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Evening star., 1940-06-22
F. H. A. Anniversary
To Find Business
Near d Billions
Post Six Months
Reported us Most
Active in Six Years

The Federal Housing Administra.
tien will observe Its sixth birthday
anniversary on Thursday, June 27
with nearly $500, 900, 900 of home
and property improvement financ.
Ing insurance written during It's
operation, Administrator Stewart
Mcdonald announced today. This
insurance includes:
Two billion two hundred ninety
flve million dollars in premium
paying mortgages on small homes,
100000 In premium paying
mortgages on 1arge-scale projects,
$l,075 100000 In property improve
ment and modernization loans.
Mr.. Mcdonald pointed out that
these funds were advanced by more
than 10000 private lending institu-
tions located in every part of the
country. They were advanced for
bettering the housing conditions OF
more than 100000 persons-a
number equalling the combined pop
ulation of 18 certain States.
Mortgage Insured in 1895.
The original National Housing Act
establishing the Federal Housing
administration was passed by Con-
gress In the summer of 1894 and
signed by President Roosevelt on
June q of that year. The first mod
ernization loan was reported for in
surance In August, 1884, and the
first home mortgage was insured In
January, 1895. Mortgage laws in
the various States had to be amend
ed before the insured mortgage sys-
tenn could really get under way.
"As we celebrate our sixth BIRTH
day." Mr.. Mcdonald said, I'VE are
ending the most active six months
In our history. During both April
and May the new home applications
numbered around 10000 and ex-
ceeded $100, 100000 in amount, while
May also was the most active month
ever recorded under the F. H. A.
program for homes started under its
inspection.
S100.O00,000 June Forecast.
preliminary estimates for June
indicate another 100000 900 month,
with another 10000 new houses
added to the supply of owned
homes"
During the next fiscal year begin
ming June /. Mr.. Mcdonald said,
the Federal Housing Administration
will be self-supporting, meeting all
Its operating expenses from revenues
received from its insurance opera
tions under titles I and II of the
National Housing Act. It met a
large proportion of expenses for the
current fiscal year from revenues.
Evening star., 1940-06-22

their own condition any probability
Of an acute housing shortage In
only S per cent of the reports so
far tabulated in the association s
inquiry is there seen any probability
of need of construction of tempo
rary housing for industrial workers.
Except for a possible very sudden
and gigantic expansion Of plants
which might take place in a few
localities, the cities are emphatic
in reporting that private enterprise
is able to supply any housing need
at present In sight.
The association is undertaking i'm
mediately a study of the whole
question OF industrial plant use, real
estate use and housing preparation
involved in the present program and
In its expected train of conse-
quences, and has offered its services
and that of its local member boards
to governmental agencies concerned
with national defense to the end
that housing and real estate needs
entailed may be met as expeditiously
as possible and so far as possible
through the use Of existing channels
and facilities. This, it has been
indicated, is the intention through
out the program.
Lessons From Last War.
One lesson of the last war is that
housing plays an important part in
the speed with which war industries
can be created and carry on, Newton
G. F'arr, Chicago, president of the
association, points out. In 19l7-18
housing for war industry workers
became real botteneck. One air.
plane plant, for example, had labor
turnover of 800 per cent per month,
accounted for mainly by lack of
decent housing, according to a re-
cent statement by an official of the
emergency agency of that time.
One important munitions plant re.
Evening star., 1940-06-22

New Zealand railway revenues
are tho highest in history.
Evening star., 1940-06-22

Will be ready for about November
OF group Of three buildings to be known
dens Jerry Maatco the builder
There will be 128 units in this building The units flexible
and may be arranged that the apartments will
to six rooms h
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-03-08
DIARIES

HI. w. GRAY'S DAIRY
High Grade Dairy Products
1884 Post st. Phone 2-S495
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-03-08
/ A Recommended Business Directory
ADDING MACHINES

JONES OFFICE EQUIPMENT co.
Adding, Bookkeeping, Calculating
Machines
121 w. Ashley st. = Phone 5-5994
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j. HI. MALLETT
Rubber Stamps Seals
Ill w. Ashley st. Phone < .Ooo
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ROOFING
DAVIS ROOFING co.
41O1 Evergreen
Phone 5-O789

RUBBER STAMPS & SEAS
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-03-08
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING

General Outdoor Advertising Co.
Painted Bulletins-Neon Signs
One Riverside Ave.-Phone 5-7877
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-03-08
RUG CLEANING
SANDWICH SHOP

STAYERS GOODY-GOODY
Restaurant and Sandwich Shon
12S Riverside Ave. Phone 5-1AHs
Plenty of Parking Space
Instant Curb Service
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20

place they occupy in the ensem-
Bile. but the percussion section has
been ignored as something of not
the least Importance. But to learn
how important they are, take the
drums and other percussion in
struments out of the ensemble and
see what happens. A band isn't
band without the drums, and GER
tain situations in the orchestra
would fall pretty flat without the
percussion section. And think Of
Yankee Doodle"-eliminate the
drums and it wouldn't be that
great American classic.
With all the other sections hav-
ing been featured extravagantly,
il seemed about time to give the
percussions a break. 1t was done
with the assistance of Frank
Anarde, director of the Lincoln
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20

LNOR the convenience of those
desiring to attend the concert
by the st. Olof choir at Central
Lutheran church Jan. rs. reserva-
tions are being taken at the Fisher
civic center. General arrange
ments for the concerts are in
charge of q Central church COM
mittee.
The choir. developed by the
eminent DR.. F. Melius Christensen,
is composed Of young men and
women attending college. Their
main interests are the studies of
the regular college course, and their
membership in the choir is extra
curricular.
The choir has made the city of
Mortified known from coast to
coast. It's fame has spread across
the seas and the glowing tributes
that Were paid these singers and
their leader when they visited
Europe are among the most elo-
quent they have ever received.
Every year DR.. Christensen
undertakes the process Of selecting
new material for his choir. What
principle he adopts nobody knows.
The voices are not outstanding.
but they fit together into that
magnificent whole that has made
st. Olaf Lutheran choir the won
der of a continent.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20

usually is used with the cymbals
but has a very definite place Of its
own in the ensemble scheme.
The kettle drums (timpani)
occupy an important place In
the orchestra or concert band.
1t Is the first drum to be
tuned to q definite pitch. 1t
was first used by the Arabs
and was brought to England
by the Crusaders. A pair of
kettle drums tuned to tonic
and dominant tones were first
introduced into the classical
orchestra in the 18th century.
The name kettle drum" is de-
rived from the shape of the cop
per shell. The skin, held in place
by an iron ring, is usually tuned
by thumb screws. A drumhead
tuned by a foot pedal is a recent
development; its pitch can be
changed while being played.
Kettle drum sticks are flexible
and have knobs of lambs wool, felt
or sponge.
The marimba, an instrument
similar to the xylophone but much
larger has an important place in
the ensemble or may be used as
a solo instrument. 1t may be
played by one or four performers
and has great musical possibili-
ties. The instrument originated
in Africa.
The bell Tyre or "glockenspiel,"
is so named because of the Tyre
shaped frame on which the sound
ing bars or bells are arranged. It
is series of tuned bars or bells
played by one performer using a
small hammer. 1t can be used
effectively for solo parts or as an
ensemble instrument in the con-
cert band or orchestra but is most
popular in marching bands.
The snare drum is important in
the percussion section when GER
tain effects are required. 1t is
most useful in emphasizing eli
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20

Got~9s. Cowip9s and Dos~os
Of Tacomons as the Re
povter Fownd Them.

Mary Lois vanderkinter thrilled
over graduation from Mason school
-Verna Desl<ines talking about
taking pig for ride = Richard
Ward being congratulated - Roy
Fischer trying hand as house,
breaker-Jack Fishburne and Ray
Sandegren In huddle over the presi-
dents ball Jan. 27-Roy Compton
devouring sports page-Marjorie
Espeland telling about driving
wrong car-Carl Caddey and Lyle
Lemaey making business call-Bill
Galliven and Pat Wright in street
eonversatio n-Tom Vaughan
browsing around book store-Dr.
G. o. Walters meeting friends -
John Paul Bennett putting away at
pipe - Genevieve Martin urging
voters to register-Harold Cosier
offering to give Nels Hong piggy
back" ride to clinic to get foot
treated-Guy sheldon making fresh
batch OF doughnuts--Richard Ruffo
and o. J. Beaudin leaving early
this morning for California.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20
Miss Miles to
Sing for Scots
Popular Tacoma Confrslto
On Program for
Bobby Burns Concert

