougher on the minor league Suns club when its lease for the use of Municipal And they want the panel to audit all Suns-related expenses so the city will have the information available When it comes time to negotiate a new lease.

Robbery nets 8-year term Criminal Court Judge Marshall A. Levin has sentenced an 18-year-old northeast Baltimore man to eight years in prison for robbing a 77-year-old man last November. Earl S. Cousins, of the 2000 block of Burnwood pleaded guilty to one count of robbery with a deadly weapon. Cousins was accused of robbing Leonard Krout of $80 in cash, his wallet, keys and personal papers as well as his 1961 Valiant last Nov.

8. According to court records, Cousins pushed his way into the victim's car just as he arrived at his home in the 1700 block of Swansea Road. Maximum unemployment compensation benefits increase to $140 a week, beginning with claims filed after July 5, says Frank Heintz, executive director of the Employment Security Administration of the Maryland Department of Human Resources. Persons filing for benefits prior to July 5, and who are receiving benefits under the old schedule of benefits, will not be eligible for the higher benefits, according to the law. The old weekly benefits ranged from a minimum of $25 to a maximum of $120.

For persons who file initial claims after July 5,. the benefits will range from a minimum of $25 to a maximum of $140. The weekly benefit amount is determined according to a claimant's earnings before being out of work. "It's like an Act of Congress to get anything done around here," said Dan Overstreet, general manager of the Class A Carolina League team. "As a ruling body, the city from day one has given us nothing but problems.

The fans, the business community, the area support has been terrific, but the city has not returned our good will." Board member Lawrence Proctor said, however, "We bent over backward for those people, and they turned around and stuck it to us." The city and Washington County already have spent or budgeted more than $200,000 for stadium improvements. Early estimates put the cost of repairs to the stadium at $546,000 by next spring. The parks board members appear not to be as concerned by the capital costs as they are by routine maintenance costs at the stadium. Regional Digest Energy audit offered HAGERSTOWN (AP)-Potomac Edison is offering home energy audits aimed at reducing residential customers' use of energy. John Hose, the utility's manager of customer services, said the utility would send an auditor to evaluate energy efficiency or would provide residents with "do-it-vourself" Stadium is renegotiatea at tne ena oi the current season.

"The next lease won't give the city away," said board chairman Richard M. Schultz recently. The Suns, however, indicated they feel their efforts to establish a team here have been hampered by municipal indifference or delays. fin uWjua (Scoot? coming up. Sponsored by the land Park Service, the picnic begins at 10 a.m.

Saturday, July 18 in Grove of the McKeldin area of Patapsco Val-: ley State Park located off Marriotts- ville Road. It is free and open to any- one interested or involved with the- CCC program of the 1930s. A brief, formal program will begin at 1 p.m. Former CCC chaplain, the Rev. L.L.; Cashion from Winterpock, Va.

will: give the invocation and benediction. The park service's historian, Ross Kimmel, will be master of ceremo- nies. 19 (raindate July 26) at Ladew Gardens; at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25 at Maritime Museum, St. Michael's and at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 30 at Bel Air behind Town Hall (if rain in the Bel Air High school). For other information call 385-2073. Fiddler's convention There'll be some fiddling at this convention. In the glen at Towson State University campus beginning at noon Sunday, July 12, a fiddler's convention will be held featuring country bluegrass music.

Puppetry and storytelling will be for the children and the admission of $5 for adults will benefit the student day care center at Tow-son. Children accompanied by adults are free. The glen is off the North York Road entrance. For more information call Dave Green, at 321-3003. CCC picnic reunion Once again the Civilian Conservation Corps veterans picnic reunion is bring your own food.

There is a sailboat launch and an inlet for anchoring cut and rowing in. Reservations are necessary. Cost for the day is $4 for members or $6 for non-members. There is a gate fee of $3 per carload. Call 984-9119 in Washington area and 252-1943 in the Baltimore area.

Sandy Point's East Beach is on the west shore of the Bay, north of the Bay Bridge" on Route 50. Piono recital A graduation recital by Rachel Bruening, soprano, with James Houston on piano, is being presented by the Catonsville Community College Music Department at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 12 in the Humanties Theater lounge, at the college, 800 South Rolling Road. It is free. Works of Handel, Mozart, Obradors, Gounod and Verdi will be offered.

Brass players perform The Mount Vernon Brass Players will entertain at 6 p.m. Sunday, July State forest tour Drive through Garrett County. Take the self-guided driving tour through the Savage River State Forest which has been planned by the Maryland Forest and Park Services Copies of the tour are available from the Savage River State Forest office, located near Grantsville, 301-895-5759 During early July, rhododendrons and spring flowers are in bloom and the mountain hillsides are covered with vivid colors. Be sure to visit the newly constructed observation tower along the Savage River Reservoir Meditation lecture A free introductory lecture on Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi programs will be given at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at 1310 Bedford Ave.

in Pikesville. The programs are not a religion nor do they require a belief or change in lifestyle. Bedford Avenue is off Beltway exit 20 south to third light on Reisterstown road. Turn right onto McHenry and follow one block to a left on Bedford. Call 484-8385 for more.

College week For seniors in Harford county, here is a second chance. "College Week for Senior Adults" will be held Aug. 17-21 at Harford Community College, offering courses from opera to English to-country dancing. Five faculty members will lead credit-free courses in which there are no exams, no grades and no required homework. A formal education is not necessary for attendance.

A person may register for three courses a day. A tuition fee of $1 for each course is charged and each student may also purchase a lunch ticket for the special lunches. For a flier noting the courses offered, call 836-4376 or 879-8920, extension 376. Mail-in registration forms are available upon request and at each Senior Center operated by the Commission on Aging. Bus service from some of the centers is available with 10 students or more.

Call Bea Harris, 879-1584 for bus transportation. Health services offered For northeast Baltimoreans, the Baltimore City Health Department offers free health services, blood pressure screenings, health assessments and consultation and referral regarding pregnancy, family planning add any health concerns by registered nurses of the Community Health Nursing services from 9 a.m. to noon at the Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Belair Road and Moravia Avenue. No appointment is necessary. Call 396-8072.

Beach picnic Singles on Sailboats are having a picnic at Sandy Point Beach from 1 p.m. to dusk Sunday, July 12. At the east beach, swimming, dressing rooms, picnic tables and grills are available. The club will provide drinks, condiments and charcoal, you Ellen Hawks compiles The Evening Sun's Town Crier, a bulletin board of public events and notices chosen on the basis of wide public interest. Mail suggested material to Town Crier, The Evening Sun, Baltimore 21203.