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Evening star., 1939-02-18
Realtors Will Hold
Dinner and Dance
tuesday Night
Many Entertainment
Features Planned;
Souvenirs to Be Given

The realtors dinner dance. to be
held in the main ballroom of the
Mayaower Hotel next Tuesday night,
will be replete with entertainment
features, according to Samuel S.
Spruce, chairman of the Entertain
ment Committee.
Music under the direction of Leon
Brusiloff will be played during the
dinner, and dancing will continue
until l am.
Through the courtesy of w. H.
Hessick & Son a souvenir will be
presented to each guest present.
4 F. Eliot Middleton, past presi-
dent of the Washington Real Estate
Board. as head of the Reception
Committee will have assisting him
Luther w. Linkins. Joseph A. Her.
bert, jr.; Charles c. Koones, r. A.
Humphries, William L. King, Karl
E. FARRELL, Robert Montgomery and
George I. Berger.
Milton F. Schwab, Ticket Commit
tee chairman. has reported to j.
Hawley Smith, general chairman,
that all accommodations have been
sold.
AS chairman of the Floor Commit
tee Richard D. Stimson has outlined
the duties of his committee, the per-
sonnel of which is as follows: Thorn
ton w. Owen. j. Lee Donnelly, C..
Hayward Marshall, Horace w. Tai
ley, R. M. Taylor, Walter A. Brown,
jr.; Richard j. Carr, L. F.. Colbert,
Paul D. Crandall, William B. Dortch,
Frank M. Doyle, E. Spencer Fitz-
gerald, Walter L. Funderbruk, L. T.
Gravatte, jr.; Randall H. Hagner,
jr.; H. F. Humphries, Frank J. Luchs,
Frederic E. Middleton, jr.; A. Jasper
Moore, Frank Paroni, Vernon E.
Thomas and J. A. Weinberg, jr.
Others assisting Mr.. Smith in the
completion of plans for the party
are John R. Neale, Henry c. Cryer,
Charles L. Norris and J. c.
Weldon, jr.
Evening star., 1939-02-18
u. 5. Savings and Loan
Units Serve ga Pd.
OF Counties
Distribution Goal
Largely Achieved,
Summary Says

Surveying figures and data for
its annual summary of home f1nanc-
ing activities. the Federal Home
Loan Bank Board today stated that
"the objective of a wider geogra-
phical distribution of adequate thrift
and home financing facilities has
to a large extent been achieved" /"
The board pointed out that, as
of June 30. 1888, the close of the
fiscal year, there were 1858 coun-
ties in the United States, approx
mately "a per cent of all counties,
being served wholly or in part by
Federal savings and loan associa-
tions, which are permitted to lend
over an area within so miles of
their location"
When, in 1893. Congress enacted
special legislation for Federal saw
ings and loan associations, there
were 1855 counties-approximately
one-half of the total number of
counties in the country-in which
there were no local home-fnancing
institutions whatever
AHVcStOTS lHCTc6SCs
Further outlining it's studies. the
board said:
During the fiscal year 1898, the
number of Federal savings and loan
associations increased from 1926 to
1886, the number of investors in
such associations, ,347 to $780,
096, and the estimated total assets
from 1886, ,298,0 900 to $1,213,874,O 900.
I'm this period 90 new charters
were issued, of which 13 were for
newly established Federal associa-
tions and II for coverted State
chartered associations. On the other
hand, there were 80 Examinations
of charter because of consolida-
ton, merger, or liquidation
The board noted the gratifying
rise of private investments (sav-
ings) in Federal savings and loan
associations, which now makes un-
necessary Government assistance
formerly rendered. Federal saw
ings and loan associations have
been able to expand their total
share capital considerably by a
steady increase of private share
investments. On June 30,
1898, the ratio Of private invest
ments to total investments was TIT
per cent, as against TAB per cent
on June 30, 1887"
S799,775,158 Loans.
Summing up the steady expan-
sion of the sphere of Federal saw
ings and loan associations in home
Evening star., 1939-02-18
SuIesmunship
Continued From First Page }

