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Evening star., 1939-05-24
Baker AssaiIs Joker
In Reorganization
Proceedings
Head of U. F. w. A. Says
Many Face Possible
Loss of Promotion

In letter to President Roosevelt
Jacob Baker, president of the United
Federal Workers of America, said
today Joker" in the reorganiza-
ton proceedings, unless eliminated
will mean that thousands of Fed
eral employees affected by the re-
organization program will be de-
prived of all promotion and pay
raises during the ensuing fiscal year
He called attention to paragraph
10 of the act, which provides that
transfer under this title shall be
without change in classification or
compensation during the fiscal year
of the transfer"
Under joint resolution already
approved by the Senate the reor-
ganization orders. Mr.. Baker point
ed out, become effective on July /
1889. AS that date marks the be-
ginning of new fiscal year, he
added, the ensuing IL months will
be "a no mans land" as far as pro-
motions and raises are concerned.
Mr.. Baker has called upon Dis
trict locals of the union to begin
departmental campaigns to get the
provision changed or to see that
merited promotions are made ef-
fective prior to the deadline.
He has conferred with Senator
Byrnes, Democrat. of South Caro-
lima, who started the measure
through the Senate, and with Rep
resentative Warren, Democrat, of
Missouri and Representative Coch-
ran, Democrat, Of Missouri con-
corning proposed changes in the
provision for the effective date. The
joint resolution is expected to come
up shortly in the House.
Evening star., 1939-05-24
Hard Of Hearing Society
Elects Mrs. StoveI

Mrs. Laura Stovel, staff member
of the American Society for the
Hard of Hearing, was chosen presi-
dent of the Washington society of
the organization at the annual meet
ing at the clubrooms, 1116 Vermont
avenue NV, Monday.
The young people of the society
will present pantomime of Romeo
and Juliet" in a performance at the
clubrooms Saturday night.
Other officers of the society are
Mrs. Elizabeth Owen, first vice pres
ident; Miss Lena Burgdorf, second
vice president; Miss Mildred Harris,
secretary, and o. N. Smith, treas
urer. Board members are Miss Viola
Goodrich, Miss Minnie Hill. Paul
Pernecky, jr., George r. Dickson
and Edwin Thompson.
Evening star., 1939-05-24
A REAL OPPORTUNITY
YOUR OWN
BUSINESS

Would you be interested in starting In
business for yourself without | cent of
investment on your part?
We'll, that is exactly what we have done
for many men in this territory
These men were previous storekeepers
doctors lawyers. shop workers. mechanics,
etc. and are now earning and receiving
dav
Electrolux Corporation is an old line.
nationally known manufacturer of electri-
cal units that defy competition and for
which there is constant, increasing de-
mand
We want to talk with men under so,
preferably married. honest. reliable. who
present neat appearance and possess at
least a grammar school education
. At this time we will only interview men
living in WASHINGTON and vicinity
Every man answering this advertisement
Will De given a confidential interview and
II selected, can, If he requests it, quickly
receive preliminary practice and guidance
Of most beneficial nature, our expense
in methods which are successful
Ihere are no strings attached to this
oHer as we even Consign your merchandise
and finance your accounts. with no invest
ment or deposit
Apply Thursday at 1890 o'clock sharp
at 2Ol Denrike Bldg, 1910 Vermont ave
Evening star., 1939-05-24
Bruin TwizzIer
BY PROF. J. d. FLINT.
Apricot AddIe

In a place where apricots were
very inexpensive, two hoboes bought
S cents worth of them. These hoboes
were noted for their ability to bake
good apricot pies. For their pur-
chase Whiskers Jones contributed 2
cents and Memphis Martin con-
tributed cents. Straight to the
hobo Jungle" they went to bake q
pie. When it was finished, tan
talizing delicious aroma filled the
air. A train brakeman passing by
the Jungle" was stopped by this
aroma and he walked up to them.
The hoboes sold one-third of the
pie to him for cents and divided
the rest of it between them. When
they had finished the pie, they
started to divided the 5 cents be-
tween them in proportion to their
investment. What should each re-
ceive?
(Answer On Page B-ls.)
Evening star., 1939-05-24

We can place more good route men in
established territories; 2 routes in Va. in
Nd, In D. @. now available. Married
men preferred. Good earnings, proper
training. II you really want to work and
can qualify this - your opportunity. Call
IN person. k13 7 !. NV.
Evening star., 1939-05-24
Reports N. F. F. {. Coins

