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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
NEW COUNTY JAIL
PUT UP TO BOARD
Woman Voters Urge Airing
ton Supervisors to OBJ
tain Structure.
BY JOHN T. LIPSCOMB,
STAFF CORRESPONDENT of The Star.

CLARENDON, Va, January 16.-Con-
tinuing its fight for new county Jail
q committee representing the Organized
Woman Voters of Arlington County
headed by Mrs. Crandal Mackey, ap
peared before the regular meeting OF
the board of supervisors. urging that
the necessary steps be taken Tor cree
ton of the structure.
Conditions at the jail were character
lied as insanitary and inhuman by
resolution of the women's organization
which was read to the board by MRS,
Mackey. The resolution sets forth that
while the conditions do not exist as q
result of indifference on the part o!
the board, but rather to shortage OF
funds. some immediate means should
be found looking to remedy. Atten-
ton was called to plans for a new JAN
prepared some years ago by FRANK
Upman, architect, which were said 70
meet all demands for modern jail
building, and it was urged that they
plans the building could be erected for
approximately 100000, it was esti-
mated.
Special Tax Favored.
The resolution favors the laying of
special levy, leaving 1t to the discretion
of the board as to whether 1t should
all be levied in one year or over period
of years. 1t also suggests bond issue
but doubts the wisdom of this AS
another means of raising money for tbs
project. Mrs. Mackey suggested that il
might be taken from the sum awarded
the county in payment for territory
annexed by Alexandria. The Ashton
Heights Woman's Club Endorsement OF
the proposal was submitted by Mrs
Bertha Kelly.
Chairman Edward Duncan advised
the petitioners that the matter would
be given careful consideration between
now and the time for laying the county
levy in April.
Cloth Authorized to Proceed.
Commemorative Attorney William C
Cloth was instructed by the board tt
continue his efforts to effect ar
equitable settlement of the claims OF
the county against the Arlington In
vestment Corporation for water anc
sewer development in the latter's sub
division known as Waycroft. Tht
States attorney. who at the last meeting
of the board charged that the count!
had not received any return on it
investment of approximately $4,000
although the Improvements were in
stalled last May and the regulations
under which they were made requir
initial payment and quarterly install
ments In the case of water and casl
In sewer construction. explained tn
status Of the controversy to date.
He read a resolution from the boart
Of directors of the corporation, which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
Germ Process and
Penefr0fiUe Lub1icifv

The Germ Process adds one startling
characteristic to .CoNoco Germ. Pro.
cessed Oils. 1t enables them TO bene.
trGfe metal surfaces! This means that
an enduring oil film actually penetrates
cylinder walls, bearings, ETC., and clings
under all conditions. In starting, when
1920 to 500 ofmotor wear occurs :. in
speeding, when any failure of the film is
fatal to motor life, remember this-the
permanence of this film precludes any
possibility of metalabrasion. The germ.
essence naturally adds greater "oiliness"
and we call that lubricity. So we have
PenetrGtive LMbricity as the outstand.
ing characteristic of this new oil.
When will yom begin using CoNoCo
Germ rocessed Motor Oil?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

FAIRFAX. Va, January is (Spe-
ciaD Three marriage licenses have
been granted this week at Fairfax, to
Harold v. Riley, %, Of Walter Reed
Hospital, Washington, D. c., and Daisy
M. Nelson, 81, of Vienna. Va; Niels
Marius Nielsen, As, Philadelphia, Pa
and Ruth Esther christensen, SO,
washington, d. c.; Frank M. Cornell, 80,
Alexandria, and Rosemary Dohmer, "a
Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
BANK HAS GOOD YEAR.

STOCKHOLDERS OF 'FRONT.' noya1 SAC1-
zens' National Elect Directors.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
FRONT ROYAL. Va, January 16.-
At the annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Citizens National Bank,
held Tuesday, a report was made show
ing a good year.
Directors elected were: DIR. Randolph
r. Greasy, Samuel r. Rhodes, j. G..
Tapp, Frank D. Wood, s. Saxton At
wood, Orville Bowen, r. w. Burtsfield,
G. william Duncan, George T. GoetZ,
Walter C.. Carter, T. Sam Duncan and
william v. Robinson.
Following this q meeting of the direc-
tors was held and the officers elected
were: DR.. Randolph T. Greasy, presi-
ldent; r. w. Burtsfield, vice president;
AEugene K. Davis, cashier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
BANK ELECTS.
Warren Institution Chooses ofhcers
and Directors for Year.

