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Auto Needs Daily Care
For Used Car Markets
Performance Cannot Be Relied Upon to
Move Your Old Car Since Secondhand
Buyers Notice It's Appearance First.

pearance IT will BY. difficult r1erchan.
disc to move in that inevitable period
which comes to all owners. It NAV
be called day of reckoning. This
Will be the time when the cumulative
effect of all Of your moments of pro-
crastlnation combine to make the
dealer shake his head and tell you the
very sad news regarding the amount
OF the allowance toward a new car
1t Is not merely a matter of clean
ing and polishing. Details have
way OF playing an important part in
the process. 1 have seen the most
attractive instrument panels badly
dsflgured through keys dangling from
the ignition switch. Doors often arc
marked by rings beneath the handle.
Floor mats usually are in extremely
Rad condition, in spite of the fact
that inexpensive rubber mats protect
the carpeting or original mats in bad
weather
Cigarette burns on the seat cushions
are lnexcusab BILE in these davs when
there are convenient ash receivers
even in the less well-appointed cars.
II the car Is to be put to hard usage
the owner should be careful not IN
select model with too much fancy
interior trim. 1t is sure to be narred.
1t will be an eyeSore when the car
comes to be traded in. 1t will help
cut the allowance.
FIFTEEN minutes daily are sufi.
cient to keep car in good an.
pearance. Most owners make tn.
mistake Of waiting for week-ends In
catch up with things. Either the
awaited time does not become avail
able, or they find themselves with
more work than they can do. Taking
the work in installments will tighten
1t to the point where the car seems
to take care of itself. Instead of
merely using dust cloth the far
sighted motorist goes over the hood
or fender or two with a light wax
ing. This not only spares him need
for polishing later but helps TO keep
the car much cleaner in bad weather
After generous waxing it is necessary
merely to shammy off the dirt and
water some night after the car is
brought in from the rain.
The handiest thing for keeping the
inside clean is hand vacuum cleaner
plugged into the light socket of the
garage. Occasionally little cleaning
fluid should be used. 1t will remove
chewing gum and will also clean and
brighten up some Of the metal parts.
For exposed parts of the chassis. and
for fender scratches use little touch
up lacquer.
Don't overlook the engine Used
car shoppers will raise the hood The
engines appearance Will mean more
than what it actually does.
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able gearing One advantage to this
arrangement would be improvement in
cooling. since the cylinders and head
would then catch the full draft OF
air under the car.
Probably aviations most important
contribution to motoring in the next
few years will be in the field of the
supercharger. Greatly improved
chargers are now being used. and this
experience should easily aid automo-
bile engineers in getting more from
our present car engines.
Mechanic Joe Speaking.
80 much has been said on the
subject of avoiding too high water
level in the radiator during Winter
driving the tendency is to neglect the
cooling system altogether. This is
one way Of losing anti-freeze.
Figure it out for yourself. If the
water level is allowed to drop to the
point where there is not enough COOL
ing fuid to keep the engines tempera-
ture down on a day when the ther-
mometer is up a little, there is apt to
be boiling within the cooling system.
This will cause loss Of anti-freeze,
especially II it is the kind with a low
boiling point. Even steam pockets will
cause disturbance in the movement
Of the fluid, with plenty Of opportunity
for loss out the overflow"
Slow Stops and Fast.
It IS not generally known that
brakes often operate differently when
applied quickly than when brought
into action gently My brakes had
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being done by the Metropolitan
Police Boys Club is the best ever.

