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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-11-17
WOman's Board Of
Hospital Reports
Season Successful
Continued from page u

articles of linen, home canned fruits,
vegetables, jellies and pickle, tins of
canned goods help materially with
the running of the hospital. Tea will
be served in the new nurses home.
The linen committee will hold an
all-day meeting on December 9. Mrs.
Thomas A. Ladson, chairman, urged
la large. attendance SO that the linen
received on donation day might be
marked. The treasurer's report shows
that $4,000 was spent for linen sup
piled to the hospital during the past
year.
Mrs. Robert o. Coulter, chairman of
the nominating committee, presented
a slate consisting of the entire pres
ient staff of officers who were re-elect-
ed for term Of two years. President,
Mrs. C. c. Tumbleson; first vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Mahlon Kirk, 4th; second
lvice-president, Mrs. Upton D. Nourse;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Milton
Bancroft; recording secretary, Mrs.
Francis Miller, and treasurer, Mrs.
William John Thomas.
Mrs. John B. Diamond, Jr., and
Mrs. Nathan White both of Gathers
burg were welcomed as new members
and Mrs. Robert L. Williams and
Mrs. Edward G. Adams of Chevy
Chase were elected to membership.
Miss Frances M. Leishear, super
intendent, announce $4,000
worth of equipment bought for the
operating room. She reported LOG pa
tients admitted for October and of
this number 48 were charity cases;
1876 X-ray pictures taken, 81 opera
tions performed and % accident
cases admitted. The census for the
day showed every bed occupied.
The Junior Auxiliary has an
nounced that their annual dance will
be held on December 9 at the Manor
Club.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-11-17
BOYD

The Singing Convention which met
at Boyd on Sunday evening was well
represented and thoroughly enjoyed
by all.
Miss Mary v. Cashell, of Olney,
was the weekend guest of Miss Dor
othy Benson.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Benson had as
their Sunday evening guests Mr.. and
Mrs. Eader and son, Mrs. Bessie
Coleman and daughter, Mr.. Wilson
Coleman and Eta Mae Coleman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Hoyle of Phila-
delphia and Mr.. Vernon Russelle and
family of Takoma Park, were the
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
Hoyle.
Mrs. Norine Dohu, Miss Elloise
Dohu, were the Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Norris.
Mrs. Howard Lewis was the Thurs
day overnight guest of her niece and
nephew, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew CAL
lory.
Mrs. Mamie Kuster spent several
days in Brunswick, the past week.
Mrs. w. M. Williams was the Sun
day guest of her daughter, Mrs. B.
N. Headley.
Mr.. Herbert Price and son, Mr..
Arnold Price, spent Sunday with rela-
tives in Baltimore.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-11-17
Palestine Appeal
Rally In Wash.
This Sunday
Rabbi Israel Is Chairman
Of Appeal Group In This
Area

