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Evening star., 1938-03-28
Adhesive Tape Uses.

Use adhesive tape to mend worn
window shades. Use it, too. to patch
together broken pieces Of brio -brac.
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BY MARGARET WARNER.
A LL-OF-A-SUDDEN the flowers
~ have popped right out, and
- whether or not you are
a garden enthusiast Yoll won't
Evening star., 1938-01-22
H. |. B. B. WORKERS
ORGANIZE CLASSES
Chapter of American Savings and
Loan Institute Formed.
Over $50 Signed Up.

A chapter of the American Savings
& Loan Institute was organized by en-
ployes and executives of the Federal
Home Loan Bank Board and its agen-
cies this week. More than $50 per-
sons signed up for the classes which
will run for Is weeks.
The institute conducts classes all over
the country and many of the leading
savings and loan executives in the
Nation are graduates. The institute
enables savings and loan people to
study all aspects of the business so
that they can be of greater service to
the public.
The organization of the chapter fol-
lowed a visit by Martin F. Gaudian,
former official of the institute and new
executive secretary of the North Car
DINA Building &; Loan League, who
outlined the prospective class work
and described the institute. John w.
Ballard, chief examiner of the Federal
Home Loan Bank Board, is the in
structor for the chapter. Mr.. Ballard
is former university professor and
has taught institute classes in other
cities.
Richard H. Smith was elected presi-
dent of the chapter; Harold Tweedy,
vice president; Albert Crew, treas
urer; and Miss Thelma Graft, secre-
tary. They will cooperate with Mr..
Ballard in formulating the studies of
the class.
Members OF the class are taking this
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METHODS IN RESIDENCE
SALES TOLD STUDENTS
William Throckmorton Advises
Glass to Be Familiar With
Neighborhood Services.

Outlining the fundamental require
ments of real estate salesman, Will
liam M. Throckmorton, realtor, COW
cred the sale of residential properties
to students enrolled in the real estate
course at Southeastern University
this week.
Relating the changes which have
been made in selling methods during
the last few years, he touched on the
factors which have resulted in
steady demand for modern homes.
The work of the National Associa-
ton of Real Estate Boards, as well as
that OF the local board has done much
to promote home ownership as we'll as
raise the standards of those engaged
IN the real estate business, he stated.
In showing property, consideration
must be given to the ability of the
prospect to afford the particular type
OF home in which he is interested,
and at the same time the salesman
must have complete knowledge con-
cerning the property, its construction.
location, availability to transportation,
schools and other features which ap-
peal to the prospective purchaser.
The talk was followed by general
discussion by the student body.
At the session next Monday night
Joseph A. Herbert, jr., class counsel
lor, announces that special speaker
will be present to discuss the adver-
tising of real estate, which will be
followed by general quiz.
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PRIVATE BUILDING
f. IN CAPITAL SHOWS
BIG JUMP IN WEEK
PERMITS for Construction
TotaIing S583,969 Are
Awarded.
8-STORY APARTMENT
WILL COST $4,000
"a 0ne-Family Dwellings Are
Included in List of New
Structures.

Private construction in Washington
showed greatly-increased activity dur
ing the last week over recent periods
as Building Inspector John w. Oeh-
mann approved permits for building
having total valuation of s583,9se.
Included in the list for the week
We're permits calling for erection of "a
one-family dwellings and four apart.
ments. Two of the apartments are
70 be large structures. Realty experts
are OF the opinion that the current in
crease IN construction indicates the
Capital viii enjoy period of activity
this spring comparable to that of the
first half of 1887.
The largest permit approved In the
week went to Eastern Construction Co.
1or erection of an eight-story apart
ment at 1910 Twenty-first street NV.
to cost about $4,000. Louis de Lad
urantaye was listed as designer,
National Construction Co, Inc,
tSee PERMITS, Page BID
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LAW
CHANGE IS URGED
Bill to Permit Retaliation
for Tax Purposes to
Be Offered,