Warren Institution Chooses Officers
and Directors for Year.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
FRONT ROYAL, Va, January 10
At the regular annual meeting OF the
stockholders of the Bank OF warren,
held in the directors room of the bank
on Tuesday, a large majority OF the
stockholders of the bank were present
and the report made to the stocKnoio.
ers by the officers of the bank showed
satisfactory earnings for the year.
The stockholders elected all the oIo
directors as follows: E. H. Jackson, w.
w. Sonner, G. C.. Ramsey, I. H. Trout,
DR.. l.. r. HanSbrough, B. J. Hillloge,
A. S. Rhodes, o. w. Borden, @. e.
Strother, S. King Fulton, A. F. Corron
and in addition elected two new mem
bers. DR.. Orville van Dusen and Ed
ward Hoehl.
At the directors meeting following
that of the stockholders these old Of
ficers were reelected: E. H. jackson,
president; w. w. Sonner, vice presl-
dent; M. B. Turner, cashier, and w. E.
Collins, teller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
Rantist Body to Meet.

DANVILLE, Va. January Is (Spe-
aD.-The 141st annual session Of the
Pfttsylvania County Baptist Associa-
ton will be held at Averett College here
on February IL and IL. About 300
delegates, representing the IS churches
in the city, are expected to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

An historical review Of Great Britain's
progress in merchant shipping has been
suggested by the Prince of Wales as an
exhibit in the international exhibition
at Antwerp, Belgium, this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
CONOCO. Alone Has this
NetVgl III racter-iSfic


Since the discovery of the wheel, lubri.
cation has been necessity and prob
lem. The first rude barrows which
prehistoric men built, needed lubrica.
ton. Since their axles were of wood, an
occasional wettins with water often suf-
feed. This "wetting" did not last long,
however, and one of the brighter tribes.
men began rubbing the axles of his
primitive cart with raw animal meat.
Variations of this practice continued
well into the sixteenth century because
there was little real need for better
fabrication of wood.on.wood surfaces.
With Watts invention of the steam
engine in 1863, metal.on.metal friction
resulted. Then it was that animal and
vegetable oil lubricants became def
nitely unsatisfactory. Their tendency to
leave corrosive deposits ruled them out.
Mineral Oils Are Discovered
After the first oil we'll was drilled in
1859, mineral oils became commercial
ly successful. Because petroleum was
plentiful and was freer from cumming
and corroding tendencies it rapidly
supplanted animal and vegetable oils.
Since 1901 there have been practically
no changes of fundamental Importance
in refining motor oils.
Now since 1901, think of the changes
that have been made in motors! Proba-
bly, the make of car you drive today was
not even manufactured in 1901. Ger
faissly its needs for oil are fer more
exacting!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
The DepeIoptnenf of Germ
Process to Meet this Need

Process to Meet this Need
Foreseeing that ordinary mineral
oils would eventually fail to meet the
increasing strains put upon them by i'm.
proved motor design, Wells and South.
combe, two British scientists, began a
study of the problem which occupied 16
years. The result of their efforts was the
isolation of the Germ Essence prop.
erty that provides increased "oiliness"
when introduced into mineral oils.
These processes were protected with
basic patents, and Continental acquired
them exclusively for North America.
Thus Continental brings yoN the first
and only Fundamentally better oil of the
century!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20
PROPERTY OWNERS
OF OHIO FORMING
Announcement Follows That Of
Illinois, and Other States Plan
Similar Steps.

