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The Washington times., 1935-08-17
HOUSES MARK
INNOVATION
LOCALLY

Tomorrow marks what well may
become the beginning Of a new
chapter in local building history.
At Fourteenth and Rittenhouse
Streets N. W., Washington Build
ers, Inc, will present a group of
homes which have been COM
pletely air conditioned for perfect
year round living by General Elec-
trio equipment. Not only is this
an innovation in local building
practice, but it represents the first
time that such equipment has
been included in q moderate
priced home in Washington.
The homes are situated on one
Of the highest and most attractive
elevations in the city, overlooking
Rock Greek Park. In design they
are French Provincial, fronted by
terraced lawns. Each home has
six rooms and two baths. There
Is also two-car built-in garage.
Unique Features
No effort has been spared to
enhance their attractiveness. For
instance, the floors are laid with
random width pegged boards, the
bookcases are recessed, the walls
OF the living room and the dining
room are panelled in curly maple,
the master bedroom has a tile
bath with a glass doored stall
shower, there is an original paint
ing hanging over the log-burning
fireplace. In fact there are dozens
of features which make these
homes outstanding.
1t is the General Electric year
round air conditioning equip
ment, distributed exclusively by
the Hudson Air Conditioning Cor
poration in this locality, which
contributes immeaSurably to the
comfort of these homes.
Developed and tested over a
period of years by General Elec-
trio engineers, the air condition
ing units have concluSively proven
their worth in contributing to-
ward the development of a thor.
oughly modern home.
Air Is Filtered
BY filtering dirt and particles
which would otherwise be brea thed
or settle on Grapes or furni-
ture, as much as two pounds of
dirt a month are deposited on
the viscous coated glass wool
filters. In winter the constantly
circulating air is humidified,
which, it is claimed, helps mate
rally in preventing colds. This
humidity. in addition, tends to
prevent the drying out and
cracking of furniture.
The equipment in these new
homes has the added feature of
enabling the owner to condition
the upper or the lower floors
separately. $50.
Although the equipment will
be in operation tomorrow. it is
expected that the constant open
ing and closing Of doors by the
stream of visitors will offset to
some extent the cooling effect of
a unit which was designed pri-
marily for normal home con-
ditionS.
To reach these homes, go out
Sixteenth Street to Sheridan
Street. Turn right to Fourteenth
Street. then right one block to
RittenhouSe Street and the
The Washington times., 1935-08-17
Damage BY Termites
Held Increasing

Termite damage is definitely ON
the increase throughout the
United States, according to Lou
L. Brown, president of the Term
ink Company Of Maryland and
Washington, Inc.
Due to the fact that these in
eects carry on their destruction
entirely inside the wood their
presence is seldom apparent to
the average home owner.
Mr.. Brown points out that
termite eradication should be left
in the hands Of qualified experts,
as this procedure will inevitably
The Washington times., 1935-08-17

prove less costly in the long run.
Among the many buildings which
the Washington office has insu-
lated are the new Kresge building
on Fourteenth st., the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Building
in Clarendon, Va, and the Super
intendent's Building of the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac Railroad yards, the Calvert
County Court House, Monticello,
home of Thomas Jefferson, many
of WaShington's finest residences
and two units Of the washington
Navy Yard.
The Washington times., 1935-08-17
Patio Is Delightful
Asset 10 the House

That pleasant asset of Spanish
type houses-the patio-is now
being adopted more widely by
modern day builders.
Pictured in a current issue of
''The American Home" the red
brick paving Of a patio is particu-
larly effective against the dead
white of the exterior house walls.
The lattice trellis, designed for
grapevines, makes a picturesque
pattern around doorway and the
high walls of the brick enclosure
which face the patio are painted
q soft yellow.
The Washington times., 1935-08-17

