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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-02-23
BURKE CHALLENGED

LINCOLN, Nebr., February "a up.
Former Representative Terry Car
penter Of Scottsbluff today challenged
Senator Edward r. Burke of Nebraska
to put his Senate seat at stake in a
test Of Nebraska Democrats views on
Burke's votes against various admin
istration measures, especially the new
farm bill.
The contest would be between the
two for election as Democratic ma
tional committeeman with Carpenter
asking Burke to resign If he is beaten
badly"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-02-23
HOME BUILDING UP
17OPCT.LAST YEAR
Housing Administration
Seeks Method to Erect
$500 Dwellings.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
A Labor Department report Of a ITO
per cent squirt in home building last
year conceded yesterday with an an
nouncement that the Housing Admin
istration was searching for construc-
ton methods through which low in
come groups could buy homes for
$1,000.
New homes were provided for more
than $4,000 families during 1885, the
Labor Department said, adding that
the number of all new buildings
started last year was % per cent over
1884. The cost was 70.3 per cent
higher.
Stewart Mcdonald, the housing ad-
ministrator, seeking to provide homes
on which loan payments would be
cheaper than rent" said the F. H. A.
has been working on methods of cut
ting building costs for several months.
$500 Home Cost Planned.
Plans are being drafted, he added.
for homes costing around 81 800, con-
tanning two bedrooms. living room,
bath room and kitchen, together with
heating and electric wiring systems.
Persons with incomes as low as
$500 a year might buy such houses,
through long-term amortized mort
cages. the administrator said. He
added the homes would be of frame
construction and that first plans for
them might be completed within two
months. -..-.-
Meanwhile, the Home Owners Loan
Corporation was disclosed to be the
owner Of almost $4,000. 900 worth Of
homes. acquired through foreclosures.
A total of 1,246 homes have been
acquired. Of which 20 have been sold
and Gil rented. Former mortgasors
still are occupying i45, however, un-
der provisions of State REDEMPTION
laws. and 461 are vacant, held for
sale. or rent"
The corporation realized Sl10,672 on
the 29 properties sold, or about $4,000
more than they cost the H. O. L, C.
Homes have been acquired in all
States except Maine, Kentucky. North
Dakota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Mon
tana and Wyoming.
The Labor Department said there
mad been a sharp rise in apartment
house construction in 1885, with build
ing permits in this classification up
358 per cent. Hotel construction was
300 per cent over 1884 and one-family
dwellings rose 1925 per cent.
Stables and barns were among the
few types Of buildings to show de-
clines. with drop Of 23.4 per cent.
Other declines:
Amusement buildings, 6.6; institu-
lions, liz: public works ana utilities,
%; schools and libraries, l0.1; sheds,
80; miscellaneous non residential. 1873
Increases included:
TWo-family dwellings, 1877; one
and two family dwellings with store
attached, 74.8; multi-family dwellings
with stores, 1918; lodging houses.
1867; miscellaneous residential, 59.2:
churches, 21.2; factories and work.
shops, 35.6; public garages, 1911; pri-
vate garages, "a; service stations, 21.3:
ONCE buildings, 3l.7; public buildings,
2S.S; stores and warehouses, 29.2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-02-23
MARG|OTT| Jury
CLEARS INQUIRER
Libel Case Defendant Re-
CURED, However, to Pay
Costs of Trial.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Pa, February a.
A jury acquitted the Philadelphia In
quirer tonight of a criminal libel
charge brought by Attorney General
Charles ]. Margiotti but placed the
costs of the trial on the defendant.
The five housewives and seven men
rendered their verdict 20 hours and IA
minutes after receiving the case at
$50 pm. eastern Standard Time)
last night.
The Inquirer in its article, published
September 20 during a mayoralty
campaign in Philadelphia, said Margi-
otis law partners and associates were
planning big tax fee grab"
Two Others Acquitted.
Acquitted along with the Inquirer
were the co-defendants. Editor John
Trevor Gusts and General Manager
Charles A. Tyler.
The maximum penalty for convic-
ton would have been a 81 900 fine and
a years imprisonment.
The Inquirer's defense was the ar
dcle was true, printed in the interest
Of public welfare" and justified by
the provision in the Constitution guar
anteeing freedom of the press"
Judge William S. Mclean, appointed
by the Supreme Court, presided at the
trial and received the verdict.
The jury, as it entered the court
room, filed in front Of the judge.
Defendants Named.
The foreman handed his report to
the court and the Judge said:
IF you place the costs upon the
defendant, you must name the three
defendants. the Inquirer, Tyler and
Custis.'
The verdict was then handed to a
clerk, who addressed the jury:
"You do find the defendant not
guilty, so say you?"
yes" they answered In unison.
After they left the jury box, the
Jurors shook hands with the Inquirer's
counsel, Ralph B. Evans of Phila-
delphia.
SohA aSS 4NCSUtfdtIUuSs
Much Of the testimony revolved
around contracts negotiated in north
western Pennsylvania, including one
on the estate of the late George w.
Crawford, chairman of the Columbia
Gas & Electric Co.
Margiotti testified he took part only
IN the Crawford case. He said he
participated in that because Craw-
ford had lodged taxes" and because
he knew the county commissioner vid
two attorneys in the case, his law
partners, Sebastian Pugliese and John
e. Evans, sr.
Venango County collected $4,000
from the estate, but a taxpayers suit
halted payment of $4,000 in fees.
Report Involves Mystery.
District Attorney Bane issued a
statement tonight in connection with
o Upstairs report he found the prose-
cutor near an air shaft one floor be-
low the jury room during elaboration.
The statement: 1.-THE reported ac-
ton on the part of the district attor-
ney was prompted by substantial re-
ports that came to him, which, If true,
would seriously have effected the de-
Iberations Of the jury"
The tipstaff reported to Judge VIII
liam S. Mclean he found Bane, an
assistant county detective, and the
clerk OF courts Ia the room a couple
hours before the verdict was reached.
The prosecutor conferred immedi-
ately with the judge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-02-23
Carl Sandburg to Speak.

