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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-12
EASTERN STAR TO
 HAVE DINNER AT
 TEMPLE TONIGHT

An outstanding event on the East ern Star program is the dinner to be given tonight in honor of brothers of the organization. The affair is scheduled for 6:30 o'clock in the Scottish Rite Temple.
 Mrs. Ray c. Day is chairman of the committee of worthy matrons who are in charge of the affair Final arrangements were complet- ed by the committee this afternoon to accommodate all who have made reservations for the affair.
 Lode and placer location notices for sale at The Empire Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-12
POSTMASTER VILE
 BRINGS BACK DUCKS

Postmaster Albert Vile returned on the Estebeth from a hunting trip to Hoonah. He got his bag of ducks and geese.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-12
LECTURER WILL BE
 ELECTED TONIGHT
 AT GOA. MEETING

Mrs. Walter G. Hellan. grand re- gent of the Catholic Daughters of America, made announcement today of the election to be held tonight at the GOA. meeting when the position of lecturer is to be filled.
 The vacancy was created when Mrs. Eleanor Bogachus left for the States.
 The meeting, which will be mark ed also by routine business discus sion, will be held at 8 o'clock in the Parish Hall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-12
RUMMAGE SALE

By the Martha Society Thursday
 October IA, 224 Front St. next to Percy's Cafe. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-12
SURPRISE SHOWER
 HELD LAST NIGHT
 HONORS MRS. KAY

A no-host shower was given last evening for Mrs. c. V. Kay at the Kay residence, assembling a large
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-12

will be $3912 and the Territory will pay $9848.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-12
Old ChriS---

Was steppin' high and sittin' pretty when he squinted through his spy glass and spotted the New World"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-12
BUT You'll

Be ridin' even higher when you take q squint at your dessert plate and discover q newer world ---in true
Evening star., 1937-05-11