the end of the good old days" came
in 1926 with the radical decline in
self-generated demand. Nowadays,
building materials and services are
on a plane with other products
they have to be "creatively sold.'
Training Course Set Up.
The Johns-Manville Corp. has TAX
en- the lead in mobilizing the hous-
ing industry for it's new role of Gre
ative merchandising. Believing that
the retail lumber and building ma
terial dealer has the best opportu-
nifty to become that effective re-
taller which the building industry
must provide, the corporation set
up its housing guild training course
three or four years ago, putting at
its head Arthur A. Hood, a third
generation retail lumberman with
Is years in the business himself. In
the first two years. of this training
program more than 1900 companies,
representing 2,500. lumber yards, en-
rolled more than 5000 individuals in
one or more of 18 guild schools con-
Quoted during that time.
Mr.. Hood originated the guild idea
and also fathered the "packaged"
house, which is a selling plan to
simplify things for the prospective
home owner.
Solves Investors Problems.
Guild training prepares dealers to
offer the home buyer the kind of
home he has visualized, at 80 much
a month";" the dealer making all ar
rangements with building contrac-
tors, architects and the like-taking
the whole mass of details off the be-
wildered investor.
During 1888 the housing guild
idea was promoted under the slogan,
More House for Your Money" the
idea being to sell the home buyer
on the fact that his dollar invested
in a dwelling would buy more and
better housing than at any previous
time in history. Because of the
progress of the guild plan, this year
Johns-Manville is able for the first
time to advertise homes on a ma
tional basis, stating plainly that
there is home you can buy for as
little as so much.'" With dealer
"tie-ins" through local newspaper
advertising, the national campaign
broke in January and will run
throughout 1899. Fourteen small
homes will be featured, at 80 much
per month";" which is in sharp con-
Evening star., 1939-02-18

price during January, compared to
only 81 in December. Fifty-f1ve Is
sues declined In price, against low
cred prices for 80 issues in the last
month Of 1898.
Philadelphia made the best show
ing among the cities during the
month with 4.3 per cent rise, the
average price up from $278 to $3.50
per $1,000. Boston rose 18 per cent
to $3.50, Pittsburgh rose 09 per cent
to 1882, while New York and Buffalo
both declined, down 06 per cent and
0.5 per cent, respectively.
Evening star., 1939-02-18

financing, the bank board disclosed
that in the fiscal years 1887 and
1888 such associations supplied more
than IS per cent of the total amount
loaned on home mortgages by all
savings and loan associations.
Between August 8, 1888, on which
date the first charter was issued to
Federal savings and loan asso-
citation, and June 30, 1888. these in
stitutions loaned $799,775, ,l58, ex-
elusive of loans made for the pur-
pose of refinancing loans previously
held by them," it was said.
"One effect of chartering Federal
savings and loan associations
throughout the country has been
Evening star., 1939-02-18

to encourage the movement toward
standardized practice in State CHAR
tered institutions of similar type
Many such institutions have adopted
the direct reduction loan plan and
other features of Federal savings
and loan associations when oppor-
tunity has been afforded them to
witness the results of such prac-
tices in the growth of Federally-
chartered associations"
Evening star., 1939-02-18
Realty Bond Average
At Yeor-End Level

The Amott-Baker realty bond av-
erage for the month Of January
shows no change in level from the
year-end close. The average price
Of a $1,000 real estate bond is 1892
on the basis Of the 200 issues used
in the compilation.
Analysis of the price changes
shows that "a issues increased in
Evening star., 1939-02-18
trast with the old familiar vague
ness of "the home of your dreams. "
Copyright, J939.)
Headquarters COMPLETED

The Washington Realty Co. has
completed a new headquarters at
$500 Georgia avenue NV. The Of
flee building is modern in design and
this motif is carried out by exclusive
use of glass and stainless steel in the
front.
Evening star., 1939-02-18

In 1898, nearly 1000 North Caro-
lima farmers installed home water
systems ranging in cost from SIS to
several hundred dollars.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-08-01
Afr0-An1ericanS Present Timely Pro-
gram At General Baptist State
Convention

For the inspiration and encouragement of those who
attend the Baptist State Convention annual program
one of the strongest and most progressive organizations
in the South
The principal address delivered this year by
Prof l. E. Edwards Vce-President the Afro-Ameri-
can Sons & Daughters Another outstanding feature of
the the brief address by Hon. Custod-
ian, T. j. Huddleson Sr In his remarks he made
Of statements which enlightened the Convention about
the Afro-American Sons & Daughters
During the time of the program, various souvenirs
were given by which the organization is advertised The
Afro American program is always grand success and
it looked forward to by many eager spectators each
year. F. c. Huddleson served master of ceremonies
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-08-01

the popular city of Jackson which promises
us with plenty amusements You start preparing now for
this great meeting Give entertainments and charge
small admission the door order that you might have
enough defray your Grand Lodge expense Room and
board per day Lay your work aside enjoy three
days with
All Lodges that all to represent in the Grand Lodge
must pay penalty of $1,000
Each Financial Secretary is asked to bring at least
applications for membership in the AfroAmerican
Sons Daughters, and to them paying their month
ly dues thereafter.
RATES
Royal Policy, $300.00-Monthly Dues S1.1O; Joining
fee SIS
Educator Policy, $20000-Monthly dues 85c; Joining
fee S1.25
intermediate Policy, $15O.OO-Monthy dues zoe:
Joining fee Coo.
Juvenile Policy, 10000 Monthly Dues Csc; Joining
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-08-01
CUSTODIAN,S LETTER
Yazoo City, Miss.
July Is, 1889