Q.-What flooring material
should / use on a sun deck
which is over a porch?
A heavy deck canvas is
made for this purpose. The un-
der-floor should be of good quality,
tightly laid boards, with ridges
and raised parts planed smooth.
This is covered thickly with white
lead paste somewhat thinned with
linseed oil. The canvas is then
laid smoothly, and pressed or
rolled tightly against the paste.
Secure the edges with copper
tacks.
When dry, paints the canvas
with at least two coats of a good
quality floor paint or enamel. Re-
paint every two years or oftener
if the deck receives particularly
heavy wear.
Q.-The varnish on my built
in side board is scratched in
several places. Can do any
thing to remedy this without
having it all refinished?
A.-For small scratches, run
turpentine on them with a fine
water-color brush. For larger
ones, scrape the varnish off of the
wood. The wood itself must not
be Scraped for this may alter its
tone.
Apply thin coats of varnish and
allow each to dry hard. Fill the
space to the level Of the original
finish. Two and probably three
coats will be needed.
Smooth the surface of the patch
with No. 0OO0 sandpaper, and then
polish it.
OIL wish to finish a room
in my attic, and / will have to
add dOrmers for light and air.
What is q good size if the room
is IL feet by Is feet and how
many dOrmerS should I add?
A.-Dormers should be kept AS
small as possible, for large ones
are awkward and will ruin the
lines Of the house. It is some
times better to raise a wall an
additional story if particularly
wide dormers are needed. One
dormer on the short side, and two
on the long side of the room
should be sufficient to provide
light and give cross ventilation.
The dormer jamb should be re-
duced to a minimum. Nearly l
foot in total width may be saved
by the use of properly constructed
narrow jambS. Consult good
carpenter on this question.
AS for the dimensions, various
types of houses have special types
of dormers which harmonic with
their designs.
Finance for this construction
may be arranged through the mod
ernization credit plan of the
Federal Housing Administration.
Q.-The plaster in my hall is
bullying and I fear may break
away completely. How may
repair this?
At is best to remove this
bullying section and apply new
material. Investigate the lath or
backing and if it has drawn away
The Washington times., 1935-08-17
Handy Man Important
In Renovatinq Home

Painting up and other methods
of renovating the home have
never been so extensively prac-
ticed as they are today, according
to reports Of the Federal Housing
Administration. ut is estimated"
they say, chat the volume Of
work that has been undertaken
now totals around $704, O0O, 900"
And this does not include the &C
tivitieS of the handy man around
the house, who has discovered
that painting and carpentry arc
interesting and healthful leisure
time activities.
The Washington times., 1935-08-17
Is Essential
To Porch Furniture

Painted porch accessories con-
tribute much pleasure and COM
fort to the summer season.
Tables, painted in cool colorS
on which an iced drink may be
set with impunity-and placed
close to a comfortable chaise
Tongue or chair, solve the problem
of entertaining guests on a warm
day. Paint and the porch are
synonymous to summer comfort.
The Washington times., 1935-08-17
Plea Ends
In Store PAINTINGS

Edward Kendell, mayor Of
Long Beach, Wash, has recently
canvassed merchants on the main
street of the town, urging that
they carry out repairs and
modernization work on their store
buildings. AS a result of this one
man canvass, every store on the
main street of the city has al
ready been painted.
The Washington times., 1935-08-17
Protect Your Home

If your house needs painting
now. there are three important
things to do: Choose a reliable
painter, specify that quality mate
rails be used and select a good
color scheme. Remember that it's
cheaper to paint than to procras-
innate.
The Washington times., 1935-08-17
HOME FIXING
PROBLEMS

Questions pertaining to the building and maintaining of homes
this column conducted exclusively for Times
queries REAL ESTATE
EDITOR WASHINGTON TIMES.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-09-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Probate Court for the Cape Nome Precinct Territory of Alaska Second Division.
 In the matter of the Estate of ANNIE LUPP. deceased.
 Notice $ hereby given that Rev. Thomas Cunningham has been ap- pointed by the Probate Court for the Cape Nome Precinct, Territory of Alaska, EXeeutor of the Estate of Annie Lapp, deceased. and all per- sons having caims against the 5aid estate are required to present them, with proper vochecs, within six months from the date of this notice, to the undersigned Executor of sad estate, at the Catholic parson- age, Nome, Alaska.
 Dated at Nome, Alaska this 7th day of September, 1885.
 Rev. Thomas Cunningham,
 Executor of the Estate of
 Annie Lupp, Deceased. Publish Sept. ', l4; 21; 28, 1885.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-09-14

the back-comer is a politician, a ball player or an actor. The latest con- testant for comeback credit is from a more humble plane. He is the lowly hog. A little while ago the porker was considered a menace to the national welfare Now his pre- sence is courted, The hog may be entitled to insist that we done him wrong. Be that as it may, he can get present satisfaction from noting that he is regarded no longer as a pest, and that his meat is bringing about four times what it did when he fell into disfavor.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-09-14

Did You Ever Stop to Think That the average small town business man is overlooking his valuable assetthe small town newspaper
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-09-14
TRAVEL TO ALASKA GROWS