RESTAURANT lwhisky) downtown Nth
st., doing $500 weekly So 800 down
capital Adjusting g. Finance Co., zoos
II st. NV. Metropolitan 4Sl3
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NEWSSTAND. gifts. circul lib. ETC.; lobby
iaIge apt.-hotel; low rent; price, $500.
Address Box 335-X Star Office
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her feet. Her scream brought Peter
instantly to her side. For a moment
he gazed stupidity at the knife wound
In her leg from which the blood was
gushing. Then silently and swiftly he
made tourniquet of his handkerchief
and tightened it with his fountain
pen.
I'll get Ed" Peter muttered, as he
clambered up the bank.
Joan gazed after him in amaze
ment. What made him act in such a
strange manner? He had said almost
nothing at all and he certainly had
looked queer.
She heard Clara calling her name
and, upon answering, saw her
friends head appear at the top of the
bluff.
We'll, Joan, what sort of a stunt is
this?"
Where is Peter?" Joan demanded.
why did he run off like that?"
Clara laughed. You must have
given him an awful scare. He's sick"
"Sick?"
He couldn't be sicker if he'd been
stunting in an airplane. left Ed
with him."
4
DETER paid Joan a short, profes-
sional call the next morning. He
came again the next evening and,
after caring for her injury, settled
himself with a book.
Some of the latest plays" he ex-
planned. Thought we might read a
few of them while you are laid up.
My reading has been entirely too pro-
feSsional the last"
He broke off when he saw the red
roses on the table. II could have
beaten JEFF to that The truth is,
flowers are so much part Of the sick
room I had forgotten that they are
sent by some one"
He did not open the book, but sat
silent and detected
Joan smiled. Aren't you going to
propose to me any more, Peter?"
Il suppose so. It's a habit now.
have you thought OF new way Of
saying no?"
Joan shook her head. She said,
IF I'm going to make a business of
cutting arteries"
Peter interrupted her. Don't Joke
about it. I don't mind admitting it
nearly got me. once laughed at
doctor who wouldn't vaccinate his
own baby"
His smile was bit twisted. Then
he was down on his knees beside her,
his hands tightly grasping hers.
Joan, I love you. I couldn't bear
to have anything happen to you. And
If you marry some one else, I don't
know"
Joan stopped him. But I'm going
to marry you, dear"
joan"
Because I love you-only you"
(Copyright 1879
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ne NIOUEFtN WAY.'
Courses from S15 up. Special reduction
on complete course this month: individual
instruction. shop experience We place you.
Free catalogues.
MODERN SCHOOL OF BEAUTY CHI T11RE
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for another proposal. Will you meet
me here at sunrise, and let me again
suggest our starting a new day-a new
life tOgether?'
Peter, please!'
"Oh, very we'll" The young phy-
siclan sat down beside Joan and gave
his attention to the view. He pointed
TO a small cottage nesting at the
foot of the hill
That is where Mrs. Cole lives-my
first tumor case. 1t was the biggest
tllmor-'
"Peter!"
But I really owe Mrs. Cole a great
deal. If she hadn't been willing to
trust the home doctor and his little
three room hospital there might not
have been jamie Smiths appendix,
Suzie Lanes tonsils or any of the
others Then I wouldn't be in po-
sitlon to propose to you every third
cay"
Joan sat up straight. That is just
the trouble, Peter. I'm not denying
! think the world and all of you
Growing up together as we have, you
are almost part of me. I could very
easily convince myself l was in love
with you-no, waltz
X x
CHE drew away from Peters eager
~ arms and said earnestly: Once
end for all, let me try to explain. l
realize your profession is noble one.
glory in your success, but can have
no part in it
Peter was puzzled. You always
seemed interested
Il tried to bel really did. But I
can't bear it. The sight of blood
would make me i'll. Having to hear
ebout Billy Whites adenoids at break
fast and the particulars Of Mrs.
Green's liver disorders at lunch would
tuin my days. 1 can't do it
Peter grinned. IF that's why you
have been refusing me, Ill fix that.
Quote-'Surgeons work under great
nervous strain. They should build
for themselves home life and a social
life that will help them relax and
rest-mauote. Those words of wis
dom came from good old DR.. Williams.
They shall be my creed. You'll hear
no more shop talk
Joan shook her head. you can't
help talking about your work, Peter.
1t is not part of you--it is you"
For moment Peter was silent. Then
he said, triie bitterly, Il suppose
Jeff Strong's talk of banking is more
refined
She did not answer and Peter apol-
ogized. Forgive me, Joan, I can't
believe distaste for my conversation
could"
1T isn't that. It's-Weil, for one
thing. if 1 should be sick I would
want my husband to be worried about
me You would give me pill and
send me to bed. Perhaps I'm selfish,
but 1 want to come first. Oh, it's too
Intangible to explain"
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PERSONAL.

FALSE TEETH REPAIRS WHILE YOU
Wait: Emergency Laboratory Room sol
Westory Bldg. 14th and Open Sun. am
NURSE GIVES OIL TREATMENTS FOR
Improving invalid clrculationi also colonic
irrigation. Decatur 2l34 49,
WILL GIVE ROOM AND BOARD TO BOY
10 y years old; S6 week. Georgia 546S.
HEMORRHOIDS ERAD1CATED BY MY
own method Results effective for life
time or money back. Write for booklet. No
drugs or surgery DR. SOMMERWERCK.
1865 Columbia I'd. Adams O3SS.
WHEN DEATH STRIKES A FAMILY
there Is no need to feel that they must
&C ept inferior funeral services due co In
ability to pay a higher price The Greater
W w, Chambers Co offers q complete
funeral, cars and all. for as little as S75
World f1nest waterproof alright, guaran-
teed steel burial vault may be had from
Chambers tor Ss5 In case of death call
the Greater w w. Chambers Co I4th st.
corner Chaplin n w Columbia O432 Phone
or write our address We win send you .
beautiful catalogue OF how we do 1t. 1900
Chapl' st NV. phone Columbia 0432 517
18th st Sc. phone Atlantic 670O.
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DAILY SHORT STORY
SPECIAL CASE

WITH join e d
h a n d S and
laughing like chill
dren, Joan Radclif
and Peter Adair
raced to the top OF
the bluff in time to
see the sun sinking
in a blaze of glory
on the Western sky.
Just in time
painted Joan. She
sank down, Imply,
upon a rock.
Peter stood, ST.
lently drinking in
the beauty of the
I | a m &c lore d
clouds, the green
foliage of the trees.
The Spring of
the year. he said,
musingly. "A new
start. If it were a
rising instead of a
setting sun, I would
have the correct
rDatic hapkprolIr6
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Joan jumped to
her feet. I'VE mast
go back. Clara and
Ed will be tired of
waiting"
= = = =
SHE pointed to a
dogWood tree
in full bloom. I'VE
must take some of
those lovely BIOS
SONS home with
U.s."
HeCer cut several
sprays. One Of the
loveliest clusters
was within reach of
Joan as she stood
at the edge of the
bluff. Let me have
the knife, Peter. I
must have this
one"
AS she leaned
forward with the
open knife in her
hand the earth
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Brain Twiizzlers
BY PROF, ]. d. FLINT.

