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Evening star., 1940-10-12
Curl Up Corner
Is q Boon
To Reodinq

The luxury Of Q comfortable place
to curl up and read need not be de-
MED any one. A window seat. .
corner seat or . big deep chair with
a footstool, supplemented by warmth
and light, is comfort enough for q
princess.
Very often it is difncult to ar
range the seating around q fire.
place so that both sides are useful
without being identical. Try build
ing out q wing wall. with q corner
seat and bookshelves, and see how
delightful 1t can be. Cushions and
an upholstered seat make reclining
comfortable. Books should be close
at hand, as well as good reading
light. A small table may hold mag
azines and the heat and glow Of
firelight gives additional pleasure.
More than that 1t will add nice
balance to the arrangement of the
room without having the monotony
of the usual two chairs facing each
other.
Evening star., 1940-10-12

(See STAR HOME, Page BAD
Evening star., 1940-10-12
Horse and Buggy Idea
Results in Original
Recreation Room
Merry-Go- o-Round
Mount Carries Out
Decorative Scheme

Born of an ingenious idea, the
recreation room of young couple
in Arlington, Va, represents the
handiWork of two enthusiasts who
went to town on their brainstorm
and literally didn't spare the
horses" They had always been in
trigued by merry-go-round mounts
and horsy trappings. With the
purchase Of house with spare
basement space, their horse and
buggy notions crystallized into a
theme song for recreation room.
First of all they cleared the priced
area and cut into the chimney so
that the room might have fire
place. Then they went to work on
the painting. Analyzing the situa-
ton. they recognized the fact that
the room did not have very much
light and that it was too long
for its width. Resorting to decora-
tive device frequently employed,
they painted the narrow end walls
in darker tone than the side
walls.
Walls Pulled" Closer.
This seemed to pull" the end
walls closer together, while the
very light side walls seemed farther
apart than they actually were. The
side walls, in this case, were painted
chalk white. This also improved
the illumination of the room. The
end walls, including the chimney,
were painted a soft fawn tone. Raft
ers were stained a cinnamon brown
and the floor was coated in a
slightly deeper color than the end
walls.
When this was finished and the
room looked trim and modern in
its new color treatment, work was
begun on the amusing furnishings.
A barrel, split vertically and stained
to match the rafters, became a pair
of lamp tables to flank the fireplace.
The bases for lamps to top them
were made of a pair Of old farm
boots.
A feed trough. rescued from a
barn, was the center of the next
project. This, with the addition
of a hinged top, became the bar.
Rambles into the country and
through antique shops finally re-
suited in the gleeful acquisition Of
a dilapidated old buggy and a
merry-go-round horse.
While the masculine half of the
team brought forth his saw and
paint brush, the lady of the house
hold went shopping for crimson
fabric and upholsterer's tacks.
Other Buggy Parts Used.
The merry-go-round horse was
sawed in two, lengthwise, and each
Evening star., 1940-10-12
Ninth Star Home
To Be Opened
Tomorrow
10-Room Dwelling
To Be Exhibited in
WestmoreIund Hills

