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Evening star., 1939-06-25
Plans for Arlington
Park Developments
Are eAnnounced
County Adds PIunner
And Civil Engineer
To Its Stoff

With the addition Of two more
men to its personnel-a planner
and civil engineer-Arlington
County, Va, Is making ready for q
series Of parkway developments
long sought by residents.
County Manager Frank c. Han
rahan last night outlined some of
the highlights Of An extensive future
program Off parks development
which will begin when funds become
available after July /. He also an
nounced the appointment of Meade
Palmer Of Arlington, q graduate Of
Cornell University in architectural
and planning engineering, to assist
the stad OF Frank Dieter, county
planning engineer.
The planning department works
closely with the engineering depart
ment. Mr.. Hanrahan said E. G.
shawen, also Of Arlington, is q grad
uate Of civil engineering at the Uni
versity Of Virginia, has also been
added to the stan.
$500 Purchase Item.
Next years budget, for the period
beginning July !, contains an item
Of $500 for purchase of park areas
and improvement of parks, aside
from other sums allowed for the
purchase of land in Unit z of the
George Washington Memorial park
way.
The 1880 item is new, there hav-
Ing been no provisions for funds
for this use In the present budget.
It was pointed out that the county
has now laid the basic groundwork
for planning and is proceeding along
financing and operating methods
that have been approved by the
State Planning Board and oficials
Of the National Planning Board.
Among the first projects to be
started are the development of park
ways at Four Mile Run and at Lub-
Der Run, just OF Lee boulevard.
The latter project was attempted
last year. but failed when 1t became
impossible to obtain Works Progress
Administration aid because Of a
lack of unemployed employables in
Arlington.
Linked With Other Projects.
The two projects, on county,
owned land. will consist of clearing
away underbrush, constructing ap-
proaches and installing benches,
tables and stone flreplaces to make
the parks suitable for picnic grounds.
Play equipment will be added from
time to time, the county man
ager added.
Arlington's future development
program has been made to tie in
with the programs of the National
Capital Park and Planning Commis.
sion and the State Planning Board,
Mr.. Hanrahan said. The county
setup permits . staff of workers to
be employed exclusively on planning
problems and when necessary to call
in technicians from the engineer
ing department.
It is contemplated that the new
parks appropriations will be en-
larged In future years to carry out
the county's land purchase sched-
ule, he said. Engineers have figured
areas that will be selected for park
use In the probable centers of pop
ulation of the future. The program
allows for purchase of land at eco
nomical prices before development
and the creation Of parks after sur
rounding development shows their
need,
Evening star., 1939-06-25

A NEVER ENDING STORY
In Mrs. Mary Louise Kearney
1turbide's mentors Of her hus-
bands career are photographs
Of his mother, Mrs. Alice
Green Iturbide (top Left; the
former crown prince In his
late years (center inset, and
the young prince (top right.
Mrs. 1turbide is shown (left)
as she was photographed at
her apartment yesterday.
Star Staff Photos,
Evening star., 1939-06-25

milan in a sanity light. that Mrs.
Iturbide does not think is Justified
except possibly for dramatic effect.
She pointeA out that on choosing
an only son for his prince. Emperor
Macmillan, promptly and without
warning. exiled the boys parents,
Angela de Iturbide and the former
Miss Alice Green Of Georgetown.
When it became apparent that,
Evening star., 1939-06-25

with withdrawal Of French troops,
Maximilian's army was doomed to
defeat by native forces, the Emperor
sent the young prince to Cuba and
advised the exiled parents, then
living in Washington, to meet the
boy in Havana.
Don Agustin came to Washing
ton. where his father served on the
stan Of the Mexican Legation. At
Evening star., 1939-06-25
International Leagus.
Toronto. 8: Montreal, 3.

