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Evening star., 1936-07-11

these days. II any one needs to be
quick, 1t is Q Fox"
II suppose it was natural that the
Timid One and the Weakling should
be the last to leave home. I haven't
heard you worrying about them," said
Reddy.
"Of course I worry about them,
repied their mother. Il worry about
all the children, but I can tell you
right now, Reddy Fox, the Timid One
just because she Is tinid. is going to
keep out OF o lot OF trouble that
some Of the others are going TO get
into. As for the Weakling, she Is no
longer weak. She Is little, but she isn't
weak and she Is smart. I'll ven-
ture to say that she Is the smartest
Of all the children and, being smart,
she is going to be able to take care
of. herself"
So Reddy and Mrs. Reddy rested
and for the first time in weeks were
able to enjoy the food they obtained.
They no longer had to think Of others.
1t really was good to be alone ut last.
1t was good to have q big family, but
it was equally good TO have that big
family break up and start out into
the Great World. Mother and Father
felt that they had done their full
duty. They had raised eight children,
Evening star., 1936-07-11
CHURCHES HELPED
BY HOUSING ACT
Clergymen Hail Amendment to
Permit Obtaining Of
Funds.

Clsrgymen are expressing theil
pleasure over the amendment to ths
national housing act. which permits
the extension Of modernization fund.
to churches by private financial insti.
tutions in amounts up to CSC, 900 under
the terms Of the modernization credit
plan Of the Federal Housing Admin
istYation.
These funds must be used for prop
erty improvement and may cover such
items Is repairs, alterations, building
Of additions. installation of heating
lighting and plumbing systems. They
may also cover landscaping, laying oi
walks or driveways, or installation of
kitchen equipment and the purchase
and installation Of eligible machinery
and equipment when the amount for
this purpose exceeds $4,000.
Loans must be repaid In monthly
installments over . period up to five
years.
Commenting on the amendment.
Rabbi Joseph L. Pink of Buffalo, N. Y,
termed the new regulations "very
helpful" He said:
II am glad TO learn that church
properties are now included among
those eligible for class A loans under
the modernization credit plan of
the Federal Housing Administration
Many churches, which have been per-
forming Q very helpful service to So
ciety, will thus be enabled to further
carry on that work"
Right Rev. Cameron J. Davis, Bishop
of the Episcopal Diocese of Buffalo,
indicating his approval Of the plan,
asserted that it would be very useful
to many churches"
Evening star., 1936-07-11
SUMMER MONTHS
HARD ON BOILERS
Corrosion Loss Often Sc
rious-Thorough Cleaning
Recommended.

Damage incurred by boilers during
the Summer months Is often more seri-
Gus than that received during the
period OF operation In the Winter. &C
cording to the Plumbing and Heating
Industries Bureau.
The principal cause Of damage In
the Summer Is corrosion resulting from
the combination of moisture In the
cellar mir. and sulphur in the SCOT, ash,
and residue.
Corrosion Of the boiler reduces its
usefulness, 20 that replacement may
be required before the building in
which 1t is installed has outlived its
usefulness. A boiler should, II given
proper care. give from 40 to so years
OF efflcient service.
To the home owner who wants to
put his boiler In the half century class,
the Plumbing and Heating Industries
Bureau suggests that q competent
heating contractor be requested to
clean the boiler thoroughly.
Cleaning Of the boiler consists Of
the removal Of SCOT, ash and residue
Evening star., 1936-07-11
! DRIVE PRODUCTIVE
Setter Paint Campaign Approved
by Lumber Industry.