The Seaboard Area United Pal
estine Appeal viii hold its Rally in
Washington, D. C. on Sunday, No
vember 10th, at the Hamilton Hotel.
A luncheon at / P. M. will precede
the general session Of this parley
which is to open at $3.50 P. M.
Rabbi Edward L. Israel, Balti-
more, Chairman of the United Pales-
tine Appeal for this area has re-
ceived assurances from leaders in
the ten states comprising this Region
that they will be on hand to par
ticipate in momentous decisions to
be taken with reference to Palestine,
at that time.
Following closely upon recent po-
litical disturbances confronting Pal
estine, this gathering win speak its
mind on many pertinent questions
involving the future developments in
the Holy Land. A Regional quota
for the United Palestine Appeal win
be adopted at that time and plans
for early 1889 Embarrassing action
will be considered.
Mr.. Henry Monitor, New York,
National Executive Director of the
United Palestine Appeal will deliver
the principal address which win in
clude a resume of political action
to combat negative forces of the
Jewish Homeland in Palestine.
During 1888 this Area raised ap-
proximately total Of $3.50, 100000
for the United Palestine Appeal.
This is exclusive of subsidiary funds
raised by the constituent groups
affiliated with the organization.
The complete agenda for the Par
ley as outlined by the committee on
program consists of the following {:
The luncheon will take place at /
P. M. with Rabbi Isadore Breslau,
President of the Washington Zionist
District, presiding, to- be followed
by the afternoon session at which
Rabbi Edward L. Israel, Baltimore,
and Mr.. Morris Simon, Washington,
will be the presiding officers. Mr..
Daniel Ellison, Baltimore, President
of the Seaboard Zionist Region, viii
speak on the activities of the Region,
Mr.. Simon ]. Levin, Baltimore, Ma
tional Field Director of the United
Palestine Appeal, will render a re-
port on fund campaigns in this area.
DR.. Moses Gellman, President Of the
Baltimore Zionist District and Mr..
Louis E. Spiegler of Washington,
will report on the political action
taken I'M the recent Palestine emer-
gency; Mr.. Arthur Goodman of
Charlotte, State United Palestine
Appeal Chairman for North Caro-
lima, will speak for his committee;
Reports will also be received, from
other community leaders. Mr.. Isaac
Potts, Baltimore, Regional Vice
Chairman of the United Palestine
Appeal will speak on the Omitted
Palestine Appeal and Welfare
Funds"
The Regional Hadassah Unit,
under the Craftsmanship of Mrs. X.
Stein, Fayetteville, will hold an
executive session at 1880 Sunday
morning. The Junior Regional Unit
will also hold a session Sunday
morning, at which time, Miss Goldie
Bremen, Newport News, President,
will preside. The Seaboard Zionist
Youth Region will meet at the same
time, of which Mr.. Sam Sonkin,
N1~~f11r &c InpHk
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-11-17

Funeral services for Charles Win
field Waters, 70, whose death &C.
Cured at the Montgomery County
General Hospital, as a result Of in
juries when struck by an automobile
near 'Gaithersburg, Saturday night,
were held Wednesday at the funeral
home of Ernest C. Gartner, Gathers
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-11-17
POOLESVILLE

Mrs. Robert Allnutt is visiting rela-
tives in Baltimore.
Mrs. Kenneth Allnutt entertained
her card club on Saturday last at the
home of her mother, Mrs. James
Darby.
The Poolesville School Fair was
held on Thursday last by the Future
Farmers of America. This is an an
nual affair and is an effort in the
right direction and financially a sue
cess.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-11-17

burg, the Rev. Norman O. scribner
pastor of Epworth Methodist Church
Gaithersburg, officiating. Burial was
in Rockville Union Cemetery.
Mr.. Waters was a lifelong resi-
dent ssOf Montgomery County. He
leaves two sisters, Mrs. E. Virginia
virts, Gaithersburg, and Mrs. Ollie G
Baker, Rockville, and a brother, Ar
thur L. Waters, Washington, D. G.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-11-17
Thanksgiving Services
Emory M. E. Church

Union Thanksgiving Services will
be held at Emory M. E. Church,
South, Oakdale, at 1890 a. m. on
Thanksgiving Day, November oath.
Everyone is invited to attend, includ-
ing all churches in East Montgomery
County. Rev. Charles Michael, the new
pastor of Emory will preach.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-11-17
DIR. Upton d. NOurse
Proves Mighty Hunter

DR.. Upton D. Nourse, of Dawson
vile, has returned from a hunt, as
guest of the famous Woodmont Rod
and Gun Club, bearing as trophies,
two wild turkeys, two pheasants and
four wild ducks.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-11-17
CHURCH DINNERS

Duck and ham dinner Saturday,
10, from 5 to 9. Brown
ingsville Community Hall, benefit of
Home Demonstration Club. Music
by the Tennessee Rangers"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-11-17

Ladies' Aid Society, Mt. Tabor
Church, Etchison, will hold annual
turkey supper Saturday, November
10, a to 8 P. M.
Evening star., 1938-06-12

607 TUCKERMAN ST. NV.
Semi-det., rooms, bath, h.-w.h.;
built-in garage x55 M
Evening star., 1938-06-12
FOR CoLORED.
THE HENRIETTA.

