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Evening star., 1940-10-06

side for their "jitney" or coaster
wagon that James made, and a
storeroom In back. The house itself
is big enough for almost any one
to walk in, and inside the boys have
tables. chairs, books, q printing set
and other things.
From stores around the neighbor-
hood, James and Len gathered old
boxes and used the wood and nails
to make the house. The tin for the
roof was found in a nearby alley,
where it had been thrown away.
Len secured the linoleum, also used
on the roof and on the inside door,
from his mother, who had an extra
supply.
Other needed materials were col
lected here and there. In fact, the
boys spent no money at all on the
clubhouse.
For running water, James found
a small barrel and made q stand
for it on the outside of the house.
Then he drilled hole through the
wall and connected spigot to the
barrel. The spigot is on the inside
and the barrel is kept fllled with
water
The boys put on front porch,
where they often sit during idle
moments. AS for the electric lights,
James needed some assistance, so
father helped him put in the wiring.
The boys use the 'jitney" as their
automobile. 1t has no motor, but
James has his eyes on mothers old
washing machine motor, which he
hopes she will give him sometime.
James lives at 1880 Brentwood
road and goes to Taft Junior High
School. Building and reading are
his chief hobbies. He likes to sit in
the clubhouse and read. He has
two pet chickens, Sunflower and
Buttercup, which he raised from
baby chicks. The chickens like TO
eat candy.
Len, who lives at 1921 Brentwood
road, attends Woodbridge School.
They have spent several nights in
the clubhouse during the summer.
They feel quite safe there because
there are good locks on the doors.
All our neighbors are extremely
interested in the clubhouse, its
furnishings and the flower garden
that has been planted in front.
In fact, they marvel at the ability
of the boys in handling it.
Evening star., 1940-10-06

picture OF al S"'e'
Indian in two colors, red and green,
and a short verse about Hiawatha
on the back. I was told 1t was
made in Wisconsin by the Indians.
Other cards show French war
scenes, pictures OF a coin-operated
mail box, of q President and his
wife and of an American nag, the
last two in color.
Besides post cards j collect post
card folders. I have only IS fold
ers, but hope to get more. They
are from Hawaii, Mexico and sew
eral American States, and one
shows the homes of movie stars in
Hollywood. I still arrange 4 file
for them, 50 they may be found
easily when I want to show them to
friends.
Evening star., 1940-10-06

Y o K. AS l
walked along,
careful to avoid
the crowds of
a arriving passen-
gers or the
stream of we'll
wishers loaded
down with bon
voyage" gifts. I
came to the
largest dock
where the great
liners lie.
7 walked past
the Italian and
French lines, for
I WAS anYinllS to
Evening star., 1940-10-06

electric lights, at
1885 Brentwood
road NE, on a
lot ar our
house, and now
they are enjoy
ing it very
much.
Both of the
b oys lik to
build, and they
went to work
last May on the
first part Of the
clubhouse. After
1t was completed
they added q
1ororo nn the
Evening star., 1940-10-06

rules which will
keep you in trim
if you observe
them we'll:
Athletes from
the ages of l3 to
16 years, in par
ticular, should
have from 9 to
10 hours sleep
e a C h n i 6 h t.
Three hours Of
sleep should be
h a d b. y m i d.
night. Plentiful
and reg u ! a r
sleep is a great
old in condition.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
In Between
Prize Contribution
n DAM VNC uATJMAN -

BY PAULINE nALkMhlN, IL,
Vienna (va.) Elementary School.
I'm one of those unlucky kids.
Just too big to play with toys.
I love to 60 around with girls.
But I'm too small to 60 out with
boys.
Mother says I'm hard to fit
In clothes and other things.
That I'm too big to get out my dolls.
Teo small to think Of wedding rings
have to strive 50 very hard
In some OF the things do,
But I gladly take a small reward,
Even Just q smile or two.
I'm just at that stage Of life
When, how awful things viii seem.
I can hardly have any fun. I.
I'm Just an in-between.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Clear Vision
BY BEVERLY JEAN FEW, 1