Additions to the list of State fed
erations Of Feoeral employees are
in prospect, Miss Gertrude M. Nc
Nally, secretary-treasurer of the
National Federation of Federal EN-
plyoyes, said yesterday. Miss Nc
Nally stated organization work Is in
progress in several States not now
having federations.
National Organizer Matilda Lind
say of the N. F. F. E. recently re-
turned from trip to Mississippi,
where she assisted in formation of
the, Mississippi State Federation of
Federal Employees Unions.
Evening star., 1939-05-24
Rainbow Division Plans
Dance on Saturday

Representative and Mrs. James H.
Fay of New York will be guests Of
honor Saturday night at the dance
OF the District Chapter, Rainbow
Division Veterans Association at the
Indian Spring Country Club.
Guests will include Rainbow vet
erans from Maryland and Virginia.
Arrangements are in charge of
Elmer F. Neagle. Music will be fur
nished by an orchestra composed
of Rainbow veterans.
The Detmore Brothers, mountain
musicians, will be an entertainment
feature of the program.
Evening star., 1939-05-24
CLASSIFIED AD RATES
Local Advepfisers

locoI advertisers
Three Lines (Minimum)
l time, 23c line SO
3 times, zoe line ne---a-. 1.80
7 times. 1sc line (consecutively) 3.99
Transient advertisements cash.
Additional space pro rata.
Claims for errors must be made in
time for correction before the Sec
ond insertion.
Situations Wanted
Reduced Rotes
3 lines. time. 20c line -.$ 80
3 lines, Q times. 1Sc line l.08
3 lines. 3 times. 15c line 1.35
DEATH NOTICES-sl.25 per In
sertion for 10 lines or less, 15c per
line for additional lines.
Business cards under Special No
tices and all advertisements under
Personal, &c per line additional
Business advertisements under
Situations Wanted will be charged
the regular classified rate.
The Star is the great Want Ad"
medium Of Washington, and the
rates charged are far lower than
those of newspapers in other large
cities. Nothing is so cheap consider
ing the results obtained.
Evening star., 1939-05-24
TRAVEL, BARGAIN

Attention. teachers. students. Govt en-
ployes Private tour. Holland Belgium.
France $3.50; all expense. July 25th
through Aug. 22nd. Reservations being
made through Gretchen McGowen, Rep.
330s. or Box 2a2-E, Star.
Evening star., 1939-05-24
BEAUTY PARloRS.
CAMERA SERVICE 6 REPAIRS.

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT safely reduced; won:
derful French method used DR., Della
Ledendecker. 3025 o St NV. Mich. 1l20,
Evening star., 1939-05-24
HELP MEN.
Continued y
MEM
Men Part-Time Workers.

With cars. for outside sales; experienced
electrical appliances. Call Wed. to 6
p.zr.. or Thurs. 10 am. to 12, 925 r st.
Evening star., 1939-05-24
Statesmen

statesmen. to sell the Brunswick-Balke-
Collender Blue Flash Beverage and Food
Cooler to commercial trade. Box I4s-E,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-31
ENGAGEMENT Announced.

The many friends of Miss Jeanne
Barkee and Lieutenant John r.
Linehan will be interested to learn
of the formal announcement of their
engagement, which was revealed at
reception and party given by the
bachelor officers at the Fort Lawton
Officers club last Wednesday.
Miss Barkee is former Montana
girl, a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs E.
j. Barkee of Libby, Mont, and is
now living in Spokane. She is with
Clark & EcloW, attorneys. She at
tended Washington State college,
where she was member of Alpha
Delta Pi sorority and many hon
orary sororities. Through her af-
filiations at school and the last year
spent in Spokane, she has a large
circle Of friends and acquaintance
here.
Lieutenant Linehan is a former
Spokane resident son of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. E. Linehan, E3l7 Seven
teenth. He attended Washington
State college, where he was mem
Der of Sigma Chi and various hon.
orary fraternities. His intermedi-
ate education training was at Lewis
and Clark high school. He has
many friends in Spokane and is
widely known. The young couple
met while at school.
They have been honored by many
parties, tea dances and dinners by
their many friends in Seattle and
the surrounding vicinity.-Spokes-
man. Review.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-31
Store Employees Help To
Harvest Hidden Tax Crop