Carl sandburg, noted poet, will give
a talk at Roosevelt High School au-
ditorium tomorrow at s:1s pm, under
auspices Of Sigma Tau Delta, honor
airy English fraternity of Wilson
Teachers College. The title of his
address Is IAN Evening With Carl
Sandburg."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-02-23
"CHICK" SALES SISTER
GIVES BIRTH TO TWINS
Names martha" and "George"
Are Urged for Children Born

By the Associated Press.
HOLLYWOOD, Calf, February a.
Virginia Sale, stage and screen actress
and sister Of "Chick" Sale, gave birth
to twins today, boy and girl.
In private life Miss Sale is the
wife Of Sam Wren, also we'll known
In theatrical circles.
Roy James, scenario writer. sug-
gested that the twins be named
Martha and George in honor of the
birthday Of George Washington, and
Wren has taken the suggestion under
advisement.
"Chick" Sale dashed from his home
to the hospital to- see the babies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-02-23

pruning pfeSSrnan
and World War
veteran.
His plan, he ex-
plains, could be
carried out by or
der Of the Secre-
tary of the Treas
ury, on approval
Of Presid e n t
Roosevelt, an d
thus would not
require Legislation
which might later
be declared UNI
constitutional by
the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-02-23
Wife, IS, Divorces
Husband, 90; Calls
Him Social Calder

By the Associated Press.
PORTLAND, Greg, February
%. 49, Wife-beating and social
"gadding" were charges flung
back and forth today as q di-
vorce court ended the five-year-
old marriage of Daniel w. Butler,
90. Civil war veteran. and Helen
M. Butler, IS.
Butler, who draws a $100-a-
month pension, was ordered to
pay SIS q month alimony for
10 months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-02-23

