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Evening star., 1941-12-06
By MARGARET NOVEL;.

With Christmas almost here, have
you stopped to think how Santa
Claus is going to get into your house
without a chimney and fire.
place? If you have wished each
year at Christmas that you had
fireplace, why not plan to have
one "on the house" this year.
doubt if you can have it delivered
in time for Christmas-but here is
what you can do. Get an esti-
mate OF the cost and put a check
in an envelope to be pinned to the
top of the Christmas tree. Its mes
sage may read, To the family
from the house. with greetings for
next Christmas. This will be a
sort of rain check for fun in the
future.
A fireplace with a chimney on an
outside wall can be done with very
little annoyance. Most of the brick
work is complete before the OPEN
ing is made into the house, and If
a fireplace steel unit complete with
flues and draughts is used, the
bricking-in takes only a couple Of
days
An extra shower or lavatory is
another item that many of us have
longed for for years, but put OF.
Though we do not suggest you wrap
it up in cellophane and bring it
home, as The Wookey" did his
". c.. 1t would be great fun on
Christmas day to know just when
it would be in operation.
Utility Gifts Accented.
There is great accent on the
comfortable utility gifts this year
which add to the comfort and ease
Of everyday living and are an in
vestment in happiness to be en-
joyed by the whole family.
There will be many a quiet eve
ming after the holidays when you
could really accomplish something
with that hobby room or play room
you had planned in the basement
With the materials to start the job
on hand it would be fun to plan
the work during the holidays. Or
If that is pretty we'll lined up it
would be smart to select gifts of
equipment. A small electric lathe
would be Christmas starter for the
workshop. Birthdays and anniver-
saries through the year might each
bring an addition to the tool rack.
Metal working tools are also in de-
mand and the whole family could
pursue a variety OF hobbies as soon
as the workshop was equipped.
Homes are going to be very VAL
liable retreats in the next few years
and anything that can be done to
make them more comfortable or
more interesting will help to fulfill
our need of them Elaborate and
dressy clothes. expensive and USE
Evening star., 1941-12-06
Housing
Continued From Page BID

fense Housing Committee Of the As
sociation, bears out the groups con-
tention that the 5000 sale ceiling
and the $50 q month rental limit
should not apply to Washington.
The association feels that metro
politan Washington, called upon to
house that segment Of the defense
personnel engaged in actual admins
trative work rather than mechanical
production. should be permitted to
provide adequate shelter for those
coming to the Capital.
1T is our desire" Mr.. Bethel de-
clared. Ito house newcomers to
Washington in the manner to which
they have been reasonably accus-
toned and to which their economic
status entities them under the
American way Of life 1t is impos-
Evening star., 1941-12-06

an architect residing in their area
to serve as a regional member.
The national committee seeks
from each chapter information as
to local developments relating to
protective construction, planning for
evacuation. camps, camouflage and
the activities of architectural, en-
gineering or landscape professions in
these fields. A roster Of individual
technicians in the Washington area
who have had air raid protection
experience abroad will be compiled
for national reference.
Evening star., 1941-12-06

sible TO do this with the present
priorities restrictions"
The association points out that its
membership includes those builders
who produced the majority of homes
for the low-income families in
Washington, and feels that this de-
mand can be adequately met from
within the ranks Of private enter
prise, with the aid Of reasonable
Government assistance.
But the present acute housing
shortage can only be properly rene
died when the situation with respect
to restrictions on other than low
cost housing is properly alleviated
by the S. P. A. B. and o. P. NJ, the
Home Builders Association contends.
Evening star., 1941-12-06
Neutral Wall CoIors

A living room with walls and CELL
ings tailor made OF insulating in
terror finish very often requires less
artificial lighting. as the board it
self can be obtained with high light
reflective values. A room OF this
type is kind to the eyes and easy to
live in, for the neutral colors Of the
board are not firing.
Evening star., 1941-12-06

method of removing such impaired
surfaces from building exteriors.
The torch, however, should be ham
died by a painter skilled in its use
Evening star., 1941-12-06

A swank restaurant in London Is
growing tomatoes instead Of flowers
outside the front door.
Evening star., 1941-12-06

because of the fire hazard An ef-
fective paint remover is recommend
ed for places which cannot be
reached with the torch.
Evening star., 1941-12-06
Removing Old Paint