Lincoln county has an estimated
go unofficial tax collectors who
indirectly are helping local, state
and national governments harvest
their annual revenues. the National
Consumers Tax Commission de.
clared today.
The unofficial, and generally UNI
willing. tax collectors according
to the NCTC are the proprietorS
and employees in the 81 local retail
stores.
There are 1867 official tax levy
ing and spending governmental
agencies in Montana" said Mrs. Mel
vile Mucklestone, president of the
nationwide women's organization.
But every clerk behind store
counter is actually tax collector
too.
in every sale, these clerks collect
fractions of hidden taxes that have
increased the cost of production and
distribution of the article purchased.
These taxes, of necessity, must be
passed on TO the consumer as part
of the price. A major share of all
local. state and national taxes now
are hidden to the consumers who
pay them this way.
THE store clerks, of course, don't
realize ii any more than the GUS
toner does, but every ring of the
cash register represents not only a
sale but tax payment"
The NCTC now has study groups
in approximately $500 communities
in A states in its educational cam
paign to expose unnecessary con-
sumer-penalizing taxes Mrs. Muck
lestone said. The crusade in this
state is led by Mrs. ] H. Morrow
| of Moore, national committee
member
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-31
women's new dresses. cheffs. L

+ women new dresses. OnelI 5, III
County Commissioner Ray Frost
of Eureka attended a meeting OF
the Board Monday.
A. w. Nyblom, who is employed
in Vancouver. B. c., is spending his
vacation at his home here.
County Commissioners Chef o,
Hoisington of Leonia was business
visitor IN this city Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. SRalph Roberts and
three sons left Monday for Missoula
and Butte where they'will visit with
relatives.
Bob Farris and sister, Dorothy
Banner. left Thursday for Helena
where they will visit with friends
and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs, Fred Decker expect
to move from Libby to Great Falls
next week where Mr.. Decker has
taken position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Kemper, Sr.,
of Miles City arrived Saturday to
spend some time visiting With Mr..
and Mrs. Wayne Kemper, Jr., and
son, Bruce.
DR.. and Mrs. J. P. Campbell and
children returned from Portland,
Ore, last Friday. While in that
city DR.. Campbell took course al
DR.. Edwards clinic
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Baker and son
motored from Minneapolis recent
4 ly, They visited at the Lester La
Belle home while here. Mrs. Baker
and Mrs. LaBelle are sisters
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Wood and
daughter, Mrs. A. B. Kane, motored
to Kalispell Saturday. Mrs. Kane
/ left her parents there and returned
to her home in East Helena. She has
been visiting here for the past two
weeks
Mrs Hal Hall entertained a group
of young ladies at her home las
Thursday. Bridge was the diver.
sion of the afternoon and Mrs
Wayne Kemper won high prize, A
delightful repast was served at tht
conclusion of the games
54 piece genuine Cannon Towe
Ensemble FREE with Zenith Wash
err Curtis Hardware. /
Rev. and Mrs. G.. Gabrielson o
Standpoint were Libby visitors las
Sunday. They were accompanied
by their two sons, Paul and Daniel
and by a nephew, Luther, of Sc
attic. Miss Edna Christianson o
Standpoint also drove over witt
them.
Rude krebs arrived home las
week from Great Falls where h
had been visiting with his brother
: George, and sister. Lo Dema. l.
Dema returned with Rude. Sh
has been employed in that city sine
last spring when she graduate
from high school.
Better fabrication with new equiv
, ment. Litening Service.
Mr. aid Mrs. A. F. Wichman an
son returned to their home her
}, Saturday evening after two week
q vacation on the Pacific coast. The
! toured California going as far sout
as San Diego. While in Hollywood
!, they had the pleasure of visitin
7 at the Warner Brothers studi
:. They visited the fair at Treasul
= Island and spent considerable tin
,, in San Francisco visiting places
y interest. While in California ii
: Wichmans visited with the 4
q Charnholm family at Newpo
4 Beach. They returned by the wa
\, of Portland.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-31