A spacious and attractive dwell
ing, designed along lines of the New
England Colonial, will be opened to
the public tomorrow at lis Abe
marie street, Westmoreland Hills.
Md, as the ninth in the 1910 series
of Silver Star Homes. 1t will be
exhibited under auspices of The Star
through Sunday, November 8.
The home was designed and built
by Edwin L. and Lois B. Taylor,
well-known builders, who have won
architectural awards from the
Washington Board of Trade for their
work. 1t has been decorated and
furnished by Colony House.
Constructed of brick, with stone
and clapboard front. the new home
contains 10 rooms, 3 baths, in ad-
dition to a large recreation room
and the customary heater and util-
itv room in the basement. All of
the rooms are large and excep-
tionally well proportioned. A fea-
ture of the house is its unusually
large windows.
On High Elevation.
The house is on a high location.
Exceptionally attractive vistas may
be had from most of the rooms. The
lot has a width of II feet. A beau
tiful rear yard includes a lily pool
and rock garden. A big portion of
the lot is -usable for recreational ac-
tivities and gardening.
The new home bears the indorse-
ment of the Silver Star Homes Com
mittee, a group of five housing ex-
perts who inspected the house thor
oughly. James S. Taylor Of the
Federal Housing Administration is
chairman of the committee. Other
members include: John Nolen, jr.,
director of planning of the National
Capital Park and Planning Com
mission: Fred A. Smith, who has
just retired as president of the
Washington Real Estate Board; Ir-
win S. Porter, prominent architect,
and Edwin H. Rosengarten, builder,
member of the firm of Davis, Wick
& Rosengarten.
Entrance to the house is made
Into large center hall, which is
by 18 feet inches in size. To
the left is the living room, which
occupies the full depth of the house
This room is Is by Is feet in size
"A huge Colonial fireplace is fronted
with Virginia greensboro There
are three large windows in this
room. French doors lead to a liv-
ing porch which overlooks the gar
den. The dining room, to the right
Of the entrance. is Is feet square.
Directly back of it is the kitchen,
II feet inches by feet 6 inches
in size. The kitchen is exceptionally
light. There are plenty of cabinets
and the equipment is of the latest
design. The double sink has good
(See STAR HOME, Page BAD
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(See PERMITS, Page BID
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Private Bui|dinq
In Week Totals
.$1,004,700
Additional Permits
Worth 50 5000
Issued to A. D. A.

Another million-dolla building
week was enjoyed by the private
construction industry In the Dis
trict during the past six days as
the building inspectors Office issued
permits having total valuation Of
$1.004,700. In addition, the District
Alley Dwelling Authority obtained
permits to build flats in Southeast
Washington to cost more than
$4,000.
Most of the huge amount Of
building approved in the week was
residential Permits were issued
for 10 one-family dwellings, 26
multi-family fats and two large
apartments.
Largest permit approved went to
the Columbia Investment Corp,
which will build a $35O,000 apart
ment hotel at 2101 Wyoming avenue
NV. The eight-story structure will
be built by Nathan Smith from de-
sign by Joseph H. Abel.
More important permits of the
period follow:
Columbia Investment Corp. 924
H street NE, owners; Nathan
Smith, 1927 Allison street NV,
(See PERMITS, Page BID
Evening star., 1940-10-12
Subdivision Streets Need
60-Foot Right Of Way

Major streets in new residential
subdivisions should have a right-of-
way so feet or more in width and a
paved roadway "a feet or more in
width.
Minor streets in new residential
subdivisions should have right-of-
way so feet in width and a paved
roadway "a to 26 feet in width, walks
4 feet, and curbs and cutters where
topography or market requires them.
For culs-de-sac, the right-of- way
recommended is 40 feet; turn
around, 80 feet; length, 300 to 400
feet; paved roadway, "a to 26 feet in
width; sidewalks, which can be next
to curb, feet.
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half became a side Of one of the
buggy seats.
The second seat was mounted be-
tween two of the buggy's wheels.
A third unique piece of furniture
was made from an old studio couch,
a wheel and the dashboard of the
dismembered equipage. The wheel
formed the head of the couch while
the dashboard served as the foot
with the whip remaining in its
holder.
These three pieces were then given
cleaning new colorful coatings and
upholstered in the rich red fabric.
Still other parts Of the old buggy
served decorative functions. The
buggy steps, attached to the wall,
made attractive holders for small
pots of ivy. The shafts, too, proved
Evening star., 1940-10-12

useful as hand railings down the
cellar steps. At the entrance to
the room, the carriage lamps
tWinkled above a hitching post
which gave its name to the recrea-
ton room that was as bright and
inviting as it had been fun to
contrive.
Evening star., 1940-10-12
Use Of BurIup

