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Evening star., 1938-08-13
BUILDING PERMITS
DROP IN FAIRFAX
Construction Totaled $88,550 in
July, as Compared With
SlO6. 100 in June.

The value of new building opera
tions in Fairfax County, Va as re-
flected by the volume Of building per-
mits issued in the office of Revenue
Commissioner James U. Kincheloe last
month showed considerable slump
from June, and was likewise far below
the similar month last year.
During July of the current year per-
mitS in the aggregate of S88.550 were
issued, as compared with $l06. 100 in
June. For July, 1887, the figure was
$ll7650.
For the first seven months of this
year permits totaling $3.50 405 have
been granted. drop of S94.l90 from
the same period in 1887, when the
total was s678,095.
Permits for Al new construction
projects were issued last month, pro-
viding for $82.950 OF building opera
tions. Seven permits for imrrove-
ments were granted, involving $4,000
The majority of the houses for which
permits were secured last month will
cost between $4,000 anG $4,000 on the
basis of the permits.
A report from the office OF County
Clerk John NJ Whalen showed the re-
cord2tion of deeds and trusts was
exactly the same as for June but was
considerably below July of last year.
The total was 402 this July and 4aO
last year during the same month IN
cidentally. the July total in 1887
marked the peak for that year.
For the first seven months of 1887
there were 1877 more recordapons than
for the same period this year-a drop
from 2.5S9 the former year to 1872
for the seven months ending July 81,
1898.
Evening star., 1938-08-13
F. H. A. FINANCING
MAKES BIC GAINS
Commitments on Small
Home Mortgages Are 81
Pct. Over July, 1887.

Home financing operations under
the Federal Housing Administration
program during July made substan-
tial gains over July. 1887, it was Of
flcially announced today
Small home mortgages selected for
appraisal totaled $94.l75,437 an in
crease Of 100 per cent over the $47,-
l62,173 for July, 1887. Mortgages &C
cepted for insurance (commitments)
totaled $60,4l9,450, an increase Of 81
per cent over July last year. Approxi-
mately 10 per cent Of the mortgages
accepted cover new homes.
Improvement Loans Gain.
Property improvement loans insured
during July numbered 34,605, a new
monthly high. These loans had a
value Of $l6,637.638. bringing the to-
tai Of such loans up to $67,931 1876
since the amended National Housing
Act went into effect last February.
The F, H. AS rental housing divi-
sion reported 66 projects valued at
slightly over $53,000.0O0 in operation
or under construction as of July 81
Commitments to insure mortgages on
an additional 73 projects had been is
sued. making 4 total of l39 projects
valued at slightly over sos, 1000. 900 on
which mortgages had been accepted
for insurance as Of July 81.
$3.50, 100000 for : Months.
For the seven months ended July
81 small home mortgages selected for
appraisal totaled $3.50 900, 900, an in
crease OF A per cent over the 1881, :
100000 selected for the corresponding
period in 1887. For the past five
months. the period during which the
amended F. H. A. program has been
in effective operation. mortgages Sc
lected for appraisal totaled s477 900. =
600, an increase of 81 per cent over
the $297 900, 900 selected for the cor
responding months Of 1887.
Mortgages accepted for insurance
Evening star., 1938-08-13
TAYLOR APPOINTED
F. H. |. B. DIRECTOR
Realty Executive Named to Post
for Winston-Salem Banks
Area Is Native of D. C.

Waverly Taylor Of this city. presi-
dent of the real estate organization
which bears his name and a leader
in the home financing and home
building field for many years. today
was appointed a director of the Fed
eral Home Loan Bank of Winston
Salem, which has the District of Co.
1umbia and Southeastern States under
its jurisdiction. He is we'll known in
the South and East.
Mr.. Taylor. a native Of Washing
ton, becomes one OF the four members
appointed to the Winst on Salem board
by the Federal Home Loan Bank
Board as public interest directors -
representing the public at large. The
eight other Winston-Salem bank d-
rectors are elected by the member
institutions of that bank.
Upon his graduation from George
Washington University Mr.. Taylor at
once entered the real estate business
here, becoming associated with Shan
non & Luchs as an architect. After
rising to the position of vice presi-
dent Of both Shannon & Luchs and
the Shannon e. Luchs Construction
Co. he resigned in 1928 to establish
Waverly Taylor. Inc, assuming the
Office of president
A member of the American Insti-
tute of Architects. Mr.. Taylor has
been associated in the designing,
building and sale of outstanding real
estate GeyelopmentS in this area He
is president of the Operative Builders
Association OF the District. served as
director of the Washington Real
Estate Board and as chairman of its
Appraisal Committee, recently COM
pleted term as a director of the
National Association Of Real Estate
Boards and previously served as chair
man of the land developers and home
builders division OF that organization.
Evening star., 1938-08-13
SMALL HOME GETS
WR|CHT'S TOUGH
Famous Architect Emb0dies
Novel Treatments in
$500 Residence.

