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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-29
Regular Fellows Club

The Regular Fellows club met
with A. f. Keller. 1897 McGraw
avenue Saturday evening, April %
in their monthly pleasure meeting.
IL was an enjoyable meeting with
games storytelling and rcmini-
SCIENCES OF past club days. Timely
remarks were made by the genial
PRESIDENT and others present.
The host surprised all by serv-
Ing lovely and tasty fish supper
which was much enjoyed.
The club will meet with George
Langston. $3.50 w. Kirby Apt. S02
May 6. The president asks all
members 10 be present at this bust
ness meeting.
5. G.. Marshall is club reparter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-29
Coterie Club Gives A
Tea At Lawson Home

The coterie club gave an elabo-
rate Silver tea Sunday, April %
from TO pm. az the spacious
home OF Mrs. George Lawson. 6734
Stanford avenue.
Among those appearing on pro-
gram were The Wall Sisters. Maret-
Ia Robinson. G. r. Sharpe. Gladys
White. Ruby Hamilton, Marie Par
ish, Reccha Ross. chorister OF St
stephen Senior choir. and Mrs.
Todd, chorlster OF st. stephen
Junior choir. Mrs. Lawson was
mistress OF ceremonies.
Those present partook OF the tas-
~ repast IN buffet style. Miss Jen-
nings was at the punch bowl.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-29
Sorosis Group Holds
Election Of Officers

The Sorosis group met at the
home ~ Mrs. Thelma Lemon, GO9a
colfax avenue Wednesday, April 10
at which time an election OF off,
GERS was held as follows:
President, Mrs. Florlpe Mckin-
ney: vice president. Mrs. OTIS
smith; secretary, Mrs. Linnie
Miles assistant secretary, Mrs.
Blanche LuGrand. treasurer, Mrs.
loan Johnson; parliamentarian.
Mrs. Thelma Lemon: reporter. Mrs.
ROxie II. He'll.
A dainty repasi was served by
The hostess
Mrs Geneva Casey. The retiring
president gave an address thank
ing all for their support the past
TWO wears
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-29
Coterie c lu b Gives
Silver Tea, Sunday

An enjoyable and impressive sill
yer tea was given Sunday. April
:, from 10 p, m, at the home
OF Mrs. George Lawson. 6724 STAN
ford avenue. by the members Of the
Coterie club.
edafine pro gram
The Proram committee presented
fine program. Mrs. George Law
son was mistress Of ceremonies.
Local talent participating includ-
ed the Wall sisters, Marcia Robin
son, G. r Sharpe, Gladys White.
Ruby Hamilton. Marie Parish. and
Rheeha Ross. the latter being Choir
lister OF 81. stephens senior choir.
The tea was unique and elabo-
rate. served IN buffet style with
Miss Jenning presiding at the
punch howl
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-29
U.S.R.S traight-S Club

The u. s. n. Straight Flight club
met al the home OF Norman Threei.
sac Brush street recently. All
members were present Immediate
business was discussed.
The recent party held at the
Democratic club WAS a tremend-
Gus success. The Numbers thank
all friends aud clubs attending for
their patronage
Mr.. Smith is president: Mr..
Bacon, secretary. Mr.. Taylor re-
porter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-29
Imps Social Club

The Imps Social club gave iu
first social affair Of the YEAR a
cocktail party. Sunday, Apri eS'
al the Twelve Horsemen's club II
was big success. Music was FUR
nished by AL Johnson and his or.
chestra. Members include Alms
Martin. president: Alma Strong,
vice PRESIDENT; Georgia Phillips,
secretary; Katherine Tinsley,
treasurer: Florence Larkin repor-
ter; Ruth Harper and Helen Brock.
The lmps meet every SUNDAY ~
8 p. m. at the Twelve Horsemens
club
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-29
Miss Helen Spivey deliberately
Entertain Friends On Her Birthday