BY BEtEhL1 JEAN FEW, 1Ss
washington-Le. High School,
Arlington. Va.
Oh, tell me, Lila, have you seen
The way the world has turned so
green,
And everything is bright and gay,
And how the sun shines down today?
Oh, have you seen the little bees
Winging round those Towering trees,
The lively laughing little streams,
The soft and shining, bright moon
beams?
Have you seen the sloping hills 30
fair,
The lovely tints the flowers wear,
The birds that soar into the blue,
Which changes at sunset to every
hue?
And Lila smiled Is she said to me,
Eyes, I can see those things you see;
But I still like them described to me.
Tho see as only the blind can see" :"
Evening star., 1940-10-06

ing to tell more
about it.
I have more
than 500 cards,
with 400 Of them
from the United
States and 9TH
ers from United
States posses
sions and for
eign countries.
There are Is
rare ones in the
collection, in
cluding a wood
en- post c ard
with the painted
Evening star., 1940-10-06

to explore new
and fascinating
worlds, but to
m ke tie S t S ,
lie arm about
plants, animals,
t extile and
crystals and do
detective work
as well.
Nj croscopists
keep records of
their obServa-
tions and eXper-
iments and de-
tectiveS m u S t
have records TO
remember what
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Posers

fOSefS ,..
l. What city is the capital Of Aus
tralia?
2. Where are the Sierra Nevada
Mountains?
3. What two rivers meet to form
the Ohio River?
1. Is the Yukon River In United
States territory?
5. Is Lower California In the
United States or Mexico?
8. In what State is Mount Shasta?
7. Near what United States pos
oesdon are the AleutiAn IslAndS7
3. In what state is the CHA
1ivoe3
Evening star., 1940-10-06

Adu SOilC Oli dh
overnight hike.
The S t a t / o n
wagon had taken
us that after
noon, with our
food and blan-
kets, to a place
about 3 miles
from where we
were to spend
the night. Then
we got out and
walked the rest
of the way, car
rying our things.
When we came
L H. -I A
Evening star., 1940-10-06

ing. I think a majority of present.
day young athletes dc not get
enough sleep.
Don't eat between meals. Eating
like sleeping, should follow regu-
Evening star., 1940-10-06
lust Between Ourselves
BY PHILIP H. LOVE,
Junior Star Editor.

Thoughts trying to write column when he
rather be doing something else:
off Just Between Ourselves Well shouldn't take
Lastwe
considering all the and addresses and schools had
this week? -. HIM
turned going
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Hidden Worlds Can
Be Explored With
A Microscope
Prise Contribution
By WILBURT GEDDES, IA,

Jefferson School. East Fails Church. Va.
If you own a microscope, you are
prepared to take journey OF ex-
ploration through worlds Of hidden
mystery. You will be able not only
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Prize Contribution.
BY JOAN WUNDER. IA,

The docks where great ocean lin
ers and other steamers constantly
come and 60 are among the busiest
and most exciting places in New
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Started Work
Project
Last May
Storeroom, Porch
And Garage Are
Added Features
Prize Contribution
BY HELEN STRUNK, IA,
Taft Junior High School.

My brother James, 13, and his
friend, Len Stone, 8, spent the
summer vacation building their own
clubhouse, with running water and
Evening star., 1940-10-06
BY RAY (DOC) MAURO,
Trainer, Washington Redskins.

A well-trained athlete often has
distinct advantage over a more
Skillful player who is out of con-
dition. Here are a few fundamental
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Girl Campers
Scared by
Rattlesnake
Had Uncomfortable
Night, Knowing
Reptile Near
Prize Contribution.
BY MARY LOU JENSEN. IA,
Alice Deal Junior High School.