SOLOIsT for the Bobby Burns
concert at the Elks temple
Jan. II will be Margaret Miles,
popular contralto. Miss Miles is of
Scottish parentage. She was cho-
sen for the Burns concert because
of her naturally Scottish SYM
pathy and understanding as well
as for her musicianship.
Miss Miles came prominently to
the forefront among Tacoma sing
ers when she began to win honors
here and at the Victoria music
festival. Twice she won the Scot
tish folk song cup. One year she
won the coveted Rose Bowl cup
and was given the highest rating
In her division at the Victoria
festival. She Is a member of the
Ladies Musical club and soloist
At the Independent Bible church.
Also appearing on the program
will be a pipers' band and a group
Of Scotch dancers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20
Tscomsn. See
Ghost Town !"
Many from This City
Find Marc PlafoH BsIIei
Extremely Pleasing

An enthusiastic audience includ-
ing . fair sprinkling Of Tacomans
watched the Northwest premier
Thursday night In Seattle of Ghost
Town." newest creation of the Bal
let Russe de- Monte Carlo. which
began = four-dsy visit to the Music
Hall theater.
Performed TO the accompaniment
Of the full Seattle symphony or
chestra, that colorful dance enact
ment Of the career Of q roaring
mining town in the sierras brought
curtain calls time and again. final
" two almost boisterous ones for
the choreographer. Marc Platoff.
Thursday nights performances
opened with Les Sylphides. q
classic ballet to the music Of
Chopin. Third number was the
hilarious sCaite Parisienne." en-
joyed before by Seattle and Taco
ma audiences on past annual tours
Of the troupe It win be given
again at the Sunday matinee. All
the varied program of the ballet
has been made unusually effective
this season by appearance with the
70-piece symphony orchestra aug
mented by the company's own
musicians. For the Friday night
performance the house Is sold out
but reservations are being taken
ct Frasers for the Saturday night
and Sunday afternoon perform
sucea.-R. s.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20

The year she graduated from
Curtis she made successful debut
with the Philadelphia Opera Co.
A little later Impressario Gatti.
Casaxxa heard her ~ soloist on q
radio program.
He Wa 20 impressed with
her voice that Ne sent for her
and arranged . contract with
the Metropolitan Opera. Her
dobut opposite Lawrence Tib-
bett brought . new golden
haired favorite 70 the Metro
politAn.
A magnificent voice, a flare for
the dramatic and her youthful
charm sent her far on the road
to fame. Whether 1t was In La
Boheme." LA Traviata," Faust, -
or Martha. Helen Jepson con-
tinued to charm the great audi
ences at the metropolitan. Her
appearance here Feb. 2 will be
one Of the events which will make
this music season something to be
remembered.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20
Bonneville Signs
McMinnUille Pact

PORTLAND - The Bonneville
administration today announced
execution Of 2o-year contract
with the city OF McMinnville for
the sale Of 1000 kilowatts Of firm
power and varying amounts Of
surplus power.
The contract. 18th signed by
Bonneville 10 date, will not be-
come effective. however. until it
has been ratified by the voters Of
Meanwhile, n provided by the
city's charter. The election will
Be held within a month. officials
said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20
Skaters FrOlic
On Unusual Ice

LAKE PLACID. n. Y. - Five
hundred youngsters skated safely
on four inches Of ice while motor
boats churned open water a few
rods away during freak freeze
up IN this Adirondack resort. Few
old timers could remember when
Lake Placid and adjoining Mirror
lake had not frozen over together.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20
Gathers Nickels
To Buu NeuC Car

ST. MARES, Ida Stanley Re
sor saved for two years to get
enough money TO buy a new car
and paid for il in cash-all nickels.
Resor walked into an automobile
display room. selected his car.
then plunked down his money and
demanded a receipt The accumu-
lated nickels weighed 62is pounds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20

band and orchestra. He got his
percussion section together the
other day for the photographer
and the effect Ia rather distinctive.
At the left Is the bass drum
on which Dick Walker per-
forms. Next il Louis Peder-
sen and the kettle drums;
Martha Jane Gallaher with
the marimba, and Grace
McQuillin and the bell Tyre.
In the back row are the four
snare drummers-Merrill Full
Ter, Ted Rinck, Norman Schut
and Paul Galloway.
The bass drum, largest of the
non-musical drums (those which
produce sound of indefinite
Pitch, is important in orchestra
or concert and marching bands. 1t
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20
DANCE ON SATURDAY