Dyed Burlap, which was once used
a great deal as a wall covering. may
be painted if proper precautions are
taken to keep the dye from bleeding
through. The best method is to go
over the burlap with two or three
thin coatings of glue size, which fill
the burlap fiber and prevents the
dye striking through the finish.
Evening star., 1940-10-12
Rebuilding Cities
Will Be Discussed
By Realty Dealers
Major Topics Outlined
For Convention in
Philadelphia

What men have learned in the
past year about home building, SELL
ing and leasing of real estate, real
estate management and real estate
appraisal will be discussed at the
33d annual convention Of the Ma
tional Association of Real Estate
Boards in Philadelphia during the
week of November II.
What should be our national pol
icy, what should be governmental
and private action in solving prob
(See CONVENTION. Page B-5.)
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Special Notices

WILL NOT be responsible for debts
not contracted by myself. (Signed)
ID. M. Cole. 1927 9th ave.
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Legal Notices

eIERcE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO 522 viii sell used S6-pazsenEsg
REQ school bus on bid, Bids must
Dc presented 20 CLERK OF district IN
sealed envelopes marked for identi-
ficafton on or before May 2tst.
Bios VII be opened on that date.
delivery June Isl. ANY or AL bids
subject 70 rejection
II. BRADSHAW. Clerk.
SpAnAwzy. Wash
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Lost and Found

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-29
20 YEARS AGO fME FIT Emp1RE
JUNE 2s, 1920

opened Shriners rived heret o
 the visiting Shrine A. Spague the hatchery attractive spot in the A. B. Building operations of he franc restored.
 construction work the Alaska with the other development available telegram Chairman of the Alaskan Engineer Commission
 B cruising of Alaska tim at scouting Admiralty Island was to the Fourth of July
 Bishop Catholic Diocese of Alaska in Alameda.
 B. director of the Alaska Gasneau Mining Company, to
 Weather Highest 49: lowest 48 rain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-29

in a procession with other flags, the flag of the United States of America should be either on the marching right in front of the center of the line of other flags When displayed with another flag against wall from crossed staffs, the flag should be on the right the flags right, and it's staff should be in front of the staff of the other flag. When displayed along with number of other flags, the flag should be at the center and highest point of the group. When flown on the same staff with another flag the flag of the United States should be at the top When flags flown from adjacent staffs the flag of the United States should be hoist ed first and lowered last
 When the flag is displayed from staff pro- iecting horizontally at angle from the window sill balcony the front of building, the union of the flag ds blue fied should go clear to the peak of the staff When displayed flat against wall whether horizontal or vertical, the flag should have the union uppermos and to the observers left When displayed over street so that both sides visible the flag should be hung vertically with the union to the north or east. The flas should not be used as drapery or for decorative purposes. Use bunting instead so arranged that the blue is above.
 The matter of showing respect to the flag be- comes very simple when it is remembered that the flag represents the living country and is itself a living thing The next time the flag passes by show nation you love
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-29
HATS OFF THE FLAG IS PASSING BY