Loose Or scaly paint should be
removed before new paint is applied.
Burning has been found the best
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-03-28

Keep Off Date, April 18
Spring Style Show
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-03-28
Local Aviator Flies
With Friends
BY Joe Station

Joe Smith, Seattle's No. Negro
aviator, proved to IA of his friends
that he can really fly plane.
This writer was Mr.. Smiths thir-
teenth passenger and can vouch
for his being able to pass any
flying qualifications for the armed
services of our Nation.
Joe has taken Dan Allen, Jimmy
Mitchell, Cleo Hunt, Jimmy Clark,
Billy Washington, Otis Reese, Dor
othy Stricken, Marjorie MsFarlan,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bumps" Blackwell,
Ester Manning, Dick Wells, Joe
Station and Roy Holmes for trips
over Seattle, and all were well
pleased with his skill. We can
be proud of the fact that we have
Negro all ready and willing to
serve his country in branch new
er before opened to members OF
our race. Mr.. Smith is at present
awaiting an answer for his ac-
ceptance from the Canadian Ali
Force to fight against the rats
Hitler and Mussolini.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-03-28
Husband Objects To
Brother, Sister Life

Father Divine, Harlem Negro
cult leader, was blamed yesterday
for the breakup of the marriage of
Hans and Esther Lang.
Before Superior Judge T. ]. Rom
aid, yesterday, where Mrs. Lang
sought separate maintenance and
her husband a divorce, the latters
counsel, r. P. pat" Guimont, de-
clared the Langs separated after
Mrs. Lang became a follower of
Father Divine's teachings, that
these prescribe that a husband
and wife shall live together only
as brother and sister," and that
Lang would not tolerate such a
mode of life.
Mrs. Lang denied that her mar
riage assumed a purely platonic
complexion after she became inter-
ested in Father Divine's movement.
She no longer attends any of the
cults meetings, she said. Both
she and her husband are in their
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-03-28
Puget Sound Lodge
Evergreen Temple
Memorial April q

Mt. Zion Baptist church will be
taxed to capicity, Sunday, April
81, when the Elks, Daughters and
Juveniles of the Northwest con-
verge in Seattle for their annual
memorial.
Daughter Gladys Johnson said
Evergreen Temple, always per-
fectly attired, will attend the men,
orial with its membership complete
and attended by an unusual host
of friends" Puget Sound Lodge
No 100 is expected to augment
its membership to 100 with its
usual quota of friends.
The Rev. Fountain w. Penick
will deliver the annual sermon
With the usual attendance every
available space in the auditorium
will be filled.
Puget Sound Lodge Elks and Ev-
ergreen Temple Daughter Elks
extend a very cordial invitation to
the public to join them in theii
greatest annual memorial service
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Sunday
April 81, 8 p. M.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-03-28
Ladies Auxiliary BSCP
YWCA April


Sunday, April 6, from 4 to 6 p.
m. the Ladies Auxiliary, the Bro
therhood of Sleeping Car Porters,
will honor the birthday of Mr.. A.
Philip Randolph, founder of the
order. A short program has been
arranged after which refreshments
will be served to the public with
out any cost. Mr.. Bernard e.
Squires will be the principal speak
er, starting promptly at 4 o'clock.
Special: A joint meeting of the
Ladies Auxiliary and the Broth
erhood of Sleeping Car Porters
will be held at the home of Mrs.
A. Burrell, 1909 25th Ave-, Mon
day evening at 7:30. Business of
Importance.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-03-28
Moores Host To Stork


Last Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Err
nest Moore 1S15-23rd Avenue were
honored by visit from the stork
who presented them with a nine
pound son. Mother and son are
in fine condition.
Mrs. Henry Bell was hostess to
the Altrio Peto Club, Monday,
March 10. After the regular meet
ing, the girls enjoyed delicious and
cleverly arranged refreshments.
Eula May Carol, formerly of
Houston, Texas and Harold Mccoy,
son of Sam Mccoy, were united in
matrimony Saturday morning,
Rites were read by Judge Chas
E. Claypools The couple will re-
side in Seattle, 4214-37th Ave. So
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-03-28
so HELP ME
by Joe Station