Following close upon the announce
ment of Statewide organization of
property owners in Illinois, under the
joint leadership of the National Asso-
citation of Real Estate Boards and the
Illinois Association of Real Estate
Boards, comes the announcement of
property owners now being effected in
Ohio. Other State real estate associa-
tions at the present time are engaged
in and planning similar action.
Radical readjustment of our tax
system is the single objective of the
local property owners divisions, the
Statewide organizations of real estate
owners and the property owners d.
vision of the National Association of
Real Estate Boards.
The immediate Statewide objective
of the Ohio divisions will be to take
definite stand for the tax limita-
tons made possible for Ohio real es-
tate through a recently adopted amend
ment to the Ohio State Constitution.
The amendment, which goes into eff
feet with the new year, provides for
the segregation of property for taxa
ton and provides for constitutional
limitation of Is mills on real property.
During the past fortnight definite
organizations of real estate owners have
been brought into existence in Akron,
Toledo, Mansfield, Springfield, Middle
town and Canton. The real estate boards
in Cleveland, youngstown. Marion
Hamilton, Lima, Columbus, Dayton and
Warren are now in the process of es-
tablishing property owners divisions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20
BUILDING REVIVAL
EXPECTED IN SPRING
Chicago Survey Indicates
That Favorable Factors
Are Increasing.

The most favorable conditions in re-
cent years promise to give impetus to a
revival of normal construction activity
by early Spring, according to Nelson,
Hunt q Co., of Chicago, who have just
completed a Nationwide study of the
building situation.
The survey report said that available
data indicated that the present decline
In building had about reached bottom,
and during the next few months resi-
dental building would probably take
the lead in bringing about an upward
trend. It was estimated that the con-
struction total for 1880 will be from ID
to 20 per cent below that of 1929-not
exceeding $3.50, 100000 for the entire
United States.
Important factors tending toward
improved conditions and a confident
outlook for the building industry were
summarized in the survey as follows:
Construction cost reduced, now at the
lowest level since February, 1928.
Ample funds becoming available for
soundly conceived projects.
Wages of building craftsmen well
stabilized.
Building labor plentiful and its eff
f1ciency high.
Definite trend toward better and
more permanent building.
Growing development of intelligent
cooperation and application of scien-
tif1c investigation among builders, re-
sulting in elimination of ill-considered
speculative projects.
A definite established trend of pop
ulation toward urban centers, empha-
sized by 1880 census figures, tending to
offset temporary conditions of over
building through natural growth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20
1881 FRIGHTENED
BY PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering Paper Points to
Heavy Volume at Time
When Much Needed.

"A heavy volume of public works
was the pronounced characteristic of
1880 in the field of civil engineering
construction. House building continued
in a severe depression, and went even
considerably lower than in 1929, itself
a lower year. Since house building picked
up somewhat toward the close of the
year. greater activity may be looked for
in 1881. In any event, the increase plan
ned in public works over the large
totals of 1929 and 1880 will put con-
struction into leading position of
strength during the coming year." it Is
stated by F. E. Schmitt, editor of the
Engineering News-Record.
Figures for public works construc-
ton in 1923, 1929 and 1880 were al
most exactly the same in total; Munic-
ipal works decreased somewhat dur
ing the three years, while road and
bridge construction and river improve
mentS increased. The large additional
sum for Federal-aid road work pro-
vided in Spring has not yet had a
chance to influence the figures great
ly, but will show up in decisive man
ner next year. With the further aid
of the emergency appropriations of
the present Congress session they will
carry public works to a high record.
INDUSTRIAL, commercial ana lnSClCu-
tional building work suffered somewhat
from the depression, but this decrease
was balanced by heavy improvement
work on the part of industries and
utilities.
"a very favorable situation as to
prices developed well before the mid
die of the year and has continued.
Material prices went to lower levels,
and labor efficiency increased consider
ably, with the result that building costs
are at least Is per cent lower than In
the Immediately preceding years.
Wage rates were quite generally
maintained, but the work turned out
per man increased. Material prices,
which in the construction field are
quite stable, show a rising tendency
in the latter part of the year after
the earlier drop.
Anticipating some further increases
in the productive efficiency of build
ing labor, and very close figuring by
bidders, costs promise to continue very
low through at least the early part of
1881, adding impetus to the forces
favoring increased construction"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20
MEMORY OF SHANNON HONORED
BY REALTY BOARD DIRECTORS
Condolences Extended Family Recall Services for
Which He Was Given Honorary Membership