Mfd-AtIAntic L0AEuo.
Portsmouth,, Q: Erie. 0.
Canton, g.: 6pringfield. 2.
Charleston. Z; YOUNGSTOWN. 2.
Dayton. 6: Akron. l.
Texas League.
Beaumont. 3: Fort Worth, 2.
Oklahoma City. 2; Shreveport. 1.
an .Anto&o 6: Dallas. 2.
Houston. 8; Tulsa, 2.
Evening star., 1939-03-12

everywhere Some big private dick would
probably have taken you for crank and beat
you to pulp"
I'm not afraid of any dick said his friend.
He lifted his water glass despondently. But
what was the use? If couldn't get to him at
his office - He encountered Mrs. Tuppers
speculative stare You were going to ask me
something, Mrs. Tupper?" he inquired
politely.
Mrs. Tupper started. Whats that? Oh.
was thinking. BY the way, young man, how
much money do you need to get the PROPOSE
ton going?"
Il was thinking of twenty-five thousand"
"A half drop in quarter bucket to Old
Oliver H. P Melton" murmured Bill The
waiter brought their entrees. Mrs. Tupper
tucked her napkin under her third chin She
stared refectively at her roast beef. She
rubbed her broad crimson nose. We'll, what
do you say, Abbie:?"
Mrs. Tupper raised her eyes to meet the
challenge of her sons words. What do say
about WHAT" she fenced, twinkle in her
dark eyes.
Helping Punk here
Evening star., 1939-03-12
Mrs. Tupper Applies
REMOTE CONTROL
In which our daunfless Abbie 1angles,
with tycoon and ends up-guess how!
bY Everett Rhodes Castle
Msursssd BY lane Aenfss.sv Faes

That depends on Punk Maybe he doesn't
want my help"
But do." the developer of the Watkins
Heat Control assured her earnestly.
There's string to my assistance" Mrs.
Tupper warned him. IF you want my help
you've got to do just as say. no matter how
it may sound to you
Punk Watkins held out his hand.
Anything, he said simply.
They shook hands solemnly. Now for
PHYS sake let s eat" said Mrs. Abbie Tupper
sharply I'm so hungry l could gnaw the
bone out of an old fashioned corset"
After lunch Mrs. Abbie Tupper took in
movie According to the streamers outside, it
was an epochal event in the history of the
theater, dealing as it so terrifcally did, with
the unleashing of human emotions in the
age-old battle to hold mans love. But Mrs.
Abbie Tupper sat in the darkness, clutching
her huge bag. and chuckled freely at the
wrong moments.
1T burns me up" a female voice Missed
through the gloom, the way some people think
human problems are something to laugh at.
Evening star., 1939-03-12

THAT boy wouldn't know q bomb
if it jumped UP and kissed him"
Mrs. Tupper leered at the unseen hisser.
Burn and be damned" she rumbled
amiably. Il paid my money to ease my feet
and think. And I've solved my problem -
which is probably more than you can say -
whoever you are" Then she levered herself
out of her seat and waddled contentedly
toward the exit.
Reaching the Tupper residence, she went di-
rectly to the attic and spent an hour rummag-
ing through an old trunk; then she telephoned
Mr. Jeptha Croy. the bald-head old lawyer
who handled the intricate legal maneuvers
in connection with her many promotions.
Its this way, Jep," she said. Il want you
to be on tap next Tuesday night. That's
week from tomorrow Can count on you?"
Mr. Croy oorghed suspiciously: For
WHAT"
What do you suppose?" his erstwhile
client demanded with throaty tartness.
Legal matters"
Nov look here, Abbie Tupper," the
lawyer began, Il know that tone. If you're
up to some of your old tricks -"
Stuff" Mrs. Tupper pinched him off
sharply. Quit being an old fuss. She chuckled
hoarsely. Its right down your alley, Jep.
1t has civic by-product. Teaching another
important old fuss what fool he is" Then
she hung up abruptly.
A Mr. Van Murdo called his superior. MIR.
Slattery of The Slattery Detective Agency,
on the fourth morning following Mrs. Abbie
(Contjnvsd on pogs 12)
Evening star., 1939-10-28