The Forest Products Better Paint
Campaign, which has been carried on
under the auspices of the Lead Indus
tries with the active cooperation Of
George w. Dulany, jr., and with Don
Critchfield as executive director, is
having positive results. The lumber
manufacturers have become much in
berested in the efforts of the paint in
dustEy to improve painting of lumber
built houses IN order to protect the
peputation of lumber as an attractive
and durable building material. The
result is that paint manufacturing
pompanies are diligently checking up
with regional lumber associations and
individual dealers to ascertain how
shey can make q paint that will be
satisfactory to the lumber interests. A
most effective part of the campaign
has been the leaflets that have been
sent out by lumber mills through re-
tailers to the ultimate consumer, IN
structing him how to paint well and
snduringly.
Evening star., 1936-07-11

TT WAS strangely peaceful around
the home of Reddy Fox up in the
/ Old Pasture. Yes, sir, 1t was
L strangely peaceful. Only a short
time before there had been eight little
Foxes playing and quarreling together,
each trying to get his or her share Of
the food Mother and Father brought
in and altogether keeping things pretty
well stirred up, excepting when an
enemy was suspected. Then you would
not have known that there was Fox
anywhere about. To run to cover was
the first lesson the eight had learned.
No matter how occupied they might
be, the first hint Of danger sent them
scampering down inside their home.
Reddy and Mrs. Reddy sat beside
their doorstep. Il miss the little ras-
Gals, but it certainly does seem good
to have little peace and quiet" said
Reddy.
Mrs. Reddy sighed. 1t was q deep
sigh. Yes" she agreed, 'it Is good to
have peace and quiet, and also not
to have to run the pads OF our feet
In order to get enough for the young
sters to eat. I guess I miss them
more than you do. hope they'll be
smart enough to take care Of them
selves, now that they are out in the
Great World. Some Of them will. I
know"
(which ones?" asked Reddy.
''Well, the one who left home hrst,
the Bold One, is sure tc get on sue
cessfully. He learned fast after he
left home. and now he's got q good
home Of his own a long way from
here" said Mrs. Reddy.
Evening star., 1936-07-11
BEST LEAVES F. H. A.
FOR PRIVATE POST
a6.Year-Old Administrative As.
,istant to Mcdonald Quits to
| Go With Moffett.

Federal Housing Administrator Stew
art Mcdonald today announced the
resignation of Paul A. Best, admins
trative assistant, effective August 1.
Best is leaving the Government service
10 accept q position as assistant to
James A. Moffett, former Federal
housing administrator. now chairman
of the board of the newly organized
California Texas Oil Co.. Ltd.
Administrator Mcdonald said:
Il am accepting Mr.. Best's resig-
nation oficially with regret. Per-
sonally, it Is a qualification to me that
q young man of his type Is afforded
such a splendid opportunity to display
the talents and ability that he pos
sesses. I know that he has the apti-
tude for going far in the business
world because 7 have been able TO
observe him since he came with the
Federal Housing Administration In
small position and rose to the rank Of
administrative assistant to me through
initiative, ability and integrity. These
Sttributes, together with his per-
sonality. made him Of great service
Bo me. He Is particularly fortunate
h having this opportunity given him
by a man like James A. Modett, who
Is quick to recognize such qualities
snd take advantage Of them. I know
he will have success in this new ven-
ta1re."
Best was born in Lowell, Mass, in
1910, and became q legal resident Of
West Palm Beach, Fla, in 1920. He
received his education at the Palm
Bee ch High Shool and the University
o. Florida, majoring in business ad-
minstration and law. He has been
with the Federal Housing Administra-
ton since July, 1884.
Evening star., 1936-07-11
FAIRFAX BUILDING
PERMITS DECLINE
Revenue Official Shows June
$9,932 Below Preced-
: ing Month.
srectsl Dispatch TO The Star.

