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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Mrs. c. N. Thorne returned home
Sunday after several days in Mem
phis with her daughter, Miss velma
Thorne.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Miss Elizabeth Moody and Mrs
Dent Of Goodman spent Friday i
Durant,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Fhil Wilson and
Edward and Lola Daily left Sunday
for a vacation on the Gulf Coast.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

S1,2CS MALARIA
Cases Reported In U. S. in 1898!
START START TO-DAY Daaar' with 666
666 Checks Malaria In sew n DAYS
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Longinotti and
sons, James and Malcolm, went to
Marion, Alabama Sunday where NAL
colin entered Marion Institute.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Mrs. j. w. Maxwell and Mrs. j. l..
Maxwell spent Tuesday in Kosciusko
visiting relatives.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Mrs j. l.. Maxwell left Wednesday
for Water Valley where she will
visit her mother, Mrs. F. Vaughn.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bird Of Winona
spent Thursday and Friday in Du-
rant.
Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe
Jackson will be interested to know
they left Thursday for Greenville.
where Mr.. jackson has been trans
ferred.
Rev. Haynie returned Saturday from
Byram where he conducted a revival
at the Baptist Church. Twenty-Five
were received, thirteen for baptism.
Miss Juanita Justice has returned
from a delightful trip to Jackson
vile, Texas with her aunt, Mrs. d.
p. Peterson. She also visited many
other interesting points while gone
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott Moore o.
Jackson spent the weekend with Mrs
Stella Dendy.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Friends are glad to see Tom Lar
drum out after a recent serious III
ness.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Miss Kathryn Durham has returned
home from a visit Of several day in
Greenwood.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

et and Dorothy. of Ebenezer were
in town Friday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. Spengler and
children, Charles and Anne Eliza
beth, spen. the weekend on the Gulf
Coast.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

The Presbyterian Auxiliary met in
regular business session at the church
Monday afternoon at 4 O'Clock. Mrs.
F. T. Worthy, president, presided.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Miss Julia Mitchell was a business
visitor to jackson Monday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Miss Vivian Marshall OF Jackson
was a recent visitor in Pickens. Miss
Marshall was formerly a member Of
the high school faculty.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Rupert Caviness re
turned to their home in Ocaala, Fla
Friday. They were called home OF
account OF the tragic death Of hel
sister, the late Dot Ingram. We ex
tend to the entire family our sin.
cere sympathy.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-07

Miss Katherine Dendy shopped in
Jackson Tuesday.
Evening star., 1939-03-26
Boxholders
Announced for
Bal Boheme

Senator and Mrs. James Hughes
are among the recent additions
to the list of boxholders for the
Bal Boheme, which will be held
Easter Monday, April 10, at the
Hotel Willard.
Others recently listed as box
holders are DR.. and Mrs. Thomas
Cajigas, DR.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Grosvenor, Maj. and Mrs. F.
Mckenzie Dawson, Miss Mary
B. Adams, Mrs. Lewis T.
Breuninger, Mrs. Charles Bit
finger, Mrs. M. Webster Dawley,
Mrs. o. B. Campbell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Christian Heurich, Mr.. and
Mrs. Oman Hydrick, Mr.. and
Mrs. Duncan Phillips, Mrs. Mar
garet Mcdowell, Mrs. Neitah
King, Mrs. William B. Shearer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Smith and
Mr.. Morley ]. Williams.
Mr.. Lyle A. Brookover is gen.
eral chairman of the Bal Boheme
Committee this season, and the
Committee on DECORATION in
cludes Mrs. Edwin H. Etz, Mr..
Hugo linden, Miss Helen M. Klug,
Mrs. Hazel c. Menk, Mr.. A. j. T.
Meurer. Mr.. Charles H. Stratton,
Miss Marie E. Walcott, Miss
Mary Cramer, Miss Caroline
Martin and others. Mr.. Morley
]. Williams is chairman.
Mrs. Charles Bittinger Is
chairman of the Costume Com
mittee.
Evening star., 1939-03-26