there was an increase of OIL per cent
in the number of family dwelling
units provided
The data collected by the Bureau
of Labor Statistics include contracts
awarded by Federal and State gov
ernments in addition to private and
municipal construction. For Sep
tember, 1899, Federal and State con-
struction amounted to $l7.859 600:
for August. 1899, to $31 1,9l4O0O, and
for September, 1898. to sl8,O51 900.
Permits were issued during Sep
tember for the following important
building projects: In Burlington.
N. j., for a gas and electric plant
to cost $l0000,000: in Buffalo, N. Y,
for an auditorium to cost approx
mately S2O60,O00; in New York City
in the Borough of the Bronx, for
apartment houses to cost $850,0O
and a city hospital to cost $3.50 900;
in the Borough of Brooklyn. for one
family dwellings to cost nearly $576,-
900, for apartment houses to cost
over 1892 900, and for a pump
house to cost $l,033,0O0; in the
Borough of Manhattan. for apart
ment houses to cost S1,400,000 and
for school to cost 81 900 900; in the
Borough of Queens, for one-family
dwellings to cost nearly $1.585, 900
and for apartment houses to cost
$3.l93 900; in Menands, N. Y, for
apartment houses to cost $487 900;
in Philadelphia for one-family
dwellings to cost nearly $93O,00O;
in Pittsburgh, for an extension to
the tuberculosis hospital to cost
over SAP 900; in Chicago for one
family dwellings to cost nearly STAB
900; for a school to cost 100000,
and for stores and warehouses to cost
over 1851 600: in Evanston. Ill, for
college building to cost $500000; in
Peoria ILL.,, for a Regional Research
Laboratory to cost 1885 900; in
Rock Island. ILL.,. for sew
age disposal plant to cost
approximately s487,00O; in De-
troit for one-family dwellings to cost
over $3,254,000 and for factory build
ings to cost $357,0O0; in Cincin-
natl for one-family dwellings to
cost over $4,000; in Cleveland for
one-family dwellings to cost 1888 500
and for school additions to cost over
$408,000; in Columbus, Ohio, for
one-family dwellings to cost ap-
proximately 1891, 900; in Youngs-
town, Ohio, for school buildings to
cost over $5ll 600. in Minneanolis
for one-family dwellings to cost ap-
Evening star., 1939-10-28
Building Of Homes,
Low-Rent Apartments
To Rise, Expert Thinks
Business Construction
Also to Increase,
Architect Asserts

An immediate increase in home
building is predicted by William
Orr Ludlow, chairman Of the Com
mittee on Public Information of the
American Institute of Architects
Industrial structures and low-rent
apartments will probably share in
the upswing, he says.
The possibility that the United
States may eventually enter the
European war is among the reasons
advanced by Mr.. Ludlow for expect
ing rise in construction. If Amer
lea should become involved, 1t is
probable, just as in the last war,
that no private construction will be
permitted, according to Mr.. Ludlow.
I'm a time of economic uncer-
tainty like the present" he con-
tinuse, most men feel that in own
ing tangible piece of land and a
house they are more secure than if
they had purchased securities, the
value of which is subject to daily
changing conditions. Also money put
into bonds or bank deposits brings
in little income.
Never before has there been the
possibility OF such large and secure
loans for home building as has been
provided by Government guarantees,
which enable those who wish to
build their own homes to obtain
loans in some cases as high as 80
per cent of the cost.
For seven years the building of
Evening star., 1939-10-28
Building
Continued From First Page.)

repairs II per cent. as compared
with the corresponding month OF
last year, Miss Perkins stated. The
total volume of building construc-
ton was 10 per cent higher than in
September. 1888.
AS compared with August, Sep
tember permit valuations showed a
gain of 80 per cent in the field of
non-residential building. However
decreases of 25 per cent and IL per
cent occurred in the dollar volume
of residential construction and ad
ditions, alterations and repairs, re-
spectively. The fall-off in value of
residential construction was due to a
decrease in projects of the United
States Housing Authority. The
value of these awards in August was
$28, $4,000 while in September it
amounted to only $9,328.000. Total
September building permit valua-
ton was 10 per cent under August
Washington ranks third among
the cities of the country in valua-
ton of all types of construction for
the first nine months of this year
This figure for the Capital is placed
at s56,77l000, a gain of $4,000 900
over last year, and includes activities
of the Federal and District govern
ments. New York City leads the
country in building volume with
Los Angeles in second place.
During the first nine months of
1889, permits were issued in cities
reporting to the bureau for build
ings valued at $1,579, ,759 900, an in
crease of "a per cent as compared
with the corresponding period of
1888. The value of new residential
buildings showed an increase of "a
per cent over this period The value
of new non-residential buildings
showed a gain of 18 per cent, while
additions, alterations and repairs
showed rise of 10 per cent.
Permits issued during September
provided for 23,443 family-dwelling
units. OF these, 2,841 were in prof.
ects under the jurisdiction of the
United States Housing Authority
August permits provided for 30,8Os
units. of which 8,317 were in United
States Housing Authority projects.
COMPARED with September. 1879
Evening star., 1939-10-28
CoIors Set OFF Lumps

