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Star Home
Continued From First Page.

effective planting that would af-
ford still greater privacy.
The Star home, first this year, is
located at SAB Forty-second street.
1t is one of the first group of houses
to be built in this initial part of
Rutledge. Designed by Dan Kirk
huff and NJ. T. Bagley, it will enter
the fourth week Of its exhibition
period tomorrow. 1t is Cape Cod
Colonial in design, and contains
seven rooms and two baths. The
second floor contains three bed
rooms, and on the first floor there's
a room which could be used either
as another bedroom or as study.
A complete bath adjoins it.
Antiques Among Furnishings.
The new home has been taste
fully decorated and furnished by
Moody & Gould of Bethesda, as
sisted by Lynn Davies Mitchell. Miss
Mitchell returns to Washington
after several years experience in
New York City as a decorative con-
sultant. About half the furniture
is antique and these old pieces have
been supplemented with authentic
reproductions, furnishing a har-
monious combination.
Members of the Silver Star Homes
Committee were enthusiastic in their
approval of the Rutledge house and
the plan of the development as
whole. These experts in home plan
ming, construction and design in
spected the project carefully and
were unanimous in opinion. James
s. Taylor of the Federal Housing
Administration is chairman of the
group. Other members include Mr..
Nolen, Francis A. Murray, president
of the Washington Real Estate
Board; Edwin H. Rosengarten,
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crack, hence 1t will remain water
tight for many day to come.
Shop to Get New Front

Plans have been completed for
remodeling the entire front of Young
Mems Shop, 1921 F street NV,
at an estimated cost Of $4,000. The
store will have a recessed entrance
surrounded by show windows and
with display island in the center.
Lloyd C. Mayors has designed the
work, which will be carried out by
Cladny Construction Co.
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73 Permits Issued
In Prince Georges
epecial Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Md, Feb. IL
Only 73 permits were issued by the
Prince Georges County building in
spector's Office during the month of
January, according to report of
Herbert Roby, building inspector.
Thirty-three of these we're for new
dwellings, the largest of which is
being built at North Woodbridge at
cost of $1,000 by M. O. Bull.
The total cost of new construc-
ton was $2O7 ,13O, which included the
three-story brick and tile apartment
house at Mount Rainier, costing
$4,000. This is being built by Rob-
ert E. Funkhouser, owner and build
er, and contains 18 apartments rang
ing from two rooms to four rooms
and bath, and six stores. This is
located on Rhode Island avenue and
Otis street.
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spells success or defeat in your cam
paign against water leakage This
compound comes in two containers,
and after you have carefully mixed
the materials you butter 1t on the
holdings and quickly press them
into place.
This bonding compound has the
peculiar ability Of being able to stick
like mad to building materials,
but somehow 1t won't stick to you.
After it has set 1t becomes like
rubber, and you can easily wipe off
any and all excess material which
has squeezed out around the place.
It sets in q short time, also, but
never becomes hard enough to
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3 fR%$sSS@Bl Rs5$;S;!5?;5!Bl :

, air passages behind the side pilas-
tiers. Truly an all-around device
and one which should prove an
eh1cient and valuable adjunct to
almost any house.
All sorts of methods haye been
tried to seal up that worrysome
spot around the edge of every built
In bath tub. Unfortunately many
OF these methods have been pretty
unsuccessful, and water has con-
tinued to seep down behind the
tub and cause damage to walls and
floors.
This joint can now be sealed
permanently. according to a manu-
facturer who has cooked up a clever
scheme which can be tried by any
handy home modernizer without the
use Of special tools, screws or an
chors.
It consists Of a handsome mold
ing of aluminium alloy which re-
sists hot or cold water and main
tains its polish against any STAIN
ing action, These holdings are
supplied in strips Of different
lengths for different tub sizes and
for partly or completely recessed
tubs. The unskilled worker doesn't
have to worry about mitering the
corners either, since corner pieces
are supplied which cover up the
meeting ends. These corner pieces
are made of the same material as
the sides and are fastened in the
same manner.
After you have cut the holdings
to the proper size, the bonding COM
pound is mixed, and, according to
the makers, this Is the stuff which
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Powder Room Scheme
For a small powder room, color