Travel says report of the Department of Commerce has reached proportions comparable to that of 1929 and 30 and Alaska of the outstanding bright spots in tourist activities and possibilities
 Even in lean years we travelling people. Despite adversity of always able to scrap together
 little money for transportation, Nomads that great many report of the department It demonstrates pretty clearly that people have money to travel places and things. It that if we are back to the 29 level business is whole lot better in all lines than most of us have suspected And for Alaska it the of tourist business that should be unrvaed anywhere Interviews with various persons this indicate that only the States but the entire world is Alaska conscious Like Hawaii has become the tourist during the win summer months Globe trotters who pass through Alaska frequently declare there few places the map which have attractions and natural drawing that has our northern wonderland.
 We can well afford keep pushing tourist business just diligently work in behalf of promoting n- dustrial resources.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-09-14

Capitol Hill is getting after those who put undue pressure on it's mem- bers for the purpose of influencing legislation, and apparently does not like the insinuation that the govern ment comprises four branches, the executive, the judicial, the IegisIa- tive and the lobbying.
 Lobbying is bad practice, but is roots run down so far into the soil of human nature that it will be a hard job to pull them out. Exper- fence emphasizes the truth of the maxim: If you want anything, go after it. Moreover, masters know
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-09-14

that there are times when It is best to rely upon the skilled servant. The lobbiest is simply a specialist gone astray in service of an employer who has not put a proper curb on his natural impulses.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-09-14

An effort to stage a come back always attracts attention. Usually
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-09-14
Secretary Of War
 Dern Says Looks
 Like Will Be War
(By The Associated Press)

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. Is, - Secretary of War Dern said today he sees little likelihood of the Un- ited States being involved in the Italo-Ethiopian war,
 "The Italian-Ethiopian situation will lead to war he said. However, the United States is not in any dan ger. This nation will use every eff fort to keep out of the European trouble. l am not alarmed for fear the United States will be drawn in- to the war, if it comes, which it ap- pears sure to do."
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-09-14
MiLK-FRESH-MILK
DRINK MILK FOR HEALTH

Dieticians contend that fresh milk contains more nOurishment than any other known food, 1t has no sub stitute.
 Our cows are selected from the best dairy stock on the Pacific Coast -tubercular tested and approved be- fore being shipped.
 We deliver at your home-oilice or store; in quartS-pints--Or half pints. Phone your orders.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-09-14
Federated Church
Norman McCay, Pastor

Norman McCay, Pastor il am. Sunday School. 7:40 P. M-Worship. Sermon Message: "The Indispens- able Christ"
 This church opens it's doors to all Your presence will enrich the hours of fellowship.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-09-14

Spain rejoices over the discovery of sacred relics stolen from a chur- ch, which reminds one that almost any field will yield a harvest to a thief Ii is not necessary to go abroad for evidence in support of tthat statement An antique dealer in New Jersey is known to have repIenished his stock in trade from the tombs of a nearby burying ground, and someone in a South Carolina town is so fond of flowers that attempts to decorate graves are idle. Soap is not put into the staterooms of a well-known ocean liner until the vessel has cleared port because visitors carry it aw- ay. All of the foregoing is shameful, but it may be that the wisest plan is to say nothing about it, since a Colorado man was fined for not act ing promptly enough in telling the police that he knew who stole a necklace.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-09-14

Did You Ever Stop to Think That advertising to him is too often considered donaton when in reality it is of the important if not the most important single factor in his business
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-09-14
WASHINGTON CURRENT
 COMMENT
Continued From Page One

Continued From Page One had come to stay, but destiny was not revealed until an alien race stood victorious on the banks of the Fiber, No one wants world war, even for the purpose of saving Abyssinia, but before talking too much about destiny, Italy will do well to recall that one of the loud est echoes from the past comes from the tread of southWardly-moving European armies.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-19