The lamp department of a leading
New York store has recently been
redecorated, the manager having
decided that white or cream color
is too glaring to set OIL the lamps
properly. Accordingly, ceilings and
pillars-also the display squares
have been painted deep BLUSH
green, while the walls themselves
are painted white to suggest spa
ciousness.
Evening star., 1939-10-28

proximately $4,000 for school
buildings to cost 100000, and for
memorial building at the University
OF Minnesota to cost approximately
81 ,309 900: in Omaha, Nebr., for an
Office building to cost $4500OO; in
Washington for one family dwell
ings to cost approximately $1,194,-
600 and for school and library to
cost $4,000; in Miami for one
family dwellings to cost over $780,
600; in Baltimore for one-family
dwellings to cost over $587 900; in
Charlotte, N c.. for a hospital to
cost nearly $370,O0O; in New Orleans
for Regional Research Laboratory
and Service building to cost 81 ,143,-
600; in Houston, Tex, for one
family dwellings to cost over $763,-
600 and for apartment houses to
cost nearly $ll98,000: in Alameda,
Calf, for storehouse and power
plant building to cost over $845 900;
in Long Beach, Calf, for one-family
dwellings to cost over $419,0O0; in
Los Angeles for one-family dwell
ings to cost over $2,434 900 and for
apartment houses to cost approxi-
mately $8l5,000; in San Francisco, for
one-family dwellings to cost over
1857 600; in Albany, Calf, for a
Regional Research Laboratory to
cost $817 900; in Burbank, Calf, for
family dwellings to cost nearly
$40 900; and in Seattle for one
family dwellings to cost approxi-
mately $537, 900. Contracts were
warded during September for the
following United States Housing
Authority housing projects: In Bos-
ton. Mass, to cost 1926, 900; in
Trenton, N. j., for two housing pro-
jects to cost over $l,74OOOO; in
Washington to cost $1.360,OOO; in
Atlanta to cost nearly s7S0,0OO: in
Baltimore, Md, to cost over 81 ,l23,-
900; and in Charlotte, N. c., to cost
over $1,000, 900.
Evening star., 1939-10-28

residential units was hardly Is per
cent Of normal, with q resulting
shortage of apartments and indi-
vidual homes. Now both business
and employment are increasing
This upturn was in progress even
before war broke out in Europe
Doubtless, therefore, there will be
more money available to supply the
mounting demand for more housing. 4"
Evening star., 1939-10-28
Basement Game Room
Must Keep Step With
Growing Children
One Family Answered
The Urge for Amateur
TheutricuIs
Special Dispatch to The Star.

NEW YORK, October 28.-When
children grow almost overnight from
cribsters into the toy-thing age and
then into high school students, the
basement game room must somehow
fall into step. The Would-be sophis-
ticates of teen age no longer find
charm in walls sporting lions and
tigers and Little Bo Peeps sheep.
At present. in the metropolitan area,
the style trend is toward peasant
or gypsy recreation rooms and these
are as suitable for youngsters of
any age as for adults. In definite
contrast with the earlier, more SOM
bre rathskeller mode, this insistence
on gayety is bringing in light-col-
ored walls-either painted or in nat
ural wood
One family who embarked upon
the fascinating project of brightenv
ing up the basement room listened
first to the children's demands.
Among these demands the heavy
emphasis was on stage for theatrl-
Gals. How to get it without TAX
ing away the space needed for the
ping pong table and the dart game
was at first a problem. The laun-
dry, however, graciously consented
to become the stage, without sacri-
flcing in the least it's necessary
function
Stage Curtain Thing.
Part of the partition inclosing
the laundry was taken down and
in the natural archWay a home
made stage curtain-which pulled
up and down as in regular the
ater-was hung. Another curtain
screened the laundry tubs and wash
ing machine at one end of the stage
space.
To bring more light into the room,
the solid outside door was replaced
by one with generous panes of glass
and the dark wood walls were
painted a light jonquil yellow above
the chair rail-which father put up.
assisted by his son and heir. Below
the rail, the dado was painted a light
Spanish rose color. The ceiling was
coated white, and the trim-includ-
ing the stair railing-Was painted
q deeper rose.
1t was decided that the room
could be frightened by painting the
floor a gay color. A 'spatter' floor
tiny drops of paint in bright colors
spattered over solid color ground
was the type elected This treat
ment not only concealed the ir-
regularities in the floor but also OBJ
scured foot marks.
Spatter Work Applied.
Accordingly. rose. blue and green
epatters were added to yellow back
ground. The spatters were applied
by striking the handle of full paint
brush with a short stick. One color
was allowed to dry before the second
one was applied When the entire
spatter work was completed, it was
followed by coat of varnish, then
waxed The floor was now ready for
anything-from dancing to hide and
seek
There was no hesitation in dis
carding the old and somewhat faded
window curtains - the colorful in
terror seemed just the setting for
the quaint peasant style fabric dis
covered in department stores peas
ant room. Its gay little figures were
printed in light rose, green and blue
over an ivory background. The same
Evening star., 1939-10-28
Foke Foliage Hos Use