In foreign countries citizens show respect to national symbols-the swastka, hammer and sickle Assessor else In America want citizens to respect the flag without fear compulson, but be- of genuine love for it. Nine hundred and nnetynine Americans out of every thousand do have in large measure this genuine love for the nation and it's symbol, the Stars and Stripes But fewer than this number will salute the flag properly The reason is no lack Of respect, but uncertainty and hesitancy about flag etiquette
 Living lives of freedom under liberal democracy, we have neglected to insist that every citizen learn the forms of showing respect to the living symbol of great republic
 Here are the simple rules to remember
 When flag passes in a parade during the ceremony of boistng or lowering the flag all persons should face the flag, stand at attention and salute Those in uniform should give the right hand salute. A not in uniform should salute by removing his hat with the right hand and holding it at the left shoulder, the hand being the heart. Women should salute by placing the right hand the heart The salute to the flag is rendered at the moment the flag passes by.
 When the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner" is played all present should stand and face the music. Those in uniform should salute. All others should stand at attention, men removing their hats When the flag is displayed during the playing of the music, it should be saluted in the regular manner described above.
 During the pledge to the flag, T pledge ale glance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it tsands, nation, n- Nvisibe with liberty and justice for all the citizen shows full respect by merely standing at attention, men removing their hats Persons in uniform should salute
 In displaying the flag, all Juneau merchants will do the Fourth of July the rules equally simple The flag should be displayed only from sunrise to sunset It should be hoised briskly but lowered slowly and tremendously. When carried
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOllOE 1O OIeGDlA OAsC IN THE COMMISS SION FER s COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, DIVISION NUM- BER ONE.
 Before FELIX GRAY, Commission CT and ex-officio Probate Judge, Juneau Precinct.
 In the Matter of the Last Will and Testament of LOUIS HAW- THORNE METZGAR, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned was, on June 29th, 1s4O, duly appointed execu- trix of the Last Will and Testa- ment and of the estate of Louis Hawthorne Metzgar, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present same, with proper vouchers att tached, to the undersigned at Ju- neau, Alaska, within six months from the date of this notice. Dated at Juneau, Alaska, June 29th, 194O.
 ELIZABETH BOYLE METzGAR,
 Executrix.. First publication: June 29, 1940. Last publication: July 20, 1940
 adv.
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Soldiers of Mercy
(New York Times)

(NeW York Times)
 Some day the story of the American ambulance units the battefieds of France will be fully told. We have been getting it only through the blindng flash of exploding bombs and the rattle of machine gunning planes. But volunteers have been in the thick of it, carrying helpless families from fam ing ruins, succoring wounded fighting men, and chancing death from the skies through every minute of terror.
 Ambulance service in this war is not what it was in any other The sign of the Red Cross con- fers no immunity. There is no safety in the con- gested roads behind the armies. Some cars have reached base hospitals riddled with bullet holes. Some have never come back. The drivers who keep them shutting through the web of ruin have their own lengthenng casualty list
 Upward of hundred American ambulances have been operating on the French front in addition to a fleet of service trucks number of our ambu- ances got as far as Finland Others with the British forces They are manned by men of cour age, young soldiers of humanity
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-29
HOROSCOPE E "The stars incline
 but do not C 1aapeW
SUNDAY, JUNE 30

Good and i'll omens are discerned for today. There is a benefic as- pect for the clergy who will have extra work through the coming year as humanity seeks answers to the riddle of life. Churches will benefit through united effort for the general welfare The evening is suspicious for meetings.
 Heart ana Home: Women are under the most fortunate planetary direction today Many will con- tribute largely to philanthropic movements This is day for eff fort along relief lines. Aspiration and high hopes are stimulated un- der this rule of the stars which draws the young away from ma terial interests. It is a most fortu- nate sway for love affairs. The need of sympathy and understand ing is strong while this configura- tion prevails. k
 Business Affairs: The coming week should bring much activity in the world of trade Banks and banking will command unusual at tention as international problems multiply. In the month of July, widely scattered uprisings will add to the general anxiety regarding the breaking down of civilized methods of trade and commerce. Labor unions will manifest in creased influence in industry as well as in politics.
 National Issues: The woes of cap italists and employers will be pre- sented with effect as the national campaign advances. Conservative leaders will receive support, but the stars seem to presage continu- ance of the party in power. Young leaders will be conspicuous, but mistakes due to over-enthusiasm and a lack of self restraint will decrease their power in vote-get- ting. College bred radicals are to learn much before the autumn, the seers foretell.
 International Affairs: Heavy loss es in the European war will be revealed after futile efforts are made to keep secret the number of men sacrificed. The madness and futility of conflict which blots out the lives most useful to war ring nations will be recognized more and more as a spirit of re- bellion against those responsible for wholesale slaughter flames up in the armies engaged in combat. Next month history will continue to be written in blood in ways that put a lasting stain on civili- zation
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of more than average success Care to pre- vent losses is enjoined for unusual conditions will affect business.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be serious, intelligent, de- termined and generally successful. Good fortune attends these Cancer natives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-29
MONDAY, JULY