A law that will permit county COM
missioners Of the revenue to revalue
Tor tax purposes between assessment
periods lots in new subdivisions when
they are sold and improvements added
will be sought during the present
session Of the Virginia General AS
sembly.
Such legislation would benefit
chiefly at the present time those
counties where new subdivisions are
constantly being created and lots sold.
with subsequent improvements added
Under the present law when acreage
Is divided into lots the former as
sessed value for the acreage is di-
vlded among the lots. with the result
their assessed valuation is often as
low as IS. This value must stand
until such time as a reassessment is
made for the entire county.
James U. Kincheloe, Fairfax County
commissioner of the revenue, stated
that in many instances lots CARRYING
these unusually low valuations have
been improved with homes costing as
much as $4,000. The proposed bill,
he explained. would have no effect
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on subdivision lots when they are
first laid out. The new valuation
would not be made until such time
as Improvements were made on the
property.
To revalue the lots at the time the
subdivision is laid out, he stated,
would have the effect of seriously
handicapping this phase of real estate
development, and would often pre-
maturely force the sale of lots be-
cause of the additional tax burden.
On the other hand, it has been
pointed out. if the assessed value of
lot is increased after a residence
has been built. the resulting tax boost
would be almost negligible to the
owner, but at the same time it would
have the effect of keeping assessed
values on improved real estate in any
community on an equitable basis.
Evening star., 1938-01-22
DISTRICT CLIMBS
IN HOME SAVINGS
Ten States Also Show Per
Capita Gain in Building
Loan Assets.

Ten States and the District of Co.
lumbia have increased their per capita
savings, building and loan assets since
1880, and in all but one of these the
population also has increased. Data
from the United States Building and
Loan League show how the resources
of the Nation set apart specifically
for home financing have tended to dis
tribute themselves more evenly in
proportion to the population, in the
course of their depression ups and
downs
There has been an aggregate in
crease of 100000 people in Vermont,
New Hampshire. Rhode Island, Con-
necticut, District of Columbia, Georgia,
Florida, Tennessee Minnesota, Nevada
and Idaho each of which States en-
larged their building and loan per
capita. This is according to the
Bureau Of Census estimates for July
l, 1887, and the figures on savings,
building and loan assets as of De-
cember 81, 1896.
Georgia's Gains Great.
Georgia, which almost tripled the
average of its building and loan as
sets to population. is the leading State
in growth over this period. It had
the lowest per capita of any part of
the Union in 1880, and thus its pro-
gress is particularly notable.
New Jersey. with s20342. is the only
State with more than 5000 average of
building and loan resources per man,
woman and child within its borders.
1t was also the leading State in 1890.
The District is the next highest per
capita with $l80.65. There are two
others which now have more than
500, Ohio with $l17.69 and Mas
sachusetts with $lO4.21. There are
five States with $50 to s100, Mary
land, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island and Wisconsin.
$44.54 for Nation.
The per capita building and loan
assets for the Nation are $44.54 now,
whereas they were $70s2 at the be-
of the depression, but there
has meanwhile been an estimated in
crease of about 100000 people in
the country which circumstance ac-
counts for its share of the per capita
decrease along with the reduction in
total savings and loan assets which
came in the depression.
AS evidence of the present more
even distribution of savings and loan
resources, E. c. Baltz Of Washington,
president of the league, shows that
whereas in 1880 there were only seven
States whose per capita was between
$50 and SIS, the bracket of the
average for the Nation at that time,
there are IA States which come within
the bracket of the national average
today.
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course voluntarily in order to equip
themselves better for their work with
the board and its agencies.
FARMS ARE SOLD
Two Properties Change Hands in
Fauquier County.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WARRENTON. Va, Jan. o.
Huntersdale Farms. Inc. T. Beatty
Brown, president, and Ruth D. Brown.
secretary and treasurer, have bought
from Thomas B. Glascock and Mary
NJ. Glascock a tract of lat acres of
land near Upperville. with buildings
and improvements, for $4,000, and
from Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas B. Glas-
cock and the other heirs of the late
Mrs. Lulu Glascock, a tract of l53
acres for $l9,l75.
Both tracts are in Scott district,
Fauquier County. and on the south
side of Lee-Jackson highway, between
Upperville and Paris. They adjoin
the former holdings of Huntersdale
Farms Inc. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
have been living for nearly a year at
Boxwood, home of the late Gen. Will
liam Mitchell, near Middleburg, Va.
Evening star., 1938-01-22
BRICK ECONOMY CITED
Low-Rent Projects Built at 1919
Per Room.