Not only are the actual shapes of
buildings altered by the process Of
camouf1aging in countries at war,
but, in addition to false features, all
surfaces are covered by real or syn
thetic foliage. Oftentimes this
foliage is painted on scrim-o or canvas
Evening star., 1939-10-28

material was used to cover chair
cushions and long settee. Hooked
rugs soften the effect of the floor
when it is not in use for active rec
reation.
Evening star., 1939-10-28

In q manner Of execution even
broader and less realistic then that
used by scene painters.
Evening star., 1939-01-08
A,,rouoalles eoR sAle.

PONTIAC 1885 "s'' sport coupe; black hn-
ish; radio and heater: low Milea.e; one
1928 III 18th D.'i st. nv. Decatur zsos. -'''
trunk sedan. Radio. heater, etc. Must
ceu@Se e. s1 aeDsiiss,sns esr sale $685. Cali
PONTIAC 1889 g. 4-door trunk sedan DEM
onstrator;;, low mileage and substantial az.
count S;de. s.oTn r9ntits 19s 5T,t
PoNTIACsEAH make models from SOS
Toa an Il g.
factory dealer. 1919 Irving st. NV. Adams
is nsws Choice Of sSl9r' r.sbIe Icy mileass and
ATe.as Pontiac c.: own one q these nns
tisc Co. l4IS 1ryins st. NV Adams 0b7b.
PONTIAC 1884 sedan; dandy motor: good
rubber. clean intsIior' s%plsna;d % %tTanspoTta, ,
Go ten ~ ony H.. avs nS Noreb ss Motor
clock. green Fisher body. new top, excellent
tires, knee seton hyd.aulic brakes. smart
l5as lE : Bros l'' ana N. Z. ave. ne. Pot
sTUDEBAKER 1885 President 4-door sedan
with famous studehaker overdriye: finished
nss sss7 sasr Bsre Bondea
Lee D: Butler. I121 21st st. NV. Dist. 1918.
sTUDEBAKER 1887 Dictator cruising Sc
ssn 9raas is oar oa Sak hons s n. msS
cellent rubber; splendid car for only s557;
Butler sondsd bfi,r,dt Lee Butler Inc 112l
dan de luxe model needs slight mechanical
work: SOB. Phone Adams 1876.
Evening star., 1939-01-08
AUTOMOBILES For sAlr