THE instructor in modern novel
writing at County College was
reading over some of the work of his
young proteges. After reading six or
seven contributions he came to one
which Immediately interested him.
He could be heard muttering to him.
self, and the general impression he
Evening star., 1937-05-11

gave was one of condemning ambi-
tlous young writer's who tried to write
in the abstract or in so-called ultra
modern style which ignored many
conventional means of making the
reading clear. The last straw was
the closing sentences of the contri-
button which he was reading. 1t read,
that that is is that that is not is not
Is not that it."
Can you insert punctua ton that
would have helped the instructor out?
Copyright. 1879
(See Answer on Page B-13.)
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Statesmen, experienced in
electrical appliances; excel
lent opportunity. Apply
Marvin's Credit, Inc, 73O
7th st. NV.
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MOTOR IRAYEl

DRIVING DENVER AND CALIFORNIA
this week. want passengers. MR.. STONE.
Metropolitan 1913.
LADY WISHES SOME ONE TO DRIVE
her TO Asheville and return in q few days:
couple preferred. Address Box 4S5-Z. Star
Office
LOS ANGELES LEAVING MAY 16 OR II.
take passengers. Met. 1871, 9 to 5 pm.
MR.. ANTHONY LA BARBA
DETROIT BY NEW CAR FRIDAY; TAKE
passengers. S5. zAHLER, Columbia 7132.
evenings. u"
DRIVING P1MLICO RACE TRACK EACH
day this week take 3, 50 each. West
1860. Apt. 3OS 12"
DRIVING TO ATLANTA GA, JUNE /:
new Chev. sedan: will take two passengers
for gasoline; references required. Phone
Wisconsin 360S
NEW ORLEANS LEAVE MAY 16. TAKE 3:
via Montgomery. Mobile. Biloxi; '37 Plym
Sed Address Box 3l5-X. Star ONCE l2'
DRIVING TO TEXAS MAY IA OR Is;
two or three to share expenses. Berwyn
l3. l3s
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RESTAURANT MANAGER
WISHES POSITION IN
WASHINGTON; AGE 80;
NEW YORK AND LOCAL
EXP. AND REFS. ADDRESS
BOX 161-X STAR OFFICE. y
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234 PARKER ST. NE-Dump truck for
any kind of hauling, in Al condition. At
lantic 0505-J
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Answer to Yesterdays LETTER-OUT.
SITUATIONS WOMEN.

NURSE, hosp. training. desires position;
all cases. adult or child hypos. etc;
nearby Va. Clarendon 1515-W
NURSE. fond of aged and children, refined
dependable, exp: local ref. no incum-
branceS; reasonable. Potomac 379S.
WOMAN colored reliable wishes general
housework; go home nights; references
Atlantic 4955-J.
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liquor, would like position managing store.
If interested address Box 323-X, Star
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COLLEGE GRADUATE Travelled, with
knowledge of different languages. desires
position as companion. governeSs secre-
tary. receptionist or clerk. Address Box
0S6-X Star Office H.
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WANTED 80 bricklayers.
39th and Idaho ave. NV.
$11 per day; big job.
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YOUNG MAN, college graduate desires
clerical work; auditing. banking. pay roll
experience: knowledge comptometer, typ
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SITUATIONS MEN & WOMEN.
SITUATIONS WOMEN.

COUPLE. colored. for janitor or private
home: experienced: good reference. Met
ropolitan 914U,
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FILIPINO, experienced cook, butler,
houseman; reference. Address Box 229-x.
Star Office IL
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COLORED MAN. porter or janitor. wants
work: city refs. West 0412-J. 21lS L
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SAlESkEN,

EXERIENCED book statesmen for small
proposition. Two orders a day pays $50
week. 7O8 Second National Bank Bldg,
1888 G st. NV. Ask for Mr.. Daniels.
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NEW ROOFING PROCESS
EXCLUSIVE WITH SEARS!