Frank Lloyd Wright. widely re-
ferred to as "the architect of the
century" has accomplished some in
dividual treatment in modern struc-
tural and decorative uses of wood,
as expressed in a $500 house de-
signed and built for a Madison wis }
newspaper man, his challenge to the
fraternity as an example of low-cost
housing
One of the most radical departures
from conventional design is that found
in the walls. In place of the GUS
tomary sills, studding. plaster base
and plaster, and the operations in
volved in each. the walls are simply
built OF three thicknesses of inch
lumber, the outer plies of which are
applied horizontally and the core
vertically. fastened togethed with
splines. The boards that comprise
the exterior siding as we'll as the
interior walls are of knotty pine with
alternate horizontal bands or strips
of redwood, pleasing color contrast.
An identical construction is used
for interior partitions. TIE interior
is finished natural, whereas the eX-
terror is unfinished, carrying out the
idea of the architect that ordinary
aging and weathering will ultimately
produce the most desirable tone effects
The house, single-story structure
with fiat overhaneing roof, has no
windows on the street, plan in
tended to preserve complete privacy,
while the opposite walls, constituting
an angle formed by the two wings
dows which extend from the floor to
the ceiling. This latter elevation looks
onto garden obscure from the street.
There are also many ingeniously
arranged built-in wooden conven-
iences, such as closets with trays.
which replace chests and dressers,
large clothing closets with flush doors
and cabinets and stoWaways. Furni-
ture of appropriately simple design.
capable of ready execution for the
various rooms, was also created by
Wright.
1t is a matter of more than passing
moment to the dwelling construction
industry that the genius of Mr..
Wright has been attracted to the
small-house field Such daring treat
ments and sweeping disregard for
conventional devices for which he is
a vorld-famous figure cannot fail to
bring a new perspective of value to
relieve a mountain Of inertia foStered
by generations OF lntrerched construc-
ton habits.
Evening star., 1938-08-13
HOMES HELP INDUSTRY
Residential Building Brightens
Milwaukee Picture.

Residential building. particularly in
the suburban areas. is the brightest
spot in construction activity in the
Milwaukee area. according to a report
by the Milwaukee section of the Amer
lcan Chemical Society. which is spon-
sorlne the society's 96th meeting. to
be held September 5 to 9.
Evening star., 1938-08-13
PACKAGE HEATING
AVAILABLE FOR HOMES

Package heating" is an innovation
which makes good heating equipment
available for low-cost housing at a
price within the means of the pur-
chaser. says the Plumbing and Heat
Ing Industries Bureau
The package units are available both
for new construction and for the
modernization of an existing house
The package idea is convenience
for the home builder or modernizer
and the contractor because it simpli-
f1es the selection of the equipment as
well as facilitates the estimating of
the Job.
Included in the typical package unit
Is round boiler the required amount
of modern slender tube radiation, the
necessary pipe and improved air valves
and vents.
Three sizes of boilers are Offered in
the package line. The amount of ra-
diation varies from l40 square feet,
with five radiators or less to 240 square
feet.
Evening star., 1938-08-13

for the first seven months of 1888 to-
tailed $685., ,000. 900, representing an in
crease of 20 per cent over the corre-
spending period Of 1887. For the five
months beginning March and end
ing July 81 mortgages accepted to-
tailed $500, 100000. an increase Of IS
per cent over the $4,000, 900 &C
cepted for the corresponding period
In 1887.
Evening star., 1938-08-13
MONTGOMERY PERMITS
$625.571 FOR JULY
81 New One-Family Dwellings
Authorized-Total Raised by
Commercial Buildings.