July 10, 1859
Dear Financial Secretary:
We have sent you your Grand Lodge Tax Receipts.
Each member must pay Csc each, except JUVENILES.
Every Juvenile Lodge represent with $1.O0 each.
Every Lodge must send at least three delegates to
the Grand Lodge which will be held in the popular city
of Jacksos, MISS August &c. II, 49, 1889. This Grand
Lodge will three days. each delegate asked to
come prepared to stay the full time.
All members who do not pay this Grand Lodge Tax
of 25c his her membership forfeits to the AfroAmer
Sons 4 Daughters without notice. This collection
should by mail in the month July or be brought
to the Grand Lodge in August.
All delegates come prepared take the Grand Lodge
Degree at cost of 100 and Fourth Degree at cost of
SOC.
We looking for you to attend tbs meeting as this
will be of the best held in AfroAmercan history
Evening star., 1939-04-30

The bill for this table. where the girl sat
nervously plucking the cloth, was $l4.5O Oh.
these beats knew how to order! The best wines,
the most expensive foods. And then. Look,
Miss So-and-so." he'd say. Il promised to call
a man about an important deal at this time
Will you excuse me? Be right back!'
While the glorified bouncers were eagle-eyed
enough, how could they tell that man.
strolling out, leaving a girl as hostage, was a
beat? After all, you couldn't trail every man
who left his table for moment
Eric. waddling on. bathed the next table in
the smile of warm recognition. Everything
satisfactory, Mrs. Rivers" he beamed.
Mrs. T. Tunbridge Rivers. Jr, smiled Ian
guidly back. The dinner is very good, Eric.
she said. graceful ornament to any dining
room was Mrs. Rivers. Animated. beautiful.
she smiled at Eric in the manner of a great.
Evening star., 1939-04-30

but trying not to show their awe, to dine here
and drink fine wine.
And, with the Coffee the beats had excused
themselves for moment Of course, they never
came back. They left the girls there, holding
the bag - and the bill.
Quite the Oldest, most hackneyed stunt in
the game of beating the hotel. But what could
you do about it?
Oh, yes. you could teach the girl lesson.
You could let her sit and squirm and suffer,
knowing in her added head that she had been
tricked, but hoping it wasn't so, that he would
come back, full of apologies for the delay. 1t
would teach her lesson. In the end, in the
managers office, shed break down in tears and
open her purse to show she had less than dol
lar. and gable that she'd pay the bill if they'd
give her time, pay it in installments from her
salary. only please don't have her arrested.
Evening star., 1939-04-30

kindly lady smiling at tine, efficient servan
And then she turned her eyes and her smil
back to Prince Alexander Krupa. who sat acro
from her. And laughed at something the Prime
said, laughed gaily, without having heard wh4
he said, because Ted Rivers was across II
room with blond girl who had chorus writ
all over her. She didn't hear what the Prir
said because she was trying to think of sol
way to snub the man who was her husband
to month ago, when. as. and if they met he
A cutting hurtful snub it must be, yet
flawless good taste.
Eric bowed. Thank you. madame. he sa
gratefully. What people these were! Here s
sat. cool and offhand as you please, with
gigolo, when her ex-husband was Just acre
the dance floor with blonde Well, it was
rich for his blood!
Your Highness" he said, and bowed W
superb grace, despite his paunch. He f1Ooo
Prince Alexander with his smile. His HighnI
gave him curt nod The nod of noblem
to a nobody. Eric thought: Scum! Where
you get those high-hat airs? If you don't pay
that bill here within the next few days
Aloud. very humbly, Anything spec
you'd like. Your Highness?" he asked.
mo. no!' The Prince waved him on i
patiently, and Eric went. The tinhorn! Y
could see he was smirking inside over II
attention. even while he pretended to
impatient.
There were six people at the next table. a
they were far nosier than Eric liked. He h
already ordered their waiter to delay tn
drinks. Approaching the table, he heard one
the men say loudly. rs that man or mou
tain coming down on u.s." and the others gigg
BY not the slightest flicker did Eric show
heard. Between his feelings and his face,th,
was no expression. He beamed at them, smil
passed on.
There were two honeymooners next, slit
stiff and self-conscious at their little tai
trying to act as though they didn't know tn
clothes were out of place here, as though tt
weren't acutely conscious of being fr
Evening star., 1939-04-30

