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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
Fair Golfers z
Break Personal
Records in PLAY

Personal records took a sound
beating Monday at Brookdale
where the Tacoma Women's Golf
association played their monthly
sweepstakes. In the match versus
par event results follow
First division, Mrs. Frank Ma
hon, Brookdale, e1-14, even; Mrs.
w. H. Dean, Brookdale. ST., one
down; Mrs. John Corliss and Mrs.
Everett Smith, Fircrest, ss-14, one
down.
Second division honors went
to Mrs. William Turner of
Meadow Park. SS-16. one up.
Mrs. II. koessler, on her home
course, shot 1919. even. Mrs.
Oscar Hansen, Highland, 9s-
Is. one down, placed third.
Mrs. J. T. Craig of Highland
slashed a few strokes off her ham
dicap when she chalked up a per-
sonal record of e6-25 to go three
up; Mrs. Van Thiel, Highland. was
second with 10o-2e, two up. Mrs.
German Rowe played a 1922 to
take third spot with all even to
par.
In the fourth division where
medal play prevailed, Mrs. J. z.
Herley of Fircrest won with a net
IS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
Whitehead
Hurls Great
Ball Game
Browns Pitcher
Hold Rivols 10
s Hitless FrUmes

NEW YORK-The third no-hit
game everyone was looking for
has finally been pitched but II
turned out to be a fluke. Johnny
Whitehead, whose appetite and
thirst caused him 20 be traded
down the river by Jimmy Dykes
\ couple Of years ago. vas the
author Of the majors third no
hitter but he won't get credit for
II
After banking the Tigers for
six innings the rains came and
washed out whitehead's oppor-
tunity To Join Bobby Feller and
Tex Carleton In the hall of fame
this season.
He was right yesterday In
the second game and pitched
the Browns 10 . 40 victory
In the abbreviated affair. And
the defeat was costly for the
Tigers. because 10 knocked
them out Of the American
league lead by the margin Of
.oo2.
In the first game Of the double
header the Tigers won over the
Browns. e-2. with schoolboy Rove
snnexing his fourth straight game.
Mel Harder frightened Cleve-
lands pennant hopes by showing
a flash OF his old time form as
he pitched the Indians into first
place with 10-1 triumph over the
White Sox.
Joe Cronin's pitching pain was
relieved briefly when Fritz Oster-
mueller went the route and pitched
the Red Sox to q Al victory over
the Yankees.
Whit Wyatt won his 18th vic
tory major league high for
him-when he pitched Brooklyn
to a 60 victory over the Giants
last night in the first arc light
game In history between the two
Gotham clubs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
JAMBOREE SENDS HOT STOVE LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP VI
Large Bass Falls
To Soldier Fisher

A 81 pound large mouth black
bass fell 20 the fishing skill Of
William c. Reid. seth squadron.
McChord field. last night at Clear
lake, near Eatonville. The big
fellow vas taken on = Dowagisc
and in his fight for liberty ripped
off two cluster hooks from the
plug. The fish vas 20 inches long
and drew wide interest among
visitors and anglers at Clear Lake
inn.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
Increase OF
zoo Daily
Is Reported
Big Event Billed
For Athletic Park
Sunday. Aug. Is

Memberships are rolling into the
Tacoma Hot Stove league at =
rate Of almost 200 a day and the
goal OF 5000 by Sunday. August
IS. when the first annual Hot
Stove jamboree viii be held at
Athletic park, Is more than likely
to be achieved, Z. II. (Ted) Van
Fossen. chairman of the member
ship committee, reported to Presi-
dent Robert B. Abel Tuesday.
With more than 500 signed
In the last three days st Ath-
letic park. the membership In
the baseball bcosterx' organi-
ration jumped 10 2,6oo.
With II days to 20 to achieve
the goal of 5000 and put Tacoma
in the forefront of the nation, sue
cess is assured If present members
continue their efforts to enlist new
recruits.
New members can sign up this
week at Chappen q Grimes, e4s
Pacific ave-; z. II. Van Fossen.
Bank of California, and Scotty's
Tavern, No. LIST st. and Tacoma
ave.
Membership books win be
open again at Athletic park
next Sunday when the Tigers
return from their current road
trip to open q series against
the Vancouver Capilanos.
Jack Shapiro, chairman of the
jamboree committee of the Hot
Showers, said Tuesday interest is
mounting in the first annual jam
boree of the booster group.
He said public reaction has been
such that there is a possibility
that temporary seats will De added
for the game.
A long list of prizes will be pre-
sented during the jamboree. The
two top prizes are an electric re-
frigerator and an airplane trip.
tickets and expenses to the 1910
world series.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
Bike Champion Forced
To Borrow Vehicle