I shall never forget one night I
spent last summer at Camp May
Flather in the Virginia mountains.
About half the girls in our unit
Evening star., 1940-10-06

Breathless: Hear about John?
He swallowed a camera hlm."
Thouehtless: Gosh, I hope moth
inE serious Develops"
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Poser Answeys

/. Canberra. 2. California. 8.
Allegheny and Ncnonsahela Rivers.
1. Yes. In Alaska. 3. Mexico. 8.
California. Z. AlAaka. .. Arizona.
Evening star., 1940-10-06

stop at the Cunard White Star Line
to see the mightiest OF these ocean
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Card Collection
Now Numbers
More Than 500
By SHIRLEY E. TURNER, Is,
Central High School.

Some time ago I wrote an article
about my post card collection, but
since then 1t has doubled in size
and thought it would be interest
Evening star., 1940-10-06

But once when daddy spilled his tea
And made lot of puddles,
He had to wear the collar that
He fixed for Tuck and CuddeS.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Cuddles and Tuckie
Trademark REF q .. Pat. Oh.
By FRANCES ROYSTER
WILLIAMS.

Tuck and Cuddles spilled their food
They simply wouldn't stop it.
Their mother even changed their
names
And called them Drip and Drop-it
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Traffic Injuries
Prove Fatal
To Woman
Youth Hurt When
Struck in Alley by
Police Tow Car

Mrs. Martha Alexander, 21o1 New
Hampshire avenue NV, died yes
terday in the Alexandria Cva.) Hos.
pital of injuries suffered Thursday
when her car crashed into culvert
on Lee highway half a mile west of
Fairfax, Va.
According to Fairfax police, she
lost control of her car, which ran
of the side of the road. Three
other women in the machine, all
from California, were injured, but
not seriously, in the accident. Mrs.
Alexander suffered a broken leg,
several broken ribs, internal injuries
and shock.
Lived With Sister.
Mrs. Alexander was 81 years old
and had lived with her sister, Miss
Clara Mitchell. for the last three
years. She was native of Boone
vile, Miss.
The three other persons injured
were Mrs. Connie M. Kaye, her
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Kaye, and
Miss Luray Hixon.
Eugene L. Lindner, 16, of 1876 e
street S.W. was treated at Provi-
dence Hospital for lacerations yes
terday received when he was struck
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Hatch Act Vote Is Due
On Eve Of Convention
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The Hatch anti-polities bill may
win House approval on the eve of
the Democratic National Conven-
ton, but delegates to that conven-
ton are unlikely to be affected by it.
The legislation would bar from
"active" participation in political
campaigns employees of State and
local governments whose pay comes
in whole or in part from Federal
funds.
Most Federal employees now come
under that ban, which includes par
ticipation in political conventions.
The legislation is scheduled to
come up in the House Tuesday and
to reach a vote Wednesday or
Thursday.
Proponents, including Representa-
tive Michener, Republican, of Mich
igan, predicted it would win "by a
splendid majority, and some op-
ponents agreed.
But the measure as amended by
the House Judiciary Committee
would not become operative until
October l. Even though that amend
ment should be removed, the bill
probably will leave the House in a
form different from that passed by
the Senate. Thus a time-consuming
compromise would have to be
reached.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Jackson Statue dwelling
Scheduled for July Il

By the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, July 6-Joseph
Pollia's statue of Gen. "StonewalP
Jackson, storm center for a time OF
criticism from chapters of the
United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy, will be unveiled on the Ma
nassas Battlefield on July 81 at 2
pm.
Prior to acceptance by the State,
however, the monument of the gen.
eral astride Sorrel will be viewed
by members of the Virginia Art
Commission. Philip Stern of Fred
ericksburg, chairman of the COM
mission, said today its members
would visit Manassas between July
and II to view the statue.
N. Clarence Smith, chairman OF
the State Conservation Commission,
said work on the base of the monu-
ment has begun and that the statue
will be in place by the middle of
next week. Ger. Jackson's name
will be on the base and also the
quotation which gave him his name:
There stands Jackson like a stone
wall"
Evening star., 1940-07-06
L. F. Stock First to Solo
In New Flying Course