The services rendered by William E.
Shannon, who died recently after a
long period of activity in local and
national real estate circles, are praised
in a memorial adopted this week by
the directors of the Washington Real
Estate Board, extending condolences to
members of the late realtors family.
1t was pointed out that Mr.. Shan
non, in addition to being an active
member of the local realtor board since
its early history, was the only individual
on whom the board has conferred
honorary membership. This was done
in 1919 and was prompted by the serv-
ices Of Mr.. Shannon as an official of
the United States Housing Corporation
of the Department of Labor
1t was to this corporation that the
Federal Government delegated the task
Of solving problems attendant on the
housing of wartime workers. Mr.. Shan
non was head of the real estate and
communicating department of the
corporation.
Mr.. Shannon served from 1922 to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20
C. C. JAMES HEADS
LOAN LEAGUE UNIT
Past President of Federal Commit
tee Reappointed Chairman Of
Legislative Body.

C. Clinton James, past president of
the Building and Loan Council of
Washington, has been reappointed
chairman of the Federal Legislative
Committee of the United States Build
ing and Loan League, it was an
nounced today by r. Holtby Myers,
Los Angeles, president of the national
body.
The committee, appointed to keep
the league apprised of bills pending
before State legislative bodies concern
ing home ownership and the business
of the building and loan concerns,
serves in a voluntary capacity.
Other members of the committee are
H. F. Cellarius, secretary of the United
States League; I. FTiedlander, Hous-
ton. Tex; Charles O'C HenneSSy, New
York; w. B. Hilton, Wheeling, w. Va;
Philip Lieber, Shreveport, La. and c.
Clarence Nielsen, Salt Lake City. Utah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20
$4,000 IS INVOLVED
IN BUSINESS TRADE
Garfield Kass Obtains Corner on
Georgia Avenue From Vir-
ginia D. Cassidy.

Business property on the southeast
corner of Georgia avenue and Rock
Greek Church road has been acquired
by Garfield Kass in trade transaction
involving a consideration of approx
mately $4,000, it was announced to-
day by McKeever g. Goss, realtors, who
acted as brokers in the deal.
Mr.. Kass traded the new filling sta
ton property on the southeast corner of
Georgia avenue and Princeton place to
Virginia D. Cassidy in exchange for the
business property and cash consider
alton.
The filling station is under lease to
Sherwood Bros, Inc, for term having
a total net rental of approximately
$4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20
SILVER SPRING CO. PLANS
OFFICE IN WASHINGTON
Curtis Walker to Have Charge of
New Realty Quarters in
Tower Building.

The North Washington Realty Co.,
Inc, shortly after the first of the new
year will open downtown offices in the
Tower Building, northwest corner OF
Fourteenth and K streets. it was an
pounced today.
The city ofices will be under the di-
Fection Of Curtis Walker, vice presi-
dent Of the company. and will spe-
cialize largely in the sale of suburban
end city business and industrial prop
critics. The main office Of the concern
will remain In Silver Spring and will
occupy first floor quarters in the new
Lee Building, on Georgia avenue at the
District line.
Mr.. Walker. in addition to his con-
nection with the real estate and build
ing organization, is vice president and
secretary of the Maryland Publishing
Co, and director of the Silver Spring
National Bank, the Title & Investment
Co of Maryland and the Prudential
Building Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20
LOCAL DESIGNERS WIN
IN BATH ROOM CONTEST
Cash Prizes Announced by Local
Manager in SIS, 900 National
Competition,

Three Washington men have won
cash prizes in competition for two
classes of modern bathroom design, it
was announced here today by H. H.
Steck, local manager of a national
manufacturing concern which sponsored
the competition. The local winners are
John D. Cobb, 1882 Columbia road;
Robert e. RAIDER, jr, 2458 Tunlaw road,
and Harvey P. Baxter, 903 Otis Build
ing.
One of the two classes of design was
for bathroom suitable for houses cost
ing not more than $4,000, and this
other for houses in which cost is not
the major consideration. A group of
members of the American Institute of
Architects from various sections of the
country judged the entries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20
WEBSTER PREDICTS
BUSINESS ADVANCE
D. c. Property Values Grow,
Says ReaItor, in Urging
Greater Optimism.