other child, a daughter, Patricia
Ann.
Parents Of Mrs. Bayler
Are Guests.
Capt. and Mrs. Walter L. J. Bay
Ter have as their guest this week
end the latter's father, Mr.. John
L. Clendening of Philadelphia. Mrs.
Clendening, who has been here for
several weeks, will return to Phila-
delphia with her husband.
1t. Col. and Mrs. Louis R. Jones
have as their guests this week end
Miss Katherine Mertens, Miss Betty
Ryder and Miss Mary Jane Moran
Of Washington.
1t. and Mrs Jack Tabor announce
the birth of son, Jack Ronald, at
the Family Hospital on March 2.
Miss Mary Jane Mueller, sister of
Aviation Cadet Mueller, of Detroit
is the house guest of Cadet and
Mrs. Desmond E. Canavan for a
week.
Capt. and Mrs. Thomas B. Hughes
have as their guests for a week
Miss Ann Pritchard of Kansas City.
Mo-, and Miss Betty Dietrich of
Merriam, Kans.
Evening star., 1939-03-26
West Point
Notes
Concert and Hop
OF Interest Over
Week End

WEST POINT, N. Y, March 25.-
An interesting concert at the post
auditorium is to be given tomorrow
afternoon by the Military Academy
Band, conducted by 1t. Francis E.
Kesta. Miss Marga Waldron,
American dancer, who is to do sew
eral dance routines, will be the guest
artist.
An officers hop was held last
evening at the Thayer West Point
Inn under the sponsorship of the
officers and ladies of the drawing
department. Col. Roger G. Alex
ander, professor of drawing and
Mrs. Alexander. and Capt. j. Mark
Pesek, assistant professor of draw
ing, and Mrs. Pesek, received the
guests.
The Rev. Clyde Brown of Wash
ington, who Is to be the guest speaker
at the services in the cadet chapel
tomorrow, and Mrs. Brown, are week
end guests of Chaplain H. Fairfield
Butt, Sd, and Mrs. Butt. Also visit
ing Chaplain and Mrs. Butt for the
week end Is Miss Yancey Ann Gaug-
ler, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Roland
L. Gaugler. who are en- route from
Rock Island arsenal to the Phil
ippines.
Gen. and Mrs. Schley
To Be Guests.
1t. Col. Thomas D. Stamps, pro-
fessor Of civil and military engineer
ing at the Military Academy, and
Mrs. Stamp will have as their
guests Monday and Tuesday Maj
Gen. Julian Schley. chief of en-
gineers of Washington, and Mrs
Schley.
Mrs. Chester A. OFT, accompanied
by her two small children. John and
Virginia, is to leave the garrison
during the coming week for Cam
bridge, N. Y, where she plans to
(See ARMY Page DAY
Evening star., 1939-03-26
Army Day Banquet
Plans Announced

The annual Army Day banquet
will be held under the auspices OF
the Military Order of the World
War Thursday evening, April s, to
celebrate the 18th annual Army
Day fete.
The dinner will be replete with
brilliant military episodes, including
the trooping of the colors of the
Army, Navy, Marine Corps and
Coast Guard. The escort of honor
will be the United States Marine
Corps drummers and buglers.
Representative Andrew J. May,
chairman, Military Affairs Commit
tee Of the House, will make the
principal address. Brig. Gen.
George c. Marshall will act as
the totastmaster.
Rear Admiral Harry c. Hamlet,
the chapter commander is general
chairman of the Committee on Ar
rangements. The seating list will
close with Maj. Edwin S. Bettel-
helm, jr., April 2.
Evening star., 1939-03-26

Mr. ana Mrs. valiant
Return From Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Valiant have
returned to their home here after
a visit to Mrs. Valiant's sister-in-
law, Mrs. Rush Fay, at Miami, Fla.
Mr.. D. Claude Handy and his
daughter. Miss Margaret Handy,
have returned after spending several
weeks in Florida.
Maj. and Mrs. Ennals Waggaman
are back after a visit to New Or
leans, La, and Florida.
1t. and Mrs. James w. Hager and
their young son are the guests of
Mrs. Hager's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert E. Letter.
Mr.. Scott Buchanan, dean of ST..
Johns College, and Mrs. Buchanan,
together with their son, Douglas
Buchanan, are on a motor trip to
New England. They will visit in
Massachusetts, and at Burlington,
VT, and will also stop In New York
before returning to their home on
Market street.
Miss Barbara Godfrey, daughter
of 1t. Comdr. Vincent H. Godfrey,
has as her guest over the week end
at her home on Southgate avenue
Miss Cherie Wilson of Darien, Conn.
Mrs. Donald McGurl
Visits at Carvel Hall.
Mrs. Donald M. McGurl, wife of
1t. Comdr McGurl. is spending a
few days at Carvel Hall. 1t. Comdr.
McGurl is en- route to Japan on the
U. S. S. Astoria, and before leaving
Joined Mrs McGurl here for a few
days.
Mrs. James o. Ogden, who has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. Will
liam F.. King, here, has gone to
Norfolk. Va, to join her husband,
1t. Ogden, who is on duty with the
fleet.
Mrs. Robert w. Haydn, wife of
Comdr Haydn, and her father, Mr.
w. M. Burch. have been spending
several days at Carvel Hall. Comdr
Evening star., 1939-03-26