being done by the Metropolitan
Police Boys Club is the best ever.
The great bulk of crime in this
country Is youth problem and its
beginnings are nearly always found
in misdirected childhood.
Crime today is the chosen field
OF youth and the predominance of
youthful offenders among those
charged with crime has long been
a subject for concern.
Young men, deSirous of OBJ
tanning those luxuries and amuse-
ments which their limited earning
power in legitimate enterprise can
not supply, have steadily drifted
into the criminal ranks, and the
charity chiseler about whom you
have written is nothing more nor
less than potential criminal. 1t
is his first step into the higher
brackets Of crimeland He is we'll
on his way to wind up behind
penitentiary bars, whilst the pro-
moter who started him on his way
sits back and laughs, and looks
around for another victim to take
his place. ="
L wish you much success in
your effort to put an end to char
1ty stealing in Washington.
Truly yours,
(Signed) GUY v. STERRETT."
Had glance the other day at
copy Of Washington's priced "sucke
list" 1t is hot off the press; con
talns over 500 names and sells TO
about 40 cents per name. or sl0t
1t has taken more than two years +
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compile this list of Washington and
nearby Virginia residents who have
been taken in" by gyp promoters
and solicitors during that period and
is guaranteed 100 per cent perfect.
The names are segregated into
groups of $40 to 500. If an indi-
vidual Is tap" for advertising only,
an "a" appears after his name. 9th
erwise they are good for both charity
and advertising. You know the old
saying among the swindlers, "Once \
sucker, always sucker"
However. after hasty peek we no.
ticed on this list few OF our read
ers who have recently taken the
veil" which Immediately takes it out
OF the 100 per cent perfect class.
But then these so-called accurate"
list are ofttimes misleading, as was
the case few months ago when
some Of the smart money boys" (they
prefer this title to 'solicitor') breezed
into Washington with a scheme to
raise funds for the flood sufferers in
the South.
They contacted a public stenog-
rapher and requested she compile a
list of good old Southern names OF
residents in and about Washington.
Her listing contained some 800 Lees,
and the boys sat down to deliver a
glorious pitch" on the telephone in
behalf OF the poor flood sufferers in
the South.
But, 10 and behold! SO per cent were
Chinese laundrymen, which took the
wind out Of their sails, and their clever
little scheme developed into 4 COM
plete failure.
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rather than the competitive spirit pre-
walls. OF course, the individual
needs and fancies OF the members
are kept in mind The old drill
sergeant conducts calisthenic classes
and gives advice on reducing waist
lines and generally toning up. He en-
courages friendly rivalry between
members. chides those who lag or who
do not attend regularly, insists that
congressional physical welfare is i'm
portant, never fails to congratulate q
rotund member when he drops off 4
few pounds after careful workout
and works In the closest cooperation
with the Capitol physician
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Continued From Page Two)
Of Mrs Sally S. Carroll. the executor
Of her estate, (Gen) John Marshall
Brown, sold tho property to Chief JUS
tice Melville w. Fuller Of the United
States Supreme Court for $50,00O, the
title being placed in the name Of his
wife, Mrs. Mary E. Fuller, and there
the great American jurist. surrounded
by members of his family, resided
for IA years, or until his death, in
1910. AS the CAROLS had completed
the building left unfinished by Tench
Ringgold. so did the Fullers add their
touch Of completeness to the beauty
OF the building and grounds. and
there still seems to be an atmosphere
Of charm lowering over the mansion,
due to their long residence on this
attractive corner.
The property is now owned by
Representative Robert l.. Bacon Of
Long Island, N. Y. and Is being occu-
pied by himself and family, who are
also adding their touch OF improve
ments TO the past glories of the
place. The interior Of the house is
noted for its bric-a-brac and antiqus
furnishings, and the exqusitely beau-
fll garden Is one Of tho show places
IN Washington.
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Automotive Briefs

Sponsored by the Plymouth Motor
Corp, 66 Prize Patrol Boys from De-
troit are visiting the Nations Capital
Tor flve days this week as reward
for outstanding service during the
school year They We're selected from
$500 patrols who have been guarding
the lives Of 100000 Detroit children
at street intersections near the
schools. Their record OF IA years
without fatal accident while on
duty, has won nation wide applause.
The Detroit Patrol also holds the ma
tional record for no accidents OF any
sort at school crossings during the
past two years.
The Sterrett Operating Service,
General Motors truck distributors
for this region, announces that Harold
PettigreW has been made general
service manager in charge of the
operation Of four branches, Washing
ton, Baltimore. Richmond and Nor
folk. Pettigrew's headquarters will
be maintained at 80 M street north
east, in Washington. Jack Dagolatis.
assistant general service manager. is
being transferred from Washington
to Baltimore. where he will super
wise operations in that city.
One of the major units Of the mod
ern parking shop center. at Forty
ninth and Massachusetts avenue
northwest, is new Gulf Express
Stop" service station. This is one of
Cuffs 56 service stations in Washing
ton. recently completed. Car washing.
fabrication and complete service while
shopping are features. Other services
are complete tire and battery service,
free testing of spark plugs and re-
pair service Open "a hours day.
Evening star., 1937-06-27