Commercial Buildings.
Building permits in the aggregate
Of $625,571 were issued In the metro
politAn area Of Montgomery County
Md last month.
In the eastern suburban area ~
permits were issued for construction
totaling $239.250. This included 81
one-family dwellings at $159,55O, $40,-
600 for the construction of the unit
of the Woodside Methodist Episcopal
Church. one 2-family dwelling esti-
mated to cost $4,000 and two business
structures at $4,000.
The permits for the commercial
buildings were for unit of three
stores at Woodmoor and for an ice
cream parlor and factory at Sligo and
Georgia avenues.
The western district reported per-
mits issued for construction estimated
at $3S6.32l. Sixty permits were au-
thorized for one-family dwellings cost
ing $336.461 and another for a COM
mercial structure costing s42235. The
commercial building is Woelworth
Five-and-Ten-Cent Store, which is be-
ing constructed in the 1900 block Of
Wisconsin avenue.
Evening star., 1938-08-13
Repair By Masons Advised.

Brick walls of old houses frequently
crack. or the mortar becomes loose
throughout large sections OF the wall.
When this is noted. the home owner
should not attempt to correct the
faults himself. but should call in a
brick mason to estimate the extent of
the damage and make the required
repairs.
Evening star., 1938-08-13

A paint job lasting over two years
is nearly completed in Manchester,
England. This job is on the With
ington Housing estate and includes
nearly 1000 houses Several tons of
paint have been used by the 40 paint
ers during their two years daily occu-
patton.
Evening star., 1938-08-13
HOW TO PAINT Cement

1t Is always advisable to paint ce-
ment floors whether they are in
schools, garages, shops. club rooms or
In the home. Paint not only pre-
vents the busting of of the cement
and preserves the surface. but it also
prevents discoloration and Is an i'm
Evening star., 1938-08-13

portant feature from the viewpoint Of
sanitation.
II the floor is new before painting
scrub 1t thoroughly with sal soda and
hot water-or other cleaning solution.
Rinse thoroughly and let dry. To neu-
tralize the always-present alkali in
cement floors before painting, apply
a solution Of 3 pounds zinc sulphate
crystals to a gallon OF water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05
RELIEF COSTS INCREASE

Maryland's estimated fixed relief
costs for the quarter ending on Sep
TENDER 80 will total $1,654,222, &C.
cording to budgets for Baltimore
city and the counties approved by
the Board of State Aid and Char
tiles.
Samuel E. Shannahan, board
chairman, said expenditures approx
ed for the three months represented
an increase of 1851 over the bud
gets for the quarter ended June 30.
OF the total funds allocated, Bal
timore city's budget accounted fol
$4,000 and the county budgets,
$712,222.
The city budgets call for expendi-
lures of S495,OOO for old-age pen
sions, 100000 for aid to dependent
children, and $4,000 for aid to
needy blind.
In the counties old-age pensions,
will total $431,O06; aid to Deepen
dent children, $265,742, and blind
aid, $615,474.
A summary in round numbers OF
the funds with which county welfare
boards must carry on their programs
for the next three months, places
the old-age at $16,179 in Cecil
county; Aid to Dependent Children
$500; Aid for Needy Blind $537
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05
TEACHER GROUP AGAINST FED
ERAL AID

Prof. George Strayer, Teachers
College, Columbia University, New
York City, addressed 1000 teachers
attending the conference ON educa-
tional administration at that in
stitution, held during the week be-
ginning July II, 1888. His subject
was the proposals set forth in the
report of President Roosevelt's Ad-
visory Committee on Education,
which recommended new Federal
grants of 1856, 100000 over a per-
iod of six years.
The teachers applauded vigorously
DR.. Strayer's adverse comments on
the proposals which, he said, would
develop "a national system OF edu-
cation that would i'm time seek to
control our public school system il
all its detail"
He said that although the repolt
disavowed any intention of control
ling the curriculum or processes OF
teaching, sit is probable that if we
become accustomed to the idea OF
Federal interference and control, in
the long run we may move in the
direction of centralized school
system"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
CECIL COUNTY IN EQUITY
No. 529S