This is rather an uncertain day, marked by conflicting aspects. Nep- tune is in benefic aspect while Uranus is adverse. In certain parts of the country extreme heat is in dicated. The stars favor persons who exercise authority.
 Heart and Home: Women today are subject to depressing and dis turbing influences. They may be irritable and discontented, diff cult to please and inclined to look on the dark side of things. Many will be apprehensive of war serv- ice for sons or husbands. The stars prognosticate financial as well as sentimental forebodings. This is not a promising sway for love affairs.
 Business Affairs: Merchants and manufacturers will continue to en- joy prosperous days. Banks and bankers come under a direction that is menacing for the future.
 
 system will cause anxiety for the United States before the end of the year. Railways and airways will have heavy traffic. Recreation will be sought by great numbers of per- sons. This is to be profitable | week.
 | National Issues: AS the national | political campaign gets under way great bitterness will be engineered | by conflicting opinions on many important subjects. Danger is presaged for party leader who will overwork. The seers warn that sudden illness will affect many prominent. persons. History repeats itself in many details that are ig- nored, but there are portcnts wa...- ing men and women to use phys.- cal strength wisely.
 International Affairs: The end of this month will be of great sig nificance for Great Britain. Roy alty will be conspicuous as changes in the Government take place, due to death or resignation. The power of labor organizations and the La- Dor Party will be demonstrated in London. It has been long foretoid that the United States will be forced to give support to the Allies
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-29
NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT

The undersigned having on the 18th day of June, 1940, filed his final account as administrator of the estate of Andrew Palmer, de- ceased, in the Probate Court of Juneau Precinct, Alaska, notice is hereby given to all heirs, creditors and other persons interested in said estate, that Monday, August 19 1940, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon of said day, at the office of the United States Commissioner, in the Federal and Territorial Building, in the City and Precinct of Juneau, Territory of Alaska, is the time and place set for the hearing of said account, objections thereto and the settlement thereof.
 H. B LIE FEVRE,
 Administrator of the estate
 of Andrew Palmer, deceased Publication dates, June A, July l. 8-15-22, 194Q, adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-29
Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth
Cleveland Plain Dealer)

We suggest in view of the fact that this country is getting nearer to every day. there is only person who has been entrusted with sufficient mandate, borrowing a phrase from football, to call the signals This is the President of the United States
 Though he is, by the Constitution, Commander in Chief of the armed forces, he cannot lay his hands on a dime, without action of Congress
 Why not give him break?
 Speaking practically, his political enemies cannot possibly deprive him of his leadership and set other in his place. till next year, and it question whether they can then.
 But next year will be too late to stop Hitler
 Only one plan our desperately needed rearnament, because other has the legal power
 Wouldn't it be a good thing if the rest of us piped down bit and let him show what he do?
 After all we elected him captain, and today's loudest squawker to the method of rearmament did not win, place show,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-29
LOOK and LEARN &sy. c. GORDON

is of malleabiliy in metals2 5
 commander considered the greatest the everk known? 3 make the District of Columbia? composed the "Parsifal"? 5 What U S. city harbor the Gulf of Mexico?
  l. The property of being reducbe to thin leaves 2 Hannibal 3 4 Richard Wagner 5 Galveston Texas.
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Daily Lessons in English v. v L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN NISUSED LATER tcomparaive LATED things, being the mentioned 
 OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED Phlanthropic fiji hrop n A AN, OF. accent third syllable
 OFTEN MISSPEILED: Ceiling; Fl, IE nor FEE.
 smallest slightest shortest minimum most unmportant.
 three times and it is yours Let us vocabulary each day Todas word uAR1TuATE to accstom famiarize evil"
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unless the war ends shortly and the stars give little hope of a speedy peace.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of good fortune in business associations. The tendency may be toward ex- travagance in living.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be pleasure-loving, lov- able, intelligent and quick-witted Many are extraordinarily talented in music or the arts.
 Copyright, 1940)