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Evening star., 1942-05-31
Two Little Shoes
Prize Contribution
BY JUNE SICKELS, Is,

Powell Junior High School.
Two tiny shoes covered with dust,
Never to be kicked with again,
And all because of a conqueror
Binding the world in pain.
Once, those shoes were shiny and
new,
And they held two tiny feet
That liked to run and race the wind
All up and down the street.
Then, one day when the blackened
skies
Poured forth their deadly showers,
Those two little feet ceased to run
And enjoy their happy hours.
Now all that's left is two small shoes
To tell the tale of fate
That took away two tiny feet
From a world that's filed with
hate.
Evening star., 1942-05-31


of Chinese articles was placed In a
showcase in the lobby, and the
Southwest Branch of the Public Ii
brary arranged a special section
of books on China.
Quickly the dimes and nickels
rolled in, for the children were full
of enthusiasm for this worthy cause.
One little girl gave 600 pennies that
she had been saving for some time.
On the final day of the drive, a
movie, western Front" was shown
to the children, and Chinese pupils
were at the door to receive con-
tributions in their rice bowls.
We feel that the pupils of Jeffer-
son Junior High School, through
this drive, have experienced the
pleasure of giving to people less for
tunate than themselves and have
learned a great deal about China.
Evening star., 1942-05-31

U n | I e d emma
Relief.
This was the
result of a deci-
81 on by tn e
members of the
chapter to con-
tribute the pro-
ceeds of their
MONDAY dances
to the Chinese
cause.
Like fire, the
1 d e a spre a d
throughout t h e
whole school !.
Posters were put
Evening star., 1942-05-31

one Ol IIe Sweet
est any one ever
had, for the du-
ration of the
war. For sugar
is scarce now,
and jeans hob
by is-or was
collecting sugar.
She did not
collect boxes of
loose sugar as
a hoarder, but
small individu-
ally wrapped d
cubes, which she
brought home
-A,1yya,,t~e Af
Evening star., 1942-05-31
Boys Capture
Mate for Pet
BlackSnake
Search for Place
To Swim Results
In Adventure
Prize Contribution
BY BOBBY STEVENS, Is,
Taft Junior High School.

Last month I set out to search
for a new swimming hole and ended
up with q mate for Warren Bow
mans pilot blacksnake instead.
Warren, a classmate OF mine AT
Taft Junior High School, who de-
Evening star., 1942-05-31

scribed his cap
ture of a snake
in a recent issue
of The Junior
Star, had COM
planned to me
that "Blackle,
as he named his
pet, was getting
lonely.
I remembered
hat as my
classmate, Dick
Glidden, and I
planned an all
day hike along
the Northwest
pvorch in hec ck
Evening star., 1942-05-31
Uncle Rays Qnix Answers.

/. A person who claims to be
able to locate underground springs
or currents Of water. 2. Australia.
3. The central zone Of Africa, both
north and south Of the Equator. 1.
China and india. s. Strychnine.
Evening star., 1942-05-31
Try Beating Yourself in
These Athletic Events
By G. DARWIN PEAVY.

I've been able decide whether it fun to beat myself
either sometimes the
a question will
presently.
a competitive which they called
Evening star., 1942-05-31

Poser AnSwers
1. Orrin Tucker. 2. Paul White
man. 3. Kay Kyser. 4. Glenn Miller.
5. Glen Gray. 6. Shep Fields.
Z. Sammy Kaye.
Evening star., 1942-05-31
Prize Contribution
BY JEANNE BARINOTT, Is,
McKjnlev Eiob 9rhnoi

Mckinley High School.
Three Mckinley High School
students who began harmonizing in
the corridors on their way to class
now are in demand for professional
Evening star., 1942-05-31
Prize Contribution
BY GRACE PREINKERT, II,
McRipley High School

When Betty Hosey needs cheering she doesn't buy ne" nat as
another instead
80 OF different
designs Although crockey and
few wooden
Betty full of antique stores and
Evening star., 1942-05-31
Sacrifices
Her Hobby
For War
Roosevelt Student
Stops Her Sugar
Cube Collection
Prize Contribution
BY SHIRLEY TURNER, 16,

Jean Collingwood, IT. year old
Roosevelt High School senior, who
lives at 1884 Crittenden street NV,
has decided to give up her hobby,
Evening star., 1942-05-31
Jefferson Students
Contribute $85 to
China Aid Fund
BY KATHRYN FRANKS, IA,