nrecial Dispatch TO The star.
FAIRFAX, Va, July 1l.-Bu1lding
bernnits issued in the ONCE OF Com
missioner of the Revenue James U.
Kincheloe during June, dropped So
aS2 below the figure for the preceding
month.
The total for June was $68,250,
while the figure for May was $78, ,lS2.
OF the June total, $16.o60 represented
improvements to present buildings,
With the remaining $52,200 covering
permits for new structures.
For the FIRST six months OF the
sear permits In the aggregate OF
s323. 400 were issued IN the of1ce Of
me commissioner of the revenue with
Nav standing as the high month.
Continuing Activity.
The slightly lower June total was
not aecepted as an indication that
building activity is actually allowing
down. slnce permits issued the nrst
few DAYS of the current month ind1-
cate o continuing activity in the con-
struction field.
In the office of County Clerk John
M. Whalen the recordation OF deeds
and trusts for the second time TINS
year reached an all-time peak for the
effice.
A total of 374 such recordations was
made. with April, the former hign
month, showing a total of 333.
I,SI2 Since January.
The total of recordations for the
first six months of the year was l,8l2,
against 1,41s for the same period IN
1885, or an increase Of 3s4. Tne
present increase has been consistent
throughout the year, with each month
showing q substantial increase over
the corresponding month last year.
Comparative figures for 1885 ana
1895 are as follows:
January, 1896. 275; January, 1885,
1853; February, 1886, 2l3; February,
1885, ITO; March, 1896, 2Ss; March,
1885, $40; April. 1895, 333; April, 1875,
3s4; May, 1896, 32s; May, 1895. 285;
june, 1875, 374; June, 1885. 306.
Evening star., 1936-07-11

and that In itself was no small accom-
plishment.
MY. but 1t 10 good TO be able to lie
down and take . sun bath when I
want to, or to take q nap when feel
like IT," said Mrs. Reddy with Q sigh
Of relief.
"And 1t b going to be good not to
feel that We must hurry back home
the instant We have found o bit Of
food" replied Reddy.
1T h so," agreed Mrs. Reddy. "And
It n going to be equally good when
We are away from home not to be
worrying about what may be hap
pening there"
tCopyright, 1850
Evening star., 1936-07-11
BY THORNTON W. BURGESS.

'Tis sometimes well 10 be alone
With Time to really call your own.
-Reddy Fox.
Evening star., 1936-07-11

from all heating surfaces and the re-
movai Of clihkers, cinders and ashes
from the nrepot, CRATES and ashpit.
The reliable heating contractor win
take advantage Of this opportunity to
advise the home-owner on the condi-
ton OF his CRATES. Broken or badly
warped CRATES may be responsible
for the wasting Of fuel by permitting
unburned or partly burned fuel TO pass
into the ashpit for disposal.
Cleaning OF the outer surfaces of the
boiler, too, Is important, and the ap-
plication Of q preservative paint to
parts normally painted Is recon-
mended.
Evening star., 1936-07-11

4Hh11 NE1 GIED KSlDD1'
the one who was so slow ! just have
to hope that nothing will happen to
them
Reddy nodded. Nov that he is out
for himself, that youngster who was
50 headstrong may get over that" said
he. "As for the slow one, life probably
will teach him to be o little quicker.
You know, 1t is sometimes better to
be little slow than too quick
True" replied Mrs. Reddy. But .
slow Fox N in for q lot of trouble
Evening star., 1936-07-11
DTREcTTONg:

From trafnc light on Qeorsia Ave.
u Silver Spring. drive up the
Solesviile Road past Mrs. KS Toll
House Tavern to ,Ffanklin Avenue.
Avenue. then risht . blocks to
Homes.
Evening star., 1936-07-11
Secret Panel Thrilling.

A secret panel is always thrilling,
and while 1t is usually associated with
old castles. 1t can be very useful In
the modern house. It Is not q dificult
thing to install, as there are modern
hardware devices especially for this
purpose.
Evening star., 1936-07-11
Bedtime Stories
Alone at Last.

II wondered II you knew that" re-
piled Reddy. "You must have been
over to see him"
'I have" replied Mrs. Reddy. but
he doesn't know 1t. I've tried to keep
track Of all the children as best I
could. The Bold One will get along
all right, but I'm not SO sure about
Evening star., 1936-07-11
Excellent Place for Shelves.