honor of their house guests, Brig.
Gen. and Mrs. Walter c. Short OF
Fort Hamilton, N. Y, who arrived
Thursday and are remaining over
. until tomorrow.
Their other guests included Rear
Admiral and Mrs. J. o. Richardson,
the latter cousin of Mrs. Short;
Brig. Gen. and Mrs. George C.
Marshall, and the latter's daughter
Miss Mollie Brown; Col. Oliver S.
Wood Of Fort Ontario, N. Y; Col.
and Mrs. Charles Nulsen of Peters,
burg, w. Va; 1t. Col and Mrs. Fred
De Rohan of Baltimore, 1t. Col. and
Mrs. William Morris, 1t. Col. and
Mrs. Howard Eager, 1t. Col. and Mrs.
Haig Shekerjian, It. Col. and Mrs.
Edgar Colladay, 1t. Col. and Mrs.
Lloyd Jones, 1t. Col. and Mrs. Henry
B. Holmes, jr.; 1t. Col. and Mrs.
Hamilton MCGUIRE, 1t. Col. and Mrs.
Harold Rayner, 1t. Col. and Mrs.
William c. Rose. 1t. Col. and Mrs.
Charles M. Busby, Mrs. Lenore Aus
tin, widow of Gen. Austin; Mai. and
Mrs. Leon E. Norris of Brooklyn, N.
Y; Maj. John R. Francis, Maj. John
Grose, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Easby-
Smith and Mrs. Kathleen Webb of
San Diego, Calf
Capt. and Mrs. Shea
Hosts Last Night.
Capt. William H. Shea, U. S. C..
G., and Mrs. Shea were hosts last
night at dinner, followed by dane
ing at the Army-Navy Country Club,
having in their party II guests.
Capt. desmond D. Balmer, U. S. A.,
and Mrs. Balmer of Connecticut ave-
nue. entertained IS guests at a din
ner dance Friday evening at the
Army War College.
1t. Hugh P. Webster, U. S. NJ, and
Mrs. Webster were hosts at a buffet
Evening star., 1939-03-26
Dance at Club H0nOrs
Quantico Officers
Col. and Mrs. Harrington Among
Hosts at Supper Parties
Preceding Social Affair

QUANI1CO Va March 2This evening the the
scene dance that hnored all Of the officers
the post from the fleet the Caribbean.
COL and Mrs. Samuel Harrington supper
az their quarters this evening" later taking
Among their Strobhar Atlanta
Other parties preceding the given by Cant
and Mrs Shelton Zern whose
COL and Mrs William H. Rupertus Maj Jones' Mr.
Robert Kelly and Mr. and Mrs Rhoads
mouse guest Miss Elizabeth Keywoh
MRS Matthew c. Honer quarters
NAL ana Mrs George Rowan whose apart
ment and among whose guests was
Mrs. Ann Basser of Washington.
Evening star., 1939-03-26