been working perfectly, but the other
morning when had need for a quick
stop one Of them grabbed and locked
its wheel This can be explained by
the fact that brakes usually need to
be used little before they are ready
for action. 1t is why try to remem-
Der to apply them several times gently
when first starting out and before
need arises for a sudden stop.
1t Is also true that equaliza ton
may not be the same for both
slow and quick stop. This may be
due to a number of factors, including
the tendency for brake shoes to re-
qu!re little time in order to con-
tact their drums evenly.
Remember that II you have trouble
getting into low gear. even II YOU
press the clutch pedal all the way
to the floor, there still isn't enough
clearance when shifting into the
other gears. This will wear the clutch
facing prernaturely.
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Kentucky; Richards. New York; Cole,
New York; Halleck. Indiana; Risk,
Rhode Island; Ford, MISSISSIPPI; Lam
bertson, Kansas; Boehne, Indiana;
Collins, California.
Soft ball is played on a regulation
indoor diamond-but catch" is US
ually more in favor Those keeping
in shape this way include Mead. New
York; Richards, South Carolina: Gran
field, Massachusetts; Merritt, New
York; Nichols, Oklahoma; Dirksen,
Illinois, and Iambertson, Kansas. Lam
bertson is one Of the most enthusiastic
gym habitues, and while he plays any
game that is in progress, he seldom
leaves the floor without bunting q few
soft balls against the wall.
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mpatience never got anybody
anywhere except into trouble.
Too many motorists expect an au-
tomobi4e horn to work miracles.
They forget it was made for only one
purpose: A horn should warn.
There is nothing quite 80 irritat-
Ing as horn-tooting motorist, with
the possible exception OF a mos
quito in a sleeping porch. Both merit
the same consideration.
An ancient Chinese philosopher
said: "The big voice betokens the
small mind" Five thousand years
have not altered this truth, although
1t 10 expressed on our highways to-
day with less grace and more pro-
family.
Impatient motorists should re.
member that a devil 10 recognized
by hi horns.
g. button, bsAeon, ~ OF tha
button!
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all-star volley ball game usually at
tracts Mead, New York; Caldwell,
Florida; Sadowski, Michigan; Barry,
New York; Clark, Idaho; Lesinski,
Michigan. Those best at paddle ten
mis- are Robertson. Virginia; Young,
Ohio, and Duncan, Missouri. The
hand ball players have mostly been
wooed over to new game, developed
by the gym" attendant, which is
played under the same rules, but with
paddle and regular tennis ball with
the cover removed. This game is less
strenuous than regular hand ball and
calls for less bending-conseque
it has found favor. Experts at this
game include Merritt, New York;
Terry, Arkansas: Citron, Connecticut;
Tonry. New York: Casey, Massachu-
setts, and Moritz. Pennsylvania. Other
participants in the game are ONeal,
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By VII p. Kennedy.
average member Of Congress
is enjoying better health and
doing his work better-because


is enjoying better health and
doing his work better-because
Il of regular exercise, a half hour
or so at time, daily or several times
week, in the new House ONCE Build
ing gymnasium. This is the testi-
mony OF Representative James M.
Mead OF Buffalo, N. Y, chairman of
the group of members who are max
ing regular contributions to outfit the
gym; Representative Walter P.
Lambertson Of Kansas, with Repre-
sentative Emmett ONeal Of Kentucky,
are associated with Mr.. Mead; Rep
resentatiVe Matthew j. Merritt, Flush
ing, N. Y. heads the game group;
Representative A. Willis Robertson,
Lexington, Va, is in charge of house
affairs of the gym. 1t is supported by
DR.. George w. Cslver, Capitol ply
sician, and David Lynn, architect
of the Capitol, who has charge of pur-
chasing equipment out of the funds
the members contribute. Both DR..
Calver and Architect Lynn are men,
bers of the Gymnasium Committee.
There has been considerable mis-
understanding - that Congressman
have fitted up a fine gymnasium for
themselves at the taxpayers expense.
This is not true-the apparatus and
equipment, etc, are paid for by all
members using the gym They have no
elaborate furnishings-just substantial
requisites for healthy exercise to keep
themselves fit for their duties as Con-
gressmen and to promote their own
physical well-being. That they do not
overdo IN any way is safeguarded
through the Capitol physician, who is
naval surgeon. They take their
exercise under the direction Of Peter
Henderson, an old Army drill sergeant.
r REPRESENTATIVE Jim" MEAD.
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IVY YHEN motorist spends
| M few minutes daily In the