The wall space over the tank Of
the toilet Is seldom used. This is an
excellent place for shelves for linen
or bottles or other accessories,
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Continued From Page Three)

ner has been arranged for and
placed in competent hands.
Through the liberality of some
generous citizens the Milford hook
and ladder company will be en-
abled to celebrate the fourth in a
propitious manner Among the
able speakers secured for the occa-
sion are the Revs. ]. S. Willis, j.
E. Mowbray and A. P. Robinson
and James Pennewill, Esq.
Wesley Richards, an Industrious
colored man of Bridgeville, cut his
leg and severed the femoral artery
on June 18th while trimming a
hedge for j. R. Richards, near that
place. When found he was almost
dead from loss of blood, and died
on the following morning. About
four months ago, two of his little
children were burned to death
while left alone in the cabin.
Matters have not yet been ar
ranged in New Castle county over
the recent sheriffalty nomination.
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02

Although Lambson was declared
the NOMINEE by the county COM
mittee, Chambers still declared
that he was elected and says ne
will run eve to an election, not as
an independent, but as G. democrat
defrauded of his own right and
will make the campaign as vigor-
GUS as he knows how.
Middletown should justly, and no
doubt she does, feel somewhat
elated over the choice of James R.
Hoffecker on the reform ticket for
Governor. Mr. Hoffecker is a
gentleman well-known and thought
much of in this community, and
the convention might have done
much worse in its choice. In fact,
st. Georges hundred may feel
proud of her many public men,
men competent to fill the chair of
state.
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02
Heirs to 81, ,5OO,0 900
Are Sought in Vain

London.-The county courts
of England are waiting and
eager to give away $2,500,000,
but they cannot find anyone to
take it.
For a year courts all over the
country has been trying to
find the rightful owner of hun
dreds of thousands Of dollars
which have remained unclaimed
in their possession for nearly
century. The money is made
up Of sums paid under the trus-
tees relief act, equity cases and
nonclaimed dividends under ad-
ministratiTe cases. The amounts
range from a few dollars to
thousands.
Before the county court act
of 1884 was passed this money
remained in the courts custody
indefinitely. Now under the
new act, after years notice.
all money paid into court more
than Is years ago is to be hand
ed over to the national debt
commissioners.
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02
Snakes Rid Isle of Rats;
Duty Done, They Vanish

Melbourne.-Thursday island, of
the Cape York finger of northeast
ern Australia, until recently was a
tropical, palm-girt spot on the map
where every prospect pleases and
only rats are vile."
In fact, the rats were a perfect
pest, especially to the shipping COM
pany which owns the wharf and its
store. Cats were taken on the staff
and paid "a cents a week in cats
meat currency. They did almost
Hamelin service, but not quite.
Then two large carpet snakes were
appointed with board, lodging and
other emoluments. By day they slept
in the rafters OF the store; by night
they worked.
In an incredibly short time every
rat disappeared. So, now, have the
snakes. No one knows where, but
Thursday island has deleted the "on-
ly" from it's pleasing prospects.
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02
attractions at Roxy Theatre

Friday and Saturday That in
Irritable film tea mof James Gag
nev and APT O'Brien are again CO
starred in the Cosmopolitan pro-
duction Ceiling Zero" The pic
ture which is based on the sue
cessful Broadway stage play by
7 lent. Commander Frank Wead, is
hacked with thrilling action, dy-
manic drama, comedy and ro-
nance. 1t is the story of three
war buddies who are thrown to-
oether in commercial aviation.
Cagney, O'Brien and Stuart Erwin
have the roles of the three buddies.
OBrien is superintendent of flyers
at a Western airport where Erwin
is a pilot. Cagney is the most
spectacular aviator of them all
and Pat gets him to join their
forces. June Travis, a newcomer
to the screen has the leading fem
mine role, that Of an air hostess.
Monday and Tuesday-Few mo-
ton pictures are able to stand the
test of being reissued following
their initial release but Norma
Shearer's triumphant film version
of the famous stage classic, "Smil-
in Through" in which she is sup
ported by Frederic March and Les
lie Howard, is one of those rare
productions which have fingered in
the hearts of moviegoers the world
over. So great has been the de-
mand upon the part of the public
to see this picture once again that
Metro-G -Goldwyn-Mayer is bringing
"Smilin' Through" back to the
screen.
Wednesday Thursday-"Sons %
Guns" starring the comically ac-
complished Joe E. Jrown, Joan
Blondell, Winifred Shaw and Bev-
erly Roberts. The adventures of
a doughboy in France are especial
ly new to movie audiences, but the
way Joe E. Brown plays the lead
gives it some color and tang it
wouldn't have in other hands. He
is shanghaied into the war; goes to
meets a curley-haired bar
maid, and then runs into complica-
tions when his girl friend from
home shows up.
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02
Memorial to Women