CENTRALIA-Marty Deras. ma
tionsl bicycle racing champion.
here with the 6oth signal battalion
for army maneuvers this month.
had TO borrow a bicycle to keep
in trim 10 defend his title in De-
troit, Mich. later this month
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
Model Lumbers
Go on Rampage

Model Lumber went on a spree
in the first inning to garner six
runs and TO 2 victory over
the Summit Cubs in a Senior Boys
league game played at Mckinley
yesterday.
IL was the first win Of the
second half for the lumber
lads and II was hard earned
rs they played the last two
innings with only eight men
on the field, Buss Mitchell be-
ing ousted In the seventh in
ming for protesting q called
third strike.
Don Lee of the Model Lumber
nine led the hitters getting a
double and a home run in two
times at bat, the home run coming
in the first inning with the bases
loaded. Two fast double plays by
the lumber team took the fielding
honors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
Eagles Bowling League
Elects Officers

r. L. Sanderson was elected
president Of the Eagles Bowling
league recently. Oscar Carlson
was elected vice president and Don
Bryant was reelected secretary
treasurer. The league consists of
Is teams. which viii compete regu-
larry at the Coliseum alleys.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
ON THE LAM
with ELLIOTT METCALF

THAT professional football classic billed for Seattes Sicks
stadium Aug % Thursday will find great representa-
tion from Tacoma
You put that down with your next gup of butter
milk =.
Yesterday this emphasized the feature which has
arranged ROYAL Brougham, Seattle scribe TO raise
to bring children fixed Europeans TO
the United States for the duration of the
the hour until began
getting calls and queries
when tickets be obtained
downtown agencies at
Seattle bloc Of tickets put
o sale in Tacoma
efforts VIII be but III try
football above college ball IN
tacular. crowd peasing play
The brings out gambling spectacular open play
the old college The
IN surpassed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
Shinn Joins Salem

SALEM. Ore. Lee Shinn.
Baker. former Willamette Univer-
sity baseball player. WAS signed
by the Salem Senators Of the
Western international league to-
day.
Shinn In an infielder but has
has been placed at left field by
the Scion manager, Biddy Bishop.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE

HOW THE SERIES ENDED
Seattle 5, San Francisco o.
Oakland 2. Sacramento 2.
Los Angeles 4. Portland 1.
San Diego 3, Hollywood 1.
GAMES THIS WEEK
Oakland at Seattle.
Hollywood at Portland.
Sacramento at San Francisco.
San Diego at Los Angeles.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
A JUNIOR WITH A JOLT

ILEFELAND = Bob FoIk- 10
yesr-old American Legion junior
baseball player. paced his club 10
victory with four consecutive
home runs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
Doc Wilmot Read viii Be There =.

The Washington Redskins Of the major eastern leagues
will provide the gridron fireworks
Players stars of college days will be fighting for
places the regular lineup the Redskins 1910
Thus the naoub will battle Of the ffest type The
big boys those rather fat paying jobs
positively will occupied by that ardent
Tacoma Wimot D. Read
good Portland
years ago memory thriller with
still
football would the TO be played Not
type brilliant teicdriving football
when the Redxn do their stuff
n hat worth game at stadium
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
BARTON BASEBALL OFFICIAL

NEW YORK James Barton.
the actor. Is president Of the Long
Island Night Hawks semi-profes-
sional baseball club
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
N] The
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL

NEW SERIES
Tacoma at Wenatchee.
Spokane at Yakima.
Vancouver at Salem.
No games yesterday; teams
travelling.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
AMERICAN LEAGUE
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

Boston 4. New York ].
Cleveland 10. Chicago 1.
Detroit 30. St Louis "a.
(Only games scheduled-)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07

American association-St Paul
s. Kansas City o; Columbus 3.
Louisville 4: Toledo ?, Indianap-
oils 8; Minneapolis-M wauke
postponed. rain.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07

Batteries: Kerwin, Taylor and
]. Yusko; Stillwell and Dubois.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
On Grouse Protection =. d.