Another proof of the economy of
brick and tile construction occurs in
the announcement of Public Works
Administrator Ickes that l3 slum-
clearance and low-rent housing prof.
ects, built by the Housing Division of
the P. w. A. in 10 cities. were con-
structed at an average per-room cost
of 1919.
Mr.. 1ckes pointed out that construc-
ton methods called for solid concrete
foundations, brick-and-tile walls, with
reinforced concrete floors and ceilings.
The structures are collapse-proof and
fireproof, and were built at prevailing
wages.
Evening star., 1938-01-22
NEW SILVER STAR
RESIDENCE ENTERS
ITS SECOND WEEK
Nearly 1000 Saw House
When 1t Was Opened
Last Sunday.
SWEEPING VIEW OF PARK
Is OFFERED FROM HOME
Dwelingl Built by Breuninger
& Sons Has Nine Rooms
and Two Baths.

The unusual house of six levels at
4480 Dexter road NV, Westwood,
which received the award at the Sec
ond Silver Star Home of 1898, will en-
ter the second week of exhibition to-
morrow. Nearly 1000 persons in
spected the house when it was first
opened last Sunday.
Norman in architectural style, and
ideally suited for its hillside lot. the
new Westwood home has captured the
imagination of Washington home
seekers and owners as has no other
structure built in the city in recent
months. This accounted for one of
the largest first-day crowds ever to
visit a Star home. Although the
house is the height of the ordinary
two-story and basement dwelling, the
interior is arranged on six levels with
seven steps separating each level.
The home was built by L. E. Breun-
tnger e. Sons, developers of the at
tractive WestWood section. It is sit
uated on high lot. and commands
sweeping view of Glover Park and sur
rounding communities. There are nine
rooms, two baths and lavatory in the
house. 1t was designed by Harvey P.
Baxter and has been attractively fur
nished by woodward e. Lothrop. Miss
Ann Lawrence decorated it.
Living Room at Left.
The living room. to the left of the
entrance, has gray striped wallpaper
The rug is Krman, in jewel tones, and
acts as color key for the entire
room Draperies are of peach-colored
hammered satin. Furniture in the
room is of the late 18th century pc
riod. Feature pieces include a sofa in
soft blue-green velvet; a wing chair
covered in old white brocade, club
chair in deep copper damask, and an
occasional chair. Accessories are
white. crystal and old red. The mantel
arrangement is particularly interest
ing A bamboo framed mirror gra-
ciously reflects the Chinese Chippen-
dale feeling of the ROOM On one end
of the mantel Chinese rose jar in
charming colors balances an antique
plate and two figures on the other
Just off the center a low crystal
bowl holds iris and jonquils in an
Oriental arrangement.
Wallpaper in the dining room is
Chinese Chippendale in design. There
is a brilliant yellow ground with
gray design. A Kirman rug harmon
ICES with the living room floor cover-
ing. Furniture is in 18th century
mahogany. Instead of using COM
plete dining room suite. the room is
Interestingly balanced by use Of a
pair of chests, pair Of serving
tables, and the dining room table and
chairs. Draperies are of satin of an
intense blue-green shade.
Mexican Recreation Room.
The recreation room, which is a
level below the main floor, is dece-
rated in typical Mexican fashion. !
Wallpaper shows a riot of Mexican |
figures done in gay coloring. The
furniture is appropriate for room !
OF its type. California pieces in
either plain or painted finishes, with
gay colored homespun upholstering,
are used in the room. Accessories |
are of gay colored pottery and
copper.
Two bedrooms, one for the master,
are located on the level above the |
living quarters. Walls of the master
(see STAR HOME, Page B-4o
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tSee PERMITS, Page BID
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Ground Must Be Firm,

