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Evening star., 1941-04-13

box will do for bunny. OF course,
it must be larger and doesn't need
a curtain. Give him lots of clean
dry grass or hay for bedding.
Pets need sunlight as much as
you do, but they need shade, too
Always set the pen so there is shade
in part of it.
Clean water must be kept where
the pet can drink whenever it is
thirsty. Chicks and bunnies are
apt to get into a dish of water
getting themselves and the pen all
wet. Turn small saucer upside
down inside the saucer that holds
the water and you will have q
drinking fount.
Chicks are always hungry. Start
ing mash can be bought cheaply by
the pound at any feed store. This
mash has everything in it that your
chick needs.
Sour milk and buttermilk are
good for chicks A lettuce leaf OF
some tender, green grass is a treat
they should have several times a
week. Don't forget TO give them a
little coarse sand occasionally.
Rabbits thrive on dry grain, like
corn and oats, and carrots.
Remember that your Easter pets
need your care just as much as a
human baby does. They will repay
you for caring for them by loving
you.
Evening star., 1941-04-13

R4ANSs
Then I decorated eggs for the table
next morning. These, of course,
were Easter characters and were
edible as the eggs had just been
hard boiled.
After this I decided to make some
to keep. These I made from egg
shells from which the contents were
removed carefully through hole in
one end. This hole, of course, was
hidden. and the shells were mounted
on their base. used cotton, crepe
paper and paint for the decorations.
Story-Book Sources.
BY this time my hobby had a good
start. Then I began adding story
book characters and my hobby just
grew and grew, but I could not keep
many at a time as every little tot
who saw them wanted one. Icouldn't
resist their requests and gave away
most of the decorated egg shells.
However this year I have been
able to work up a collection that
could keep. Many that I have made
are duplicates of those given away,
although I consider the new ones
better in workmanship and design
because of the experience I have
acquired, 1t takes quite a while to
create a new character, but I can
make duplicate in a short time.
When our school fair was held in
November I displayed eight of my
creations in the hobby show. They
represented a clown, fapper, an
Indian, Uncle Ned, Jack o Lantern,
doll, college boy and Santa Claus.
This exhibit was awarded first prize.
Indian and Santa.
The Indian and Santa were the
most outstanding, I think The
Indian wore war paint and real
feather headdress and was smoking
a tiny pipe inserted through small
hole in the corner of his mouth.
Santa, however, was dressed with
white absorbent cotton and red crepe
paper, combined with paint. I'm
making several of these to help deco
rate a Christmas table and a few
with smaller bases to use as Christ
mas tree ornaments.
This is a fascinating hobby, and I
believe many girls would love to
try it.
Evening star., 1941-04-13
Three More Ideas
For Earning Some
Spending Money

Boys and girls always are looking
for ways in which to earn spending
money, and 1t seems there are Just
as many ways as there are boys and
girls.
The three money making ideas
presented here were contributed by
boys living in other sections of the
country. Each idea calls for a diff
ferent kind of talent.
Norman Strand of Centerville, s.
Evening star., 1941-04-13
attractive Cushions
Made From BNrlab
Are Welcome Gifts

Burlap mats and cushions make
attractive gifts for ones mother,
sister, or girl friend. They may be
made from old gunny sacks or any
kind of burlap.
Cut a circle (any diameter desired
may be useO from the burlap ma
terial. Make the circle large enough
to have fringe when finished. Then
take heavy corded thread, linen
thread, or yarn thread of a color
harmonizing we'll with the burlap.
Begin about an inch from the edge
of the material and outline around
the circle.
Then any design may be put in
the center of the circle for attrac-
tiveness.
When the design is on the piece,
II YOU want to make the piece into
a mat for a table or for the back
of a chair or as mat beside the
bed, pull and clip the threads on
the outside Of the outline.
Evening star., 1941-04-13