James Sales Grange will spon-
sor a dance in its hall, two blocks
south of Airport road on So. Park
ave, Saturday evening. Dancing
will start at and refreshments
will be served. The committee con-
sists of Mrs. Homer elk. Mrs. Hell
en- Odell. Mrs. c. d. Connor and
Mrs. o. c. wisner. The dance will
be open to the public.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20

introduction to
hymn writing is
interesting. At
the age of only
seven he wrote
rhymes for the
amusement of
his parents.
At about Is
he undertook to
c ritfcize the
versification of
3 o m e of tn e
psalms sung In
{ b e c h ur C h,
which m owe d
NM nf thu
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20
makes and In indispensable in mill

makes and In indispensable in mill
tary bands.
The fundamental construction Of
the snare drum, also called side
drum" differs little from the first
of those drums made thousands of
years ago. 1t is the smallest Of
the drums used in the orchestra.
Its characteristic quality is pro-
duced by the rafting against the
lower head of "snares" or gut
strings stretched tightly across it.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20

church fathers tn remark "Beforc
vou criticize vouny man give IN
something better
.ss-.l,.. g.
e.. - - -. :. 80, :,
a.. -. .,,.-,.u -
ms hymn II no. eeneraiiy
though we are bound to say we
first verse Ia like this:
n"'d inc K'"r'ee :" '"s
mo
a ~" rrs r
Pa" mo" "o"o" '"' "
And songs before unknown"
Inc ooru,ai reception OF TINS
hymn ieu Inc au.nor 10 prepare
o e ne ,ulIisneu one ior eacn
SUNDAY un.h nrore 'nah <oo ha'
Dsen written; ihese were gather.
co ano Puphsneo anu tne iirst
watts, rorun.r+., MOS, ,..
Nj. vsr.,,,cat,or !, ~. p..,,n. o.
coumor con..n, NJ. s~aa...,
HYMN 4. 9Th. wo,dro,,. cro.s -
~. ,,r.t v.r.. -, r,h,.h ,o,,o.~.
"When l survey the wondrous
cross
On which the Prince sf
NV richest gain count but
loss
And pour contempt on all
my PRIDE.
This hymn II IN the judgment
OF many scholars the finest In the
hingiisn language. The best liter
y s.s, Ana ene usage ~ "or-
-. so,s,se a., "'ns
80 'a 10y onn o's !"
-. ~ '"ee 's""
Cruciiixion 10 the world by the
cross OF Christ, was the original
ute o. THIS hymn. This was
wnen poets ana authors tried to
tel the whole story IN the title.
ana people mao time TO stop and
read lengthy titles. The tendency
now IL 10 cut the title rs short as
possible, In THIS case to three
words, The Wondrous Cross"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-20
Great Hymn
Inspired by
Challenge
Do Better or Stop
Crifieizine. Church Elders
Told Isaac Watts
BY J. w. BIxEL

IN the discussion OF hymns that
live. we must. of course, in
clude The Wondrous Cross" one
of the best Of the products Of
Isaac Watts. The story Of Watts
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-06-28
~~7W/N 7OWN TAKES

Ben Perry World War Vet writer and railway postal
home after his pistol twice in the last month Peerys
police should keep revolver
threatening people with it. If Ben duel he
pick places outside the city where innocent
chdrenwoud not be line of revolver fire. The people
Fourth Ave- most of whom abiding ti
tolerate that type of carrying much longer
anybody Ben Peery should know better!
STAR JOURNAL reported weeks st.
shooting resulted from argument the Joe Louis fight the
who the either had unusual imagination
simply truth careessy
youth has lost his head completely cute
the southland? boy that little
going good $50 dollar month job drug store
cowboy family squabb should battle engaged in
quite thriller E. is said to have thrown peachy
right RS chin All forgiven hope
hunting a Tuesday night E. had offer to
go California.
examining for the morans" state board that T. will
will of its
product popular lady musician disappearing Tues
nights fulfill her obligations to her club?
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-06-28
Official u. S. Banner
Standardized in 1912