MAJ. ana Mrs. Selden
Visited BY Son.
Maj. and Mrs. John Taylor Sell
den have with them for his spring
vacation from the Manlius School,
Manlius, N. Y, their son, Mr.. Clai-
borne Selden, and his classmate,
Mr.. David Smith Of Houston, Tex.
Mrs. Selden has Just returned
from a trip to Charleston, S. C.
Capt. E. L. Sibert, U. S. A., and
Mrs. Sibert of Washington are
spending this week end on the
post as the guests of Capt. and
Mrs. Robert B. Luckey.
Capt. and Mrs. Marvin T. Starr
were hosts at coming home"
breakfast last Sunday morning.
honoring number of the aviators
and their wives.
Mrs. James c. Breckenridge, wife
OF the commanding general spent
this week In Summit Point, w. Va,
with her mother, Mrs. A. P. Thom-
son.
1t. Comdr. and Mrs. Charles r.
Tatum have with them their son,
Mr.. Robert Tatum, who attends
the Haverford School, Haverford,
Pa.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. Tatum
was hostess at a tea, having as her
guest Of honor Mrs. Frank Schwable,
wife Of Capt. Schwable, U. S. M. c.,
who Is the house guest of her par
ents, Capt. John Beverley Pollard,
U. S. NJ, and Mrs. Pollard.
Miss Kathleen Cherry of Orange
burg, S. c., is the guest of her cous-
in, Miss Annette Griffin.
Maj. and Mrs. Cyril w. MARTYR
were hosts at cocktail party yes
terday afternoon.
Maj. and Mrs. Martyr have as
their guests the formers parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Martyr of Buf-
falo. N. Y.
Mrs. Alton A. GLADDEN., wife of
Maj. GLADDEN.. entertained at a
luncheon at her quarters Tuesday
afternoon for Mrs. Cecil Barron
Strobhar of Atlanta. Ca. who is
visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Rich
ard P. Williams, and Brig. Gen.
Williams.
The following day Mrs. GLADDEN.
was hostess at luncheon, entertain
ing for Mrs. William Neal Mcdonnell
Of Washington.
1t. and Mrs. Edward E. Authier
announce the birth of son, Ed
ward E. Authier. jr., born at the
Family Hospital last Saturday.
1t. and Mrs. Authier have one
Evening star., 1939-03-26
Capt. Springer
Will Sail June |

Capt. Robert M. Springer, U. S
A., and Mrs. Springer of North Ad-
ans street, Arlington, will sail June
l from New York City on the Re-
public to Hawaii, where Capt
Springer will begin a new tour of
duty at Schof1eld Barracks.
Mrs. Springer was born and reared
in Honolulu. She has a brother
there, Mr.. Gustave Ballentyne.
Evening star., 1939-03-26
1t. Haynsworth
And Wife Entertain
For House Guests

1t. Hugh c. Haynsworth, U. S.
N, and Mrs. Haynsworth, have
as house guests over the week end
at their place on South Lynn
street, Arlington, 1t. Frank For
ster, U. S. NJ, and Mrs. Forster,
and 1t. R. w. Germany, U. S. NJ,
Of New York.
Last night 1t. and Mrs. Hayns-
worth gave a dinner party, hav-
ing, in addition to their house
guests, group of officers and
their wives from the United
States Naval Academy at An
napolis. They included 1t. EN-
met and Mrs. O'Beirne, 1t. and
Mrs. Lot Ensey, 1t. and Mrs. j.
j. Shaffer, and from Washington
we're 1t. Allan Roby, U. S. n, and
Mrs. Roby.
Evening star., 1939-03-26
Annapolis Younger Set
Entertained at Dinner
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Brown
Are Hosts to Girls and
Group of Midshipmen

ANNAPOLIS Md, March 25-Rear Admiral
dinner this
number OF the younger set of girls and mdshipmen
Capt and Mrs Walter Sharp
Sunday at their home Joseph
Lentlhon of New York
Richard Baldwin.
Tuesday Mrs Lentihon the party
given by Mrs William
Wednesday Mrs Richard Baldwin
on Maryland
It. Col Harold Wigman at
Annapoltan Club
Evening star., 1939-03-26
Home for Vacation

Maj. Charles w. Christenberry, U.
s. A., and Mrs. Christenberry have
been Joined at their place in Ar
lington by their son, Charles w.
Christenberry, jr., who has come
from his studies at the Carlisle Pre-
paratory School at Bamberg, S. c.,
for his spring vacation.
Evening star., 1939-03-26

supper Friday evening, entertaining
IL guests at their home on Berry
street, Falls Church, Va.
Rear Admiral l.. O. Colbert, U. S.
c. G. and Geodetic Survey, and Mrs.
Colbert were hosts at a dinner dance
Wednesday evening at the Army
Navy Country Club, entertaining 16
guests.
Maj. Robb S. MacKie of the Army
War College and Mrs. MacKie enter
tanned Is guests at the dinner dance
Wednesday evening at the Army
Navy Country Club.
Evening star., 1939-03-26
Visited by Parents