told us the National Geological
Park contained 1000 species Of ami
mails, reptiles and birds. The best
collections are those of reptiles and
cats. The oldest inhabitant Of the
| park Is Jerry the eagle.
We first visited the newly built
restaurant, that will open next sum-
mer. There we're several rooms in
/ it, but the room that caught our
eyes was the one with animals upon
/ the wall, done in glazed linoleum
| blocks. among which were an ant
eater, a flying fish. an owl, reptiles.
/ birds and all sorts of lizards and
/ leopards.
DR.. Mann then took us to the
elephant house. There were two
enormous elephants. one at each
end Of the room. While admiring
one. some Of the crowd we're given
a shower bath. but a little more
water could not hurt US. -Four gi-
RATES. were in one cage. Our host
told us that giraffes DO not have any
vocal cords and therefore cannot
/ make any sounds. They are the
tallest Of all mammals and eat
leaves. seeds and small tVigs from
| bushes and trees. They can only
drink water from the ground by
spreading their legs considerably.
Two hippos kept the group amused
by making curious sounds and keep"
ing their mouths wide open, hoping
one of us would toss a peanut. An
African buffalo lay in his part OF
the house, watching our every move.
Glancing down at a chart in front
Of his cage, We read the interesting
fact that long ago there was sick-
ness that almost wiped these arli-
mails of the earth. No more than
one out of 10000 was left alive.
Next we visited the small mammal
house. It was built four years ago.
The animal that interested us most
was a Mexican tiger. or ocelot. 1t
had been a mascot of the 4lst Re-
| connaissance Squadron, Langley
Field, Va. He reminded us of fur
neckpiece in shop window. A
black-capped gibbon amused us with
his funny antics. He would make
dandy acrobat for circus. His
relatives inhabit Siam, Cambodia
and Indo-China.
The reptile house was like a sub.
marine trip to the party. We looked
| through glass cases to see the rep
tiles swim under water. In one case
was South American side-necked
turtle, so called because of his habit
of drawing his neck to one side
under the projecting rim Of his
shell.
The oldest crocodile in the Zoo Is
about 35 years old All crocodiles
possess glands on the sides of their
Jaws. In another case the largest
Komodo dragon in captivity lay
asleep near his painted scenery. He
is about 10 or II feet long.
Our final stop was at the lion
house, which houses from IS to 80
animals When we arrived the ami
mails we're being fed, and their
roars filled the building A SUI
matraA tiger paced his cage. A sign
revealed fact that amazed us. 1t
said that tigers spend much time
in the water.
The visit to the Zoo and with Dr.
Mann finally ended and, holding
tightly to our many notes, we sour.
ried into waiting automobiles.
Arriving back at school, wetter
than the baby pignly hippo. we all
agreed that it was an interesting
and profitable afternoon.
Evening star., 1941-04-13

hope. Each day take him farther
away and each time he flies home.
When I think the bird has been
educated through this process thor
oughly, he is eligible for race. He
is fed on corn until training time
and during the racing season he is
fed wheat, dried peas and barley.
In a recent race of $50 miles, my
pigeon won by SO minutes and was
awarded a turkey"
Upon entering a pigeon race, the
owner must pay a 50-cent entrance
fee. The fees are used to buy
awards for the winners.
George also is member of the
American Racing Pigeon Union,
which covers the United States,
Canada, Hawaii and Cuba. He has
a list and numbers of all the pigeons
in this union, and II a stray pigeon
is found, he looks at the number
of its leg band and is able to find
the owners name and address
easily.
ct have made many new friends
through finding stray pigeons" ne
said. Upon finding an owners
name. I write to him to see if he
cares to have me send the pigeon
back or keep it. I have had stray
birds come from ThompSonville,
Conn; Ludlow. Mass; Long Island,
N. Y; Hudson County, N. j., and
many other places.
"You probably didn't know that
pigeons have pedigrees, George
continued. They have written pedi-
grees lust like a dog. I have 10
pedigreed pigeons at present, There
J are so many different species that
it Is fun collecting the pedigreed
birds"
In the races he has entered,
George has won several diplomas
and small cash prizes.
Evening star., 1941-04-13
Correct Feeding and Treatment Will
Keep Rabbits and Chicks Happy
Writer Urges Not
To Handle Young
Pets Too Much
By BERT SACKETT.