The present United States flag was
not officially standardized until 1912.
An exhaustive study of the history
Of our flag from its earliest begin
nings to the present has recently
been completed by Theodore T. Be-
lote, curator of history at the Smith
sonian institution.
AS result Of this study an exhibit
to portray its colorful history, con-
sisting Of famous original flags. was
opened at the national museum in
Washington, under administration Of
the Smithsonian. This Is the first
time q museum exhibit has ade-
quately treated the whole history Of
the American flag.
Among the earliest Of flags is the
New England flag Of 1885, a white
flag with a red cross and with an
oak tree in the upper inner corner.
Other sketches are Of the flags hasti-
ly devised in the American colonies
during the early period of the Rev
olution. Some of these expressed
the varied emotions of the colonists
during their struggle for liberty.
Among this type are the famous
rattlesnake flag with the legend
Don't tread on mel" and the Grand
Union flag which by combining a
field of red and white stripes with
the British Union Jack expressed
the hope of some colonists that there
might still be a reconciliation with
the mother country.
Another group Of sketches In
cludes the local military flags I'M
der which the various militia and
continental units fought their way
through the Revolution. These flags
represented local rather than ma
tional patriotism and were used ex-
clusively in the army-not in the
navy. They include the flags Of the
Bedford, Mass, Minute-men, the
third New York regiment, the Sec
ond New Hampshire regiment, the
third Maryland regiment, and many
others.
All these early types of flags con-
tributed something toward the final
series Of sketches shown in the ex-
hibit-those including the many
forms Of the stars and stripes used
between 1777 and 1912.
Wide variety in the arrangement
Of the stars In the union Of flags ex-
listed during the entire Nineteenth
century, and it was not until 1912
that a standard arrangement was
established by an executive order
issued by President William H. Taft.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-06-28
Halle @. Brown Stay At
Home Camp

Preparations for the camp
classes are now complete. Misses
Beatrice Vassar and Rosemond Col
lier will be in charge of the Kin
dergarten, which has as one of its
main features the furnishing of a
large doll house. Sewing classes
will be led by Mrs. Priscilla Kirk
and Mrs. Hazel Butler. Mr.. Sgd
ney Moeller, an expert in wood
carving and handicraft, will be in
charge of the boys classes in wood
work and wood carving. Archery
is also offered for the boys.
Spatter work and block prints
will form a part of the handicraft
classes which will be taught by
Mrs. Helen Shaw and Miss Laura
Jeffrey. The class in Sub-deb
Charm, which will teach girls how
to attain glamour, oomph, or what
have-you, will be taught by Mrs.
Edna Brooks, an expert manicur-
list and beauty culturist. =.
Mrs. Alverta Coram is in charge
of registration and attendance rec
ords.
An intriguing itinerary for the
Friday Mystery Trips has been set
up-whither the campers go on
that day, no one but the leader
knows and she isn't telling.
The popular Wednesday swim
days will be held at Phalen Park.
Dwight Reed, Jr., and Mrs. Her
man Cotton will be in charged of
the swimming instruction.
Others assisting in the school
will be Miss Marie Rhodes, who
will teach baton twirling, and Miss
Estella Nelson.
All boys and girls from 5 to Is
are urged to register while there
is still time and get in for every
minute of the six weeks camping
at the coolest camp in town. Reg
istration fee is 15c.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-06-28

mind to work for the money you
are to receive.
L. R. P: 1 am % years old. The
man that I love, 1 want to know
if he still loves me?
Ans: No, you don't interest him
any longer. There's no use in try
ing to win him back again for he
is thru with you. 1t is indicated
to me that you only think that you
love this man you two would
never have been able to get along.
E. L.: Help me. I have a son
five years old and he seems to be
normal and healthy but he isn't.
Tell me if he will ever be all right?
Ans: / fear that he won't ever
be perfectly normal due to the
fact that his mind hasn't ever de-
velOped since he was a few months
or a year old. This youngster
should be placed under the care of
doctor and if he can be helped at
all, the doctor will surely do it.
G. H. c.: My mother is a teach
er and she is insisting that I go to
college and specialize in business.
Tell me please if there is some
thing else that would be more
beneficial to me or am / talented
along this line?
Ans: A smart woman, your
mother. She knows there is no
great amount Of money to be had
teaching and feels that your
chances for improving yourself
would be greater in the business
world ] believe the same. Make
your arrangements to specialize in
business when you enter college
this fall.
A. E. G.: I have been with a man
four years and now I have met
another and fell in love with him.
What must I do?
Ans: Stick to the man you are
with. The young man you recently
met does like you to some degree
.. but it isn't TRUE LOVE. He's
young and will change his views
many times, and the man you are
with now is settled and will con-
tinue to make you a desirable
mate.