Capt. Giles R. Carpenter, U. S. A.,
and Mrs. Carpenter had as guests
for a short visit during the past
week Mrs. Carpenters parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. K. Harroun, who stopped
OH en- route to their home in Wa
tertown, N. Y, from Augusta, Ga.
Evening star., 1939-03-26

Haydn is attached to the U. S. S.
Astoria.
Mrs. Carter Evans of West River
returned home yesterday from a trip
to Merton, Pa, where she visited
her brother-in-law and sister, Col.
and Mrs. A. w. Jacobsen.
Mrs. John Basil of Prince George
street is visiting her son-in-law and
daughter. 1t. Comdr. and Mrs. Dom
aid T. Giles, at their home in Phila-
delphia.
Evening star., 1939-03-26
Visits at Ouantico

Miss Margaret Jeschke, daugh-
ter Of Maj. Richard Hall Jeschke
U. S. M. c., and Mrs. Jeschke, is
spending the week end at Guam
tico as the house guest OF 1t. and
Mrs. David Stonecliffe.
Evening star., 1939-03-26
Mrs. Patton Back
From New York

Mrs. George S. Patton, wife of
Col. Patton, commanding officer at
Fort Myer, has returned from New
York. where she went Tuesday for
stay of several days. Before her
departure Col. and Mrs. Patton had
their daughter, Mrs. John K.
Waters of West Point, visiting them.
Evening star., 1939-03-26
Entertain Guest

Capt. Glenmore F. Clark, U. S.
N. and Mrs. Clark have with them
for a few days Mrs. Frank H.
Haigler. wife Of Capt. Haigler of
the United States Naval Hospital
In Newport, R. I.
Evening star., 1939-03-26
Service Set Entertaining
At Weekend Parties
In and About Washington
Col. and Mrs. Surles Hosts
To Mr.. and Mrs. Bassett Today;
Robertsons Give Dinner

Many small entertainments
Ing the stationed in and near
Washington
It. Col Alexander Surles
relations and Mrs at
the ArnyNavy N
Baset of Ell Paso Tex The visitors here
Barbara
Basset who
the spring vacation.
and
Take Apartment
During their stay here Mr. Mrs apart
nent at the Roosevelt Hotel They
ngton and several Of them will
Lt COL Walter M Robertson U.
Wescheser entertained large
Evening star., 1939-03-26
Argos to Entertain

Capt. Edwin Y. Argo, U. S. A.,
and Mrs. Argo of Arlington, Va,
will entertain at a cocktail party
Saturday afternoon at the WASH
ington Golf and Country Club.
Evening star., 1939-03-26

(See ARMY, Page D-8)
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-06-08
FIRST ALL MARYLAND HEALTH CONFE2E-CE
ENDORSES WAGNER HEALTH BILL

Endorsement Of the Wagner Health Bill by large
majority c1imaxed the sessions Of the First ALL
Merry 1end Health Conference at Baltimore, May 27 and
%. Other resolutions adopted by the Conference
set permanent Mar land Heal tn Congress-. call cd
for extension Of medical and health facilities to
resi- dents Of tle states and asked that medical edu
cation be made widely avai liable. especial to
postgraduate stud ents.
Thomas j. Eaxter di rector Of the Balti NOR
Depart tment Of Welfare, elected chairman of the
permanent Congress. Donald H. Cooper, delegate
from the Greenbe1t He eth ASS oci ion selected
to be the executive committee. Other represent
tives Of the Health Associ ati who att ended the
sessions George Warner, Mrs. Martha Maxim and
Joseph oLeary. Several delegates from the Green
belt Better Buyers also at the Conf ence.
There $50 delegates from lO2 organi cations
registered at the to-day conference, in to
many visitors. Fifteen addresses the health
needs and faci lities for dical pre-
ed by leaders of La Dor, political, consumer and
cia1 welfare groups, and by representa- Of the
medical protest. on.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-06-08
ADMIN STRkTII NETS
OFFICE
CARE OF FLOORS