The young lady found out the
elderly gent isn't thinking about
dying and he's a bit on the mean
side and she must work to eat.
Haven't seen the car lately.
This writer backed you a couple
of times; but if you rat on the
swell guy who saved your face and
you have apparently made a good
start, with the guy who wouldn't
have you, this writer will expose
you, so-help-me.
Couldn't snoop for couple of
days. Did you get well quick be-
cause he wouldn't stay right at
the bedside? Or did 20 udouble
the salary of "Hawkshaw and his
man, Dusty??
Why you no play baseball with
the gang, Davely?
Congrats, Miss Gertrude Jack
son, for the swell affair at the
Fort. All the girls say it was
tops.
Jerry took it calmly when
Frank left with other draftees for
Calf. Frank looked better in uni
form than in his Sunday Connect
ing.
There is a lawyer who always
wants the help of Negroes to get
him in office. He even claims to
always represent them and fight
their battles and he's a nice look
ing guy, too-but there's one guy
who can swear truthfully that he's
liar and cheat, and that's Char
ley Monroe. Ask him about the
deal he got and steer clear.
Miss w. won't have any boy
friends at all if she keeps running
around with that gal.
"Georgeous" doris M. Jones)
was slow getting aboard the Ar
my bus Saturday night and when
she looked around she found a
space that would accommodate full
size kitten. Having no other
choice, took it. After twenty min
utes of sitting in Jack-knife fash
ion and getting numb she changed
her seat and perched dainti!y near
the driver and had her life threat
ened for obscuring the view.
Doris wants to know why the
group objected to her having one
window, When there were a dozen
or more of them to see out Of
Safety Hint - Be Careful
When in traffic,
Proceed with care.
Heaven is swell
If you go there.
Joe
Keep Off Date, April 18
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-03-28
Social Notes
BY D. NJ. ].

Bernice Collins was rushed to
the Providence Hospital last Sat
urday due to sudden illness. She
is somewhat improved. Her moth
er, Mrs. Snyder, is sorry to an
nounce no visitors are allowed due
to her serious condition.
Mr.. Woodrow Richardson, VIC
tim of an automobile accident, is
somewhat improved.
Mrs. Commodine Oden and sor
of Minneapolis, Mimi, spent sew.
eral days in Seattle after attending
the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Nellie
Elmira Brown, pioneer and a res
ident of Seattle.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-03-28
Mrs. T. O. Riley
Hurried To Hospital

Mrs. T. o. Riley, 521 21st Ave-
nue., was hurried to the hospital
for an operation. A diagnosis was
necessary prior to the operation to
determine the extent of her all
ment.
Mrs. Riley is the president of
the Ladies Auxiliary to the B. S.
c. P. and was actively engaged
in perfecting arrangements for a
party honoring the birthday of Mr..
A. Phillip Randolph, international
president, at the Y. w. c. A. SUM-
day, April 6 at p. m.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-03-28
Gordon Garter Is
Hit And Run Victim

Alighting from car to cross
the street, Gordon Carter was
struck down by passing motor
list Saturday night at 6:15 p. m.
on 23rd and jefferson near Gar
field High School.
Both legs are broken and ex-
animation disclosed brain concus-
sion. His condition is serious, ow-
ing to his age, little hope is ex-
pected for his recovery. He is the
husband of Mrs. Nellie Carter, So
cial worker.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-03-28
fifties.

fifties.
Judge Ronald gave both a di-
vorce; alimony totaling $1,000, at
$50 a month, to Mrs. Lang, and
fees for her counsel, William Ben
jamin Magee and William u.
Parks. The Langs were married in
1917.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-03-28
United States Civil
Service Examinations

Charwoman. Applications must
be filed before April 4, 1941 at
Seattle, Wash. Applications may
be had at the Civil Service, Post
Office Building. Age 20 to 55.
Assistant Custodian: Applica-
lions may be had as above. Age
same as above.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-03-28
Need A Suit, Trousers?