Don Olson was a Spokane visitor
last week.
E. ]. Driear attended to business
in Kalispell Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Olson motored
to Spokane last Friday.
M. F. Gay motored to Spokane
Friday to spend some time attend
ing to business.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Miller and
daughter, June, were Kalispell VS.
itorS last Wednesday.
NJ. F. Gay returned to his home
here last weekend after spending
some time in Spokane.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. D. Adams motored
to Kalispell last Saturday to see the
Northwest Montana Fair.
Jean Richardson arrived home
from Sweetgrass Monday evening.
She has been working in that town
since spring
Miss Betty Mann was a passenger
on the Empire Builder Thursday and
visited with friends during the brief
stop of the train here.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Harris, Jr.,
and two daughters returned from
Spokane last Wednesday, They re-
port very enjoyable time.
For complete stock of pipe and
pipe fittings see the Curtis Hard
ware.
Mrs. VIM. Holdridge and son,
Copy, of Spokane left Sunday for
her home after spending week Wis
ting with Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Krebs.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cameron
of Atlanta. Mich. left Sunday after
spending part of the summer at the
Fred Decker home They are the
parents of Mrs. Decker.
Pershing Gooselaw, Odine Roll
seth, Chef Smith and Claire Parker
visited their homes here last week
end. They are employed at a Bis
ter Rust camp near Haugan.
DR.. and Mrs. ] M. Cairns and
daughter, returned Sunday from a
trip which took them to Pennsyl-
vania and New York DR.. Cairns
visited with relatives while in the
east
Junior Woman's Club luncheon
September IL, Moose Hall. II
Robert Spears, Whitefish. Roy
Eastrom, Kalispell and v. V Var
Leuven of Butte were business Wis
| itors in this city last Friday. The
men are representative of the New
York Life Insurance Co.
Frank Divis of Troy was in Libby
Monday attending to bushes. Mr.
| Divis recently purchased the Boil
Holmes ranch, three miles nortl
| of Troy, and expects to move [,
that property in the very near fu
ture.
| John Harmon, Jr., returned to hi
home here Sunday after spendin
| several weeks at the blister rus
camp in Avery. Idaho. Mr.. Harmo
] expects to enter school very shortl,
| Mr.. and Mrs. Nal Kedzie wer
business visitors in Kalispell ye:
terday.
New fall coats, woods and worste
tweeds. Sl2.50 and 1880 Cheff'
Tuesday evening the members (
Mrs. w. c. collars Sunday scho
class honored her with surpri.
birthday party. The girls supple
the games and refreshments whic
included two birthday cakes. The
presented her with a lovely 81
during the lunch Mrs. Zolla
= votes them very gracious hostesse
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-31
TO TAKE BAR EXAM.

Clerk A. T. Porter of the state
supreme court has received appli-
cations from IL men who will take
the state bar examination Septem-
Der Is for licenses to practice law
in Montana.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-31
New Pastor Arrives.

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Olson ar
rived in Libby last Saturday and
Mr.. Olson will be the student pastor
at the First Lutheran church for
the next several months. They are
from Camrose, Alberta,
Canada, and Mr.. Olson has just COM
pleted his preliminary training at
the Lutheran Theological Seminary
in st. Paul They will make their
home at TIA Montana avenue.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-31
EgOn Has Two Meanings

Egon has two meanings: Celtic,
ardent and Teutonic, 'formida-,
BILE" which is doing pretty well for
a short name. These meanings may
also apply to Egan. which in add-
ton has a Gaelic meaning, strong
handed"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-31

Modern scientific research indi-
Gates that long life is principally
hereditary, though factors of envi-
ronment and habits also are impor-
tant.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-31
BIRTHS DECLINE.

The state board of health recorded
1913 births in July, decline from
the 1897 mark of June, while deaths
totaled SOC in July to exceed the asa
figure listed for June.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-08-31
[0(A[ STUFF

Mrs. Jess Haworth of Warland
visited in this city Friday
Miss Mary Stevens was visitor
TO Kalispell last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Harmon re-
turned to their home here after a
visit to the Pacific coast.
Evening star., 1939-04-22
First Quarter Shows
Big Gains in
Metropolitan Area
Construction Work
And Materials Up
$4,000, 900

The value of contracts for con-
struction work and materials award
ed in the Washington metropolitan
area during the opening quarter of
this year moved $4,000, 900 beyond
the level at the same point Of last
year.
Residential work was more active
than either non-residential or en-
gineering, in Washington, according
to the monthly summary prepared
by H. A. Johns, the Washington
manager Of Dodge Reports, the news
division Of F. w. Dodge Corp.
$24,701,000 Total Valuation.
Building and engineering con-
tracts awarded in the Washington
area during the January-through-
March period had total valuation
of $24, 4,701 900. This included a long
upward step over $12,779.00 the
total at the same point OF 1898.
The labor and materials for resi-
Dental building reached $16,891 900
during the first quarter. Last year
the March 81 total in this classifica-
ton was $7,913,000.
Non-residential contracts built up
q total of $6,792 900 during the three
month period. This was ahead of
the corresponding 1898 figure,
s.. .302, 900.
Engineering Construction Down.
Engineering construction, under
taken by the governmental agencies
and the utilities, accounted for con-
tracts worth $1,01S,000 during the
quarter. That was behind last
years three-month total, 1864, 900.
The Dodge Reports summary con-
Evening star., 1939-04-22
Realty Securities
Show Stability