11G 11EIN1C111 I n,
933 N ST. NV.
and 4 rooms kit. and bath; heat and
hot water furn. RedecorAted throughout
FLOYD 3. DAVIS CO..
733 18th St NV Natl O352.
Evening star., 1938-06-12

ONLY S52 80.
1 have several modern. attractive 6-rm.
houses, S52.5 so and up
TWO-FAMILY HOUSES
] have two very desiraby priced two
family houses. modern. ready to move in /;
l Dix. west OF Eth st. Call Rapdoluh 21a2
Evening star., 1938-06-12
HOUSES FUR OR UkEuR

BUNGALOW, FURN OR UNPuRN; 4
rooms and bath; ami. 1911 10th st. Sc.
NEW. r.. Def; SCREENED PORCH:
bit. in. heated garage: cleo. range and
refg.; shower bath; auto. oil heat and hot
water furn. free: S55-s50. MRS T. M
Church S45-J-3.
Evening star., 1938-06-12
BOSS s PHELPS
14t7 X St. REALTORS. Ma. $500

cOLORED APARTMENTS. HEATED.
1113 9th st. NV r, Kit. and b. $50. so
1923 vt. ave.-Apts. from S3O.50 to S40.50
COLORED APARTMENTS. UNHEATED.
1919 7th st. SEE rms. and kit.-S20 so
GIT M st. n.w.-1 room and kit 1880
Evening star., 1938-06-12
Outstanding Values
Overlooking the Park

overlooking the Park
1860 Clydesdale Pl. NV.
Near 18th and Col. Rd.
S4S,OO-Apt. 105-Rec hall. living
room, dressing room with
Murphy bed. dinette. kitchen and bath,
elec. refrlseration.
1419 N st. N.W.-Walk to Work
$50. .OO-Apt. 26-Rec. hall. living
room bedroom, kitchen and
bath; elec. refrigeration.
1868 Lamont st. NV.
$4O.OO-Apt No. 24-Living room,
dressing room with Murphy
bed. dinette. kitchen and bath; FriSid-
S47,5O-Apt. No. 25--Living room.
and bath; Frigidaire.
Just North I4th and Park Rd.
1905 Arkansas Ave. oath l. varnum)
S55.OO-No. 3O3-Front apt Recep-
tion hall. living room,. din
Ing room, bedroom kitchen and bath;
Frieidaire current free; janitor service.
1903 Arkansas Ave. NV,
SIS. .OO-Apt. No. 3-Living room,
and hat, dine5te KITCHEN ssa
stove and refrigeration.
1912 Georgia Ave. NV.
$50. .OO-Apt. No. Living room,
bedroom. kitchen and bath.
$40. .OO-Apt. No. Giving room,
bedroom. kitchen and bath.
1927 Concord Ave. NV
S51 .5O-Apt. No. 4-Living room,
bedroom, dinette, kitchen
and bath: elec. refrigeration.
1920 4th st. NV.
S51 .5O-Apt. No. 4ELiving room.
bedroom, dinette. kitchen
and bath. Elec. refrigeration.
333 Delafield Pi. NV.
$50. .OO-Apt. No. 3-Living room, Q
bedrooms, dinette, kitchen
and bath; electric refrigeration.
7436 GeorEia Ave. NV.
$50. .OO-Apt. Ne. 1O5-Living room,
bedroom, dinette, kitchen
and bath; Electrolux refrigeration.
S62 .SO-Apt. No. 101-Living room,
bedrooms, dinette. kitchen
and bath; Electrolux refrigeration.
l404 K CAFRITZ Dist. $3.50
Evening star., 1938-06-12
DUPLEX APIS.

NO. a5615 LIST PL. NV.
porch $50
NO. 2-5623 lst ST. NV.
3 rooms. kitchen. dinette. bath and
porch $1,000
NO. S5619 LIST PL. NV.
Outside apt. 2. rooms. kitchen. dinette.
bath and porch ch--S S45 90
Evening star., 1938-06-12

NO. 3-5316 4th ST. NV.
2 rooms, dinette. kitchen, bath and
porch S42 80
Evening star., 1938-06-12

6301 18th ST. NV.
New modern apt Q rooms. dinette.
kitchen and bath, S62.50. Also 2
rooms, foyer dinette. kitchen and bath.
$1,000. See resident manager.
Evening star., 1938-06-12