One OF tne nice Things ABOUT
Easter morning is that often you
find a doWny chick or a fluffy
rabbit in your basket. OF course,
you want your pet to be healthy,
strong and happy. 1t will be If you
take good care Of it.
First, you will have to remember
that it isn't good for any baby to be
held or handled too much. If you
hug your chick or bunny, he can't
tell you it hurts. When you do hold
your pet in your lap or hands, never
make it stay there after it becomes
restless and wants to leave.
A rabbits long ears are just as
tender as your own ears. When you
pick up rabbit, lay his ears back
against the skin on the back Of his
neck. Take hold of fold of loose
neck skin and the ears gently at
the same time. Take hold of fold
of the loose skin in the middle of his
back with your other hand. Pick
him up tenderly and set him down
the same way. If you try to pick
up your rabbit by placing your
hands under his body, he is very
apt to scratch with his sharp claws
as he kicks.
Give Chick Your Palm.
Baby chicks love to have their feet
on something warm. This makes 1t
easy to pick them up the right way
Just place your hand, palm up,
gently in front of your chick. He
will nearly always step up on it. Now
cup your other hand over him, care
fully so as not to squeeze him, and
he'll chirp his thanks.
Loud noises and quick motions
scare little animals just as badly as
they do human babies. Move softly
and slowly when you are around
your pets. Always speak quietly as
you come close to the pen. so that
they will know some one is coming.
Be particular to move your hands
slowly and gently when you are
working with your pet.
Cardboard cartons make good
pens when a pet must be kept in
doors. Your grocer should be glad
to give you all you need. If you
have yard, a small pen can be
made of chicken wire in a fence
corner or against the garage. If
you keep your pet outside, remem-
Der that you will have to make the
pen strong enough to protect the pet
from cats and dogs.
Several layers of newspaper make
Evening star., 1941-04-13

from one side to the other.
Another pin is made like a minia-
ture school and has small latch
and chain attached to the door of it.,
When the chain is pulled the door
opens and there is school teacher
standing in the doorway. also have
small Dutch pin which has an um-
brella, Dutch hat and Dutch shoes
on it.
I also have patriotic pins and
sailor pins and some small school
pins that have rulers, books and pen
ellis or pens on them. have pursued
this hobby for only two months and
find it so interesting that 1 hope
to continue it many more months.
If you haven't a hobby and would
like an interesting one, just try COL
lecting novelty pins.
Evening star., 1941-04-13
Tinting the Eggs
Prize Contributions.
BY GEORGIANA KING, II,

Roosevelt High School
The rabbits scanper on the green.
The flowers drip with dew,
The wee chicks hop and peep with
glee,
AS Easter dawns anew.
The Easter bunny tints the eggs.
With bits of fairy dreams,
He dips his brush of light huirush,
Into the suns bright beams.
The golden spray. he tints with pink,
And then he adds some blue,
And last he mixes the white clouds
in,
To blend the gorgeous hue.
He gently dips each egg with care,
Into the lovely dye,
Each is laid upon the grass,
For the dancing breeze TO dry.
When finished, they are all divided.
In many a pretty pile,
And each Easter bunny takes his
share,
To give to a happy child.
The rabbits dance about In glee,
To see the world so gay,
They sing in joyous multitudes
On glorious Easter Day.
Evening star., 1941-04-13

known as the Tree Planters State.
In a few years, Kansas, Tennessee
and Minnesota followed the custom.
Minnesota adopted this plan be-
cause the pine forests were being
destroyed too rapidly and had to
be replaced.
One thinks of school children
when Arbor Day is mentioned. 1t
has long been the practice of chill
dren to take large part in the fes-
tivities. They get pleasure out OF
planting the trees and at the same
time are taught the value of them.
In many States Arbor Day Is a
school holiday.
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
always do their share of tree-plant-
ing on Arbor Day. 1t is celebrated
with as much fervor in the thickly
treed sections as in the territories
where trees are not so abundant.
AS we think about planting trees,
we should also study how to pre-
serve them and prevent forest fires.
This brings to mind the words Of
George p. Morris poem:
"Woodn1dn, spare that tree!
Touch not a single bough!
IN youth it sheltered me,
And III protect 1t nol0."
Evening star., 1941-04-13
Prises Totaling IS
offered for Best
| Contributions