Two beautiful memorials to wom-
en- may be seen in New York state !:
The forest at Saranac lake in mem
ory of Clara Barton and the forest
of 10000 young white pines planted
on a plateau under the shadow of
Tongue mountain on Lake George
as a tribute to Gene Stratton-Por-
ter, eminent conservationist and
author.
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02
Sparrow Causes Fire
With Lighted Cigarette

Ocala, Fla.-An English sparrow
menaced the First Methodist church
building with fire when it picked up
a lighted cigarette and flew with it
from the street to itS tinderlike nest
in the caves.
The bird flew away when the
alarm sounded and hasn't returned
to survey the damage. Should he
come home he would find his nest in
ashes and a big hole in the metal
roof where fremen chopped their
way in TO extinguish the blaze.
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02
Entertained for Miss June johnson

Mrs. Harry d. Pearce entertain
ed four tables of friends at bridge
at her home recently in honor of
Miss June Johnson, whose mar
riage to Mr.. Harry Jeffcott, Jr., of
Lansdowne, took place in Old St.
Anne's Church, Middletown, Fri
day afternoon, at four o'clock.
Those receiving prizes were: Mrs.
Richard Belts, first; Mrs. Herbert
c. Mode, second; Mrs. Edward
Lockhart, consolation; and Miss
June Johnson, the guest and also
the floating prize.
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02
BRIEF ITEMS OF
THE PENINSULA
Brief News Items of People
We Know in and Around
Larger Peninsula Towns
FROM OUR EXCHANGES

Rehoboth is to have a new S50,-
600 postoffice building, it was an
nounced from two different sourc-
es Wednesday.
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02

The University of Delaware
Summer School opened last week
and will continue for six weeks.
The registration and the class
room work started Tuesday.
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02

home is on top of Wrangle Hill
and is being moved back from its
position close to the highway. No
cause for the explosion was ad-
vanced. The damage amounted to
approximately S1O0.
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02

Camp Langfit" at Fort DUPONT,
where 90. reserve officers of the en-
gineer corps from the Second
Corps Area is in training for the
next two weeks beginning last
Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02


nounced from two different sourc-
es Wednesday.
The University of Delaware
Summer School opened last week
and will continue for six weeks.
The registration and the class
room work started Tuesday.
Camp Langfit" at Fort DUPONT,
where 90 reserve officers of the en-
gineer corps from the Second
Corps Area is in training for the
next two weeks beginning last
Sunday.
Mrs. Hannah Swan, st. Georges,
has been reelected president of
the Ladies' Aid Society of the st.
Georges Methodist Episcopal
Church. Other officers follow:
Vice president, Mrs. Fanny Cromp-
ton; secretary, Mrs. Hattie Rey-
nolds, and treasurer, Mrs. Mabel
Batliner.
Miriam Wilson of st. Georges,
and Frank Torbert of Port Penn,
eighth grade graduates of the
Commodore MacDonough School
at st. Georges last month, have
each won a scholarship in All
Club work and attended the three
day course in All work at New
ark.
Delaware has received grant of
$40, 0,703.25 for old age pensions to
be administered by the Old Age
Welfare Commission. 1t was the
second such grant The first, for
February and March was $4,000.
1t makes up a total for Delaware
for the first fiscal quarter, April to
June 80. With the money the
commission will be able to wipe
out its present waiting list.
Delaware's gasoline tax yielded
81, ,4S1 ,S19 revenue in 1885 as ap-
proximately 42,948,O00 gallons of
gasoline were used on state high
ways, the information bureau of
the U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture reported Wednesday. The in
crease in consumption over 1884
amounted to 81 per cent in Della
ware. This state was one of five
which reduced their state gasoline
taxes one cent, Delaware's tax at
the end of 1885 being four cents.
Frantic calls for help were made
to the Delaware City firemen at
six o'clock Tuesday evening of
last week from Wrangle Hill after
an oil stove in the kitchen of the
home of j. Baker exploded and
burst into flames. The firemen ex-
tinguished the fire. The Baker
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02