BY Staff Correspondent of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 6.-Bea-
con Airport officials here reported
today the flight of the first soloists
among the $4,000 civilian pilots who
10 days ago began the summer
course offered by the Civilian Aero
nautics Authority to bolster the
Nations air defenses.
The soloist, Lincoln F. Stock, az
year-old student at George WASH
ington University, took off from the
airport this morning for his flight
without the aid of an instructor.
Regulations require each student to
have eight hours of flying instruc-
ton before making solo fight.
Mr.. Stock is one of Is George
Washington students who began the
course 10 days ago at the airport.
Willoughby Offley, airport vice
president, predicted that all of the
students would be soloing within the
next week or 10 days.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Late Reports Expected
To Bring Red Cross
Fund 10 $35Q,o00
Drive Closes Today;
Collections Through
The Star Add $1,497.S1

Collections of $1,497.81 from the
public through The Star brought
yesterdays receipts in the District
of Columbia Chapter. American Red
Cross, war relief fund up to $3,164.99
for the dal, raising the total to date
to 1885, ,OO3.l4.
There were also many smaller COL
lections from various Government
departments still engaged in wind
ing up the campaign.
The campaign closed at noon to-
day, but the chapter will continue
to receive funds for this purpose
until all Cleanup collections are
in
Reports from the Red Cross golf
tournament held on July at Indian
Spring Country Club and from the
benefit of Jewish women's organiza-
tions, to be held at the Woodmont
Country Club July Is, together with
smaller amounts from Cleanup
collections, yet may bring the Dis
tricts total to the $350,000 mark
officials estimated.
From National Red Cross head
quarters came report that the
District of Columbia Department OF
the Veterans of Foreign Wars had
sent in a check for $25.
Reported from the White House
was a contribution of Is cents from
Virginia Ryan of Compton, Calf.
In her letter, addressed to President
Roosevelt, she said: II have saved
up Is cents for the Red Cross fund
I know it is not much, but I truly
feel it will help some one in need.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Fireworks Display
Viewed by Record
Crowd Of $4,000
Recorded Speeches Of
Ickes, Woodrum Heard
At Delayed Celebration

Bombs burst high in the air over
Washington last night, but they
were part of the city's annual In
dependence Day fireworks celebra-
ton, delayed "a hours by rain.
A crowd estimated by police at
approximately $4,000 persons. larg-
est in the events history, gathered
on the Monument Grounds, over
flowing the reserved seat section
and sitting on the grass. For
blocks around, additional observers
sat in parked automobiles and road
sides on Virginia's side of the Po-
tomac were jammed as the entire
area was converted into a huge
outdoor theater for the evening.
All onlookers voiced their agree
ment when Lawrence E. Williams,
celebration chairman, asserted that
I'VE in America are thankful that
we can gather in our parks for
amusement and not be forced to run
for our lives at the sound of explo-
sions overhead"
One of the aerial bombs, said to
be the biggest ever used in fire.
works display. seemed to soar a
quarter of a mile in the air before
it burst in a series of detonations,
throwing multi-colored fragments
hundreds of feet in all directions
with each explosion.
A concert by the United States
Marine Band opened the program,
which included recorded speeches
by Secretary of Interior Harold
Ickes and Representative Clifton
Woodrum, Democrat. of Virginia.
Both had appeared in person for
speeches, the, night before. } e
Collapsing during the display
Mrs. Flippa Casablanca, 46, of 2142
o street NV, died shortly there
after at Emergency Hospital, where
attendants said she had suffered
a heart attack.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Solution Forecast
For D. T.. in Ban on
Prison-Made Goods
Conferees Are Expected
To EnubIe Institutions
To Continue Production