At THIRTY seconds before 9 O'Clock the
A radio announcer held up his hand The
q - music sank, changed to faint, catchy
whisper. Thirty seconds ticked away The
announcer spoke his few words in his quick,
vibrant voice. Then he nodded to the leader
The leader nodded back
''Evenin' folks" he said, jovially. This is
Louis Kerns and his Starbright Orchestra bring
ing you half hour of dance music from the
Mediterranean Room of the Harden House -
the gayest spot in town.
'Everybody's having wonderful time here
tonight - young people, old people, celeb
rites -" He gave one last swift glance around,
hoping to find celebrity or two to mention.
There were none. Celebrities too numerous to
MENTION" he pattered on, smoothly. wish
you were here to join the meriment."
Eric, the floor captain, whose face could
freeze into icy contempt or glow with warm
recognition, at the will of its owner, waddled
down the outer aisle, his great pamch preceding
his backbone by good thirty inches.
For the frightened girl, alone at the un-
desirable little table for two, nervously pluck
ing at the tablecloth, he had the arrogant stare
of contempt, with just hint of threat. He saw
her quail before it.
The contempt, the threat we're purely pro-
fessional insincerities. Actually, he felt sorry
for her. But this sort of thing couldn't 60 on.
She was the third in two months now, and
something had to be done.
He'd been sorry for the other two. also, even
while he transfxed them with icy stares. Little
fools! One had been stenographer whose boy
friend failed to show up for a date with her in
the lobby. And the beat had met her there, had
created rosy dreams of romance and wealth in
her silly little head. The other had been taxi
dancer in hall over on Broadway. and she had
believed poor. credulous soul! - that she
had found millionaire and a good-looking one
at last.
Both of them had been dazzled at the pros
pect of having dinner in the famous Mediter-
ranean Room. Both of them had come, awed,
Evening star., 1939-02-05
Hswitf. kesns 4 Potsson, Inc.

UVHEY say that you either like her a lot or
not at all i like her immensely. She is
noted for the fearlessness of her opinions
and the natural wit with which she expresses
them. She would not be easy to hoodwink -
you can judge of that for yourself, if you have
read her best selling Fashion Is Spinach
She's more than attractive physically and her
husband must like to 60 places in public with
her. And when he is old enough to know that
parents are people as we'll as providers, her
baby son will boast to the other boys about
her.
In other words, she is Elizabeth Hawes,
one of Americas outstanding designers of
exclusive clothes for women. Successful in this
capacity, she is equally so as the mistress of
her house and caterer to the tastes of her
family The very fact that she is busy
woman has served only to prick her private
ambition, and led her to discover a system
for insuring among other things, the best
possible food on her table at home.
Her system is so simple that it makes you
wonder why every woman has not discovered
the same one long ago. Whether you have
cook as Elizabeth Hawes does or whether you
prepare the daily dinner with your own hands,
it would be helpful to make similar file of
twenty-five perfect dinner menus, and the
accompanying recipes. Your food budget, the
edibles to be found in your own markets and
stores, and the preferences of your family will
determine the nature of these menus. Eliza
beth Hawes, herself, has two sets, one for
expensive and one for cheap dinners.
For an emergency when new cook must be
broken into the likes of your household, these
menu files are obviously a godsend. For the
first weeks the newcomer need only follow the
tried and tested guide you have given her
BY that time she will be ready to switch
dishes around and make such changes as the
market and her own ingenuity suggest.
Miss Halves has also worked out check to
protect against monotony First, consider the
matter of dinner parties. Instead of trying to
remember who ate what at your house; why
not keep a record that lists the date. the
guests, the menu served to them, and any
remarks of your own, to indicate how success
full Tor not) the party was, either as to food or
as to the congeniality of your guests?
For the family meals three very simple
charts, tackled up on your kitchen wall the
first day of each month and checked off daily
when you or the cook plan dinner. will save
you from a too frequent repetition.
The way to make the charts is this: down
the left t-hand margin on one sheet of paper
list vegetables and across the top put numer
ais for the thirty or thirty-one days of the
month Then each day check off the vege
tables you use Thus you will be able to tell at
Evening star., 1939-02-05