The object of this bill is to pro-
marriage between Robert S. Wilkins
and Mary ]. Short, also known as
Mary Short Wilkins.
The Bill is brought by Robert S.
Wilkins by Ralph D. Wilkins and
Elizabeth S. Wilkins, his father and
mother and next friends, and re-
cites that the plaintiff is resident
of Pitman, Gloucester County, New
Jersey, and that the defendant
is a resident of Pitman, Glouces-
ter County, New Jersey; that on
June %, 1888, by fraud, duress,
mtimidations and threats, the plain
tiff and the defendant went through
AN alleged marriage cermony at Elk
ton, Maryland, upon an alleged mar
riage license obtained thereon that
date; and the plaintiff and the de-
fendent have never since the alleg-
ed marriage cohabited nor has said
alleged marriage ever been con-
summated or ratified.
1T is THEREUPON ORDERED by
the Circuit Court for Cecil County,
in Equity, this 18th day of July,
1898, that the plaintiff, by causing
copy of this order to be inserted
in some Newspaper published in Cecil
County once in each of four sue
cessive weeks before the 18th day
of August, 1888, give notice to the
defendant, Mary j.. Short, also
known as Mary Short Wilkins, an
infant, whose postofice address is
Pitman, Gloucester County, New Jer-
sey, of the object and substance of
this Bill, warning her to be and ap-
pear in this Court, in person or by
solicitor, on or before the 7th day
of September, 1888, to show cause,
If any she may have, why decree
should not be passed as prayed.
Walter e. Buck,
Clerk.
True copy, TEST:
Walter e. Buck,
Clerk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05
SALUTING OF U. s. FLAG NOT
REQUIRED, JUDGE RULES

Federal Judge Albert B. Maris OF
Philadelphia, Pa, made a note
worthy ruling on June Is, 1888, re-
versing the decision in the case of
the Minersville (Pa.) Public School
Board. 1t appears that two students
of that school, brother and sister,
had refused to salute the flag of the
United States by reason of the re-
ligious convictions. In November,
1895, the children were expelled,
and since that time have been edu-
Gated under legal compulsion at a
school conducted by their religious
sect (Jehovah's Witnesses).
After declaring it was clear from
the evidence that the refusal of
these two earnest Christian chill
dren" to salute the flag could not
even remotely prejurice or imperil
the safety, health, morals, proper
ty, or personal rights of their fell
lows, Judge Maris pointed out that it
was only necessary to glance at the
current world scene to realize that
the preservation Of individual liber-
ty is more important today than
ever, it was in the past; that the
safety of our nation depends upon
the extent to which we foster in
each individual citizen that sturdy
independence of thought and action,
which is essential in a democracy.
The loyalty of our people, the
court said, is to be judged not
so much by their words as by the
part they play in the body polite.
Judge Maris held that the country's
safety surely does not depend upon
the totalitarian idea of forcing all
citizens into one common mold of
thinking and acting, !or requiring
them to render lip service Of loyal
ity In manner which conflicts with
their sincere religious convictions.
Such a doctrine seemed to the
jurist utterly alien to the genius
and spirit of our Nation and de-
structive of that personal liberty of
which our flag itself is the symbol.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05

While swimming in Price Run
pool, Wilmington, Harry G. Stubs,
of Chesapeake City, dived from the
high tower and struck the body Of
John Zuchowski, aged IA, who was
lying dead ON the bottom, while
hundreds of bathers had splashed
about for two hours, unaware of the
fact the boy was missing. A physic-
ian and life guards worked for two
hours, attempting resuseitien. An
autopsy disclosed broken neck,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05
FOR STATE SENATOR

At the Democratic Primaries on
September 18th next, will be a
candidate for nomination for State
Sentor, and I earnestly solicit the
support of all voters. Should l be
nominated, and later elected, it will
be my ambition to serve the people
and taxpayers of Cecil county, with
out fear or favor, always remem-
bering l am servant Of the people.
Frederick H. Letter,
Elkton, Maryland
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05
LL-GOTTEN GAINS

During court hearing in an ac-
ton for divorce and alimony by his
wife at Bridgeport, Conn.,, Harold
v. Harris admitted that the $4,000
he won in Irish Sweepstakes In 1896
was all gone, and he was 1915 in
debt.
After paying $4,000 for Federal
taxes and $4,000 for his home, the
rest went for trips, parties, and liy-
ing expenses, he said.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

l hereby announce my candidacy
for County Commissioner from the
Third Commissioner District, sub
ject to the Republican primary in
Your support and friendly
influence will be greatly appreciated.
Perry A. Gibson,
Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05