1907 PARK RD. NV,
5 and 6 room bath and porch apts.;
q. Z. refrigeration. Convenient to
churches, theaters and stores Market
$4,000.
Free Parking on Premises
Evening star., 1938-06-12
1900 X ST. NV,

l8UU X ST. NV.
9 rooms. kitchen and bath, S67, so.
Also 3 rooms. foyer. kitchen and bath,
$02 so. Electric refrigeration SWITCH
board and elevator service. See resi-
dent mansgeY,
Evening star., 1938-06-12

1922 10th ST. NV.
Rms, Bath. H.-w.H., $3.50.
1911 LAMONT ST. NV.
Rms, Bath, H.-w.H., $65.
1886 MT. PLEASANT NV.
Det: Z rms. bath. s. lot gar. oil
heat, S67 so.
1885 HARVARD ST. NV.
Rms. 2 Baths. H.-w.H.. $75.
1921 WALBRIDGE PL. NV.
dinette. elec. refg.; $50.
1916 COL. RID. NV.
Desirable location. close to 14th st.
shopping district and transportation;
rooms. . baths. elec. refg.. oil heat.
PLANT & GORDON, INC,
1874 Park I'd. NV. Columbia osss.
Evening star., 1938-06-12
HOUSES WANTED TO RENT.

DESIRE 8 TO ROOMS GOOD NV SEC
ton. prefer Petworth. Brightwood vicinity.
Georgia 64S4 =
RESP. COUPLE WILL CARE FOR HOUSE
or apartment for use of same husband
emp; no parties. verv best of care: have
IuIn. one room. Call MRS. HINo, Col.
WANTED BY ARMY OFFICER WHY 0UT,
children. detached or semi detacH un-
furnished three bedrooms, = batk.. Box
3l6-B. Star
RELIABLE ADULTS DESIRE SMALL UN-.
turn. house IN good NV. section. near
transp. and Catholic church; automatic
heat: 500 to S55. Box 29a-B. Star.
ARMY OFFICER DESIRES 5-6-RMs
house, TAX. PIX. S. Sprg. or Brightwood
Sec; 2-yr. lease, Sept. l or sooner; h-w h i
and elec. reig. preferred; close TO grade
SchooI and transp.; rent about S55. Box
102-B. Star. g
RELIABLE COUPLE DESIRE SMALL
house or apartment furnished or unfur-
nished. reasonable rent. July l. Suitable
for home and music studio. References
Box 1l7-B. Star. :
Evening star., 1938-06-12
14th ST. TERRACE.

I4th ST. TERFIACE.
Detached, s rms. 3 baths, maids room
and bath, finished attic; oil heat: gear
garage 1851 Ingraham st. NV. National
lQ4n or wisconsin 1904.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
BANQUET IS HELD
BY CIVIC GROUP
Senator Capper Speaker at
Rhode Island Avenue
! Citizens Anniversary.