The plan is simply to change the
shape Of all coins--from nickels to
halt dollars-from round TO square.
This would result Ia . Jump in en-
ployment' in practically oil branches
Of industry" he declared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-02-23
Nor It's Square Niclels Urged
As Cure to Unemployment

A plan to end unemployment by
changing the shape Of coins is offered
to the Nation for what it is worth
by Alfred N. Satterf1eld, 453 @ street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-02-23

Fl. B. Dodge, about 50, was chief
civilian electrician at Fort George
Meade, Md. The Dodge family was en-
route to valdosta, Ga.
The post electrician has been sta
toned at Fort George Meade since
the war. A second son, Robert, also at
the Maryland Army post. was en- route
to the North Carolina City yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-02-23
japanese Make Foreign Paper

Foreign-style paper made in Japan
last year weighed over 1,7O0.00o, 600
pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-02-23

German Industries Gain.
Industrial activity In Germany re-
Gently has exceeded the 1928 peak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-02-23
FORT MEADE WOMAN.
CHILD Die IN CRASH
Mrs. H. B. Dodge, Wife Of Elec.
trician at Post, and Grand.
daughter Killed.

BY tue Associated Press.
WARRENTON. N. C., February 20.
Two persons were instantly killed,
two critically injured, and another cut
and bruised when a Maryland auto
mobile crashed into a bridge near the
North Carolina Virginia State line
early today
Mrs. H. B. Dodge, ST., 40. and her
5-year-old granddaughter, Eloise Bell.
were instantly killed as was a dog in
the car.
H. B. Dodge, ST., driving, was crit
ically injured and little hope was held
for his life. His daughter, Mrs Emily
Neal also was seriously hurt, but
physicians said she probably would
recover. H. 3. Dodge, jr.. is, was
cut and bruised. All lived at Fort
Meade, Md.
Officers said the car skidded on an
icy road as it started around q curve,
careened to the left side and then
swerved into the concrete bridge.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
Marriage Licenses.

Floyd L. Gaskill. e1., spr!ngheld, Va,
George c. Bowen, 80, 2137 California
st. and Willie ]. Mauld!n, 80. 1898 Four
Joseph j. Ford .!5. 27I5 Fourteenth
st., and Edith B. Collins. %. 2Os Second
st. ne: Rev Louis F Miltenbarger and
: David Q. Patty: %, s1e K St. and
Helen NJ. Jenkins, 23 142S Massachusetts
Wavie NJ Kiper. 26 9}3 L ST. and Edith
Hammill, rs. 1921 Fairmont St; Rev.
Fred E Parker. 90. 144 Twelfth st. e.
and Evelyn E. Roberts. %. 31S Ninth st.
Sc; Rev. Edward Gsbler
Ruth a Jones, ~ is. 7a9 Twelfth St st. ne'; at.G
Rev w. j. Tyler.
Warren 3. Crockett. 25. 2115 c. st.,
and Eleanor NJ. Melton, %. I'll Kenyon
Franklin E Colbert, 2s. Forth Worth.
Va; Rev. Charles N Williams.
- Frank Williams. 90 and Evelyn l..
Howard; Is. both of Lorton. Va; Rev
William a Bryant. a5, 17os.s Tenth
st and Mary Williams. 81. 1896 s St:
Rev. George NJ. Rankin.
Harry Lille. 55, Soldiers Home and
Maggie L: Ward. 40, 613 q St; Rev.
Solomon L. Michaux.
,r5 seRismip Psts PaTs0n aoMa 2e s45 Morton Morton st.
Rev. David s. Craig.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
U. S. CHRISTMAS TRADE
WITH ORIENT CHECKED
Business Hard Hit as Maritime
Strike Ties Up Cargoes in
American Ports.
Py the Associated Press.