Free estimates on all roofing and siding
Jobs; new "Weldtite'' process YIELDS all
single shingles down leaving no parts ex-
posed, Workmanship and materials fully
Phone Atlantic 1900 Sears Roebuck and
Co.. Oil Bladensburg rd. ne.
PAINTING int. ext; paper hanging of
quality, floors refinished that satisfy;
euaranteed estimates. A. E. Burrell
Columbia 2317
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YOUNG MAN 20, desires any type work,
with chance for advancement; ref. Address
BOX 325-X Star Office
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HOUSEKEEPER middle-aged, refined. to
manage home of widower or employed cou
pie: refs. Address Box 326-X, Star office.
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COLORED MAN wants place as chauffeur
or car washer; city references. Call Dis
-
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INSTRUCTION COURSES.
(Continued)
LEARN BEAUTY CULTURE

INSTRUCTION COURSES.
(ContinuedD
LEARN BEAUTY CULTURE.
co. THE MODERN WAY"
Courses from S15 up Special reduction
on complete course this month: individual
instruction. shop experience. We place You.
M6pEkN ! sseH3oh s; s l. OF BEAUTY CULTURE.
DIESEL IS NEWS.
Is 1t worth q post card to find out what
this field has to offer to men who can
Sspsse booklet at 4oo1 cod sprins r1F lane. arse
Hemphill Diesel Schools,
Americas Oldest exclusive Diesel Schools.
BEAUTY CULTURE.
FREE anstFqssHa y IL 1s,ss5 %sRMs
MABELLLE HONOUR,
10 Years OF Successful Beauty Training.
1340 New York Ave NV Met. 777s
WASHINGTON ACADEMY
.. Of H. Beauty Culture Worlds, Finest.
$50 wsshinRton sssd poa Bids 18th and n Y. Ave.
@ famous A "A. A. System. nationally rec
Special Summer rate for complete course,
private lessons or bruSh-up courses. day or
eve. Investigate and compare.
NEW SECRETARIAL CLASSES.
Opening new and review classes in
Gregg shorthand, filing and secretarial
accounting anc business English projects.
MOUNT PLEASANT SCHOOL
FOR SECRETARIES.
T1yoli Building l4th at Park Road.
Telephone Columbia 5000.
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Remove letter from word
the In
a mythical
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AGENTS,
HELP MEN AND WOMEN.

MEN AND WOMEN-Commission dali
bonus paid 937 F St NV, 3rd floor. l i
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For clean-cut men of good reputation at
least 21. with D. c. drivers permits: do
not apply unless you are capable of fol-
lowing INSTRUCTIONS: earnings $50 to $40
week: no selling. For particulars apply
Mr. Brlner 1860 C2nd
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NURSE, undergraduate. 10 yrs exp,
handle any case. hypos., ETC.: Al ref;
day or night duty; reas. Atl. 6117-W.
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JOB PLASTERING cement work. No lob
too smar. none too far. William Thomas
NJ n VI District AhNl
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SITUATIONS MEN.

ACCOUNTANT, expert. books started. bal
anced audited, kept part time. taxes: city
refs Adams 9796 or District 5000.
BUTLER, valet. houseman or cook. white,
good all-round: anything considered.
Greenwood 303S-W.
CHAUFFEUR, houseman or porter. colored;
twenty years experience. Address BOX
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MEN WANTED

That know sheet-metal trade: especially
fitted for shop work. Apply 1913 H st. n W
STEADY EMPLOYMENT
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GIRL, colored, wants work, nursing or
mothers helper. Nevada johnson. 412 B
Evening star., 1937-05-11