Here is the concluding part Of Hank Crowrs article
the blue and rufed situation in the National Wash
district in the Ebe country, article that urged the tenn
2orary closure this country because Of Especial privilege
hunters and of needed conservation for
of these two grouse species:
And now to get down to the business of closing this
which involve practical bound
going liberty
lines with the idea mind make posting by game department
possible paceshereby avoiding confusion
My suggestion strongly
country trail (caled
the Baeywis ra would the boundary the Noun
tain highway to Buwd creek then the Buswd (which eventually
the Mashen river would be the boundary down
point directly line with the Alder to Eaonve farm
along
the Mountain highway Alder the north boundary then the
Mountain highway from Alder back to Ashford 1.-THE starting point
this encosue the All four lines enclosing
this area are plain markers and well known to hunters
this deemed takes In
much territory would the boundary lines with the
would substitute the road from the Mountain highway National
Busyvid tabOut four miles the fies)
This would leave fine grouse and deer section between
stoners place and the National line Also all the territory
Nsquay good hunting through
that section The only difference the boys would
foot little morswhch good variety and tonic from
fully either proposals probably
the hunters years
their stamping ground They will probably asadde of
pressure
days. But the boys VIII Just lay ASIDE their personal feelings and
they hunting
And rsmembr~you can't raise those fine blues and tufts in
hatcheres 1t just hasn't worked out
Noturol Grouse Reserve -.
Second: This ideally situated natural reserve,
in that il is centrally located in vast hunting counryand
does not constitute barrier TO adjacent hunting sections
BY that there practical crossing this
section in going to and from any other hunting grounds
and this is important point in picking game refuge
And which
afford the life chance build which opportunity right
there in
So in behalf of large sportsmen myself
TO Dr. Nichsen (who incidentally
commissioner all along mighty having
him the ooardto stand this
herein described, TO ALL hunting
As fnal word regarding position the mattert
purely motvsted from
the
Of deveopmentrom the period
stand
There is nothing cutter, prettier than baby
When fire warden this country
located and chaperoned' three different
them grow to maturity And what
hawks and owls around those
patrol The forestry department
this imagined Our native blue
birds as fy-and them up
And again regarding position-
bit peeved about that situation" key TO
those gates myself
Respectfully submitted for your approval
CROwI. Tacoma
Former deputy warden %
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07
NATIONAL LEAGUE

YESTERDAYS RESULTS
Brooklyn 6. New York o.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-07

Here is the concluding part Of Hank Crowfs article on
the blue and rufed grouse situation in the National Wash.
district in the Ebe country article that urged the TEN
porary closure of this country because Of special privilege
of these two grouse species
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-07

she made a room color plot based
on that picture. Then she sudden
ly realized that, after all, color is
very cheap-anyone can have all
they want of it for very little
money.
That was really a turning point
in the life of Miss Fixit. This old
rocker that she made over is
merely a sample of what may
happen when clever young lady
is bent upon bringing color into
her life. The chair has been paint
ed a pale turquoise blue, and the
seat cushion and back are covered
with an inexpensive chintz in tur-
quoise; cherry red; primrose yell
low and deep green, with red bias
bindings.
I wish every reader interested
In choosing colors for her home
might have a copy of my Book 4.
It contains an illustrated rule for
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-07
ASK NE
ANOTHER
The Questions

1. What is the difference be-
tween planet and star?
2. How often does a canary's
heart beat per minute? An ele-
plants?
8. Is jerked venison smoked,
fried or sun dried?
4. What is the fifth estate?
5. What great midwestern city
was named by Indians after Sikak
(the skunk)? Is
6. How many vice presidents Of
the United States 44ter became
Presidents?
z. If one had a match and went
into a dark room with lamp, a
cigarette and an oil stove, which
would one light first?
8. What is a pirogue-a variety
of orchid, rascal, or a dugout
canoe?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-07
Party Chatter

"A woman on party line took down
the receiver, but the line was in
use.
She heard another woman re-
mark, II just put some beans on to
cook, so ] thought I'd call you up"
Some time later the first woman
again tried to use the line. The other
two women were still talking.
Impatient to make her call, the
first woman broke in, Madam,
smell your beans burning"
t There was a scream, receivers
slammed. and the line was open.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-07

4. A class or estate after the
traditional four, as scientists have
been termed the fifth estate.
5. Chicago.
6. Nine. Adams, Jefferson, Van
Buren,, Tyler, Fillmore, Johnson,
Arthur, Theodore Roosevelt and
Coolidge.
z. The match.
8. A dug-out canoe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-07
JUST WHAT DAYS WILL
eE most CONVENIENT?