For a small powder room, a color
scheme with modern sparkle COM
bines clear pastels. The walls are
painted ice blue. Blue and silver
curtains hang at the window. The
rug is plain beige and the dressing
table stool is upholstered in a rose
colored fabric. The white enameled
furniture Is streamlined modern in
design.
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Appraisal Fee

An appraisal fee of So for each
$1,000 applied for by borrower
from approved lending institutions
under the insured mortgage system
is charged by the Federal Housing
Administration. In no case may
this fee be less than $40.
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builder, and Irwin S. Por.

ter, architect.
The house will be open each day
in the next week from 10 in the
morning until 9 at night. 1t may
be reached from downtown WASH
ington by driving out either Con-
necticut avenue or Reno road NV.
to Legation street. Turn left on
Legation to Forty-second street and
right half block to the property.
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Old Houses in Survey

Over one-half of the 5000 900
structures examined in govern
mental survey in 203 urban areas
were built before 1915 and one
fourth before 1895.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28
Shower Given
Recently for
Mrs. Smith
Clubs
Society

Mrs. Victor Smith, the former
Verna Ruggles whose marriage was
an event of Dec. II, was guest of
honor recently at crystal shower
given by Miss Eula Martin, 642
Olive avenue.
The refreshment table was dec
Grated blue and silver and centered
with a beautiful three layer cake
ornamented with bride and bride
groom, the table being set with the
crystal gifts.
Guests, in addition to Mrs. Smith,
we're: Mesdames Rudolph Frowiss,
jr.. Bert Cosby, Edward Mills, Pete
LaBrucherie, John Pinney, Harlan
Frymore, George r. Harris Ruby
Sholder: the Misses Ruth Campbell,
Evelyn Lewis, Janet Reid, Rosalie
LaBrucherie, Helen Scott, Vivian
Whitlock, Ruth Taaldson, Emma
Jean Payne, Emogene Blackard,
Louise Chamlis, Ethel Danenberg,
Dorothy East, Margaret Plemons,
Lucille Reese, Lillian ShaWley, Ka-
therine Won Allmen, Loretta Rug
giles, Elna Ruggles, Edna Martin.
Mrs. Smith is leaving this week
end for San Gabriel to join her
husband.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28
Christmas Party
For 8 ct 40
In BrawIey

Santa Claus visited the Imperial
Valley salon, ct 40, a little late
this year, attending the salons
Christmas party Wednesday night
at the home of May Juvenal Wear,
435 K street, Brawley.
Here the members enjoyed the
traditional Christmas turkey din
ner, the table appointment carry
ing out Yuletide theme as did the
decorations in the house which feat
ured Christmas trees and many
lighted candles. Covers were laid
for 16.
During the business meeting Patty
Ostrander of Westmorland was obli-
gated and will be initiated at fu-
ture date.
After the business session Santa
Claus, in the person of Florence
Richards, president of the salon,
appeared to distribute the gifts,
each member having brought a
present for another. The remainder
of the evening was spent in games
of all sorts.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28
Keith Nets Home
Scene of Festive
Holiday Parties