SOIIOOI
Through the efforts of the JEFF
ferson Chapter of the National
Junior Honor Society, a contribu-
ton of $85 has been given to the
Evening star., 1942-05-31
Riddle AnSwerS

/. When he turns his COW into a
pasture. 2. When it's bad one.
8. It's too far to walk f. The bridge
of your nose. 5. The wind.
Evening star., 1942-05-31

CUT ISIIy oIIUPS "II1O1I oIC I1nCIJ
TO be stocked with odd miniature
vases. She trots around these
treasure houses as often as she can.
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interferes with the now Of essential
materials. On the other hand,
making each home as comfortable
as possible makes happy, congenial
atmosphere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Radiator Parts
Should BeCIeon
For Best Results

All the small parts Of heating
equipment need care. The valves on
the radiators sometimes become
clogged with dust and impair EN-
cheney. No amount Of coal can keep
3 house warm when the radiators
are not full and functioning prop
erly.
Valves may be removed and
soaked In gasoline or benzine for a
few hours to remove dust and clean
them thoroughly. Many steam Mt
tiers recommend boiling them In
vinegar for good results.
Now that so many. householders
are using coal again. the problem of
SCOT, coal dust and ashes is ever
present. Misunderstanding on all
doors leading from the basement
prevents coal dust infiltration. Dark
cheesecloth may be placed on the
inside of hot air grilles to prevent
some Of the dust circulation in the
house.
SCOT will sneak In around win
dows in spite Of the best efforts Of
good housekeepers. Strips Of felt
glued to the window stills will stop
up small cracks. They also act as
a weather stripping keeping much
OF the SCOT and dust out. :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19

Thousands prefer Star Want
Aus There must be . reason. And
tnefe Is: Quick results is the answer,
Phone MA. 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Out|oys
Continued From Page B-l.)

the people In our largest cities desire
to live In rented houses or apart
ments.
In the cities ranging from 5000 to
100000 population, not less than IS
per cent Of the people want to own
their homes, although at present
only A per cent are homeowners.
In these smaller cities S. per cent
of the people are now renters, al
though only IS per cent wish to be
in this class.
Housing Important Problem.
In the opinion of their inhabitants,
the outstanding problem facing cities
today is housing. Two-thirds Of the
people in the cities declared that the
city government should replace the
poorest housing with better homes,
even If this meant higher taxes for
everybody. The highest percentages
Of opinion in favor of slum clear
ance were registered in the cities
on the Atlantic seaboard and in
the South. The people in the Sec
ton embracing the States of Okla
homa, Texas. New Mexico and Ari.
iona stood alone in voicing disap-
proval of housing projects financed
by public funds.
Since slum conditions tend to be
more widespread and of greater
severity in larger cities, q definite
correlation exists between size of
city and the percentages who ap-
prove Of municipal slum clearance.
Sixty-five per cent approve in the
largest metropolitan centers Of more
than 100000, 81 per cent in cities
Of from 100000 to 500, 900, IS per
cent in towns Of $4,000 to 100000
population and only "a per cent in
smaller communities OF between
5000 and $4,000. In the last group
Of cities, IS per cent voiced dis
approval of slum clearance with
public funds.
Since persons of lower economic
status are most familiar with sub
standard housing conditions. they
are more eager to have municipal
housing improvement than their
more prosperous fellow citizens in
the middle and upper income cate
gories. In each group, however, a
clear majority believes constructive
action should be taken. That is to
say, wherever a majority Of the
people favor slum clearance ut pub
lie expense the rich are not less will
ing than the poor to have taxes in
creased, DR.. Carpenter reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19