"Why, that's certainly under
stood, Mother" he objected.
Understood or not, 1 invited
the Montgomcrvs. They should be
here tomorrow
lie nodded. ooh, yes. .. Re-
membc", 10. we saw Babs Mont
gomcry ct the Olympic Bowl?"
JOS mouth opened slightly.
"Oh those Montgomery ?"
She hadn't meant to say it, and
at the words Mrs. Marsh looked
at her oddly. In surprised tone
she cakcd 10 if she knew the
family.
81 only know the daughter, "
10 explained. "She was a soror-
ity sister Of nine ut school
"Oh," said the old lady, as il
that explained a great deal
"Shc's an attractive and charm,
ing girl--2nd her family arc OF
the best" She turned to her son
81 THOUGHT it would be good fol
you to hay" the Girl here, Doug
las. Someone of your own age
and of your own"
eyes. I'm sure it will" Marsf
intcrruDtcd hastily. He Offered
10 cigarct. would you like t,
smoke on the vcranda?"
"Plcasc go ahead said Mrs
Marsh. 81 cant stand to be nea'
cigarct smoke even in the oper
air. Pm going up to my room
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Says U.S.. Shells In
World War Were
Inferior Grade
British Civilians Now Are
Being Supplied With
Gas Masks

LONDON, July l9.-(UP).-
American World war ammunition
was inferior, Lord Marley teatifi-
cd yesterday before the arms traf-
fic commission.
"We had to use American am
munition in the carly days of the
war when ] was an artillery COM
mandcr," he said. 1--WE always
took care to be as far from our
own unit as possible. The Amer
lean shells were always bursting
in the muzzle Of the gun instead
of among the enemy
In the house of commons Home
Minister John Simon confirmed
the home office was obtaining gas
masks for civilians from the war
office but he gave no details.
"Will smaller gas masks be
available for the children? Are
they not to be protected?" Geof-
frey l.. Mander, liberal, asked.
There was no reply from the
government bench.
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time to warn her that she had
everything to gain by being
agreeable, nothing to gain with
a show of temper.
"Well," said 10, trying hard to
keep the edge from her voice. 81
was born and raised in Weston
where my father ran a hardware
and implement store. He sold it
recently, and didn't make much
of a profit, Pm afraid. 1t was
necessary for me to find work
oh, could have gone home after
the university closed but"
"Thcn you arc university
giri?" incurred Mrs. Marsh.
"You can hardly say that,
really. I've been there only one
year, and l doubt if / can re-
turn"
"Indccd? You have other plans,
| suppose?' asked Mrs. Marsh,
with glance at her son. ,
give no plans at all beyond
the summer, Mrs. Marsh. For
the summer | hope to be here
providing, of course. that can
do my Job in satisfactory fash
ion"
Douglas laughed. eve haven't
much fear about that, have we,
Mother"
perhaps not" said Mrs. Marsh.
81 always reserve my opinions
about people until I've known
them some time. You don't mind
that, l hope. Miss Darien?'
"Not in the least" said 10
swcctly. "Fm inclined to do the
same thing myself"
At this point, perhaps fearful
of where the conversation be-
tween 10 and his mother might
lead, Marsh launched into a rath-
cr extended narrative which was
entertaining but pointless. 10
could not help smiling to herself
when she saw how neatly he had
drawn the old lady away from
her quarry, for in a few moments
Mrs. Marsh was wholly absorbed
in her sons "reminiscences, allow
ing 10 to listen and eat her din
ner in peace.
Obviously Mrs. Marsh was cX-
brilliantly concerned with her
only sons past and future. Real
ling this, 10 forgavc her much
of her animosity. She would be
as suspicious of any strange
young woman in whom Douglas
had shown so much interest.
After all. Douglas Marsh was all
the old lady had now. Compared
with him, her money meant moth
ing, and the memory of his IA
their might be only a bitter mem
DRY. While Douglas ran on pleas
antl.. 10 watched Mrs. Marsh
and pitied her. But her pity did
not blind her to the fact that the
old lady could make it very un-
pleasant for her at Crest Lake,
and that proba Div she would miss
no opportunity to do so.
! They had received their coffee
in fragile dcmi-tasses when
Douglas at last finished his yarn
it had been an amusing incl,
dent of q summer when he had
his Yacht anchored off Tahiti:
And no sooner had he finished
than Mrs. Marsh began.
douglas, you hadn't told me
Il could invite anyone to Crest
Lake, but"
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RECIN HERE TODAY