''what business needs today is less
looking backward and more looking
forward to success and good business, ="
said Ben T. Webster, past president of
the washington Real Estate Board,
sounding an optimitic note today.
"A bank run can be started by tell
ing some credulous person that bank
is about to fail; a crowd can be COL
1ected in a short time by standing on
the pavement and gazing upward at
some imaginary spectacle" he said.
bad news travels fast and far, but
equally so can good news.
Hard Work Essential.
"It Is true, of course, that conditions
throughout the country have been try
ing, but it is natural consequence due
to a period of adjustment from abnor-
NAL times to normal times, and many
of us find 1t difficult to meet the adj
justment, creating a mental depression
which, unfortunately, passes on from
lip to lip. Ask business man the
question, How is business?' and note
his answer You will find, undoubtedly,
that II his answer Is pessimiStic, inves-
tigation will show you that he is sitting
around waiting for business to come to
him.
Business must be created. Only
hard, intelligent work will bring results.
And again." he said, many failures can
be directly traced to conditions within
the organization, rather than without.
Service is the thing the public wants
and demands. Slipshod methods, dis
courtesy, lack of knowledge of your
goods, exaggeration, failure to keep
ones word and many other lax methods
have resulted in probably as many
business deaths as any other cause.
Let us look within and see If we cam
not create better business by better
methods, seeking always to please and
delight the customer. Business has al
ways been with us and always will be.
Economic changes are bound to come
at intervals for better or for worse, but
at no time should men of business face
conditions but with smile and greater
effort A course in psychology would
be of great benefit to many suffering
from depression.
Development Plans Cited.
much has been said recently by men
who know, regarding conditions in our
beautiful city. My own observations
after several extensive trips have made
me decidedly cheerful No safer place
can be found to invest ones savings
either In home or mortgage paper
than In our own fair community. 1t is
true, of course, that many properties
nave declined in value from the ex-
IRENE imitation of the war period, but
real value has increased as compared to
tie pre-war period. That is to say,
property purchased before the war and
held by the original owner Is of greater
value now than when purchased pro-
viding it has been kept In condition
and the community tone has not been
lowered. We have nothing to fear If
we invest intelligently.
Washington, as We all know or
should know, is slated for wonderful
improvements. It's past is one of prog
ress, its future one Of promise. Let US
look at facts that are easil yobtainable
look at facts that are easily obtainable
speed up"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20
PROGRESS NOTED
IN U. S. BUILDING
DESIGN IN DISTRICT
Continued From First Page3

room cottages, charming in design and
material, more or less original in char
acter, and at modest price Much has
been accomplished by the publicity
given by the new small-home maya
zines, the small-home exhibitions, and
the work of groups of philanthropic
architects working in the Small House
Service Bureaus.
THE year 1881 will surely add to the
growing sentiment that a good home is
not just a good house we'll and hand
somely built. We have realized that
group action is necessary. We know now
that we must create neighborhoods,
communities even, in order to give the
right environment to home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20

1925 as member of the board of direc-
tors of the National Association of Real
Estate Boards. He also served as a
member of the national associations
Research Committee, its Facts and.
Problems Committee and as a member
of the Advisory Committee to the asso-
cations councillor to the Chamber of
Commerce of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20
Courts Close Private Bank.

IORIENT, France, December 20 GF1.
The courts today closed private
bank here founded by a Frenchman
named Colin. The procurateur general
of Paris announced that Colin had been
arrested and that the action was taken
las measure of public security"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-20
REALTY OFFICES MOVED
John A. Brickley Now Located in
Barr Building Suite.

John A. Brickley has moved his real
estate Offices from the former location
at 4217 Ninth street to a suite in the
Barr Building, go Seventeenth street.
where he will conduct a general real
estate business and handle rents, loans
and insurance, it is announced.