Help down the Axis! Save waste
kitchen fats for explosives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Select UsobIe YuIe Gifts
Note Pods Suggested for Businessmen;
Chino, Linen Offered for Home

our time Is spent at home, making
the house comfortable is . wise in
vestment. Visitors are more nu-
merous these days so that house.
hold linen Is . welcome gift.
One Of the most acceptable gifts
In the moderate price range, on
which there are no priorities, is
American china and glass. The new
designs are exceptionally appealing
They are hand-painted with the
greatest care with . fine overglaze
Many Of them are as fine as the
famous German and French china
and well worth owning.
Now that many OF us are inviting
guests for the holidays, extra china
and glass Is most welcome. The
modern fashion for serving each
course on different plates makes
eight decorated service plates OF
salad plates a delightful addition to
the regular dinner service.
Color Range Is Broad.
Table linen may not be linen at
all these days. 1t may be rayon
cotton or combinations of the two
Delicate or robust in color YOU will
md tablecloths, luncheon cloths, or
place mats as nice contrast or
accent to your color scheme and
china.
In spite Of an about war pro-
gram there are many items of house
hold comfort which are still avail
able. Purchase Of these in no wav
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Home Owners Urqed
To Hoard Heat BY
Insulating Homes;
First Cold Shop Termed
Warning to Guord
Fuel Consumption

The 1irst real cold snap Of the
season. which arrived here this
week. should be . warning to home
owners that the next several months
hold much more in store and. II
they have not already done 70, 1t Is
advisable to check insulation In an
effort to reduce fuel bills, according
to b. Q. Hearn Of the Johns-Man-
vile Sales Corp. home insulation
division here.
He pointed out that many Fed
sra agencies dealing directly with
the war effort, including WPB, owl
and OPA, frequently have urged
home owners to insulate in the
interest Of conserving fuel and hold
ing to . minimum demands for
shipments Of coal and oil.
~ Pct, Fuel Cut Seen Possible.
"A dwelling with lockwood insu-
lation IN the wall spaces and over
the top-fioor ceiling will heat faster.
easter and more evenly with far less
fuel than the uninsulated house"
he said. Insulation often means
conserving - much rs 30 per cent
On fuel requirements, and that's
exactly what the Government
wants"
During the last war, he recalled
= lot Of people suffered discomfort
because the transportation of coal
and other fuels was seriously ham
pered by war needs. The necessity
to conserve fuel oil already is with
US and facilities to carry other fuels
are becoming more strained every
day.
Alss Aids in Summer.
The same insulation in the CELL
ing and walls which helps keep
artificial heat from leaking out OF
the house during the winter also
helps protect against summer heat
And there are many other benefits
OF economy and comfort" Mr..
Hearn added.
Add all these individual savings
together and that means more fuel
would be available for our war pro-
duction drive. 1t would help turn
out more guns, trucks, planes, ships.
1t can help relieve the tremendous
transportation problem by releasing
more than 100000 tank and coal
railroad cars for direct war work"
he said.
1t is to stimulate all these neces-
sary war economies that the FILA
has continued to offer 36-month in
stallment loans on lockwood insu-
lation at a time when most other
time-payment purchases have been
restricted, q clear indication of the
Importance FILA attaches to the
value OF home insulation, 1t was
pointed out.
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Postwar Boom
Continued From Page B-13

ings Bank of Brooklyn, are the con-
tinued increase in population, the
obsolescence of many existing
houses, the existence of ample funds
to finance new housing, and the
habits Of thrift and systematic saw
ings being acquired through pur-
chase of War bonds.
I'VE are looking forward then"
he said. ito renewed building ac-
tivity, the use Of savings in f1nanc-
Ing it, and the increasing import
ance Of savings and savings insti-
buttons in our national life. In this
program, the FILA can and should
play an important role by continu-
ing its policy of promotion of sound
planning, building and financing of
homes"
Many problems in postwar hous-
ing are seen by Arthur G. Erdmann.
president Of the Bell Savings and
Loan Association of Chicago. He
believes, however. that with the
backlog OF demand due to cessation
Of private home construction, home
building and financing should be
among the major industries of the
postwar economy.
G. M. wallace, president OF the
Security First National Bank of
Los Angeles, confined his forecast
to FHA-insured mortgages. OF which
his bank has made and kept in its
own portfolio more than 500 ,000. 900.
1T is a satisfaction to U.S." he
said, that the thousands of homes
built In Southern California in
recent years under FHA-insured
mortgages constitute the best de-
signed and constructed houses in
this area. We look forward to an
expansion in our FILA lending activ-
tiles when peace returns"
$4,000 Units Built.
Construction started by private
builders in the critical war housing
areas, under FILA inspection, to-
tailed approximately 1000 dwelling
units during this six months period.
Projects financed by Title vi
mortgages must meet FILA mini
mum construction requirements and
must comply with all requirements
and regulations of the National
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Home Purchase Loans
Show Seasonal Gains
During Last Quarter
Ralph n. Cooke Reports
TotoI Of $9l $4,000
Advance in October