Real estate securities. according
to the current Amott-Baker realty
bond price averages, indicated rela-
tive stability in the nervous and un-
certain markets which prevailed
during March.
Contrasted with the Dow-Jones
industrial averages, which at the end
Of March were 10 points lower than
the end of February and some II
points below the closing 1898 fig
ures, the 200 issues in the Amott-
Baker realty bond price averages
showed a decline of less than y
point for March and an increase of
one-tenth of a point for the year to
date. The average price for a 81 900
real estate bond is now 1898, COM
pared with 1886 at the end of Feb
ruary and 1882 at the close Of 1898.
/ The tone Of the real estate bond
market has remained firm, with Of
ferings drying up on lower bids. In
March, So issues registered gains,
compared with 86 in February and
"a in January. Declines were shown
by II issues in March, contrasted
with 46 In February and IS in Janu-
ary. The number of issues remain
ing unchanged for the month stood
at 10.
Evening star., 1939-04-22
Kenwood Star Home
Closes Tomorrow hiqht

Final opportunity will be given
the public today and tomorrow to
visit the third Silver Star home of
the year, located at los Kenwood
avenue, Kenwood, Md. The 30-day
exhibition period Of the home ex-
pires tomorrow night.
The Kenwood house probably has
attracted more visitors than any
house shown to the public here In
recent years. On each Sunday that
the Japanese cherry trees were in
bloom a crowd estimated at in ex-
cess of 10000 filed through the
house. Since that time other thou
sands have inspected 1t.
Built by the Kennedy -Chamberlin
Development Co, the home was de-
signed by A. H. SonnemAnn, promi-
nent architect. It Is Colonial In
type and Is built Of brick, painted
white. There are 10 rooms and
baths in 1t, with additional unfin-
ished rooms on the third floor.
Members of the Silver Star Homes
Committee were unanimous In their
approval Of the house.
Evening star., 1939-04-22
Bocon's Living Room

The living room Of Lloyd Bacon,
son of Frank Bacon, the famous
star OF "Lightnin'," Is decorated
with walls painted of1-white and q
carpet of apple green. Draperies of
cream. gray and green brocaded
damask flank the Venetian blinds at
the windows. In the dining room
the walls are of soft gray, the wood
work is painted egg-shell color and
the floor is covered with a blue
carpet. Champagne-covered voile
is used for glass curtains under tur-
quoise-blue draperies that match
the seats of the mahogany Sheraton
chairs.
Evening star., 1939-04-22
Office Color Scheme

Recognizing the great importance
of design and decoration to the Of
flee of business concern, one man.
ufacturing plant combines sleek,
clear-cut colors for wall and floor
treatment. A white-painted ceiling
tops walls Of gray, against which
the vermilion leather-covered seats
with black base are contrasted to
advantage. Central door and desk
are also black and the linoleum-
covered floor is of terra Gotta and
black, with q gray stripe.
Evening star., 1939-04-22
Private bui|dinq
Shows Decline
For Week
Permits Valuation
In D. c. Sogs to
$508, 300

Private building in Washington
during the last week was not c.,
active as 1t had been earlier In the
spring and the valuation of per-
mits issued by the office Of Build
Ing Inspector John w. Oehmanr.
fell to $508 800.
Included in the list for the weel
were permits for erection of 81 one
family dwellings and a single apart
ment. One large building, to b
built by Steuart Bros, Inc, at 10i.
Fifth street NV, made up NOR
than half the building total.
More important permits Of the
period follow:
Steuart Bros, Inc, Fifth stree;
and New York avenue NV, own
ers and builders; Dana B. Johanne.
jr., designer; to erect one 3-stor.
brick and concrete addition, 101'
Fifth street NV; to cost $257 ,OOC
Ralph Realty Co., 1925 Fourt'
street NV, owners and builders
George T. Santmyers, architect; t.,
erect six 2-story brick and cinde
block dwellings. 1616-1628 For,
Davis street Sc; to cost $4,000.
A. Luchs q Son, 1901 Illinois ave-
nue. NV, owners and builders
Dana B. Johannes, jr., designer; tc
erect three 2-story brick and cinde
block dwellings, 1411-1415-14l9 Ur-
derWood street NV; to cos
$22, 500.
DR.. Benjamin K. Leon, 443 Sew
enth street NV, owner; George +
Santmyers, architect: Elmer +
Young, 1893 L street NE. builder; t
erect one 2-story brick and cinde
block apartment (eight units, 800
(See PERMITS. Page R.A1
Evening star., 1939-04-22

(See PERMITS, Page BAD
Evening star., 1939-04-22
Protection for Pointers

When painting ceilings or the
underside Of shelves, dripping paint
may be avoided by inserting the
paint-brush handle through hall
Of large rubber ball. This cup
like attachment will catch the paint
as it funs down the brush handle
and prevent it from soiling hands
sleeves and floors.