See those slightly used suits at
the First Avenue Tailors before
buying. You can save money. Odd
pants and coats for sale. You can
exchange your old suit for a good
used suit.
Evening star., 1941-07-06

! o THE British Museum, one day in
1868, came specimens of an exotic
tropical fish. The staff gathered round
the tiny creatures, pondered a suit
able name. why not name them for
the man who presented them to the
museum?" suggested a member, not
unreasonably.
And that is how r. ]. Lechmere
Guppy. President of the Scientific
Association of Trinidad, provided a
simple name for that popular aqua
rum fish which, when it had been
found nine years earlier in Venezuela,
had been impressively labeled Lebistes
reficuldtuS.
incidentally, all members of the
Guppy family pronounce the first
Evening star., 1941-07-06

syllable of their name to rhyme with
cup" not coop"
lHE first American minister to
Mexico used to travel extensively
through that southern land. During
one of his journeys he came across
a wild plant which he carefully dug
up and took home with him. Later,
following his bent for amateur horti-
culture, he cultivated his find, finally
developing what is today popular
item in American gardens.
1t is far more for the poinsettia
than for his noteworthy career in the
diplomatic service that Joel Roberts
Poinsett is now remembered.
-NORMAN LEWIS
Evening star., 1941-07-06

on the power. Avery was perfect
fish; acting as lifeguard at Old
Orchard was one of the summer jobs
that had helped put him through
Colby.
"A saltwater job and fresh-water
college," Avery had added when he
told her about it.
A queer, tricky little thought came
wandering into Marcia's mind and
wouldn't be dislodged. She could do
it; she knew she could. She could do
it so we'll Avery couldn't possibly
guess. Twice in her life she had had a
cramp while swimming; she knew
exactly what it did to you. She could
fake it perfectly - and perhaps if
Avery thought she was in danger, if
he carried her in his arms -.
Even with her face sweeping back
and forth through the cool water she
could feel the burning flush in her
cheeks. 1t was an old, cheap trick.
She hated herself for even thinking
of it. Yet there was only one week
left, and time slipped away -. so
swiftly -.
Avery was some little distance
away. At the moment he could not
see her. Marcia let out a sharp little
cry for help and started floundering.
her body tense and twisted as she re-
membered it had been when in the
grip of real, paralyzing cramp.
She saw Avery's face flash in her
direction, and she went all under,
splashing wildly. A spidery figure.
yellow brown in the green under
water light, came streaking toward
her, and in a moment Avery had her
by the shoulders, had brought her
to the surface
Relax" he said sharply. Take it
easy. Just float. You're perfectly safe.
I'll take you in"
Marcia nodded, gagging and spit
ting salt water The sea flowed around
Evening star., 1941-07-06
|IE!!5{5IE!9!Rl i: ::::!;:::=fy -
She Beat Me To II

RDoUNG Mrs. Fenly has
Y opened up a beauty parlor
down the street ways, so
she comes in here for cup of tea.
l always put two tea bags in for
her, because she's English, an
they like it strong, with milk.
Well, it seems Mrs. Fenly has
child.
She's just a year DID," Mrs.
Fenly tells me the other day.
MY - uh - her fathers firm
brought us over after ="
Finally l get it through my
thick head what's happened.
Her husband got killed in the
war. Never saw the baby.
Worse than that, Mrs. Fenly
herself never saw her own father.
He was killed before she was born
i in 1916, she tells my missus.
who l get to go in an give Mrs.
Fenly little trade.
Now, amt noted for bein'
sentimental. Don't cry over
split milk, l tell myself all the
time. An l also keep tellin'
myself that the First World
War cost the world almost
10000, ,0O0men killed and wound
ed - that lots of fathers on both
sides left orphans behind.
But that kind of thinkin'
leaves me feelin' like you do
Evening star., 1941-07-06

when you eat but it don't satisfy
your cravin'. | keep huntin' for
somethin' l could say to Mrs.
Fenly which would be at least
a little comfortin' to her.
But she beat me to it herself.
you see," says Mrs. Fenly
to me this afternoon, 81 know
just what to do an say to help
my baby understand, as she
grows up. l can save her lot
of the hurts and longings l went
through as a child without a
father"
Now, that's about tops for
lookin' on the bright side, |
reckon. 1t done somethin' to me
that | hope it does to this whole
cockeyed world. 1t put a lump
in my throat as big as an orange.
An l hope l can't swallow it,
an nobody else can't swallow
his, until Mrs. Fenly's baby has
grandchildren, complete with
livin' grandpa who can tell 'em
about the time when dinosaurs
an dictators an destroyers
roamed the earth but is now all
extinct, so the human race can
live happy ever after.
Evening star., 1941-07-06
NO FRIED CLANS
Continued from poss eleven