HEN a mOtOrlSt SPENDS =
M few minutes daily In the
v v process Of grooming his
car he isn't merely in
pursuit OF automotive happiness. The
chances are that he Is quietly selling
his car.
Every motorist. according to Fred
erick G. Russell, noted motoring
authority. starts selling his car from
the day he takes delivery OF It, Ex-
perience demonstrates that used cars
are sold on = basis OF their appearance
and the character OF the seller, re-
gardless OF how important part per-
formance may play in the selection Of
new cars.
Used car shoppers figure that II
the engine lacks power it may need
a valve job. This may be about a $40
obstacle. II, however, the car is in
bad shape from the standpoint Of
appearance the shopper quickly passes
it by. Even if the finish is dull he
keeps in mind the cost Of relacquer-
ing. and can hardly be convinced that
a good polishing would restore the
origina luster. A lacquer Job may
cost more than the down payment on
q good used car.
Performance also counts, but it
cannot be relied upon to move your
old car When a motorist shops for a
new car he takes its good appearance
for granted. He may be particular
regarding its styling, but he knows
that its chrome trim, its lacquered
exterior and its upholstery are good
for several years Of satisfactory eye
appeal. So he concentrates on fer
formance. He should, OF course, con-
slider economy upkeep, depreciation,
service and many other things which
are necessarily involved in his invest
ment. But these are intangibles. He
can feel" the performance He can
see the telegraph poles whiz by when
he steps on the gas. He notes the
way he rises from the seat cushion
when he tests the power Of the brakes.
One stop at the curb tells him all he
needs to know about the parking.
WHEN he comes to sell his car, or
trade 1t in, the situation is very
different. The public has been
schooled to believe that performance
in the modern car Is reasonably last
ing Particularly in the smaller cars
is it assumed that performance can
be restored at reasonably small ex-
pense. An entire new motor can be
installed, If necessary. In the higher
grade cars performance is apt to out
last styling. This is demonstrated
bv the number OF "arks" which still
are running well. They have out
lived their looks.
Unless your car is kept up in ap-
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RACKET VICTIMIZES LAWYERS
The Student Who Has Passed Bar Examinations Is Solicited
'Lawyers Drectory-Star Racket Writer Sees Copy of
Washngton's "Sucker List" of More Than 500 Names.

EDITORS NOTE-Ths is the t,ueh OF a series articles
exposing pcious rackets being raciced the OF charity
innocent DictimS Washington The 1Uay
crooks the they employ are
explained in these articles ,hich detail
OF charity racketee7ng here.
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The early bird" group - taking
their exercise before opening their
Offices in the morning-usually in
cludes Schultz, Indiana; ImhofI, Ohio; !;
Withrow, Wisconsin,; Main, Michigan;
Cannon, Wisconsin, and Collins, Cali
fornia.
Medicine ball Is favorite recreation
for Rabaut, Michigan; Darden, Vir-
ginia; Hook, Michigan; Pearson, Ten
nessee, and Amlie. Wisconsin. They
also work up sweat on the mat or
running board around the gym.
HORSE" tennis is the most strenu-
Gus game-and II points are US
ually sufficient to call halt for a
breathing spell. The gym is not laid
out for the more strenuous forms Of
exercise, therefore, the recreational
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r REPRESENTATIVE "JIM" MEAD.
who has served 10 years in the
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Foggy Bottom

Continued From Page TWo)
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"A LETTER received this week
comes from reader inter-
ested in our story on the Police Bows
Club, which is worthy of note.
Dear Mr.. Marian:
Il think your story on the work
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which has been given for the last
ai, wears. This sear the progrars
promises to eclipse anything given
by the choir on a Christmas pro
gram.
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THE EDITORS
MAIL BOX

Headquarters for the "F0rget-
isile-1ssit Drive ny the Disabled
American Veterans are opened at
800 Northern Life Tower, accord
ing to II. P. Valentine, general
q airman. This drive held but
5iaee q year. is the only means used
sor raising funds to maintain the
relief and service activities of the
organization such activities in
clude material assistance to vet
Grams. their wives and children
when IN necessitous circumstances
and inadequate or 40 assistance Is
obtainable from established ksov-
eminent agencies-and also sIhe
maintenance Of a specialized ser
vice for the purpose Of assisting
disabled veterans and their imme-
diate dependents IN the develop
ment and prosecution Of applica-
lions for employment, Dtedical
treatment and other benefits. The
drive Is to be held Thursday, Fri
DAY and Saturday, November 4th.
9th and 9Th. Don't forget to wear q
FORGET-ME-NoT on these days.
Sincerely yours,
H. P. Valentine, chairman
"Forget-Me-Nct" Drive
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MI. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES

0cV. H. N. DaF1s1 EasboF
Ushering In Mt. lions activities,
the Sunday Church School enjoyd
the helprul lessons in ali depart
ments; at it's conclusion, the Junior
Church held an inspirational serv-
ice. The pastor brought an Ell
couraging message to the large
congregation attendant upon t h E
morning service. The Young Peo-
pies Bible Study at six o'clock
preceded the regular meeting Of
the B. Y. p. u. Al 3 o'clock, Rev.
w. e. Fowle and his Mems Chorus
Of the Fremont Baptist Church,
thrilled the evening worshippers
with the forceful sermonette al :
splendid musical program prese =
ed. Next Sunday has been desig-
mated by the Missionary Society as
white Sunday" with the Rev. ".
d. Carter. Of Friendship Baptist
Churih, Pasadena, California. and
former pastor Of Mt. zion. 5
speaker at the morning and eve
ming service. We invite you to
attend and greet DR.. Carter.
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EDITORIAL
FEDERAL THEATRE

An especial appeal is being made at this time to the
Seattle coored community IN order that II will support the
Negro players making their first bid for stage honors this
season
The Federal Theatre IS permanently housed IN its
own quarters on Rainier Ave. and is Of great Significance
to note that men and of the Negro doing
their toward the preservation Of dramatic technique
on the legitimate stage IN the Northwest
Within the last few years many notable stage per-
formanees with Negro casts have played to apprecative
audiences in this and other Northwest cities and well
done have plays been carried out that they gained
national prominence.
greater the support given Seattes Negro cast Of
the Northwest Negroes interest in dramatic possibilities
barely beginning take it's rghtu place alongside other
social attanruen destined further enlargement
Of understanding among those persons devong their efforts
to the betterment Of present day conditions.
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Vancouver. B. c.

Fountain Chapel A-ME. Church
Mems Day, October "a, was q
huge success. Mr.. j. B. Wallace
acted as chairman for both morn
ing and evening services when our
Presiding Elder, Rev. G. s. Allen,
was present. Rev. Green preached
very interesting sermon for the
II a. m. session, and Rev. Allen
was = the pulpit for the evening
services, when he was well receiv-
ed by the large congregation. =
''The Free Foundation Stones" was
the subject under discussion at the
Alien Christian Endeavor and It
proved most interesting Our pre-
sident, kiss s. Absuilah, was in the
chair. Monday, October %, the
dining hall Of the church was ar
tistically decorated fol the festive
occasion Of welcoming our new nil
MISTER, Rev. r. A. Green. We had
hoped the Presiding Elder could
have shared in the welcome but his
services were required elsewhere
and he was unable to remain for
the Welcome Supper" Speakers
for the evening were Mrs G. Nc
Fadden representing the Douglas
Forum, Mrs. c. Watts, president
Of the Choir; Mrs. M. Wright, re-
presenting the Trustee Board; Mr.
s. Nelson, Of the Steward Board;
Mrs. 3. Gist, president Of the Mite
Missionary Society; Mr.. ]. Mead
ow Of the political organization;
Mr.. G. Russell, representing the I.
B.P.O.E.; Mr.. p Chatters, super
intendent Of the Sunday School;
Mrs. /. Bynoe, Mrs. I. Wright and
Mr.. J. B. Wallace, three Of the old
est members Of the church in the
city, also gave a hearty welcome.
! Miss Vivian Day entertained with
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Y. M. C. A. NEWS


The Committee Of management
takes this means to thank the
members Of the Self Improvement
Club for the fine spirit Of cooper
alton accorded the Y during its
recent membership drive. Not with
standing that a number Of its
members subscribed to individual
memberships, the Club as whole
saw fit to subscribe from it's treas
ury an additional five dollars to
help the good cause along. Best
wishes to the Self-Improvement
Club In all Of its laudable endeav-
crs. and may the opportunity and
desires ever be yours to do the
greatest possible good.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Y.
N. C. A. Is sponsoring a special
party for boys between the ages
Of s and IL years, Saturday, oct.
30, from 2 to 5 P. M. Refresh
ments viii be served and games of
various kinds win be played. The
party will be at the Y building,
23rd and East Olive and all boys
between the named ages, whether
members of the Y or not, are
cordially invited to come.
Remember the Halloween Frolic
sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary
on Friday Night, Oct. 20, admis-
sion % cents, Good music and lots
Of fun. Everybody is urged t 0
come.