The charming Miss Helen Spivey
entertained some OF her friends
recently at party in honor OF
her eevsn<-Inth birthday. Helen
made very beautiful hostess
wearing a formal OF pink and gray
Those seen among the gay crowd
were:
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-29
Mrs. Folks Party
Attend Banquet

Among the many who attended
the banquet given at Macedonia
Baptist church. Monday evening
OF last week. IN honor of Mrs. Ida
Frazier Bates Of kansas. we're The
following members Of AIRS MyrIle
Folks party Mrs Jessie hisan.
Mrs Almarie Martin. AIRS Belt,
Hutchinson. Mrs. Matte Baker.
Mrs luna B!ounl. Mrs Sarah Rich
ards Mrs. clara Smith Mrs. Marie
King. Mrs. jamie Briggs. aud Gcor-
ge isOVejoy.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-29

Be read the other interesting
and continue TO home This all for
the present with the brightest and Wishes of until
next week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-29

Mrs. Jerolean Sneed. presl-
dent OF Tau chapter oi Delta
Sigma Theta sorority. who has
Just returned from institute.
West virginia. where she went
as a delegate 10 The regional
advisory council of Delta Sig
ma Theta. Mrs. Sneed led the
first discussion of the confer
ence theme. and reports that
the meeting was "A splendid sue
cess. with more than one hun
dred delegates In attendance.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-08-17

In line with suggestions outlined in last weeks
COOPERATOR amended tax ordinance presented
at Town Council meeting Monday night.
Personal property exemptions allowed in the revis
ed ordinance include clothing, professional equip
500 of property. Returns need not be notarized.
Councilman Sherrod East and Town Attorney Charles
Aarbury commended Tessim Zorach and the COOPERATOR
for the study volunteered the tax ordinance since
its first presentation.
An appropriation of 800 made for curricula
consultant relieving local school teachers of that
financial responsibility.
Effects Of the Hatch bill on Greenbelt town ad-
ministration di scussed at the session.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-08-17
Hatch Bill Ruling Hits
Greenbelt Hard

Coming close before election date the ruling
Of the Civil Service Comi ssion against participa
tion in local politics by government employees
bombshel which seems to be keenly resented in
Greenbe1t as we'll as 27 other suburban comuni ties
near the District Of Columbia.
Councilman and Manager Roy Braden had state
ment to make when the ruling published Sunday.
mediate effects the political set-up here until
the ruling Of the Department of Justice has been
nouced.
The Commission, while announcing that federal
workers will in the future be prohibited rfrom be-
coming candidates for municipal office, made
disposition of terms being filled.
If the ruling holds Mr.. Braden may not be able
to continue his services Town Manager as we'll as
his position with the Farm Security
Couci1men who will be unable to for reelection
Sherrod East Allan Morrison and Louis Bessemer.
Residents will be able to vote In the municipal
elections, but active aig1ing by government
workers may be drastically curbed.
The first rumble Of discomfort the ruling
came from Garrett Park in Montgomery County, where
Mayor Roy P. Moore declared that he would suggest
to the Municipal Officers ASSOCIATE on, made up Of
eight Montgomery towns, that effort be made to
Representative Byron Of the sixth congressional dis
trict seek amendment to the Hatch Act to Tighten
this ban. The proposal will be laid before the
league next month.
nVery often 1t is extremely difficult to get con-
scientious, able candidates to for non-remu,era
tive mum cipa1 Positions and if the Hatch bill is
not amended at the next session Of Congress to
empt Federal employees, the situation Will be
more perple1dng," Mayor Moore said.
Continued next page)
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-08-17
REVENUES INCREASE
OVER LAST QUARTER