Mr.. and Mrs. Keith Nets have
been hosts this holiday season at
n delightful Christmas dinner party
and at a second dinner Wednesday
night honoring not only their own
house guests but number of other
visitors as well.
Using a charming snow scene
for her table appointment with un-
usually clever place cards made by
her cousin, Miss Lois Keith of Cor
ona, Mrs. Nets served delicious
turkey dinner, covers being laid for
Is.
Guests included the Nets house
guests, Mrs. Nets uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. O. Daniels of Eagle
Rock, Miss Keith, and Bill Lux
of Palm Springs; and also Mr.. and
Mrs. Victor Hetzel of Sacramento
who are visiting Mr.. HetzelS par
ents, the Leo Hetzels of Ell Centro;
MS. Paul Shaw of San Diego; Miss
Bertha Aratuz of South America
who is the house guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Provence of BraWley;
Mr. and Mrs. Provence, John Fox
of BraWley, and Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.
Barnard of Ell Centre.
For bridge, Miss Aratuz won high
score prize, Mrs. Provence, the sec
ond, for the women, while for the
men, Mr.. Lux won first prize and
Mr.. Fox, second.
Christmas day Mr. and Mrs. Nets
had as their dinner guests Mrs.
Nets father, Matt Hubbard of Far
mington, New Mexico, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniels, Miss Keith, and of course
Richard Keith Nets, who celebrated
his first Christmas that day.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28
New Hens About
Valley Residents

Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Hetzel are
visiting Mr.. Hetzel's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Leo Hetzel Mrs. Victor
Hetzel is the former Irene. Mccoy,
teacher some years ago in the elem
entary schools. She and her hus-
band now reside in Sacramento.
Mrs. Paul Shaw and her daugh-
ter, Sandreth. both of San Diego
and former FL Centre residents, are
visiting friends in the valley this
week.
Miss Bertha Aratuz of Buenos
Aires is the house guest of MIR. and
Mrs. Charles B. Provence of BraW-
ley. Mrs. Provence met Miss Aratuz
when she travelled in South Amer
lea few years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Morrow, former
residents of El Centre are spending
brief vacation in the valley, hav-
ing come to Los Angeles from Taft,
to visit and attend the wedding of
Mr.. Morrows sister, Miss Jessie
Morrow to Henry Layne.
They have been visiting friends
and also Mr. Morrow's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. A. Morrow of Brawley
and his brothers, Charles and An
drew Morrow.
Mrs. O. G.. Horne and Bob and
Othniel spent Christmas in Tucson,
Arizona.
Mrs. Marjorie Applegate and Mrs.
Sarah Wallace, teachers in the
westside district, have exchanged
schools. Mrs. Applegate will now
teach at Westside and Mrs. Wallace
at Roosevelt.
Mr. and Mrs. John j. Green are
among the F. CeltranS who will
witness the Rose Bowl game New
Years day. They left Thursday for
Pasadena.
Mrs. Mary A. holland presided at
family Christmas party this year,
her guests including her daughters,
Mrs. Edna Morrison of Ell Centre
and Mrs. p. H. Davenport of San
Diego; her granddaughter, Mrs.
Howard Clark with Mr.. Clark and
their daughter. Patsy; and bro
ther, L. r. DivilvisS of Kansas who
is spending the winter in Imperial
Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28
House Guests at
Maddux Home

The Misses Helen and NeVa DoWd,
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. M. j.
Dowd, who are students at the Uni
versity of California, have been Wis
iting Miss Shirley Maddux, a daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. MadduX,
who is also a student at Berkeley.
Mr. DoWd, who is i'll in Santa Bar
bara, is slightly improved in health,
and Mrs. Dowd is staying with him
during his illness. Tommie Sue Nc
Christy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
T. A McChristy, who is home from
the University of Redlands for the
holidays, spent the two days that
Helen and Neva were in the valley,
with Shirley also, the four having
a pleasant reunion, with many of
their friends dropping in at the
Maddux home to see the visitors.
Richard Maddux, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Maddux, left Thursday for San
Francisco to continue his studies in
the Stanford school of medicine.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28
MANY New Year. Eve Parties
Available to VaIIeyites
Edited bU ANNE HARDY DAVIS