CARE OF FLOORS
The following facts on the care of floors
which my be Of help to Greenbe1t residents:
Many fam lies make the mistake Of using too much
WAX which soon builds up Fl In and tends to turn
WIN tie. and makes the floor very msig ghtly.
Taxing month should be sufn ci ent to keen
the floors in good cond ition with polish
ing HeS With carnauba base is sugg ested and half
water and half wax has been found to be a good no
portion for this type Of tile floor.
Then certain spots ct doorwgs. etc.. become worn
these spots can be waxed wi thout waxing balance
Of the
In order to take off an acc,unul att on Of WAX
soruoo1ng the floor WI tn hot soapy water is
ed. This will cut the wfich then be removed.
1t is bell eyed that following these suggestio ons
Will residents needless and exp aase in the
Of floor wax.
INSTRUCTIONS FER CARE OF REFRIGERATOR
Tt is requested by the Administration office that
following set Of instructions the Of efri-
gerators be pasted the refrigerators for ready
reference. Improper handling. it is felt. has
cansed abnormal number of breakdowns in this
equi pment.
1. Defrost each week.
2. Keep all liquids and moist foods in CLOSED
contai ners.
8. Hot liquids and foods should be cool before
placing in refrigerator.
4s Wash interior Of box thoroughly wi tn warm
baking sode solution at least each week to
avoid unpleasant food Cd ors.
S. Freezing a surplus of ice o,bes will jeopar-
die the cheney ofOur refrigerator and increase
your electric bill.
6. Do not turn off your refri gerator during ava
cation absence. Keep cold control on a low
operating positi call tle office.
7. Damage caused by neglect abuse is repaired
at the residents expense.
c. o. C. BOX SCORE
The following is the treasurer's report at o1se
OF office hours Friday, June 2, 1889,
Subscribers 4es
Shares $50
Dwelling uni Is represented 44o
Dwe111ng units wi tn shares fully
Shares fully paid 13s
Amount Deposited $2e3l5o
Evening star., 1939-12-14
Donations for Victims
OF Trailer Fire Pour In

Volunteer aid for the Jewell fam
lily, bereft of its already inadequate
worldly goods when fire destroyed
the trailer shack in the 1900 block
of Kenilworth avenue NE. Tuesday,
was pouring in at No. q Engine
Company today in the form Of
clothing household articles and food.
James Jewell, "a. unemployed head
of the destitute household, left early
this morning for a prospective job
offered when the family's plight was
brought to light yesterday.
Dozens of calls were being re-
ceived at No. q engine house, where
Mrs. Jewell. %, first visited Sunday
to inform flremen of conditions in
her trailer home. The same fire.
men answered the alarm turned in
when the trailer was seen in flames
two days later.
Baskets of food, beds for the fam
lily (now living with relatives in q
small, ill-equipped frame house near
the scene of the trailer fire. and
clothes for the two Jewell young
sters-Patricia, 3, and Jimmy, IA
months-were among the donations
coming in today from Washingto-
mans interested in the case.
Meanwhile a representative of the
Community Chest called on the fam
lily preparatory to relief provision
from that quarter.
Evening star., 1939-12-14
zoning Board Approves
Three Exceptions

Three petitions for exceptions
from existing zoning regulations
were approved yesterday by the
Board of Zoning Adjustment. Ac-
ton was deferred on the pending
application of the House of Good
Shepherd to enlarge its laundry on
the Reservoir avenue property.
The board approved request by
the Samuel j. Prescott Co. for per-
mission to erect three-story build
ing in the rear Of 1301-1307 w street
NV.
Subject to certain stipulations, the
board also approved an appeal by
Rudolph B. Behrend to establish q
sand pit on property near Forty
ninth and C streets Sc. and re-
quest by the Texas Co. for permis-
sion to extend a non-conforming
gasoline service station at 101-103
Upshur street NV.
The board postponed action on .
request by Himmelfarb Properties
for enlargement of gasoline sta
ton at 1923 Pennsylvania avenue Sc.
and on request by the Anacostia
Masonic Lodge for permission to es-
tablish bowling alleys on the east
side of Nichols avenue between U
and v streets Sc. within 200 feet Of
residential area.