~ In AlAOA VOAN LIN
net profit of 32,l6 for the three months end
ing July revealed by the recently completed
audit Of Greenbelt Consumer Services, Inc. The
pay first entered rblack ink" in the first quarter
of this year, showing $1,o13 profit for those
three months. This audit indi Gates a continuation
Of the steady progress in both net results and gross
sales shown in the audits since the beginning.
The outstanding Improvement revealed by the audit
the Service Stations profit of $685. compared
with loss Of $50 the previous quarter. The Service
Station recently received $45l patronage rebate
from its cooperative wholesale. However, only $2o7
of this is included in the $5o3 profit, as SILL
applied to Last year's losses, it pertained to
last year's business. The quarter showed increase
Of $1,000 in sales while expenses remained the
the previous quarter.
Only two Of the six stores did not show net
profit and above all overhead expenses. How
ever, these two did show Improvement over the pre-
ceding quarter. The Drug Store sufferd a net loss
of $3.50, as compared with loss of $546 for the
previous quarter. This result included about $500
Of extraordinary expenses in connection with the
change-over from Drug Store to General Merchan-
disc Store with separate Drug Department. The
period also included about month Of operation
the old basis. Sales have risen sharply since the
change-over, and the current quarter, with extra
ordinary expense, should show decided improvements
The Theater showed net loss Of $2o1 SIS compared
with $546 for the previous quarter, which in turn
was great Improvement over the Last quarter OF
1885, Theater receipts increased $50 over the
vious quarter, and the manager reports that sales
have taken another marked increase since July 1.
The Food Store showed net profit of S, 1884, as
decline Of y per cent in gross margin because
of recent price reductions. Sales declined Zoo,
the decline being attributed to regular seasonal
f1uctuations
The Valet Shop, completing its first full quarter,
showed net profit of $3.50. Sales during the quar-
ter showed a steady increase.
The Barber Shop enjoyed profit Of $50,
pared with loss of $27 for the previous quarter.
The net results stated above, comprising the TO-
tai of $2,6 net profit, include the proportion Of
administrative and educational assigned to
each store. The educational expense, covering the
of the Cooperative Organizing Committee
the educational director, g per cent Of gross
sales. The administrative expense, covering book
keeping. stenograPy, and general managers salary,
was 3.o per cent of gross sales.
Evening star., 1939-11-04
Aluminium Paint Cooler

An interesting feature in a test
conducted by prominent manu.
featuring firm concerned the effect
OF color on the interior tempera-
ture Of buses. Two Identical coaches
Evening star., 1939-11-04
Drofty Windows Peril

Cold weather will remind many
home owners of drafty windows and
doors, a health menace deserving
considerable attention. A thorough
job Of weather-stripping will do
much to eliminate this fault.
Evening star., 1939-11-04
September Loans
On Homes Maintain
Four-konth Upsweep
$se,732,ooo Total
Makes 1t Third Largest
Month of Year

Lending 252 per cent more money
last September than they did year
earlier, the savings, building and
loan associations for the fourth con-
secutive month achieved q larger
volume of business than for any like
month in the decade Of the 1905,
the United States Building and
Loan League reports. A total of
$89, ,732, 900 was loaned to home
owners in September, making it the
third highest month of the year.
The third quarters volume of
loans was the highest for any since
the second quarter of 1887, accord
ing to A. D. Theobald, assistant vice
president of the league. It totalled
s269 ,942 900, which is within $l,200,-
900 of the post depression peak
quarter two and a half years ago.
The first nine months lending in
1899 amounted to $723, 1893 900, which
was $l25 00O, 900 more than the like
period of 1898 and about $27 900 900
more than two years ago.
Complexion of the loan portfolios
in the associations is changing as
these new loans are added, Mr..
Theobald says: During the first
three-quarters of the current year
$466, ,287 900 was loaned to people
acquiring new homes. either by
building them or by buying them.
This type of financing constitutes
nearly two-thirds of the amounts
being disbursed by associations
these days.
"At the beginning of 1899 the as
sociations had approximately $4,00O,-
900, 900 in mortgage loans outstand-
ing" said the league officer with
more than one-tenth as much as the
total mortgage holdings being ad-
vanced to new homeowners In 1899,
there is obviously a noteworthy in
filtration of new buyers and build
ers into the borrower group. Prob
ably more than half of those who
today have loans with savings, build
ing and loan association associa-
tions acquired homes after the de-
preston.
Thus, most of the commitments of
our institutions today are on the
basis of the uninflated real estate
values of the past decade. Those
which are carryovers from the '20's,
Evening star., 1939-11-04