ball game, but would be willing to
go to jail Fridays. It rains on a
lot Of Fridays, anyhow
Well the Judge will say, 'un-
der this new law I guess Fridays in
jail for you will be all right. Would
you be able to fix it so you could
report at the Jail Thursday nights?'
Not very WELL the prisoner win
reply. MY work Is rather firing
and would rather 60 to jail early
Friday morning, say around ten
o'clock
Couldn't you make it eight
o'clock?' the Judge will plead.
Not without great inconven-
ience,' the prisoner will reply.
Very well, ! will compromise
and make it nine o'clock the Judge
win reply.
''It is all very interesting If some
what disturbing" concluded Mr..
Twitchell. II hope the rest Of the
country don't copy the idea."
MEMORY
I remember once, SO long ago,
A sweet springtime in the rain
When a boy took me out riding
Whom ! never met again.
We drove into the country.
Where the fields with grass were
green,
And saw weathered apple tree
The first one we'd ever seen.
It's boughs were bridal robed in
white.
There in the rain it stood.
The boy stopped near and wondered
II few stolen blossoms would
Destroy its grace and beauty
II it still would be the same.
I can smell the rain-washed petals,
But I cannot recall his namel
Sue Saltus.
Add SMILES: He was running
faster than If he had received an
offer Of help from England.
Dewey may be the bright star
In the G. o. p. heavens, but look
closer and you will see the WILL
kie Way.
A soup proof necktie has been
perfected. Somebody is always
worrying about what happens to
the soup.
DIALOGUES
Q.-How are things at home?
A.-Well, we're not getting on so
well since my wife's mother came
to live with US.
Q.-The old fifth column, chr
Ex-Kaiser (greeting the German
troops in Hollandl -What detained
you?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-07
Performing Miracle
With an Old Rocker
BY RUTH WYETH SPEARS

"A CERTAIN Miss Fixit, and
Z : that was not really her name,
inherited a house full of furniture
that was not old enough to be
either quaint or antique. One day
she sent for my little Book No. 4,
and there she found a sketch show
ing how to plot a room color plan
based on a rug, or a picture, or a
piece of drapery material with
good coloring. Miss Fixit had a
picture that she had always loved
because of its beautiful colors.
Just for fun, as sort Of game,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-07

THOSE WEEKEND JAIL TERMS
f'Under a nesc laso the courts in
Nesc York state may let prisoners
serUe Jail terms on p0rt-tinse basis.
II the convicted man has job and
must serue thirty days, Judge may
let him serpe IL soeek-ends or on 9th
er specified days. "--NesOs itens.)
when ! read items like this In
the papers these davs never know
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-07

making a room color plan, based
on the colors in a picture rug;
a vase; or a piece of drapery ma.
terial with lovely colorings. The
rule is so clear and easily under.
stood that ! am sure every reader
of these weekly articles would be
delighted to have a copy. To get
your copy, send 10 cents ir. coin
and ask for Book 4. Address.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-07

hoosegow for breaking the laws and
then arranging it 50 the sentence
won't interfere with their lives very
much is swell idea, but it still
leaves me dizzy.
81 always thought the idea of a
jail sentence was to teach a law
breaker lesson and make him feel
crime didn't pay, but If a fellow who
cracks safe, sticks up bank cash.
Ter or ambushes a peaceful pedes-
trian knows that, even if convicted,
the Jail term won't be much of
hardship, I give up.
''The whole theory Of punishment
used to be that it would at least
cause some inconvenience. The
authorities used to hold that term
in stir was bound to take an Of
fender away from his regular
pastiInes and industries. Nobody
seemed to feel that these terms
should be arranged so the prisoner
would hardly notice 'em.
''It is going to seem funny to
me, at least, when I read Of a
Judge saying: 4 find you guilty
as charged and sentence you to
60 days in Jail. Would you like
to serve it all In one lump
. -
Naturally the prisoner is going
to reply: Well, / tell you, yerronor,
I have a job when I work at it,
and it would be a favor to me if I
could get back to it and 60 to jail
only after my working hours
" Just how would you like this
Jail term arranged?' the judge Is
going to ask.
"'I do not work Tuesdays or Fri
days, Judge. Tuesdays I 60 to the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-07
The AnstUers

I. A planet shines by reflected
light, a star is self-luminous.
2. Canary's, 1000 times per min
ute. Elephants, rs beats per min
ute.
3. Sun dried.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-07

for certain wheth.
er / am reading
the funny papers
or q report Of an
actual fact" de-
clared Elmer
Twitchell today.
"Maybe sentenc-
Snn MAN "a fhn
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-25
Points to Benefits
OF Housing Projects