PTLYN9TTH 1897 g S luxe ,s.; x;dE sTSnE g; :;
ns ds: t:, 0s sa1 ss S.zns Rzoga
safety, dependabiiity and and economy Il has
ETSsrsnateed and priced Il only $3.50. The
A steal At $500. schleEel and Golden. 333
Gsorsia GGsors1l sses S NV r'k0ma Park D. C.
| PLYMOUTH 1888 coupe; Sunday only spe-
cial price. $149. o. X. motor; good rub
Der: very clean; act quickly. Mid City
Auto. III 14th ST. NV.
PMYMoTTH rInrS.{a 1887 .:;! .Idoor tourin. sedan:
Der; very clean interior; splendid family
ssr s1Eo pr,ced LEE cP special for Sunday only At
PLYMOUTH 1888 4-door touring sedan:
les:s SIS more Mid oit9 S; Auto s0F'n f7ii Il
PLYMOUTH 1885 de luxe s-door; motor
paint. tires and general condition excellent:
special for Sunday only. $269. Mid City
Auto. 17l1 14th st. NV.
PLYMOUTH 1897 ,4.door touring sedan;
power engine; hydraulic brakes: steel body
and many other ane Plymouth features; re-
saeea sts to sepsbc sesS pschsrd oias Gath and
PrtLYMouTE rta 1891 coupe original tHi.h
one Of the best cars in town Tor only
stss sssos teSms sye M'2fS chtzES. Co. 1900
PLYMOUTH 1895 trunk .-door sedan: new
fds s car n9 hs pres is ss sve
sId zsphyr e dealers lbrsHch is6s izth n'na ST. nT
Adams 5000.
PLYMOUTH 1896. de luxe convertible
coupe. thoroughly winterised. equipped with
radio and heater; perfect condition: pri.
0vnse .Fam, Psri ss
PLYMOUTH 1886 touring sedan; radio.
heater; perfect msehan,cal s condition; new
ing power engine. hydraulic brakes. steel
body and many other fine Plymouth fea-
qsd.ed sa sss ana Tsa. S
sS. Ca, 'ss s : :Tf % Fss
radio and heater; safety steel body very
clean. immaculate interior; nne floating
poysr sse, engine; hydraule brakes; ne tires
nearest 18th st: Atlantic 5000.
PLYMOUTH 1885 de luxe 2-door trunk
sedan. sedan; Clean black paint n.x tires. motor
At S3i3. sI3 down sci mo ANY car a
down payment Logan Motor Co. 354O
ca1slisr estn st. Hotsi ns District Seal' Next to
PLYMOUTH 1896 de luxe 2-door trunk
sedan. Clean as new. Owned by one
man, a doctor At S399 this car Is priced
low Ask your Plymouth dealer. Guaran-
teed, Logan Motor Co.. 18th and NJ sts.
District 5S03.
PLYMOUTH 1886 de luxe 4-door sedan:
sun-metal gray: new tires: perfect running
condition: bargain at S325; 1-oWner car
Mr.. stinchcomb, Col. 6523. Sunday. Easy
terms.
PLYING PL;YM0uaH 1873 4-door trunk sedan: dan:
like new; motor smooth low price for
quick turnover: S575. Windridge g. Handy.
Buick dealers Used-car lot, 1912 Wilson
blvd. Rosslyn. Va. Chestnut 5sO3.
Evening star., 1939-01-08
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

sTUDENAKxR 1889 Commander cruising
sedan: low mileage. neW.car guarantee and
terms substantial reduction. Adams 464o.
Dealer.
eTUpEDAKIR 1888. brand d-neV, Com
mandeF club sedan; never driven or titled;
save $226. NeW.car terms and trade.
Is o. k.: the drst S66 takes It: terms.
Mandel Chevrolet Co.. 1900 Nichols ave.
clean cloth interior. enacient. 6-cylinder.
thrifty motor: 5 hne tires. You'll look far
and not md equal value at S265; $95
and N. 7. ave. NV. Natl. 5000. Open
evenings.
sTUDEBAKER 1885 Dictator coupe Rum
PIE seat radio hester. fog lights: orisinal
This Is . buy. Ask your 6tudebaker
dealer. Any terms that suit you. Logan
6803.
Evening star., 1939-01-08

STUDEBAKER 1885 Dictator cruising Sc
dan. thia. Built for long. economical service,
equipped with built-in radio and heater
II is mechanically perfect In every detail
Inc interior is spotless and it has been
carefully driven by only one owner This
Trew Value is fully guaranteed and priced
at only S449. Easy terms at the Trew
MOTOR Co. 1928 14th st. NV. and 14th
Evening star., 1939-01-08

ALA SALE 1885 2-door trunk sedan: mod
ern styling gives this car an up-to the min
smooth knee-action ride. hydraulic brakes.
no-draft ventilation: tires very good: 1895:
easy terms; guaranteed. Emerson & Orme
Open Sunday O"'