In September, home mortgage re-
cordings totaled 1,106 and amounted
to $4,931 900. Figures on such re-
cordings are compiled monthly by
the boards division of research and
statistics with the cooperation of
o. K. La Rogue, president of the
Evening star., 1939-11-04

through having been ref1nanced on
smaller monthly payments when
times were hardest, have of course
been paid down so far from the
original loan that the property value
behind them is normal today"
Analysis Of the September loans
and the purpose for which they
were made follows:
Estimated Loans
made by all As
sociations In the
purpose United States
New construction $27, 1854 900
Repair and modernization 5,544 900
Home purchase --- 81, ,367 900
Ref1nancing ---- 16,O2l. 900
Other purposes ------- 8,946 900
$8s, ,732, 900
Evening star., 1939-11-04

Here three views of the interior of the Silver Star
display drive Village
Md The eighth dwelling receive The Stars this year,
the home built by Village Corp
It is furnished in antiques. Star Staff Photos.
Evening star., 1939-11-04
d. {. Bui|dinq.
Near Record
For October
Home Construction
And Office Structures
Feature Activity

Private building operations in tho
District in October reached the high
est valuation recorded in any month
since the lush days of the 1s20s, as
the ohice of Building Inspector John
w. Oehmann approved permits to-
falling $7,535, $50. 1t was one of the
best months in the history of the
construction industry here.
A large portion of the October
building total was represented by
the permit for the Lafayette Build
ing. It is being erected at Vermont
avenue and H streets at an estimat-
ed cost Of $500, 900. It will be the
largest Office building ever built in
the city with private capital. How
ever, there was nearly $4,000, 900 in
residential construction and mod
ernization work projected during
the month.
The october figure brought total
private construction for the first 10
months of the year to over $780,
600, a gain of nearly 5000, 900 over
the corresponding period of 1898,
In addition to private building in
October the District government OBJ.
/N.. ~yyYy ~VNY~ - -
Evening star., 1939-11-04

Federal Home Loan Bank Of
Wnston-Salem; savings and loan
executives in all parts Of the Ma
ton, the United States Saving and
Loan League, American Title Asso-
ciation and the Mortgage Bankers
Association.
New dwelling units constructed or
planned in the District during Sep
tember numbered 720 and cost
$3.50 800.
Evening star., 1939-11-04

(See BUILDING, Page B-3)
Evening star., 1939-11-04

with metal roofs were painted-one
with aluminium, one with black
paint. With doors and windows
closed the coaches were placed side
by side in the sunshine. Three hours
afterward examination of the ther-
mometers In each coach showed
that the one with a black painted
Evening star., 1939-11-04
Porch Liqhtino

Electric outlets on porches are Of
ten desirable to supply current to
lamps or radios, but the usual out
let is easily damaged by exposure to
weather. A. weatherproof outlet has
been introduced for this purpose.
Evening star., 1939-11-04
9.Month Home Financing
|$43,22S,ooo for DC.

Home financing in the District Of
Columbia during the first nine
months Of 1899 amounted to $43,-
228,000, with 1854 mortgages on
homes being recorded by all types
of lenders, it was reported today by
officials Of the Federal Home Loan
Bank Board.
BY lenders, figures were:
Evening star., 1939-11-20
Father Lanerman Stresses
Social Service as Art