This New Years Eve promises to
be one of the gayest in the history
of the valley with a great variety
of celebrations made available for
residents SO that they may vel
come 1910 in any way they desire.
La Hacienda
La Hacienda in the California
hotel offers not one, but three big
nights, Saturday, Sunday and Mon
say when Bud" Lovell's orchestra
from the College Inn, San Diego,
will b. featured. Dining and dane
ing will start at $3.50 each evening.
New Years Eve, La Hacienda, in
addition to offering the best of mu-
sic. will feature a de luxe dinner
with special entertainment features
and of course with all the New
Years eve novelties and favors for
the pleasure of guests. La Hacienda
olans to make this celebration a
memorable one for every one at
tending.
Hotel de ANA
Hotel de ANA, at "Calexico on
the border" will be headquarters for
a gala New Years eve party Sunday
night a dinner dance with music
by one of Imperial Valleys favorite
orchestras All details have been
carefully planned, from menu to IA
vors and decorations, to make this
party outstanding Early reserva-
tons should be made directly with
the hotel.
Saturday night the hotel is spon-
soring an informal dance with the
7ame popular orchestra providing
the music, thus arranging a two-day
celebration.
International Club
Calexico's International club is
likewise planning a special cele-
bration New Years eve with the
usual splendid dinner menu serv-
ed until 10 p. m. At that hour dan
cling will start and continue as long
as patrons desire. New Years eve
favors, balloons, caps will be pre-
sented to guests and an evening of
fun and gaiety is assured.
Silver Slipper
At the Silver Slipper in Imperial,
in addition to dining and dancing,
New Years eve special attractions
consist of a champagne supper and
a fine floor show, featuring six big
acts.
United Artists
United Artists theatre is planning
two-nights' celebration with mid
night shows Saturday and Sunday
featuring a different program each
night. The shows will start at l
p. m. both Saturday and Sunday
and will run continuously with the
last show starting at approximately
II a. m. Special features have been
secured for each night to make
these real New Years celebrations.
Valley Theatre
The Valley theatre is following
the same plan of the late shows
both Saturday and Sunday and
has booked special attractions for
each evening.
Watch Parties
MANY of the churches, feeling
that in view of the seriousness OF
world conditions, the New Year
should be approached with more
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28
Engagement of Grace Brady.
Will Lee Tackett Announced

This holiday season has been dis
tinguished from others not only by
the many Christmas and New Years
parties that have been scheduled,
but also by number of engage
ment announcements.
One of these announcements, made
Thursday, will be of interest to
many in the valley since it is that
of Miss Grace Brady, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brady of
Holtville, to Will Lee Tackett, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tackett of
Ell Centre.
Since both families are we'll
known and the young people have
many friends among the younger
set, news of their engagement is
of widespread interest.
The exact date for the wedding
has not been set but it will take
place either in the. late spring or
early summer.
Miss Brady is a graduate of Holt
vile high school, and Mr. Tackett
of Central high school and junior
college where he played a promi-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28

concern than with the usual hill
arity and have planned special OBJ
servances, either in the churches
or in small groups meeting in pri-
vate homes.
State Street Christian church is
arranging a conservation service
for this New Years eve.
Congregations Of the Methodist
and Presbyterian churches will have
union service Sunday night, start
ing at p. m. with a fellowship
hour, followed by an organ recital
program of short talks, music,
and concluding with communion
administered by the pastors of the
two churches assisted by the ses-
sion of the Presbyterian church
The year will be closed with a time
of quiet
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28
Entertains With
Skating PARTY

Mrs. Alice Harrison entertained
for her daughter, Edith, giving a
skating party wednesday night at
the Heber rink after which the
group returned to the Harrison
home, 1905 Olive avenue, for re-
freshments.
Guests, in addition to Edith Har-
rison, we're: Carl Fiore, Edward
Foster, Carl Maggie, Laurence Mag
gio, Kathleen Burnett, Concetta
Maggie, Joyce Sunderman, Grave
Maggie, Mary Maggie.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28