THE LITERARY DIGEST offers statesmen
unequaled opportunity; several new offers;
going over big. 918 st. NV.
MAN WITH CAR-Complete auto chemical
line. established trade: excellent commits
stons. Apply 1910 18th st. NV.
RESPONSIBLE MEN WITH EXPERIENCE
IN SELLING; PREFERABLY MEN WITH
GOOD FOLLOWING IN SELLING STOCKS
BONDS. INSURANCE OR REAL ESTATE.
SEE MR.. BYRNE. 602 SOUTHERN BLDG,
BETWEEN AND L. l6s
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GERMAN NURSE for infant or adult, or
city ref: S1S week Adams 5S13
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SANDWICH SHOP near 18th and G NV.
Doing nice business. Short hours. No Sun
day. Rent. $40; S1.sO0; terms. Capital
Adjusting & Finance Co., zoos II st. NV,
Metropolitan 4Sl3 " ~
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SCOTT CIRCLE adjoining houses, en-
tirely redecorated and newly furnished,
both with 16 single bed rooms and 7 baths
Can be rented as 2 separate houses or as
9 whole. Completely equipped $1,000
deposit required. Suitable for higher
Star once I3s
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LUNCH and Broom apt; rent, S65: sacri-
nee inspect at once.
sandwich shop. downtown; rent, $50; long
established; price, $3.50
grocery and 4 rooms. corner; cheap rent:
sacrifice, asking S325
Hoomlng house. rooms. good income:
sacrince; $3.50 down payment
Roomtng house 8 rooms near 9th and
Mass. ave; asking $500.
r. M. CURTIS, 6O2 st. NV. Natl. 914O.
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GIRLS.

High-school students, 16 or over. who
are ambitious and desirnus OF earning az
ditional money. See Mr.. Grimm $3.50 70
: pm. Tues or Wed. Nu-Art Portray
Studio. 1000 Conn. ave. NV. End moor.
Evening star., 1937-05-11
DIESEL IS NEWS.

Is 1t worth q post card to find out what
this field has to offer to men who can
qualify? Write to the registrar for free
32,page booklet at 4GO1 Cold Spring lane.
Evening star., 1937-05-11
S. KANN SONS co.

Married man for store customer contact
work; must be capable of following through
Apply employment office fourth floor,
Wednesday, 10
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DEL1CATESSEN. groceries. confectionery,
notions store for sale: location, business,
rent. lease excellent. $40 H st. ne. 13'
and painted price reasonable INQUIRE at
1888 18th st. NV. Mrs. Clark. l3s
GROCERY--Rent. S25; rooms; 5000 vkly.
Price only $3.50. Bargain. Capital Adjust
4Sl3 ~
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FLOOR SCRAPING AND REFRESHING
Sanding machine for rent $3.50 day. l..
D. HAWKINS Adams O9S6. 15s
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l WOULD like to purchase direct from
owner rooming house in good renting dis.
tslct; VIII pay cash. Address Box l16-X.
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Future Sales Managers.

Here is a wonderful opportunity for men
qualifying. Immediate cash Apply 1O-1
p IN. Room 80. Atlas Building, 527 9th
st. w LIZ
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1EO. I. IANGHOfINE, JT.,
3SOs Morrison St NV Cleveland O513
Remodeling-Porch Enclosures.
No lob Ton Small
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MILLINERY. hosiery. underwear, shoe de-
st, Adams SS3O
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GASOLINE STATION, corner. mixed gaso-
INES, fully CO.; rent $50 month Price
$1,000 Address Box 15S-X, Star once
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HELP MEN.
lGanfinuedl

CURB ATTENDANTS over IS years: good
tips meals Apply Sill Georgia ave NV
GARDENER AND FARMER-Good house
and small salary to right party; references
REQUIRED Address postmaster. Sandy
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CAMERA REPAIRS,

CAMERA REPAIRING
FULLER & d'ALBERT INC,
SIS 10th st NV Phone National 47l2
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E N T E r P r IS g
ROOFING co
HOME IMPROVEMENT COMPANIES,

