Evening star., 1933-06-17
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BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

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@. How old was Helen Wills Moody
when she won her first American
championships. r.
A. The first Of her seven wins Of the
American championship was in 1923,
when she was II years old.
@. In what industries Is sulphuric
acid used?-M. H.
A. The following Is list Of some Of
the principal industrial uses of sulphuric
acid: Electric storage batteries, leather
industry. manufacture Of chemicals and
fertilizers, petroleum refining, explo-
sives, metallurgy, electroplating, rub
Der reclaiming, textile industry, rayon,
sulfonating oils, synthetic perfumes
ceramics. process engraving and litho-
neutralizing alkaline reaction Of fer
menting liquors. drying agent mineral
colors, pyroxylin plastics, wax purifi-
cation, sugar industry, tar washing,
parchment paper, fungicide, extermi-
nator, Photographic process.
@. What is the meaning Of blue In
art and heraldry?-I. s. G.
A. Blue in Christian art symbolizes
divine eternity. It also stands for piety,
sincerity and contemplation. In her
aldry blue stands for chastity, loyalty
and fidelity.
Q. I understand that Congressman
Treadway OF Massachusetts got his start
as hotelkeeper in Pittsfield Can you
tell me which one Of the hotels he owns
therein. r. T.
A. Representative Allen r. Treadway
lives in Stockbridge and the Red Lion
Inn has been owned by his family for
q long time. His aunt was the pro-
prietor ahead Of him and his son is now
In charge. The Red Lion Inn is one
Of the oldest taverns in the country
this being its 156th season. It is ia
nous for its collection Of old fashioned
teapots and other Colonial articles.
Q. Is the Jordan River used for SUD-
plying pOWer?-F. G..
A. Since the harnessing of its waters
by the Palestine Electric Corporation IL
supplies the country with light and
power.
q. In what year since the war did
most people move from farms to cities
ana from cities to farms?-E. M.
a. In 1926 movement from farms to
cities was 1884, 900 and In 1880 move
ment from cities to farms was / TAO 600
The largest net movement. from farms
70 cities was 1,1S7, 900 in 1922 and the
largest net movement from cities To
farms was $4,000 In 1882.
Q. What Is the story Of st. Veronica,s
handkerchief?-F. K.
A. st. Veronica Is the name given to
woman who, tradition says, rave to
Christ her handkerchief that He might
wipe His face as He struggled along
the way to Calvary. Legend says that
His features were reproduced upon this
handkerchief which was originally
called "Vera-Icon." From this name the
owner Of the handkerchief derived the
name Veronica"
q. How large Is the sugar pine board
which Is on display at the University
Of California?-H. N. L.
A. This sugar pine board cut by the
MADEIRA Sugar Pine Co. Of MADEIRA,
Calf, has the following specifications:
51s feet wide, 18 feet long and 8