Miss Rosalie LaBrucherie was
elected president of the Toast
mistress club at its meeting wed
nesday night in the California hotel.
Other Officers chosen at this time
were: Mrs. j. w. Beshears, Vice-pre-
sident; Miss Ruth Campbell secre-
tary; Mrs. J. c. Mattox, treasurer;
Miss Helen Cooley, reception COM
mittee chairman.
Three speakers gave brief talks:
Miss Ethel Maupin, Mrs Mattox
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28
Family Reunion at
Stricker Home

CALEXICO, Dec. 28-The Otto
Stricker home, 313 Sherman street.
was headquarters for joyous
Christmas family reunion. Mr.
Stricker's oldest daughter, June,
and his sister-in- law, Mrs. Albert
Weigle, both of San Francisco, are
visiting in Calexico for the holiday
season. June is a student at the
Dominican college, San Rafael,
where she is completing her Junior
YEAR
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28
RosaIie LaBruchene President
Of Toastrnistress Club

and Miss Dorothy Lou Gillian with
Mrs. Annette Gillett, Central speech
coach, acting as general critic. Mrs.
Beshears was toastmistress for the
evening.
Those wishing to be charter MEM
bers of the club must be present at
the Jan. 10 meeting, and after this
session the group will apply for a
charter from Toastmistress, Inter-
national.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28
Dinner Party
Recent Event

Miss Lillian Mills and Miss Carol
Fay Thompson entertained a group
of friends at a gay dinner party
Tuesday night at the home of the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff
Mills.
Guests included the Misses Bar
bara Strawn, Evelyn Crook, Vir-
ginia Williams, Georgietta Town
send Messrs. Temple Robinson
Don Rex, jr., Bill Dubois, Charles
Brown, Jack Jones, Wick Robinson
and Mr. and Mrs. Mills.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28
Blue Orchid Dance
Popular Affair

Transforming the hall in the Ma
sonic temple to Blue orchid
valley, the FL Centre Bethel of
Jobs Daughters sponsored a most
successful dance Wednesday night
for the younger set of the valley,
using Blue orchids" as the theme.
Silver trees, snow, clusters of blue
lights, balloons, created a beautiful
setting for the party which was
exceptionally we'll attended, being
one of the vacation highlights for
the high school and junior college
cpt
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28
Supper Dance for
Bachelors Club

Bachelors club members and their
ladies were guests at one of the
incest parties of the season, the
buffet supper dance given by DR..
and Mrs. Floyd A. Burger We'd
nesday night at their home, 625
Wensley avenue.
Dancing was enjoyed on the main
floor and in the basement play room
a tempting buffet supper was serv-
ed, pretty decorations in the holiday
theme providing a colorful back
ground for the smart gowns worn
by the girls.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28
CALENDAR
THURSDAY

Dams Entire public speaking, 1870,
county library.
20-3O club, 7, California hotel.
Townsend club No. 2, 1880, court
house.
Troop ID, B.S.A., 1880, Scout hut.
Troop 25, B.S.A., 1880, McCabe.
RAM. No. 100, 1880, Masonic
temple.
Building trades council, 1870,
Labor temple.
Electricians union, 1880, Labor
temple.
B.P.O.E. No. 1926, 8, Elks hall.
FRIDAY
KiwaniS club, Barbara Worth.
Townsend club No. l, 1880, Will
son music room.
Painters union 1880, Labor temple.
McCabe- Eucalyptus, 1880, McCabe
school.
Costume dance, $3.50, Imperial
Veterans hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28

nent part in school activities, being
one of Central's football stars, and
chosen for the All-Valley team. He
is employed by the Brawley branch
of the Bank of America.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-28

The Ward McGrew family joined
in a family Christmas party at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Crawford CT Orange.
Evening star., 1939-03-07
THOS. j. OWEN a. SON. AUCTIONEERS,
1431 Eye St. NV.