Following . seasonal trend IN
home lending activities Is evidenced
In previous years, more money Is be-
ing advanced In the last quarter Of
this year than in earlier periods,
Ralph H. Cake. president Of the
United States Savings and Loan
League, reported today.
However. he added, purposes for
which loans were granted by savings,
building and loan associations made
some notable shifts between Janu-
airy and October. His latest figures
show SOL .672, 900 was advanced In
October.
Loans for War Housing.
Mr.. Cake, though, qualified his
statement by noting the comparison
was made against the first months
Of the year before the home building
restrictions became effective.
Loans for war housing, privately
built and financed, accounted for
some 11.54 per cent Of all the asso-
Citations October disbursements. and
this meant that construction loan
volume in October was about half Of
where 1t was last January, when
people could still build housing in
any area II they could get the ma
terialS.
On the other hand, home purchase
loans were IS per cent greater in
volume In October than in January.
Ever since April We have been
lending $4,000, 900 or more . month
to enable people to buy 4 one
family house or q two-or three nat
building" said the league officer.
Obviously scores of thousands who
might have built or bought brand
new homes, had the war economy
not interviewed. stayed sold on the
idea of owning their homes and
have kept up the market for exist
ing properties since building was re-
stricted," he added.
Ohio Associations Lead.
The largest volume Of home pur-
chase loans was made in Ohio,
Pennsylvania and California. Ohio
associations led In war housing con-
struction loans, followed closely by
California groups
These two States with New York
and New Jersey accounted for near
ly half Of all the construction loans
made by associations in October.
A breakdown Of the figures shows
that $10,572. 900 went for construc-
ton: So, 498. 900, repairs and modern
ization; $50, OK, 900, home purchase;
$14, 694 900. refinancing, and $780,
900, miscellaneous.
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ID Billion Business
By Building Trade
In 1912 Reported
Record Activity Almost
All for War Purpose,
KimbuII Asserts

While almost entirely devoted te
war purposes. the construction In
dustry this year has done $4,000.
900 900 worth Of business, largest
volume In history. Dan w. Kimball
president Of the Associated General
Contractors Of America, Inc, re-
ported today.
He noted that two significant facts
Of the industry were that it had
been almost completely converted
to war work and that during the fall
season this type Of work reached
its peak. Mr.. Kimhall said this was
the conclusion Of gradual process
from the time of the bombing of
Pearl Harbor. At that time. he
pointed out. the industry already
had been converted IS per cent to
war work.
For more than two years men
and management In the industry
have been driving to new speed
records on the construction program
which underlies the entire war
effort" he said.
Says Industry Is Doing Job.
THE fact that fighting men have
been trained in facilities built by
contractors and sent overseas, that
ships and planes are operating from
bases constructed by the industry,
and that huge quantities OF weapons
and munitions are being manufac-
tured in yards and factories erected
by contractors indicates that the
industry has been doing its job" he
declared.
During 1913 the volume of con-
struction is expected to decline to
approximately $1,000, 100000. mostly
for direct war uses. Until fighting
is over there will be too great q
demand for materials and manpower
to permit much private construc-
ton.
One of the most important prob
lens during the coming year for the
Nation and the industry will be how
to transfer many of the more than
$500 900 men who have been work.
ing in construction to other types
OF war production For the most
part they are highly skilled men,
and have been parts Of efficient Or
CARNATIONS, he said.
Favors Transfer As Units.
The best interests OF the Nation
and the industry will be served If
the men and management of these
construction organizations can trans
fer to other types Of war produc-
ton as units" he said. This has
been done already in shifts to ship
building. If this can be done in
other types of work, men and Or
carnations efficient in handling and
assembling huge quantities of mate
rails IN a hurry under new condi-
tons can turn to new work with
little loss Of efficiency.
AT the same time, the industry
Will have an important job in main
tanning the Nations physical plant
and in standing ready to repair
damage caused by accidents, sab
otage. floods, fires or other catastro-
Plies.
During the war the industry has
broken speed records. it has used
new methods and materials, and has
increased its capacity for gigantic
undertakings. This experience will
be invaluable to the Nation after the
war, Mr.. Kimball added
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Repairs Need Checking