Py the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, December 10.-Amer-
ica's Christmas trade with the Orient.
normally large one, was at virtual
standstill today, a result Of the con-
tinuing ship strike in the United
States.
Because of tied-up cargoes in Amer
ican ports, manufacturers said they
had been forced to seek materials
from other sources.
Importers, both here and at Hong
Kong, were facing huge losses, they
declared, and some have suspended
business.
Toy dealers said Santa Claus would
suffer blow because of their in
ability to obtain certain types of toys,
especially dolls, which have been
brought in the United States until
now.
Motion picture theaters. relying al
most entirely on Hollywood for their
programs, are facing a film shortage.
Prices of a variety of American i'm
ports here have risen from 10 TO Is
per cent since United States ships
stopped moving across the Pacific.
Foodstuffs were especially high.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
FOOD Professors
HIT WINDFALL TAX
Attack Constitutionality in Ask.
ing Injunction in Ken
lucky Court.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LOUISVILLE, KY, December 10
Six food professors attacked the New
Deals "windfall tax" as unconstitu-
tional in suit for injunctions against
its collection filed in Federal Court
here.
The plaintiffs declared they had
collected $764,10922 in A. A. A. pro-
cessing taxes, which were later de-
clared invalid by the Supreme Court.
They said the "windfall tax" by which
Congress attempted to prevent food
professors who passed on the A. A. A..
tax to their customers from getting
refunds and keeping them, would cost
them more than $500,000. The tax.
the petition contended, was discrimi-
natory and unconstitutional.
The plaintiffs were the Louisville
Provision Co., the Field Packing Co.,
Fischer Packing Co., Eckert Packing
Co., Mum Brothers. Inc, and Penny
royal Packing Co.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
ROSES MOTHER DIES

NEW YORK, December 10 @.-
Mrs. Fannie Rosenberg, mother Of
Billy Rose, song writer. husband Of
Fannie Brice, died yesterday after a
years illness. She was 62.
Mrs. Rosenberg came TO the United
States from Russia 40 years ago. Be-
sides Billy, producer of the circus
show, Jumbo" she leaves her hus-
band, David, and two daughters Mi
riam Stern and Polly Silverman.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
D. c. VOTE IS HELD
SQUARE DEAL HOPE
Suter Says Capita! Must
Have Place in Body Exer-
cising Control.

A complete victory in its fight for
national representation in Congress
and the electoral college is the Dis
trict's only hope for "a square deal"
Jesse C. Suter of the Citizens Joint
Committee on National Representa-
ton told the American University
Park Citizens Association last night.
when We are able to elect our
own Senators and Representatives
and have an active part in the body
which exercises control over the Ma
tions Capital, then we'll begin to get
o square DEAL" Suter said.
Reviews Fiscal Relations.
Reviewing the history of fiscal re-
Iations between the Federal and Dis
trict Governments, Suter described
how the Federal Governments pay
ment toward expenses of the District
was Whitfield down from time to time
until finally it was set at $1,000, 900
for the current fiscal year.
The speaker asserted that United
States Government property in Wash
ington not only is untaxable, but
residents of Washington are obliged
to pay for police and fire protection,
water rent, sewage facilities, etc., for
the property.
If the Federal Government would
meet its obligations, Suter said, Wash
tngton would not be confronted with
the problems of overcrowded schools,
inadequate police protection, over
taxed jail facilities and many other
problems.
Library Branch Backed.
The association Endorsed the re-
quest of the Friendship Heights Cit
liens Association for establishment
of a public library branch at Wis
consin avenue and Albemarle street
The group asked that the money
needed for the project be included ir
the 1888 budget.
The association also indorsed Tht
Star-Warner Bros.-N. B. C.-Metro.
politan Police Department and Paren
Teacher Association Christmas cam.
paign. A large number of Christmas
gifts for needy persons were donated
by the association members ane
turned over to the eighth precinct.
Establishment of small claims
court, as proposed by Judge Nathan
Cayton of Municipal Court, also wa.
Endorsed.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
Deaths Reported.