1 EsTATE BEING a sEMI.pETAcHEb. sMHIE HE'D.
TWo-sToRY BRICK AND sTUCCo
PMELhiNG RXI kHTa ceNGAJN1Na eNGN q SIX M R0SMs %N
DOM PLACE NoRTHwEsT. IVES 40 "iN
recorded in Liber No. 59Ol at folio 172 OF
the land records Of the District of Column
cured thereby. the undersigned viii sell sci at
pa0s THE 1GR ihs pxY
0F 0c, hLA MARCH; 1889; At FoUR-THIRIY
land and premises Situate in the District
Of Columbia, and being lot numbered sixty
four t6i) In subdivision made by Rogers
M. Fred OF lots in square numbered eighteen
Of the records Of the once of the surveyor
for the District OF Columbia.
Terms Of sale: Purchaser to pay one
bslanee in three installments in one; two
annum and secuted by deed Of trust trust on on
Of the purchaser, taxes paid or adjusted
to the date OF sale. purchaser to pay in
terest on purchase price from date Of sale
to date Of settlement at six t6) per centum
revenue stamps; etc, at the cost Of the
post Of S250.00 will be required at the
time Of sale and settlement to be within
deposit forfeited and the property resold
at the cost and risk of the defaulting pur-
chaser after flve l5) days previous adver-
tisement Of said resale in some newspaper
J. WRILEY JACOBS.
9s5 18th St. NV.
Washington D. C.
Evening star., 1939-03-07
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE I'M
= PROVED REAL ESTATE. KNOWN As

TRUSTEES SALE SALE OF VALUABLE M;
1l34 THIRD STREET NORTHWEST.
recorded in ,Liber No. ,72ls. Folio 800 ct
sea. Of the land records Of the District Of
aes at e the S s esH M
fs at 9u0f f9st9 sF0ai Sf n
An FAiRfY 3Ea ocHock PM nSya the A folioUins 49s
described land and premises, situate in the
District Of Columbia, and DESIGNATED as and
twenty-fve f5a55 BEGINNING 1iae for the same anne
e. n.- point on Third Street West, Is feet
inches: thence West go feet along the
h Sou Linz of tie part q said lot deSrOed
l64 at folio as Of the Lana Records Of the
the West line Of said part Of said lot. il
feet q inches more or less to the South line
of the part of said lot described in Deed
corded in said Land Records in Lber J. A. S.
II at folio 234: thence Westerly along said
lot conveyed by said Payne and wife, to
GEORGE H.. Edmonds by Deed recorded in
Land thence South Pa aong said M East East
said lot conveyed to Edmonds as aforesaid:
lHcuSc WeSleIy hlOnR tQe OOuLQ line OF SalQ
Edmonds part of said lot and the parts
thereof conveyed to George Martin by Deeds
recorded in Lber 775 at folio 235 and in
Liber 800 at folio p Of said Land Records.
veyed BY Samuel Payne and wife: to Cath;
crime Martin and others by Deed recorded
IN Liber j. A. S. 80 at folio 291 Of said
Land Records: thence Southeasterly on said
line to a point thereon. distant 1S feet due
North OF the South line of said lot. and
thence due East to the beginning: together
with the improvements, ways. easements
and appurtenances belonging thereto.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third Of the pur-
chase money to be paid in cash. balanace IN
two equal installments. payable in one and
two years. with interest at six per centum
per annum. payable sem-annually. from
day of SALE secured by first deed of trust
upon the property sold. or all cash at the
option OF the purchaser. Adeposit of 100000
will be required at time of sale. All con-
veyancing, etc. at cost of purchaser Terms
OF sale to be complied with within 30
days from day OF sale. otherwise the trustee
reserves the right to resell the property at
the risk and cost of defaulting purchaser
after five days advertisement of such resale
IN some newspaper published in WASHINGTON,
D. C.
THE WASHINGTON LOAN AND
TRUST COMPANY. Trustee.
BY ALFRED H. LAWSON.
mhS-dGds exSI, V;co proeidapt