IHE QUEEN Ar
HiVESi The Queen
Mary, Engia n DIS
newest and most
luxurious bid to her
title Monarch of
the Seas, males
tlesily steams past
Quarantine and up
New York Hsrbor
escorted by ofnciai
and private crafts.
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02
M!E;,S::' :E!:;;,::'

4. ) strand lnsadS 'r+'' ".
4. ','ssssst ,s's'ssts Hsl9s5, ss +
f o.s3'fs,;; T ! s,;,s9 a''iss' ssavg: y:
%'as,1' + 7 wartime s.s,gd sspioa, q:
! |sss.o,... . :. ,..s As''tt'i'sT to having =!
r.. ~, mixed with .a . nne nu,
pi dasnns' nv traitors
y ~ RI IN We Nee !
%,,s''ss' '.ps'rai,s..fsss. ! =. s.,s sTsasi ass
~ s,s,, w., both sides hon
IT, %'t can hardly satisfy ,atsIy
IT, tory tells Of w0fla ,5ISa
~ ,, MAJ Marshall and MISS 5
4 d / and a viennese saS ac,
q !, be married wnen =
q of. Their ia.s Using :
= " With two opposing
s.aaT and Saturday
IDsi s.stice.r thousands OF
sttIs brands are on ME
,s,ds Of cattle owners
= packing plants thru.
's,tT. y The ancient art
' 4 stealing cattle is far r
1 \ the West today ana
L'sion IS given to cattle
I Hoot Gibson
|. and Tuesday = Ann
! NV picture, The Wit
T. ioius the blonde star
~, with Walter Abel Tor
( time, their first screen
',,ce being The Lady
I Drawn from the Cos
| Magazine story Of the
4. The Witness Chair
rs Harding as a woman
,ut, an accidental killing
us to free the man she
4 ! false implication in a
sndIs. She leaves srtay
ssich brings Abel to the
face murder charges.
rings dramatic court
tsSiun calls for her wide
alsnts to provide a
ding climax. A secret
stEeen Abel's daughter
man contributes
-s 1earl thrllls, Will
sg1, noted young Broad
,ss; making her first
lxsrsnce in the role Of
.iil.
by and Thursday = The
/ md massive production
iamOus novel of the
Legion, Under Two
siuring four of the most
;iars in the Hollywood
Ronald Colman, Claud-
r Victor McLaglen and
'assell, have been assem-
The honors in this giant
and they all are at
The story Of Under
! follows Ouida's novel
sly and affords a fasci-
iolna Of love, adventure
ls The choice of actors
la'i0n could hardly have
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02
Becomes Father at 50

Niles, Ohio.-The proud father of
a newborn son is w. r. Gardner,
eighty-three. Mrs. Gardner is thir-
ty-three.
Smyrna times., 1936-07-02
Four Perfect Hands Dealt
in One Round of Whist

London. A player at a whist
drive at Lydney, Gloucester, In a
round where diamonds was trump
found he had been dealt the COM
plete suit of diamonds. The three
other players at the same table all
had complete suits.
The cards had been well shut
fled and cut. The players thought
they had established a worlds rec
ord but they hadn't. At least two
previous cases of four players each
having 13 cards Of the same suit
have been recorded.
The odds against this happening.
however, have been estimated as
635,0O0, 100000 to one.
A 25-Year-OId Horse
Hamilton, Mo.-Mrs. Terah Tut
tie of this city owns saddle horse
that is twenty-five years old.