When the House and Senate con-
ferees meet next week to work out
details of the bill to prohibit trans
portation Of prison-made goods in
interstate commerce, efforts are ex-
pected to be made to clarity the
measure to enable the Districts
penal institutions to continue to
furnish supplies to the District and
Federal Governments.
District officials have urged such
action, and Senator McCarran,
Democrat, of Nevada, chairman of
the Senate conferees, said he be-
lieves the local situation can be
remedied before Congress takes
final action on the bill.
In letter to the Senate Judiciary
Committee Frank R. Jelleff, chair
man of the District Board of Inde-
terminate Sentence and Parole,
pointed out that the successful op-
GRAFTON of the parole system here
depends to a large extent on the
training of the prisoners for a
useful occupation when they are
released. Under present economic
conditions. he said, it is hard to
place them even with the training
they now receive.
The letter emphasized that, by Or
der of the Commissioners, the goods
produced at the Lorton Reformatory
and the Occoquan Workhouse can
be sold only to the Federal and
District governments.
Mr.. Jellef informed the commit
tee it is the understanding of his
board that If the existing shops
have to be closed and the prisoners
left without work, at least $224,00C
in additional construction of Gus.
todial units would be necessary tc
insure maintenance of custody un-
der such conditions.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Earl 6. Harrison Named
Registration Director

Earl G. Harrison, Philadelphia at
torney, has been appointed director
of registration in the immigration
and Naturalization Service to super
wise registration of aliens through
out the country beginning Septem-
ber l, it was announced yesterday by
Solicitor General Francis Biddle at
the Justice Department.
Marshall E. Dimock, who has been
Second Assistant Secretary of Labor
in charge of the immigration and
Naturalization Service prior to its
recent transfer to the Justice De-
partment, has been appointed ad-
ministrative assistant in the service.
Mr.. Harrison, who is president of
the Public Charities Association of
Pennsylvania, is a member of the
Philadelphia law firm of Saul,
Ewing, Remick & Saul. He is re-
gional director of the Pennsylvania
State Bar Association, vice chair
man of the Box Award Committee
and trustee of the University of
Pennsylvania. He describes himself
as Roosevelt Republican"
Evening star., 1940-07-06

by police towing car in the alley in
the rear of his home. His injuries
were not serious.
Hit by Car.
Thomas Deozier, 6, of 1909 I street
NE, was knocked down by a car in
the 1000 block of Eleventh street
NE. yesterday. He was removed to
Casualty Hospital for treatment Of
fractured leg and wrist and was in
undetermined condition today.
Traffic on the Baltimore boulevard
at Riverdale was snarled for nearly
an hour about 8 o'clock this morn
ing when large moving van over
turned in passing truck. None was
injured, Prince Georges County
police said.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Band Concert

BY the United States Soldiers
Home Band, at the Bandstand, to-
night at 7. John s. M. Zimmerman.
bandmaster; Anton Pointner, assist
ant leader.
PROGRAM.
March, "Croix de Guerre" Woods
Hungarian Overture, "The Two
Hussars ---------------D Doppler
Piece de Concert, First Norwegian
Rhapsody" Christensen
Excerpts from Musical Comedy,
THE Highwayman" De Koven
Popular Numbers, "Mournful
Maggie" K Karl King
"On the Beach at Bali-Bali,"
Silver
Waltz Suite, "Sobre las Solas"
(Over the Waves Rosas
Finale, Coast Artillery Short
The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Preston Made Treasurer
OF WiIIkie-McNary Club