Boys and girls Of all ages up to
and including high school age are
invited to write and draw for The
Junior Star. Prizes of 81 each are
awarded for the best five contribu-
tions published each week. The fol-
lowing rules must be observed.
1. All contributions must be orig
inal.
2. Name, age, address, telephone
number df any and school of the
author must appear at the top Of
the first page of every written con-
tribution and on the back Of every
drawing.
8. Stories, articles, poems. etc.
must be written on one side of
paper; typewriter, they must be
double spaced. Drawings must be
in black and white, and must be
mailed fiat, not rolled or folded.
1. The editors decision as to the
winners will be final and The Star
reserves the right to publish any
contribution received In whatever
form he may deem advisable, re-
gardless Of whether it is awarded a
prize. Checks will be mailed TO the
winners during the week following
publication of their contributions.
5. Contributions will not be re-
turned.
Boys and girls who wish to act as
news correspondents of The Junior
Star may qualify by submitting at
least one feature story Cthe prin-
cipal stories on this page today are
good examples of what is wanteO :,
together with the information called
for above. Those qualifying will be
given cards identifying them as re-
porters for The Junior Star. The
editor reserves the right, however,
to decline to issue reporters cards or
TO revoke those already issued when
ever such action appears advisable.
Address Editor. The ,Junior Star.
Star Building, Washington. D. G.
Evening star., 1941-04-13
Good Business

There we're two bidders for a dog
offered for sale by New York boy.
One. a lad from Los Angeles, bid S.,
while the other, who lived In Phila-
delphia offered Sand got the dog.
why uIo you Let him have the
dog?" asked the Coast boy later.
We'll, Rover can walk back from
Philly-but he'd never make 1t from
California;"
Evening star., 1941-04-13

falls on April ID.
Arbor d a y
originated in Ne
braska in 1872,
Trees " e r e
rather scarce IN
that State so a
member of the
State Board Of
A gricul t u r e
thought Of the
idea of planting
trees one Gay
each year. Over
a million trees
were set out that
first Arbor Day.
Nnkaraxko nouJ iS
Evening star., 1941-04-13

Creative Writ
ing Club, re-
Gently visited
the Washington
Zoo to gather
material for a
radio broadcast
to be given by
the students.
r ain IL
throughout the
tour, but not
even RAIN could
damper our ar
dor. Our host
was DR.. William
Mann, director
of the Zoo who
Evening star., 1941-04-13

q
I have acquired
are various name
pins, dress pins
and coat pins
Whenever I &C
to a city I have
never visited be-
fore, I try to
find a new nov
city pin. One oi
them is called q
kiss timer. II Is
made like a min
iature our
glass. II has some
kind of sand In
II which rttrs
Evening star., 1941-04-13
Riddles

/. Why is a groom more expen.
sive than a bride?
2. A 1880 nickel and 1910 nickel
we're on the table. The 1880 coin
fell of. Why didn't the 1910 nickel
fall, too7
8. When is a sailor not a sailorf
4. For whom do all men removs
their hats2
Evening star., 1941-04-13

Georges Pigeon
Club. which now
has is members
from Washing
ton and this
section of Mary
land who raisa
and train their
own pigeons.
"W h e n a
young pigeon is
about 2 weeks
OlQ, u e o I Z e
said, II carry
him a block or
two away from
home and he
Rios hail 7
Evening star., 1941-04-13
Prize Contribution
BY EVELYN ARNOLD, 13,


but
skill call egg-sheu
This hobby began three when offered school
the originally decorated decorated mounted
Uncle Ned Southern slave
Evening star., 1941-04-13
Youth Keeps
IS Racing
Pigeons
Victories Bring in
Several Diplomas
And Cash Prizes
Prize Contribution.
by BARBARA GESsFORD, Is,

Mount Ealnler IMd.J HIN SchOuI.
George Lycomb. IA, sophomore at
Mount Rainier High School, is the
owner of 35 racing pigeons. He
is treasurer of the Junior Prince
Evening star., 1941-04-13
School Children to
Observe Arbor
Dav on Friday
Prise Contribution.
BY ANNA Z. MOORE, Is,