Unless social service is conceived
as an art, "it will help the needy
into instead of out of trouble" the
Rev. Lucian L. Lauerman, director
Of the National Catholic School of
Social Service, declared last night.
"One thing which art always pos
Sesses is perspective, and social work
requires the perspective of religion" "
he told the Catholic Daughters of
America, meeting at the Willard
Hotel.
The unfortunate require the serv-
ice of intelligence, imagination,
Evening star., 1939-11-20

memory, will and emotion-the
qualities Of great art, Father Lauer-
man said. Furthermore, art adds
The quality of idealism, which lifts
social service beyond the level of
doing things for the sake of utility
or achieving for the sake of selfish
ness"
Pointing out that less than 10 per
cent of students training for social
service are Catholics, while nearly 20
per cent of Americas population is
OF that faith, Father Lauerman
urged more Catholics to enter the
field.
The Rev. Edmund J. Walsh, vice
president of Georgetown University,
also spoke, assailing theories of race
purity, totalitarianism and pagan
Evening star., 1939-11-20

ism. Other speakers included the
Rev. DR.. John Cartwright, pastor OF
the Church Of the Immaculate Con-
ception; Miss Elizabeth c. Freil, Miss
Josephine Walsh, Miss Augusta Uhl
Miss Florence Winter and Miss Mar
garet j. Buckley. Miss Edna Roche
was mistress of ceremonies.
Evening star., 1939-11-20
Firemen From the Sky

SEATTLE R).-Using profession
al parachute jumpers for the ex-
pertinent, the United States Forest
Service is devising a system of drop
ping men in inaccessible areas to
fight forest fires. The method is
borrowed from modern military
practice,
Evening star., 1939-11-20
Produced 400 Cars

Only one manufacturer attained
what was considered big volume in
1900. That was Oldsmobile, which
produced 400 cars in that year.
Evening star., 1939-11-20
THE EVENINGS HIGH LIGHTS

THE EVENINGS HIGH LIGHTS
500 pmWJSV Andre Kostelanez features special
of Victor Herbers waltzes and his of "Romanan
Rhapsody No. l" during Tune Up Time.
$3.50 pm-WRC, Richard Crooks Metropolitan Opera
guest solois with Walenen symphony
900 pmWJSV Goodby Mr. Chips" the Radio
Theater with Laurence Olivier and Edna Best in
starring
9:O5 pm.-WMAL Works by Mozart, Debussy
played by the Rochester Civic Orchestra.
9:30rn-WRC Krupa three-way jam
with Alec Templeton doing the piano playing
OMaley the hot
$3.50 pm-WOL Paul Whteman
the Author! Author! program.
1890 pm-WMAL Emil Scram, chairman of the Reconstruction
Finance Corp, discusses the R. F. c. and the business
lending program the National Radio
SHORT-WAVE PROGRAM
700 pm-BUDAPEST, Military HAT4, meg,
1880 pmROME News; Italian peasant
2RO, II 81 meg, 254 meg,
500 pm-CARACAS Concert orchestra. YV5RC SO
sos pmTOKIO Dance orchestra. JZK 1915 meg, 1877 m.
8:15 5pm-PARIS Commentaries TPA4
I'LL meg, 256 m.
S:l5 pm-BERIIN, News DJD HI meg,
m.
s:25 pm.-MADRID News EAQ, sS6 meg, 3o4 m.
8:45 pm.-PARIS meg, m
meg, 256 m.
1000 pmGUATEMALA Marimba of the national
TGWA 1917 meg, 1913
HOO pm.-LONDON, meg, M; Csc, 958
meg, 313 m.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-20
SMART GIFTS FROM ABROAD
Mrs. Sanfd Claus Has Gone to
 Parisfor Feminines