a glance how many times your family has
eaten mashed potatoes in the last week or two.
Make similar charts for meats and desserts.
check them faithfully - it will take only
minute, you know - and you will have a fool
proof system for keeping out of the ruts that
we all find it so comfortable to fall into but
that do make for dullness.
Elizabeth Halves has other tricks than
these up her stylish sleeves. She makes it
point. for instance to collect good recipes
from people wherever she goes. And she listens
eagerly to those who specialize in certain
dishes There's one man know who doesn't
like soup" she says. $50 he's worked out
ideas for interesting first courses. Still better
he has been generous in sharing those ideas
with her
One of her dinner party menus begins with
the first course shown in the illustration. 1t is
alligator pear with difference. You scoop
out the edible part of the pear, mash it. put 1t
in a sieve along with chunk of garlic, and
then strain the pear through the sieve. leaving
the garlic behind of course Its whole busi-
ness is to give not too emphatic favor to the
pear Mix the pureed pear with little lemon
Juice and olive oil. and season it with salt,
pepper and paprika Now return it to the
she'll using pimientO strips for accents of color.
Veal paprika makes the main course and the
following recipe for it is the one Miss Hawes
recommends.
Veal Popriko
4 Glove garlic
Tablespoons butter
pounds veal outlet, frenched
cup hot water
2 cups sour cream
tablespoon paprika
Cut garlic in small pieces and brown lightly
in the butter Add veal and brown quickly
Add water, cover and simmer for hour. Add
sour cream and paprika. Heat through and
serve Yield: 6 to 8 portions.
For dessert Miss Hawes suggests raspberry
whip which can be made with fresh, Frozen
canned or even preserved raspberries You
beat egg white until it is stiff enough to hold
its shape, stir into it the raspberries and
powdered sugar, and put it in the refrigerator
to get cold but not frozen. =
Breakfasts - especially Sunday breakfasts
- are a real problem where you have hus-
band to feed, according to Elizabeth Hawes
II like Dutch breakfast occasionally" she
says. II travelled once on a Dutch freighter
and for breakfast they brought me big tray
with various cheeses, delicious sausage, coffee
and rolls. liked it." Though this differs from
our American notion of breakfast; yet it offers
great possibilities for late Sunday morning
breakfast party of the type we call brunch"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-10-06

New Officers! Recently elected
officers of the Cameo Social Club
for the 1939-40 club season include
Mr.. Charles Hargrave as presi-
dent; Mrs. Theodore F. Allen, vice
president; Mrs. Artie E. Boyd, re-
elected secretary; Mrs. Gordo n
Parks, auditor; and Mr.. Pete Rob-
inson, reelected treasurer.
Dramatic Twelve Meets! The
Dramatic Twelve Social Club held
it's first meeting Of the fall club
season at the home of Mrs. Mary
belle Lyell, $50 St. Anthony ave-
nue., Thursday, September %. A
program was made for the ensuing
year. A social hour followed the
business meeting. The next regular
meeting will be Thursday, October
IL, at the home of Mrs. Lillian
Hickman, 812 st. Anthony avenue,
at 8 p. m.
In the Mail Box! Had card to-
day from Mrs. Laura Lennix Will
liams, who so recently went to Los
Angeles, California, to make her
home. She writes that they
have rented a modern and lovely
bungalow at 12701s W. 35th Place.
Among former Saint Paulites she
has visited with are Mrs. West
Kennedy and her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Billiard, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Patton Celeste Carter).
Also had a card from Bill and
Edna Smalls when they were on
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-10-06
st. Patrick's Life


OF the real life Of st. Patrick, no
great amount is known, and it is
somewhat difficult to separate the
facts Of his career from the body Of
tradition which has grown up around
his name. He was the son Of a
churchman, born about the year 387,
and the place of his birth has been
variously ascribed to Scotland, Eng
land, and France. In his youth he
was captured by the PictS, and sold
as q slave into Ireland. After six
years Patrick escaped from Ireland,
and set about preparing himself for
the priesthood, determined to con-
vert the Irish to Christianity. About
425 he returned to the country and
began his work, which continued I'M
til his death, probably in the year
493. In AL he was consecrated bish-
op. st. Patrick thus became the
patron saint of Ireland, and because
tradition has it that his death &C.
Cured on March II, that date has
long been dedicated to his memory.
The day is universally observed in
Ireland, and the Irish immigrants
brought their st. Patrick's day GUS
toms to the United States.