1 hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Cecil County subject to the
Democratic primaries in September
and l earnestly solicit your support.
Daniel H. Garrett.
Elkton, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05

l hereby take this means Of an
nouncing to the voters of Cecil coun-
ty, that l will be a candidate for
County Commissioner Second Com
missioners District) subject to the
Democratic primaries in September
next. l earnestly solicit the support
of all voters.
Reuben Reynolds,
Fair Hill, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05

Having decided to be a candidate
for County Commissioner from the
First Commissioners District, sub
ject to the Democratic primaries on
September IL, l take this means of
asking the support of all voters.
Walter B. Scarborough.
Elkton, Md, r. D.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05

l take this means of informing the
voters of Cecil county. that Will be
a candidate for County Commission
er from the Third Commissioners
District, subject to the Democratic
primary on September 18th. I re-
spectfully ask the support of all
voters.
w. Earl Fisher.
CeloEas Nd.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05
POLITICAL CARDS
FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE JUDIC-
IAL CIRCUIT

Having been urged by many
friends and members of the bar to
become candidate for reelection.
| take this method of announcing
my intentions of becoming a candi-
date for reelection as Associate
Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit
of Maryland. This method of an
is adopted because the
office which l hold, and the duties
incident there to preclude me max
ing a personal campaign.
Thomas j. Heating.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05

l hereby announce my candidacy
for County Commissioner for Cecil
county, subject to the Democratic
primary in September. Your sup
port will be appreciated.
Lawson G. Tosh,
Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05
FOR STATE SENATE

l hereby announce to the voters Of
Cecil county that / am a candidate
Tor the State Senate, subject to the
Democratic primary on September
IL, 1898.
Cecil Clyde Squier
Port Deposit, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05
ron SHERIFF.

Former Night Officer at Elkton, Md.
DAVID ]. RANDOLPH,
Candidate for
SHERIFF OF CECIL COUNTY
Subject to the Democratic Primary,
September IL, 1888
respectfully Ask Your Support
wish to announce to the public
that l will be candidate for nomi-
nation for sheriff of Cecil County at
the Democratic Primaries, in Sep
TENDER, next. earnestly solicit the
support of all voters.
Roland A. Nickle,
r. d. Elkton, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05
FOR CLERK OF COURT

I hereby announce my candidacy
for Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Cecil county subject to the Republi-
can primaries in September. Your
support will be greatly appreciated,
Ralph r. Crothers,
Zion, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05
REGISTER OF WILLS

l hereby announce my candidacy
for Register of Wills for Cecil Coun-
ty, subject to the Democratic Prim-
airy, Sept. IL, 1888. If nominated
and elected it will be my desire to
serve the people to the best of my
Claude c. Buck
Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

l hereby announce my candidacy
for County Commissioner subject to
the Republican primary in Septem-
Der. Your support will be appreci-
ated.
Harry D. Barnes,
Elkton
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05

Having decided to be candidate
for Judge of the Orphans Court of
Cecil county, hereby ask for the
support of all voters at the Demo-
cratic primaries on September IL,
next.
Sylvester Preston,
North East, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05

1 hereby announce myself candi-
date for County Commissioner, from
the Third Commissioner district, I
will appreciate your support at the
Democratic primary on September
~.
L. III. Balderston,
Colora, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05

1 hereby announce my candidacy
for County Commissioner for Cecil
County, subject to the Democratic
Primaries in September and ask the
support of all voters.
Howard r. Brown,
R. D. 2. Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05

AS yardstick, IVA shows US
how much of mess three men can
get into when none has authority to
boss.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05

l hereby announce my candidacy
for County Commissioner for Cecil
County. Subject to the Democratic
Primaries in September. Your sup
port will be appreciated.
Howard s. Vincent,
Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05

FOR JUDGE OF ORPHANS COURT
l hereby announce my candidacy
for Judge of the Orphans Court SUBJ
ject to the Democratic Primary in
September. Your support will be ap-
preciated.
j. Frank Blake,
Child, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05

ISIS a good thing to have opin-
ions-and it's better thing to keep
the lid on them sometimes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-05
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Robert S. Wilkins, an infant
by Ralph D. wilkins and Eliza
beth S. wilkins, his father
and mother and next
friends,
plaintiff