Proving that Juneau stores are on their toes. and that Christmas giving has kept right in step With Fashion. latest cables from Paris report that luxurious lounging ana lingerie ensembles are the favor ite gifts from Paris. Cables received (which it is rumored were sent by Mrs. Santa's own representatiVes) 1, list fur jackets, dinner" jackets hosiery and costume jewelry also high in favor.
 Among the new holiday wear ables are adorable little evening jackets, brilliantly studded with rhinestones and sequins, which may be slipped on over simple evening gowns, for restaurant or club dinners. Bunny-soft maribou boleros and cunning ostrich capes are liked by young dancers. Love- ly jeweled evening bags, earrings with matching necklaces designed exactly like expensive jewelry, are also shown. Antique jewelry' set with beautiful though inexpensive stones. exactly copies rare old pieces, and is especially liked with this seasons jewel colors' in eve- ming and afternoon frocks.
 Declaring that "all women want lovely lingerie, hosiery and loung- ing negligees or robes, Paris cables that never before have colors been so luscious and fabrics so rich look ing. yet inexpensive. This years robes and negligees come in jewel colors, mystery green" grapevine, bronze green, copper, peacock blue, jade, ruby red, pearl blue, sunset pink, aquamarine, and many other delectable colors Satins in the lustrous slipper satin quality, are delightful in the new bustle-back house coats. n-crushable velvets are shown in simple, or softly draped negligees.
 GayIy Packaged Gifts
 Hosiery finds many new ways to be the perfect Christmas gift, packed in pretty Christmas boxes, laid in three matching pairs ill jewel cases, writing cases, sewing baskets, or a dozen other effective containers which may be used after Christmas. Sports stockings for the outdoor woman, and gay little socks for college girls are included as smart this year. Woolen stockings are fashionable for sports wear.
 Lingerie is shown in two dis
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-20

tinct styles, the extremely tailored with it's fine seams and hand7 work giving it an indefinable qual- ity look many women prefer or, in the delightfully."- feminine lace trimmed styles. with ruffles of lace or chiffon, embroidered yokesr adorable puff sleeves, ribbons run through dainty headings, and other exquisite treatments. Colors pre- ferred are delicate tea-rose, flesh pink, pale baby blue, or white.
 Furs are among the luxury gifts" that will make many a woman's dream come true. Fur jackets in wrist length or longer are preferred, especially in the beautiful new ruby fox" lynx dyed white fox or silver fox. Lux urious little coats" of mink or sable-dyed squirrel are exceedingly smart and the inexpensive jap mink and similar furs are also popular and effective. Bunny jack cts of white fur are still favored by the young crowd, and sturdy jackets of skunk, opposum, Persian lamb or lovely brown sealsllin are also shown.
 Beauty for Christmas
 Beauty and travel kits rank high in favor, it is said. Week-ending has brought many new and con- pact beauty kits into favor. New handbags also consider the need for beauty aids, and include fit tings for perfume, mirrors, combs, and powder puff pockets, as well as key-caSe and address books, coin purses, etc. Colors in feathers match shoes or gloves, it is said, with rich brown suedes, greens, wines, rust and copper, as popu- lar as black, for gifts.
 Matched gifts are the per- feet choice, cables Paris. Gloves matched to hosiery, handbag-and- belt ensembles, scarf-and-blouSe or sweater chosen to go together, slippers and housecoats, lingerie and gowns in beautifully matched "sets," as well as matched jewel ry, dresser and beauty sets, pearls perfectly matched to lovely eve ming handkerchief of chiffon, robes matched to lounging or sleeping pajamas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-20

What is happiness but inc fulfiIIment of desires = inc satisfaction of reaching ones goal in spite of seH-sduifite and abnega lion! The three Wise Men out of the East are historical, almost legendary, examples of this. They followed their star through peril ous wastes to inc joy of their journey 5 end.
 And, following inc tradition of the Wise Men, eaeh Christmas should mean the at tdinment of some trails end for every per- son in inc world. Christmas has become a universal celebration in all civilized lands Ii mingIes a joy in the nativity of inc Christ Child with inc sweet sadness of His unseIfish life of service. His sis inc outstanding exam pie of giving. His gift, inc greatest of all, humanity
 In three more days Christmas will once more be here. For some, il will be day ot great rejoicing. For others, an occasion of devoutreverenee and pious respect. Yet,to all, the precedent of bringing joy into the world through some gift to someone-wlllb be