The ground on which concrete or
masonry steps are to be placed should
be solid and not recently filled. Ground
that is recently filled will settle over
long period, and the steps will settle
with it.
Evening star., 1938-03-27
Campaigns Launched

The Skylights of History, Junior
Club No. l, sponsored by the Woman's
Relief Corps, met at the home of
President Mary Adelaide Everett, 54O9
Thirty-ninth street NV A member
ship campaign was started by Mary
A. Howarth director of Juniors, who
offered a prize to the one bringing
IN the most members during the year
Of 1888. The purpose of the club is
to promote patriotism. Any patriotic
girl, between the years of and 1s,
is eligible for membership. The guest
OF honor, Mrs. Bertha B. Brown, de-
partment president and Mrs. Florence
Devlin adviser, entertained with a St.
Patrick's party, with games, prizes and
refreshments.
Invitation was extended by Mrs
Brown to supper to be given by
Burnside Woman's Relief Corps Mon
day, at the Thomas Circle Club, 1926
Massachusetts, avenue NV, at $50
pm, and to the patriotic services of
the department at the Benjamin F.
Stephenson monument, April 6, at
noon.
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y. A. r. to
HearIecture
On Interiors
Illustrated Talk on
Home Decoration
Tomorrow.
HT'HE American Wing of the
Metropolitan Museum of
Art" lecture written by

HT'HE American Wing of the
Metropolitan Museum of
Art" a lecture written by
L Charles O. Cornelius, first
curator of the wing, will be read by
Florence S. Bergman before the State
Museum Committee of the Daughters
of the American Revolution tomorrow
at pm. at the Willard Hotel
The lecture, which requires about
half an hour to read, is illustrated
with IS half-tone lantern slides made
by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
They portray authentic interiors
taken from houses built in the 17th
and 18th centuries that are considered
outstanding examples of their respec-
tive periods.
Marie Peary Stafford, daughter of
the late Admiral Peary, discoverer of
the North Pole, will be the speaker on
the D. A. r. program over Station
VOL March 80 at 1145 am. The
Choral Group Of the Takoma Park
Woman's Club, under the direction
of Mrs. Edmund Green, will give the
Jdll Vi Jlle pIOSIdIIl.
Mrs. Stafford has for her subject
"Recollections of Peary, the Discov-
erer of the North Pole" by his daugh-
ter.
Mrs. Alexander Bell, chairman of
the District Americanism Committee,
will speak at the meeting of the
Richard Arnold Chapter April at
2:30 pm. at the home of Mrs. James
w. Cliff, Ais Harrison street NV.
Mrs. Gertrude M. S. McClintock of the
Americanization School will also
speak and will introduce students
working for citizenship, who will give
music and a paper on education. Mrs.
Yolanda Horvath from Hungary, Mrs.
Herta de Fabritis of Germany, Mrs.
Sola Holmen of Norway and Mrs
Regina ITCHY from Austria will take
part.
Miss Carolina Sudler will give
"reminiscences of her trip to the Lee
ward and WindWard Islands. Assist
ing hostesses will be Mrs. Charles S.
Wagner and Miss Agnes Roueche.
The American Commonwealth" an
authoritative work on the Govern
n1ent of the United States, by Viscount
James Bryce, formerly Ambassador
from Great Britain, will be reviewed
by Miss Elizabeth Ford for Victory
Chapter tomorrow afternoon. Mrs
Francis j. Ford, regent will be hostess
at her home, 2447 Thirty-ninth street
NV, assisted by Mrs Ethel T. Fulton
and Mrs James w. Crabtree.
Columbia Chapter was entertained
at the home of Mrs. William j. Myrth
and Miss Isabel Myrth, 1908 Second
street NE, on Tuesday evening. Mrs.
A. H. Coster read historical paper
on The Early Land Grants of the
District and Miss Dorothy Seaton
rendered group of songs. Assisting
hostesses were Mrs. Florence r. Cole,
Mrs. Ella B. Bladen, Mrs. Dora Gill;
gan and Mrs. Sallie P. Jenkins.
Mrs. T. j. Holzberg, State historian,
was guest of honor and speaker on
Monday at luncheon given by Mrs.
George L. Hart, regent, Elizabeth
jackson Chapter, at her home on
Jenifer street NV. Mrs H. S. Par
sons told of the work of the Junior
American Citizens Clubs, organized
by this chapter.
The recessed meeting of the 37th
annual meeting of the State confer
ence will be held Wednesday at the
Chamber of Commerce Building at
7;30 pm. for consideration of pro-
posed amendments to the bylaws
and election of State chaplain.
Evening star., 1938-03-27
FrOlic to Be FRIDAY.