Timely repairs to property are
only common sense at any time, but
in wartime. with many critical ma
terials irreplaceable, they become
more than q saving to the owner
they are q patriotic duty. Before
the severe winter sets in loose Shin
giles, loose steps, loose clapboards
and loose bricks should be discov-
cred and repaired before neglect re-
suits in serious damage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19

Give thoughtful gifts this Christ
mas. No matter how much you have
to spend don't just buy . present"
Whether you have 10 cents or 10
dollars be sure chat . part Of your
own interest In the recipient Is COM
bined with your gift.
There are the most beautiful hand
fooled leather memorandum books
which may be refilled Is needed. De-
pending on the leather and the
tooling they may cost from - to
$40. But know . six-year-old
child who gave her daddy pack OF
10 memo pads from the ''five and
ten" They cost q dime. Being 4
busy ofncial he found 1t convenient
to tuck one Of these into his pocket
each day. As the day wore on and
the notes grew he put the used
sheets into the other pocket to be
turned over to his secretary at the
end Of each day.
Size Il Convenient.
So convenient in size were these
small pads. and 50 noticeable their
pink, yellow and blue color that he
has never been without one in his
pocket. From this tiny gift. has
come q habit -. and many of the
notes he has made are back of the
war history the Nation is making
each day.
Try to interpret what you know
Of the personality and the hobbies Of
your various friends in selecting
their gifts. Depending on your
purse you may select for the aunt
who loves needlepoint, = needlecase
filled with wardrobe of long-eyed
needles. These are scarce and 4
necessity to fine needlepoint She
will enjoy the luxury Of not worry
ing about needles for years.
II you have more to spend send
skeins OF hand-dyed woods to spur
her on to greater efforts. II she is
your most devoted aunt and you al
ways give her \ lifetime present
make it . small sewing rocker with
a needlepoint frame to be placed
where she can work easily.
In each one Of these items she will
be impressed with your love OF her
and your interest in her happiness.
Whether your offering Is worth 4
few cents or many dollars it will
be irreplaceable to her.
Household Gifts Numerous.
There are many household gifts,
which add to the comfort of every
day living, that are excellent sugges-
tions this year. With extra money
going into War bonds 1t is didicult
to convince ourselves that we should
purchase luxuries. But as most of
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Housing Agency and the War Pro-
duction Board covering privately
A1lanHAA

NAoSANJ dAA0 Vic WAL HIO.
duction Board covering privately
financed war housing.
These requirements and regula-
lions are designed to produce mini
mum use Of critical war material
in such construction and to assure
that the projects will meet urgent
war-housing needs, and be held for
war workers.
Interest rates on Title vi mort
cages are limited to a maximum of
~ per cent on one to four family
dwellings and Of 4 per cent on
large-scale rental projects.
Repayment OF mortgage principal
Is spread over = long -term period,
and the resulting small monthly
mortgage payments facilitate the
rental or sale Of Title VI projects
on terms aligned with war workers
purchasing power.
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n-ReYnolds
Vows EXCHANGED

The marriage of Miss Phyllis
REYNOLDS of Centralia and Mr..
Paul Brown of La Grande was
solemnized April at the home
Of the bridegroom brother. Mr..
Fred Brown, with the Rev. w. T.
Turner reading the service IN
which the bride was given in mar
rage by her father. Daffodils and
green's formed the improvised altar
before which the nuptials were ex-
changed.
The bride wore q powder blue
afternoon dress and a oorsage Of
gardenias and rosebuds. Her SIS
ter, Miss Virginia Reynolds, was
her bridesmaid and Mr.. John DAVE
was best man for Mr.. Brown.
Candles were lighted by Mr.
Browns nephew. Master Frank
Brown. and the wedding music
was played by Mrs. Fred Brown
and Master Jack Brown.
Later, a luncheon was served
and the brides and groom's cakes
were cut by the young couple.
Those attending the wedding
were the brides parents, Mr.. anc
Mrs George Reynolds. the bride
groom's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Brown, Messrs. and Mes
DANES ". C. Brown. Charlss
Brown. Nsis Asplund. Avon Drew
Jim Hill. A. Plsyter. Charles
Drew. Fred Brown: Mrs. Robert
Johnson, Miss Martha stull. Miss
Virginia Reynolds and Mr.. John
Davis.