Arbor Day is a day set aside each
year for planting trees. In Wash
ington it is celebrated on the third
Friday in April, and this year it
Evening star., 1941-04-13
Girl Has Several
Unusual Items in
Pin Collection
By RUTH CARTER, Is,

My most interesting hobby is my
present one, something different
from the other diversions I have
had. 1t Is collecting novelty pins.
Among thoSs
Evening star., 1941-04-13
HighLightso Of
A Visit to
The Zoo
Junior High Group
Gathers Material
For Broadcast
Prize Contribution.
BY JUNE SICKELS, IA,

The editor, feature editor and a
reporter from the Powell Junior
High School newspaper, The Echo,
accompanied by members Of the
Evening star., 1941-04-13
Ye Old Book Shop
BY JANE FENDRICH, 1

AhdCoetId t1lsu SSHouI.
Some day I'll have a book shop,
A little brown nook
With tales of wild romance
In almost every book.
I'll see to 1t the spiders build
CAS- of course they must)
Tiny webs Of sunlight
Midst the ancient dust.
In the window of my book shop
I'll have a window box
Thick with bright nasturtiurns,
And by it, hollyhocks.
My book shop will be fragrant
Full of strange. enticing smells
Spices; sandel-wood; and incense;
Acrid ink in wells.
My comedies of Shakespeare
Will be thick, and stamped in golt
On hand-tooled leather
Reeking fust and mold.
Then there1l be books for people
Whose restless souls are gay,
Filled with tales of foreign ports
From Nice to Mandalay.
I'll never sell a single book,
But I'll never be bereft,
For no matter all I give away
There1l always be more left.
Evening star., 1941-04-13
Riddle Ansuers.

l. The bride Is given away. 2. 1t
was brighter. 8. When he's aboard
Ga board. 4. The barber.
Evening star., 1941-04-13
Then He Fiared Ut

4 HPU 1IE fuTtU q
Whats all the commotion over at
the carnival about?"
"A fake dentist sold the fire-eater
q set of celluloid teeth"
Evening star., 1941-03-18

MULTIGRAPH and typesetter with type,
used every day; S35. Call 31e Colorado
Evening star., 1941-03-18
SALESNEN.

MEN, experienced, to sell new Buicks and
used cars; floor periods; leads and car
furnished: only those willing to work need
apply, attractive proposition. See Mr.:
Glaser; Hyattsville Buick, 1872 Maryland
REFRIGERATOR statesmen to sell re-
Irlgerators. washers and major appliances
Tor WASHINGTONS LARGEST APPLI-
ANCES HOUSE. Salary and commission.
Good opportunity. Atlas, 921 G st. NV.
statesmen Something new, lust patented: ::
quick selling: big profits paid daily. 8 to 5
p m. Bordman, Cairo Hotel.
WE OFFER one of the best selling setups
IN town to 2 live wire appliance salesmen
nneSt territory in WASHINGTON, hottest
and complete line of merchandise. un-
limited leads from excellent showroom
draWlnr account If qualified; state present
connections and oualifica tions; do not
hesitate to answer as there are no sales
men employed here at present. Box 296-R,
Star
Evening star., 1941-03-18

GIRL, colored, wants part-time work; 1O1s
Glrard st: NV. Apartment "a. Phone Co.
| wv parn
Evening star., 1941-03-18
HELP MEN.
OPPORTUNITY

Can place Immediately experienced
real estate statesmen with cars. Volume
ssprlns spring business IN our area assures good
income Most active office in suburban
washington: new subdivisions and ample
brokerage properties to offer buyers Call
Mr Collier for appointment F. r SPEAR,
INC, S422 Georgia ave. SH. 567S; eve-
nings, Shepherd 4917.
Evening star., 1941-03-18

| MACHINE. computing. listing motor driven
with stand A. c. Dallon. 10 keys, adding:
no reasonable offer refused. 633 Indi-
Evening star., 1941-03-18

GENERAL HOUSEWORKER, white: laun-
dry; live in; good salary. Telephone Shep-
hAr 10
Evening star., 1941-03-18
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.