RoOFING-S1DING- NG-INsULATIoN.
oEStlmates Free-Terms II Desired
2l25 r. l. Ave NE POTOMAC oS0o
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REPAIRS = SERVICE.
BEDDING. MATTRESSES box springs and
pillows reno: best prices and prompt del
Wash. Mattress Co.. 319 L st. s.w. Nat. 6679.
Better PriceS-Neater Work.
Basement to Roof.
Peoples Painting & Improve
ment Co.,
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DRIVING DENVER AND CALIFORNIA
this week, want passengers. MR.. STONE
Mat
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WAITRESS, over is. Must have expert
ence. Apply Hot Shoppe. 5111 Ga. ave.
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BOOMING HOUSE near. 18th and Col I'd.
Ierms. Mrs. Gambel. zoos ST Met 4sl.i
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TEACHER or college student. splendid
experience. healthful work; salary. 80
days, S270 90: weeks free training re-
auired Address Box Ask Star Office
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gam. MISS Derrlckson, zoos H st. Met 4S13.
EQUIPPED DRESSMAKING SHOP for rent
or partner considered also apartment for
rent References EXCHANGED. Dec. 1888
pennsylvania HOTEL. 65 rooms. dining
room, coffee shop, ball room and bar: only
motel IN town Of 10. 900; long lease; So 500
handles. Address Box 322-X, Star ofase
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Experienced only. OIL 18th st. NV.
FIRST-CLASS
BODY, FENDER MAN,
tCOntinued.)

High school students 16 or over. who
are ambitious and desrous of earning ad-
ditional money See Mr. Griffin 1880 to
Z pm. Tues or Wed Nu-Art Portrait
Studio. 1000 Conn. ave. NV 2nd floor.
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HELP MEN,

(See Answer on Page B-13.)
Evening star., 1937-10-25

Requires no rubbing. i. simply apply,
and when dry the floor has acquired a
handsome gloss. And with each quart
of wax you receive jar of Samolin
paint cleaner.
Homewares Fifth Floor
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Steel Radiator Shields
9K inches sOide,
IS inches long

Protect your walls and fine draperies
from dirt and dust with one OF these
radiator shields that are made of heavy
sheet steel, finished in good looking grain
walnut or ivory Round corners.
Evening star., 1937-10-25
REEFER>GALLER'S
Furniture Polish
16-ounce size

With the rest of your
house freshened for the
season, shabby furniture
looks twice as discouraged
by contrast. But a quick,
light ru BID o wn with
Reefer-Galler's Furniture
Polish will fix that it
cleans and polishes In
one operation, and gives
your furniture a glossy,
smooth surface, minus
grease. And a little goes
a long way.
H0meTares on
Fifth Floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-12

At Nashua, N. H., an organizer for c. I. O.'s United Textile Work CTS of America, Weldon c. Cafe, 3l, of Boston was fined $25 and costs on a charge of holding a meeting without 8 permit. He appealed.
 One Plant Closed
 Tn Rhode Island, the Waypoyset Manufacturing company at Central Falls was closed indefinitely after Q brief sit-down strike of 400 night- shift workers, members of U. T. w. A., had left 1,200 other workers idle. The strike was called by night-shift weavers in protest against the com pany's reported proposal to elimin- ate two night shifts and force day. time weavers to operate 20 looms in- stead of 16.
 Settlement of another Rhode Island textile strike sponsored by the U. T. W. A. was sought by State Labor Director Thomas F. Mo- Mahon. who called union represen- tatives and the management of the Perennial Dye & Print Works, Inc, at West Warwick into conference.
 Largest Store in R. I.
 0. I. o. officials yesterday con- ferred for two hours with the presi- dent of Rhode Islands largest store but neither party would comment on the outcome. c. I. o. has or- ganized several hundred workers in non-selling departments of Provi- dence stores.
 Next step in the U. T. W. As membership drive in Lawrence, the nations woolen and worsted capi- tai, was to be presentation of formal demands to the American Woolen company, employing some 14,000.
 Other Developments
 Other labor developments in New England:
 1.--Picker room employees at Tal- bot Mills, Billerica, strike for $22 6 week. NM
 2.--J. F. McElwain Shoe company announces 5 per cent wage increases totaling $300,000 for 4000 employees at Nashua and Manchester, N. H. The company granted another s per cent increase two months ago.
 3.--Boston Western Union and Postal Telegraph messengers present demands for 10-cents-an-hour pay increase. .
 4.-Wickwire-S Spencer Steel com pany announces 10 per cent pay in- crease and 40-hour work week.
 5.-l50 longshoremen employed Clyde-Mallory Lines at Boston vote to join International Longshore- mems association. I. L. A. confer ence with representatives of all coastwise steamship lines scheduled today. t.