her like soft cool breezes, pulsing with
power. At last Avery reached for the
bottom and found it. His arms lifted
her, grading her, pressing her cool
wet body to his. She could feel the
thrust of his legs, strong and unfalter-
ing, as he strobe through the water
with her, and brought her at last to
land.
Marcia" he whispered as he set
her down. "Oh, Marcia, /"
She glanced up at him, just as some
thing fled from his eyes Il should
have stayed closer to you" he finished
in a completely different voice. That
cold water breeds cramps, when you're
not used to itr'
j HREE weeks became a month -
and a month was the extent of Mar
cia's vacation. A month hadn't been
long enough. Two months, or three.
or year, wouldn't have been long
enough. Avery just wasn't interested.
Perhaps he was still in love with
Evening star., 1941-07-06
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE

Marcia i just wasn't his type. AT
any rate, Marcia was face-to-face
with the bitter fact that she was in
love with a man who most obviously
was not in love with her. and whom
she must leave in just few minutes.
They had already settled their busi-
ness affairs. Avery had shown her
carefully compiled balance sheet, had
run over it with her in his crispest,
most businesslike voice
This is gross volume - this is
operation expense-merchandise
purchased -" If only he had known
how little she was interested in those
columns of neat little figures!
g. and this is our net profit.
We never had a very definite under
standing, but if it's satisfactory to
you, we'll split the profit to date fifty
fifty. Is that fair?''
"Oh, it's too generous. After all,
it's your place, your capital. your -"
"It was your brains that made the
place an asset instead of a liability"
Avery interrupted. 81 have the check
all made OUT please take it. If you
do, I'll feel that can call on you later,
when need some more ideas
80 SHE had taken the check, and
now they were on the platform of the
little railroad station, and from far
up the line came the mournful hoot-
ing of the train.
1t was Saturday noon. Monday
morning she would be back at her
desk. Cooped up there for another
year Of "Avery," she said sud-
denly, what would you take for
half interest in the place? That, and
the winter sports setup, and all? l
have a little money I've saved. and
l could get some more"
He stared at her as though she
had suddenly turned bright green.
Half INTEREST,"" he said. "You -
half INTEREST,""
''It was just an idea," Marcia said.
trying to keep her lips from trembling.
II think Il thought - Oh. l hate
to 60 back to that old grind, that's
all! belong here. This is my country.
But if IA partnership doesn't
appeal to you -"
The train whistled again 1t wasn't
far up the line now; the rails at their
feet were already singing.
LISTEN" Avery said tensely "I've
got to tell you something first. 1t
wouldn't be fair - you couldn't do
this - not knowing. I'm crazy about
you, Marcia. l love you. loved you
from the instant l saw you there in
the hallway, with the rain on your face
and stars in your eyes - l knew l
was fool I'm just yokel - you're
brilliant and successful and city
girl - but it happened, just the same.
1t happened to me once before - or
thought it did =" ~
Marcia smiled at him. 1t was all so
easy to understand, now. "Avery!
she said. "Oh, Averyl You're not
yokel. darling - but you are an
awful. awful idiotr'
He looked stunned for second,
and then his face was suddenly rad
liant. He said something, but the
words were drowned by the sound of
the locomotive as it ground past.
But words weren't really necessary.
For f1eeting second, Marcia Won
dered what the passengers would
think, seeing young man holding
a young woman so ardently, kissing
her as though saying goodby forever
when neither was getting on the
train.
But it was only for f1eeting sec
ond, for Marcia had other and much
more important things to think about
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Panama Will LET
u. 5. Build Bases
AthWart Canal
BY ARTHUR HACHTEN
Int'I News Service stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON, March 6. -
Anti-aircraft and flying bases In
Panama flanking the Canal Zone
give the United States a stop
gap" two-ocean navy by increas-
ing protection of the Atlantic
Pacific lifeline, military experts
said today.
In Balboa. President Arnulfo
Arias announced the Republic of
Panama had granted the United
States permission to build air and
anti-aircraft bases outside the
Canal Zone. The agreement. he
said, was contained in a new
treaty.
State department discussions
with other South American coun-
tries adjacent TO the Panama
Canal-iugular vein of the United
States Navy-aimed at construc-
ton of naval bases, chiefly for
aviation forces. also were said 10
be under way.