WASHINGTON. ID. G. 49, Fully
SIS. 00o, 900 worth Of new resi-
Dental and commercial constr1c-
ton. more than half built by
private individuals. has grown up
within the immediate neighbor-
hoods Of - public housing pro-
jects. according to Nathan straus,
administrator Of the United States
housing authority.
That the national slum-elesr-
ance and public low-rent housing
program Of the UsHA Ia having
a stimulating effect on the private
building industry II directly In
line vita similar results In Eng
land and Wales where private
construction has expanded a. the
British public housing program
grew. Mr.. straus declared.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-25
Owners List Home Detects
To Improve Future Building

drafts. rooms that provide no wall
space for furniture. and rooms
that lack sunlight
Families with children COM
planned about lack of spacs for
keeping toys. and a universal pro-
test against Inefficient hot-water
heaters was sounded. Garage doors
that don't work were among the
unpopular items. white a large
number OF feminine votes went to
thu house that Ia inconsenientiy
arranged for care and upkeep.
Other Grievances
other items on the list Of Rriev-
ances against builders included re-
friserators that are not large
enough To store the family food
supply. drain pipes that clog. light.
ing fixtures that glare. Easements
that flood with every rain. garages
too small for ease of movement.
pipes that rust. darss Railways and
stairways. screens that rust. and
weak water flow.
The modernization credit plan OF
the Federal Housing administra-
ton may be used 10 correct most
Of these grievances where they
already exist. Actual funds are
obtained from local lending In
stitutions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-25
Take 10000
Out Of Slums

WASHINGTON. n e - maf>
sh~a isoeee r<r>rns vsll s<vs
n~en rsaevsd fscHs slu~. lnte ls~-
rsns pahs's housing pra5~ess ~
nsxt fans. n - estimated selay
~ Nsshsn ssrsas. namini>sseler
e IN tnlt>d statss h1ussns
sutkofsty Ard al q Them wiiI
- paying ucathiy reHssls ~ n<w.
s~fe sna sanitary hen<s that wlil
~ approximately ths sams th>y
wers eomrsnes - psy ~ sao-
standard dwellings, - sven iew>s.
~ asserted
Approximately snlocs a.stlra
aniis n rreisets ssrrtru<lsd n tks
rru~~as ualsA slusn -elsarxnes p<c-
gran wsll hsvs h><s somplessd -
jlnf, ~ nsFsus s.td W. srss.
nsIed that ~ average - 11no
families. - t.zco r<recns wsii ~
moxed sseh mcufh inte pFpj><sn
r~aehinx eomristins dufins ~
first - msuths - ~ yeer
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-25

Questions and
Answers

Q. How should bathrooms be ar
ranged in relation to other plumb
ing for economy In installation
A. In . two-story house. the
most economical installations are
effected when bathrooms are To-
Gated above each other or above
other plumbing fixtures 20 as TO
permit the use Of a common soil
stack. When two or more bath
rooms are located on the same
floor, they should be adjacent 10
each other. In one-story con.
struction the bathroom and kitch-
en- should be closely related In
location. Place water closets near
the coil stack and the wastes of
other fixtures In elose proximity
TO the stack 10 minimise horizontal
pipe runs. In addition 10 an eco
nomical plumbing layout. conyen-
fence In the location Of the bath
rooms and fixtures IL also impor-
tant. A well-studied plan should
and usually VIII make both pos
sible.
Q. What Is meant by a metallic
psintf
A. Metallic paints are composed
Of aluminium, bronze. or other
metallic flakes In a vehicle Of
varnish or vsrnish and oil. These
paints are often used - . prime
coat on wood 70 seal the pores
against moisture penstrstion. or ~
protective costings ON metals or
concrete. These paints should not
be used on . concrete wall until
the wall h thoroughly dry, since
any moisture that might remain In
the wall wili cause ths paint 10
peel.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-25
Trend Points Toward
More Single Homes

The trend toward higher per.
centage Of occupancy Of all resi-
dental dwelling units which hegsn
in 1929 has been checked. se-
cording 10 the April iasus OF ths
Federal Home Loan Bank Review.
The Reviews survey. however,
points 10 q sustained demand for
single homes. a. contracted 10
more numerous vacancies IN apart.
ment houses. Thu study In based
on reports from the construction
and real property section Of the
bureau Of foreign and domestic
commerce.