Mary A. McNaney. %. 20 st.
Oliver Fassig, 76:, Emergency Hospital.
Ellen Kirby. -. Sibley Hospital.
Bette M; Garrison, 20. 2349 Ash
Joseph F. Janezeck. 81. 1921 st. Sc.
Lena F. Roberts, IS, 763 Columbia I'd
George H Harrell. "a, st. Elizabeth's
Catherine, C. Mcdonald, 81. sibley
Infant Robey. Garfield Hospital.
Geogge Sggfto R; Randall. "A. Az South
Martha E. Nelson, 73. Freedmen's Hos
Richard W. Gibson. II. St. Elizabeth's S
Harry Evans. g. Casualty Hospital.
Edward Wright, SO. 1892 Florida ave.
Charles H. Williams. So. Casualty Hos
Noah C. A Walter. 81. Walter Reed
Margaret Coneway. 43. Gallineer
Irene Scott. 80. Freedmen's Hospital.
Katie Bordens SO. 1107 Half st. ct.
Daniel Mills, 80, Garfield Hospital.
James Sanders, %. rear 4415 Bowen I'd.
Matte, Gardner, 21. Freedmen's Hos
william McKnisht. 16. oallinser
Marguerite Payne. IA. 1413 T st.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
needs only to
be lighted and
MZaMxl

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heating if you now use anthracite 1t is the truly
automatic fuel In any equipment all it asks is to be
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of heat that gives constant warmth for health
and comfort
You can have automatic anthracite heat in either
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want you prefer, replace your present heater with
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ingly convenient anthracite equipment of today.
In either case, fuel economy helps to pay for
anthracite equipment. The anthracite of today is
economical 1t is washed and screened, processed
fuel full of concentrated heat 1t is clean and odor
less, sootess and smokeless 1t is safe. For full in
formation about modern anthracite and anthracite
equipment, ask your dealer or write to Anthracite
Industries, Inc, Chrysler Building, New York, Wy.
Evening star., 1936-12-10

I'LL o sack with chickens, call o cab
from the nearest convenient tele-
Evening star., 1936-12-10
500 Gets Kicked Around.

PLUMMER, Idaho (P.-Some In
dian boys, in need of foot ball, found
a lady's handbag. 1t seyved the pur-
pose for an entire afternoon of kick
ing and passing. That evening when
alert parents examined the bag they
quickly returned it to its owner,
Pauline Campbell, 90. 1t contained
$100.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
Newspaper Man Dies.

RALEIGH. N. c., December TO-
R.-Robert w. Haywood, 90, con-
nected with the Raleigh News and
Observer in an editorial capacity since
1919, died Monday at the home of q
daughter, Mrs. Laura Mabel Bethea,
at Culpeper. Va.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
Chicken Thief Uses Taxi.

AUGUSTA, Ga. @.-Tan service
Is the latest wrinkle In the ancient
art Of chicken stealing.
Deputy Sheriff Walter Kent said
an accused henhouse raider admitted
his practice was to enter o henhouse
Evening star., 1936-12-10
Exhibition by Typist Champ.

George Hossfield, world champion
typist for many years. will give an
exhibition demonstration today from
2 to 8 pm. at the Washington School
for Secretaries, National Press Build
ing.
Evening star., 1936-12-10
Births Reported.

George and Lena Simpson. girl.
Clarence and Edith Bleyer, boy,
Edwin and Agnes DesMarets. girl.
William and Mildred Niemeyer, boy.
James and Lola Wissler. girl.
John and Alice Callahan, girl.
Walter and Alice Welch, boy.
Charles and Emily Dent, girl.
Johnand Katie Britton, girl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-23
Society Celebrates
 Anniversary Tonight
PrOHncia d FOggia Auxiliary to Hold Second Birth
 day Banquiet at WaverIy Inn-FOnOr Founder