Ord Preston, president of the
Union Trust Co., has been named
treasurer of Washington's Willkie-
McNary Campaign Club, and Attor-
ney Paul E. Lesh, 1920 Thirty second
street NV, has been registered as
first contributor, Club President
James A. Councillor said today.
Mr.. Preston was treasurer of the
1886 Landon-Knox Campaign Club
here and Mr.. Lesh was president of
that organization.
Second contributor was Eugene H.
Phifer. 1901 South Dakota avenue
Sc. Harold Rothrock, 1873 Nichol-
son avenue NV, was the first man
to volunteer as worker, and second
was Writ F. Smith, 1901 Tenth street
NE, a member of the Young Re-
publican National Committee. First
and second woman volunteers were
Mrs. G.. B. Rhodes, 2301 Cathedral
avenue NV, and Miss Gene Porter,
2212 I street NV.
Mr.. Rhodes, a past president of
the Young Republican Club, has
been elected assistant treasurer Of
the Willkie- -McNary Club.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
90 Children Enjoy
Rest and Treatment
AT Bald Eagle Camp
200 More Disappointed
As tuberculosis Funds
Prove inadequate

Ninety Washington children are
drinking in the sun today at the
District tuberculosis Associations
summer camp at Bald Eagle, where
they arrived yesterday for a two
month rest and treatment, but 200
other children, victims of a slashed
budget, are getting along the best
they can at the home.
The children at Bald Eagle and
those who have applied unsuccess-
fully for admission to it have all
reacted positively to the tuberculosis
test, and some have come from
homes where there is an actively in
fectious case. Given rest, medical
care, good food and supervised rec
reation at the camp, the youngsters,
all of them from 4 to IL years of
age, will stand a greatly decreased
risk of contracting the disease,
doctors believe.
Mrs. Ernest r. Grant, managing
director of the association, ex-
pressed her regret that the other
200 could not be accommodated,
despite the fact there are IS empty
beds now in the camp.
1T costs approximately $40 a week
per child" Mrs. Grant explained
"The budget this year is $1,000,
about $4,000 less than last year.
There were not sufficient funds ap-
propriated by Congress for the Dis
trict tuberculosis clinic, there was
also a smaller SAP of Christmas
seals than usual.
"All we have bd I'm able to do is
to select the most needy of the
cases."
The children were driven to Bald
Eagle in Red Cross ambulances,
Rotary Club buses and private cars.
A camp doctor. three volunteer doc
tors, two nurses and nine counselors
will be on constant duty during the
two-month period.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
'3O-Doy Army Recruits Ready
For Anything, Begin to Get 1t
-. 200 Business ond Professional Men .-s
IAcquire Uniforms at Fort Meade -

one ofiicer explained. 1T don't care
how you get there. You'll learn that
later. At present, just get around" :"
The medical examination was the
next step. Stripped of their cloth
ing, they passed down a long line
of doctors who looked them over
from missing molars to fiat feet.
But they were pronounced good.
One of the chief physicians said
that, for their age, they compared
very favorably' to the condition of
men enlisted during the World War.
Some of them were vaccinated for
smallpox and inoculated against
typhoid fever.
Emerge in Uniform.
The final phase of their process
ing removed all vestiges of mufti.
They marched out in complete khaki
uniform and with bag filled with
socks, denim jumpers and trousers
and other clothing slung over their
shoulders.
Like all first-day soldiers, they
found the canteen shortly after ar
rival. An aspirin was the order of
several. One or two were noticed
to buy roll your own" cigarettes.
They were to take the oath today
and hear a talk by Col. o. H. Saun-
ders, camp commander. Afterward,
as Capt. Robert H. Soule, plans and
training officer, put it, they were
gong to be hit in the face" with
lecture on the tactics of Hitler's
legions in Poland.
List Favorite Sports.
Some of their afternoons will be
devoted to sports. In this connec-
ton, each trainee listed on a ques-
tionnaire those in which he INDUCED
so he might be assigned to a group
playing the game. Graeme Lorimer,
editor of the Ladies Home Journal,
one of the campers, listed fox
hunting.
The men will be given their rifles
in a week or SO after fundamental
drill training. Trips to the Aber-
deem (Md.) Proving Ground, Edge
wood Arsenal, Boiling Field and
Fort Hoyle have been planned.
Officers explained that the train
ing for the men will be practically
the same as that for thousands OF
c. M. T. c. youths encamped nearby,
except not quite so strenuous. Their
health will be checked periodically.
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