The thirtieth anniversary banquet OF
the Rhode Island Avenue Citizens As
sociation last night attracted more
than $50 citizens and guests in Sher-
wood Presbyterian Church Hall, with
praise for civic betterment sounded
bye Senator Capper of Kansas.
Senator Capper described citizens
associations as the effective means of
giving expression to popular thought
In regard to congressional recognition"
and he lauded the city-wide response to
the recent suffrage plebiscite, COM
mending the Woodbridge section par
ticularly for its impressive" turnout
at the polls.
Declaring that every American cit
izen should have the right to vote
the Senator said something akin to a
civil war might result" if an effort
were made to take the vote from Kan
sas.
Senator Capper also praised the
Rhode Island Avenue group for its
fight for additional education facil-
tiles, Endorsement of a boys club,
efforts to minimize liquor traffic and
collaboration with the Woodbridge Gar
den Club.
Bowerman Speaks.
DR.. George F. Bowerman, librarian
Of the Public Library, and Frank T.
Gartside. assistant superintendent of
the National Capital Parks. addressed
the gathering on community problems.
Presentation of an engraved tribute
to William S. Torbert for % years of
serevice marked by celerity and judg-
ment" was made by President Freeman
Weiss. Mr.. Torbert retired as treas
urer of the association in January after
eight consecutive years in that capac-
ity. Schuyler s. Symmons, founder
and first president of the group, was
honored for his faithful and endur-
ing efforts"
Membership drive awards were pre-
sented to the following members at
the dinner: J. A. Duerksen. the Rev.
Henry H. Rowland, John G. McCreight.
w. e. White and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
T. Devine.
Honor Guests Present.
Guests of honor included Miss Sybil
Baker. director of municipal play
grounds; Miss Grace Lynn, supervis-
ing principal of the fifth district; DR..
William P. Isalinger, director of pub
lie health education; Mrs Elizabeth K.
Peoples, director of community center;
Representative and Mrs. Binderup of
Nebraska, Washington I. Cleveland Of
the American Automobile Association,
Miss Abbie Sisson, former principal of
Langdon School: B. B. Derrick, chair
man of Maryland and Virginia Milk
Producers Association; Henry Gilligan,
and the present principals of the four
schools serving the area: Miss c. F.
Bernard, Woodbridge School, Miss
Marie Turner, Burroughs: Mrs. Mar
garet Merritt, Taft Junior High:
and Miss katherine Scrivener, Lang
don.
Musical entertainment was fur
nished by Dorothy Talbot, Gertrude
Belts, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Angelica,
Ruth Albertey and Marcia Boynton.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
ADVENTISTS TO OPEN
CAMP MEETING JUNE 2
Delegates From As Churches in
Potomac Conference to
Elect Officers.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
TAKOMA PARK, Md, May 90
The Potomac Conference of the Sew
enth Day Adventist Church will hold
its annual camp meeting June 2 to
IL this year in large auditorium to
be erected at Flower and Maple ave-
nues.
Delegates from Is churches in the
conference will elect officers for the
next two years. Among the speakers
are j. L. McElhaney. president of the
World Conference: D. A. Ochs. Steen
Rasmussen, recently returned from
several years in Europe; A. E. Mel
son, secretary of the Southern Asia
division, and H. H. Votaw, associate
secretary of the religious liberty de-
partment.
The meetings are open to the pub
lie. Tents for the missionary volun-
teer, youth and children division meet
ings will be erected, and meals will
be served at Central Hall at Washing
ton Missionary College.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
CASE is CONTINUED

Realty Broker Is Charged With
Larceny After Trust.
The case against William Barton
Smoot, real estate broker charged with
larceny after trust, was continued
until June 10 when he was arraigned
yesterday before Police Court Judge
Hobart Newman.
Smoot, who lives in Colonial Village,
was arrested Monday on a warrant
sworn to by Daniel G. Luckett of ll30
Maryland avenue NE, who said he
gave the former s700 to purchase prop
erty and make plans for erection of
house. Smoot was released on ST 900
bond.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
HUFF TO LECTURE
Juvenile Delinquency Is to Be
Superintendent's Topic.

Ray Huff, superintendent of District
penal institutions, will lecture on Jul
venile Delinquency" at 8 pm. tomor-
row in the Mayfower Hotel. The local
welfare and relief department of the
American Legion will sponsor his talk.
DR.. Hyman D. Shapiro of the Le-
gion's national rehabilitation Office
also will speak.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Clearance! Mems Apparel
37-l9.75 Mems Tropical Worsted Suits

nsburgh's-Ar-Cooled Street Floor
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-22
Editorial

Many activities are being carried
on in school this spring, especially
in the Senior Glass. The Senior play,
the making of the class annual, and
many other activities fill up the time
of all. In addition to this many are
trying out for various teams and
need to fill their spare time with
practice. Such conditions may be
very trying, but it gives us all q
chance to help in making the world
go round. When people are tired
their nerves are frayed and they are
likely to get excited easily. But the
best cure for worn nerves is quiet
cheerfulness. A pleasant word, an
unexpected smile, will make things
very much easier. And remember,
politeness isn't just to- show that
you are we'll bred. Good manners
have been said to be- like the air in
pneumatic tire-they ease the
bumps!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-22
Rising Sun High School
JOURNALISM CLUB