PIANOS FOR RENT. new and used spinets.
consoles and small uprights at low monthly
rates Al money 1fss Paid as rental applies
later. Ma. 473O. kits, 1880 G st. NV.
Gn the middle Of the block
PIANOS-We have several reconditioned
prices. Steinways, Baldwins, CHICKERING'S
easy terms. Ma. 1928. Jordan's. 18th and
G SITS
PIANO-Used, plain mahogany case, baby
grand with full keyboard, Sl19; very easy
terms terms. NA 4a3o o. Kits 1880 G st. NV.
PIANO; used Baldwin-made baby grand, like
new, S2a5.. A beautifully toned instrument
ad, and real value at this low price. Ma.
IN the new Kordevon covering, with wood
trim, S179; very easy terms. Used for a
short Sao ii time On on rental only and lust like
PIANO, small apt grand; also stieff up
right. Harry Jones Security Storage,
1l40 18th st. NV
PIANO. slightly, used Musette for sale at
500 saving. This Spinet is the most pop
dinary value at this greatly reduced
price. Our usual easy terms. MA. 1923,
Jordan,s. 18th and sts.
PLASTER BOARDS, new. 16x4s in. at &c
~ ~ ACE nSS WREck1Na is n 'VS Coz prices,
RADIOS. So. all makes: new lot of 175
out OF storage; all playing: orig. values to
SI50. 10l0 9TH st. NV. Open 9 to T.
RADIOS traded in. So to $40 allow. for
your old radio on any new Emerson
X: c. A. or Philco radio in stock listing
SSf2'95 or more. Apex Radio Co.. 700
RADIOS, brand-new Emersons; reg S12 .95
Tor SS.SS, reg. S19.95 model 500 of
Apex Radio Co, 700 9th ST. NV. at G.
RECORDS. Sc ca, and up; special Glenn
Miller. Bing Crosby, Tommy Dorsey, etc;
3 for 81; thousands 10 select from. Apex
RADIO Co, 7O9 9th st. NV. at G.
RECORD PLAYERS-R C. A, S6.95:
Emerson. reg. Sl9.95. with lid, S995;
combination table model. SI388. Apex
RADIO Co. 709 9th st. NV. at C.
REFRIGERATORS-N and used, $50 up:
P. o. Smith. 1344 n ST. ne. Lincoln $3.50.
REFRIGERATOR Electrolux: slightly used;
large size. 65x34x27; in splendid shape
no reasonable offer refused. 633 Indi-
Evening star., 1941-03-18
HELP WOMEN.

ACCOUNTANT for c. P. AS Office. Apply
IN own handwriting, stating age, expert
ence education and salary expected Box
Evening star., 1941-03-18

WOODWARD & LOTHROP
desires the services of soda
dispensers between the ages
of 18 and %. Apply Employ
ment Office, 9th floor.
Evening star., 1941-03-18
S13 .500-

Large modern tourist home on q. s No
I highway, near Laurel, Md, with six large
bedrooms, living room, dining room. kitch-
en- and pantry. Suitable for dining room
service. Beverage license may be obtained.
Call Z. NJ. FRY. INC, 6S40 Wisconsin ave.
WI 6740.
Evening star., 1941-03-18
SITUATIONS DOMESTIC.
Continued

WOMAN colored. reliable wants days work
each week. AT. 23S2-W
WISH to place my dependable light colored
maid, Tuesday. Wednesday and Friday
Sl.50 day and carfare. ia 1866.
Evening star., 1941-03-18

ANTTQUE-Dresser and Washstand. Fine
Brown Marble Tops. Extra Beveled Mir
Reasonably. ACME MOVING & STORAGE,
46lS 14th st. NV. Georgia 1000. mo
alers Need ApplY.) "OPEN NIGHTS - .
Evening star., 1941-03-18

SIteL' CUIUItu, Wants JOB as nurse, part
tlme or all day Phone Lincoln 5s6s-J
GIRL, colored, high school graduate, wants
work as general houseworker and cook
sleep out: $40 wk: local ref DI S24Q. I.
Evening star., 1941-03-18
FLOOR SANDING.

FLOOR SANDING and rednishing, paper
ing and painting, house and roof repair
ing, plastering and cement. Call MI. $685.