10 DARIEN, finishing her first
year in college, learns her father
is out of work. 10 gets a job as
bookkeeper in a small marine sup
DIV store. She is engaged to
BRET PAUL, athletic star. .
DOUGLAS MARSH, handsome,
wealthy, comes to the store to buy
equipment for the summer colony
he is establishing at Crest Lake.
10 works overtime, assisting with
the order, and Marsh asks her to
have dinner with him. She agrees.
Marsh tells her about his sum-
mer colony and offers 10 the job
of hostess there. Scarcely able to
believe such good luck, she &C
cepts. When Bret hears about her
new job they quarrel and Jo' tells
him their engagement is at an
end.
Next day she goes to Crest
Lake. Marsh meets her. He warns
her that some people consider has
mother eccentric"
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XI
AS the Japanese boy padded
softly down the hall after dellv-
ering his message from the I'M
perious Mrs. Marsh, 10 stood be-
wildered, clutching her negligee
about her. Five minutes! And
Douglas Marsh had said she would
have plenty of time for a shower
and to dress for dinner. Evil
IDENTIFY his mother was a woman
of sudden decisions, or-this
seemed more likely to JO-she
had decided to put 10 on the de-
fensive by making her late to
the very first dinner at Crest
Lake.
"Wcll, late or not, 10 told
herself, Pm going to have my
shower"
And when she felt clean and
refreshed and had rubbed her
hard young body's whitcness TO
pink glow she found that three
minutes of the five we're already
consumed. Piqued at the thought
of having to rush so lnsenslbly,
10 went to the telephone and
got Pcnton at the desk down
stairs.
would you please tell Mrs;
Marsh that Pm sorry, but It VIII
he 10 or fifteen minutes before
can be down"
81 certainly will. Miss Darion; >,
Something in Pcnton's voir" TOT"
10 that he knew what was up,
and that he was definitely with
her against Mrs. Marsh's little
plot.
But 10 did get downstairs in
less than 10 minutes, radiant ard
somehow not caring in the least
what Mrs. Marsh thought. Pen
ton greeted her with an APPROX
ing smile.
"Mrs. Marsh and her son are
in the dining room, Miss Darien'
She nodded pleasantly. "Thank
Except for the Marshes and a
lowering waiter, the big dining
room was deserted; and the
Marshes had taken a table in one
corner by one Of the windows
which overlooked the lake. AS 10
crossed the room she was pam
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fully conscious that the old lady
was watching her every step OF
the way. But 10 in her turn, hid
ir% her analytical gaze behind a
meaningless smile, examined
Mrs. Marsh, too. She was a thin,
elderly woman in q black dress
which was relieved only by a bit
of white collar. Her mouth was
thin, like her body, and it was
tightly set as if it could open
only with effort. Tho white hair
was piled carefully and rcgally,
and her pale blue eyes were sus-
ricious and cold. Indeed, she was
so unlike her son that 10 was for
a moment taken aback. She
thought suddenly that Douglas
Marsh must be almost wholly
like his father: and she thought,
too, that old Aaron Marsh must
have led a very h0rricd life with
such woman. No wonder he
bent all his efforts toward the
gathering Of money; ard no
wonder, as Douglas had limited,
he sometimes stravcd q bit from
the path of fidelity.
But 10 was relieved to note
that even when his mother was
present there was no change in
Marsh's attitude toward her. He
arose quietly and went forward
to meet her.
"I'm sorry you we're rushed. It
was nv fault entirely. I didn't
know Mother had planned dinner
so early.
10 smiled. 81 must apologize
for being late.
"Mothcr," Marsh said, leading
10 to the table. 81 want to pre-
sent 10 Daricn."
Glow do you do, Miss Oar
ien," remarked Mrs. Marsh with
the air of not caring in the least
how 10 Darien did. "We've al
ready begun, as you see. l like
to have dinner when | feel like
having dinner"
10 laughed, taking the chair
which Marsh drew out for her.
81 agree with that exactly. !
think having dinner at a stated
time is nonsense
"NOnsCnSc?" repeated Mrs.
Marsh, raising her eyebrows, "pm
afraid ! don't know what you
mean"
Marsh winkcd surrcptitiously
at 10, and plunged into the con-
yorsatiOn. "WOuld YOU like to
start with scafood cocktail,
.Jo?" A this mention Of her first
name 10 happened to meet Mrs.
Marsh's glance with her own.
The resulting sensation was not
pleasant.
"TelI me, Miss Daricn," went
on the old lady when her son had
ordered for 10. "Tcll me some
thing about yourself. Douglas hos
tried. Perhaps he believed he was
telling nc something definite.
But Douglas is always incohercnt
about good-looking young women
and, as q matter Of fact, !
don't believe he knows mucn
about you himself"
For an awful moment Jo felt
like springinG from thu table,
telling Mrs. Marsh very definite
w that what she was and wiz"
she was couldn't be, as yet, any
of the old lady's business. But
HOY common sense interviewed in