An April fool frolic will be held at
the clubhouse of the American As
sociation of University Women Friday
evening. University Varieties" a
program of dancing by the members,
singing and humorous skits will fol-
low buffet supper. Prizes are to be
awarded for the best individual and
group stunt. The committee in charge
is Mrs. Joseph Howorth, Mrs. Leslie
Whitten, Miss Jacqueline Pringle and
Mrs. S. r. Newell
Miss Gertrude Knott, organizer of
the American Folk Festival to be held
here in May, will demonstrate some
of the forms of folk activity in the
lounge of the club next Sunday at
pm. She will be assisted by several
of those who will take part in the
programs.
Evening star., 1938-03-27

Argentina, with over $4,000 miles
Of railroads. stands first among the
Latin American republics and eighth
among the nations of the world in
number of miles of railways in oper-
alton.
Evening star., 1938-03-27

The recessed meeting of the 37th
annual meeting of the State confer
ence will be held Wednesday at the
Chamber of Commerce Building at
7;30 pm. for consideration of pro-
posed amendments to the bylaws
and election of State chaplain.
Nogales international., 1938-03-05
LODGE & CLUB
CALENDAR
Meeting date of
various organizations

MASONS
p. m. third Tuesday in each
month at Masonic Temple, Terrace
avenue
EASTERN STAR
p. m. second and fourth Thurs
days in each month at Masonic
Temple.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
p. m. first and third Tuesdays
in each month, K. of G. Hall, Nor
ley avenue.
SCOTTISH RITE CLUB
8 p. m. second Wednesday in each
month at Masonic Temple.
RAINBOW GIRLS
p. m. first and third Thurs
days in each month, Masonic
Temple.
ELKS LODGE
p. m. second and fourth Tues
days in each month, E.lks building.
LIONS CLUB
Luncheon each Tuesday noon at
12' o'clock. Congregational Church
on Terrace avenue.
ROTARY CLUB
Luncheon each Friday noon at
IL o'clock, Methodist church on
Grand avenue.
20-3O CLUB
8. p. m. each Thursday at the
Chamber of Commerce.
BOY SCOUTS
Troop No. 27 each Friday eve
ming.
X. OF p. LODGE
s p. m. each Wednesday at K. of
P. Hall, Morley avenue and Way
side Drive.
Nogales international., 1938-03-05
DESSERT-BRIDGE
X n i q II i; =