The second annual dinner dance of the ladies' auxiliary of the Pro- viE1cla di Foggia society will be held at Waverly inn tonight.
 According to reports of the com- r1ittee . large attendance is expect cd. Prominent local citizens will be included in the long list of guests.
 The list of honored guests include Nicola Beccia, who organized the auxiliary and Luigi Ricco, past pres- ident of the mems group. John De- Pastino, president of the Italian American Federation of Societies and Clubs and of the Italian Brotherhood who is also national vice commander of the Italian Italian American World War Vet erans, will be the toastmaster.
 Active Groups
 The auxiliary which is composed of natives or descendants of the province of Foggia or wives of na- tives of that region in Italy, is one of the most active groups in the city 6kAU SGhVG W4tkt & ulCAl1USIGLA1p OA h1~ most 300.
 Most of the members are residents of the Brooklyn and Town Plot sec ton of the city.
 The women won loud applause in several parades in which they participated with their colorful cos- tunes of their land of ancestry and the float which they entered In the alst Columbus day parade.
 The Columbus day committee praised the women for their partic- ipation in the expenses of the event on equal basis with the mems units.
 Committee
 The committee is headed by Miss Mary J. Bozzuto. It includes Mrs. Anthony Vitarelli, Mrs. George Ric- ciardi, Mrs. Theresa Leone, Mrs. Frank Vitarelli and Mrs. Anna Delonges.
 The officers of the society include Mrs. Clara DelPo, president; Miss Theresa DeVito, vice president; Mrs. Ippolito Azzaretti, treasurer; Mrs. Louise Colucci, secretary; Miss Rose
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-23

the Kansas governors advantage. In the fractional change, Landon has slipped from 55.4 to 54.8: corre- spondingly, the President has risen from 40.1 to 40.7.
 Members of that mystery legion collected as State Unknown'-row number 13,780. In these quarters, the Kansan increases his lead from 48.3 per cent to 49.12, the democrat. ic column diminishing from 45.7 to 44.96.
 ''Thirty-two states nevertheless remain in the republican column: sixteen in the democratic.
 Despite extravagant claims made by campaign leaders and the press of both parties, it is everywhere ad- mitted that an intense fight is in progress. New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota, WiScon- sin, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Me- braska, Missouri and West Virginia waver-one day, claimed by the g. o. D.; the next, by Farley's leaders.
 "The total number of electoral votes reported represented by doubt full states is 257, out of the 531. In addition, several other states are said to be on the fence.
 Pennsylvania Uncertain
 "An enromous registration of vot- CTS from both parties and recurrent rurnors of scandal in WPA fund handling have thrown Pennsyl- vania into an uncertain position. Here again, republican claim a large plurality in suburban and farming districts, while New Dealers are de- lighted with their strength in the cities.
 "Of the other candidates in this semi final report of the poll, Lemke has 75,119 votes for his Union party.
 Norman Thomas, Socialist, fol- lows with 10,441; Earl Browder, Communist, 7,767; D. Leigh Colvin, prohibitionist, 3,538; John w. Aiken, Socialist-Labor, 584; all others, 457.
 "So, The Literary Digest Presi- dential Poll for 1886 is drawing to its close. One more report-the final-and the count will be in.
 Landon All the Way
 Starting September 5, Landon leaped to the front with l6,056 to Roosevelt,s 7,654 from four states: Maine, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. His percentage was 65.0 to the Presidents BIO.
 "At the halfway mark, the Kan sans lead had been cut to 68.4 against Roosevelt's 36.8.
 "This week, the score reads: Lar- don 54.8; Roosevelt. 40.7.
 ''Fifty-four forty hghtP
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-23
Annual Sale Opens on Thanksgiving Day With
 $5,OOO as Objective

The annual sale of Christmas seals, handled in Waterbury by the Anti Tuberculosis league, will start this year on Thanksgiving day, 1t was announced this morning. The sale of seals will start with the is- suance of a cachet from Santa Claus, Indiana, and at the present time the members of the league are mak. ing extensive preparations for the annual distribution of the seals.
 The goal this year will be set at $5,000 and 1t is expected that some eight thousand letters will be sent out of the local of1lce. There will be no school sale and the only other offlcial sale of the seals will take