In March Rising Sun High was
only fifth in attendance in Cecil
county, although the percentage was
five points higher than last year.
Those having the most present fer
the month were the juniors. Those
having perfect attendance were:
Julia Carr; Mary Ruth Chaplin;
Violet Conner; Olive Daughton;
Marie Devonshire; Dorothy Drew;
Hazel Ewing; Dorothy GRAPHICAL;
Mary Hogan; Janet Hutchens;
Helen Logan; Elizabeth McCardell;
Mildred Reynolds; Ruth Richie;
William Keilhoty; Paul Rawlings;
James Rakes; Dean Harrington.
The next is tie between the
Seniors and the Freshman y. The
Seniors attendance is as follows:
Ruth Anderson; Annabelle Ayers;
Doris Brickley; Evelyn Best; Jean
Cullen; Eva Hambleton; Ruth
Hutchens; Lula Jones; Gertrude
McCauley; Doris McVey: Sophie
Pierce; Mildred Riley; Ann Rober-
son, Margaret Tyson; Nell Waddell:
Miriam Williams.
The Freshmen y were: Ernest Gull
len; Raymond Ebley; Donald Lyle;
William McCauley John Rakes;
Fred Stemple; Phyllis Alger; Ruth
Harvey; Hope Hutchens; Dorothy
PIERCE; Roberta Rawlings; Ruth
Rawlings; Eva Reynolds; Freda
Stemple and Mary webb.
The Freshman K came next and
those having a perfect attendance
were: Emily Ayers; Helen Barrett;
Hazel Coole; Dorothy KYLE; Patricia
Richards; Ethel Way; Elaine Steele;
Archie Carr; Ralston Cullen; Charles
Drew; Robert Nickle; David Rawl-
ings; Charles Russell; Harold Sprin-
kle and William Stuart.
Next in line is the Sophomore K
class. They were: Lillian Comedy;
Marie Hanna; Josephine McCardell;
Ruth Reynolds; Lorraine Riale;
Ralph Baughman; Arthur Lieske;
Robert Rands and Marlin thinner
man.
Last in line is the Sophomore y
class. They were: Clifton Jackson;
Maxine Eldreth and Bertha Mac
Cauley. Virginia Brown
Evelyn Best
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-22
AWARDED PRIZE FOR PLAY

Mrs. David S. Frazer, of Elkton,
was awarded the prize for the best
one-act play, at the 39th convention
Of the Maryland Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs held last week in Balti-
more at the Lord Baltimore Hotel.
The second prize in the poetry
contest was also won by Mrs. Frazer.
Five prizes have previously been
given Mrs. Frazer by the Federation.
The delegates from the Elkton Club
were Mrs. H. Sidney Dixon, Mrs.
Russell M. George, Mrs. L. Edward
Phillips, and Mrs. James w. Hughes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-04-22
ARsONIsTs ION THE RUN"

The arsonist is con the run" in
the United States. The toll Of life
and property destroyed by this
despicable crime is on the down
grade. That didn't just happen-it
is the result of decades Of .unremit-
ting work by the stock fire insur-
ance industry.
In 1856 it was estimated that
from 60 to IS per cent of the losses
paid by many stock fire insurance
companies were the result of arson
Today, estimates place arson fires at
about 10 per cent. This means that
tens of millions Of dollars Of proper
ty values are being saved annually
that would otherwise be destroyed,
and that fire insurance premium
rates are at far lower levels than
would be possible if the former high
arson rate obtained. Most important
of all, it means that tremendous
saving in lives has been accomplish
ed-the best authorities state that
one death occurs for every $4,000
of fire loss.
The National Board of Fire I'm
derwriters has fought arson by main
tanning special bureau for that pur-
pose. Whenever a suspicious fire oc-
ours, immediate expert assistance is
offered to local investigating and
prosecuting authorities, and in a
very high percentage of cases the
criminals are swiftly brought to
justice. Even where professional ar
sonists manage to operate without
punishment for many years, arson
Investigators keep on their trail and
in the long run, Justice usually tri-
umphs. The average person little
realizes the public service being
rendered by the stock fire insur-
ance industry.