Using spring flowers to add a
welcoming touch to their home on
Court street, Mrs. Otto H. Herold
and Mrs M. MarSteller entertain
ed a group of friends with des-
Sert bridge.
Those present were Mesdames I.
H. Shannon, r. G. Howell, F. G..
Miner, D. L. Wooddell, H. c..
Wayte, E. A. Titcomb, j. w. Phil
lips, E. J. Dittmer, j. V. Robins,
E. T. Richards, j. H. Flanagan,
Duane Bird, Sara N. Renshaw,
Thomas L. Hall, E. S. Edmonson,
H. G. Medlen, G. B. Wilde, Grover
Marsteller, w. K. Kennedy and A.
E. Sanders.
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The st. Andrews Auxiliary Giuld
held benefit bridge party in the
parish hall of the Episcopal Church
Monday evening.
Nogales international., 1938-03-05
Woman Club
Holds Meeting

At their clubhouse on Grand ave-
nue. the Woman's Club met Tues
day afternoon The members were
entertained with an interesting pro-
Dram which consisted of a talk by
Mrs. E. S. Edmonson in regard to
American citizenship. Following
Mrs. Edmonson's talk. songs were
sung by Mrs Don Taylor who was
accompanied at the piano by Mrs.
Hans Capps. The songs were en-
titled, Some Where a Voice is
Calling" and Shadows"
A talk by Eddie Edmonson was
then given on the subject of w. P.
A. as national question. It was
entitled "Have we Gained by Chang
ing our Law to Social Security?"
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Mrs. George Parker Jr., of Casa
Grande has been visiting friends
and relatives in Nogales this week.
Nogales international., 1938-03-05

DR.. P. D. Clagett and daughter
Miss Tacy Clagett, of Phoenix,
have been guests this week of Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Clagett. d.
*#A**H&
Nogales international., 1938-03-05

In her home on Hudgin street,
Mrs. j. L. Cadogan surprised her
daughter, Miss Jane Cadogan, with
buffet supper and dance.
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The st. Andrews Auxiliary Guild
will hold silver tea at the Parish
Hall of the St. Andrews Church
March 18th, from three to five
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An enchilada supper will be CIV
en- at the Methodist church from
$50 to 8 p. m. Tuesday.
Nogales international., 1938-03-05
THURSDAY BRIDGE CLUB

Using Jonquils for decorations,
and carrying out the spring motif
in gay tallies, Mrs. Walter Holm
entertained the members of the
Thursday Bridge Club at her home
on Potrero street with a dessert
bridge.
Those participating in the game
were Mesdames Ben Wilde, H. c.
Wayte, Alfred Kibbe, Fqack Miller,
Louis Hudgin, G. S. Smith, Frank
Carroon and the hostess.
First prize was won by Mrs. H.
G. Wayte; second, by Mrs. c. S.
Smith.
Nogales international., 1938-03-05
ENTERTAINS CLUB

Mrs. j. G. Glissan entertained
the members of her Wednesday
Bridge Club with luncheon at
Levy's Cafe, followed by cards at
her home on Grand avenue.
The members present were: Mes
danes Louis Hudgin, H. j. Karns,
A. A. Spurgeon, w. E. Carroon, A.
j. Milliken, F. w. Hannah, w. A.
O'Conor and the hostess.
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Miss Lydia Pothoff has as her
guest her mother, Mrs. w. H. Pot
hoff of st. Paul, MINI. Mrs. Pot
hoff has been visiting in Arizona
since December Goth, spending part
of her time with her daughter,
Mrs. o. J. Hensell, of Tucson. She
expects soon to make a brief visit
to Los Angeles, enroute to her home
in st. Paul.
Nogales international., 1938-03-05
(SOCLETYN(C CLuBS1fPR
All American
Girls Club

Miss Evangeline Stuart entertain
ed the All American Girls Club at
her home on Morley avenue, Sat
urday afternoon.
A business meeting was held and
delicious refreshments served. The
remainder of the afternoon was
spent playing games.
The members present at the
meeting were Misses Dorothy Car
ter, Myme Preston, Elizabeth Del
amater, Betty Lytle, and the host
ess.