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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01
Scole-Model Homes

Included among the housing ex-
hibits being arranged for the show
arc Scale-model homes which con-
form 10 the newly broadened pro-
visions NJ the FILA. floor plans Of
homes which Detroit builders arc
prepared and equipped 10 build
here this spring and many educa-
tional displays illustrating the
modernization and repair work n
be encouraged by tho government
Visitors 10 the 1912 show. &C
cordinC 10 McGreGor, will have an
opportunity 20 talk with the de-
siCners. builders. suppliers Of
material and representatives Of
home financing organizations so
that they can learn exactly what
IL is possible 10 accomplish in the
home building and home repairing
field this year.
although the Ideal Home will
remain open every day from 10
a. m. 10 2 p. m. through the
closing day Of the Builders
SHOW. we know by experience In
past wears that the crowds at
the home are always large dur
ing the 10 days Of the show
itself" stated McGreCor This
coming week offers probably the
last opportunity 10 inspect the
home leiSurely and 10 derive the
greatest benefit from the in
sDection."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01

Q-The ground In the vicinity
xhere plan to build drains
fairly well, hut several Of the
bearby houses have damp base
Inent walls after heavy rain.
How can I be assured OF a dry
basement:
A-Since water conditions APP
hrently are not severe. damp
roofing Of the basement walls
m be effected by means of a
mt plaster coat. at least one
II inch thick, applied on the
itside OF the wall and covered
nth coat Of hot tar or asphalt.
{ the footing extend the plaster
bat 10 the outside Of the footing,
bunding the angle 10 form n cove,
your site is so located that II
| Ill receive considerable water
fter a heavy rain. il will he adj
sable 10 lay drain tile around
be house at the base Of the foot
3e. Drain tile should he con-
ected with sewer or dry well IN
rder to dispose of the surplus
later.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01
Bdssett..to Talk
At UNRA Meet

Richard Jeffery will be in charge
of the program of the United
Northwestern Realty Association
next Thursday He has secured as
guest speaker Arthur F. Bassett,
vice president of the Detroit Trust
Company in charge of real estate.
Bassett is a member of the tax
committee of the National Real
Estate Association, a member of
the Detroit Real Estate Board and
the American Institute of Real
Estate Appraisers. He will talk
on Real Estate Trends for 1912
From an Appraiser and Operator
Viewpoint"
The meeting will be held al the
Fisher Y. West Grand boulevard
at Dexter. at 1915 p. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01
HighIiSlit
Curtis KiteheS pIaras
Exhibit al Convention

One Of the highlights OF the
Michigan Lumber Dealers Asso-
citation 50 Rnual convention,
which Will be held Tuesday
through Thursday at the Book
Cadillac, will be the Curtis Kitchen
Planning exhibit, opening Monday
and continuing through the con-
vention. There will be many COM
plete miniture scale model kitchens
to show how they Will look in a
home.
r. c. Restrick, president of the
association, points out that in view
OF the many metal priorities, wood
in the kitchen is especially timely
Miss Hansen OF the Curtis COM
panicS service bureau will be on
hand daily 10 help with your
Kitchen planning problems. She
VIII also have charge of the eX-
hlblt.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01
Report on Building
Permits in Detroit

The number Of new buildings for
which permits were given during
tho week ending Jan 81, 1872,
totalcd l6S, compared with l69 for
the same period last year. Esti-
mated construction cost for new
buildings and additions and alter.
atoms Of other structures was
SSH .33S for tho last week Of Janu-
AIRY in 1912 While in 1911 the total
was SS5743i Joseph p Wolf,
commissioner Of huifIlng and
safety engineering. reported Sat
urdaN.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01
Builders Show
To Give Defense
Housing Details
Will Enliehten
Public on State
Building Program

"The Detroit Builders Show
this year will he sounding
board 10 help communicate tn
the public the details Of the de-
Tense housing program which we
are developing" stated Raymond
VI. Foley, state director Of the
Federal Housing Administration.
"The action Of the show direC-
tors In defeating this years
exhibition 10 the~promotion of
housing for war workers I'm this
area IL very timely and
highly significant factor In the
successful promotion Of the
newly announced Federal HOuS-
Ing Administrations program"
Plans for developing the dra'
matte defense housing exhibits al
the Builders Show, which opens
az Convention Hall a week from
Friday night, are progressing
rapidly, according 10 Kenneth d
show manager.
"The various government
agencies interested In Detroit as
a defense center are co-operat-
ing 10 assemble as much useful
information as possible In this
show, so Detroiters can learn
what steps have been taken 10
promote better wartime housing
I'm this vicinityu
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01
Local Brokers
To Handle Sale
Of County Land
Tri-county Agency
Given Appointment
by State Land Board

The state land office board has
turned over TO the Tri-County
Land Agency, Inc, whose offices
are located at 4O4 Cadillac Square
Building. Detroit, n list of several
thousand properties in Wayne
County together with the boards
that being the minimum
offering price. This action followed
the recent resolution of the board
key brokers in the vari-
Gus counties in Michigan under its
jurisdiction as supervisory sales
agents on all properties which had
been previously offered at public
auction and not sold.
In the counties of Wayne. Oak
land and Macomb the Tri-County
Land Agency. Inc, will act as the
exclusive supervisory sales agent
on these properties. The board has
authorized the payment OF sales
commissions to real estate brokers
on the following basis:
On sales up to and including
81, 900 the commission shall be 10
per cent of the sale price, with
minimum of SIS, but in no case
more than so per cent of the sale
price.
On sales over 1000 and up to
and including $4,000 the commits
sion shall be 10 per cent of the
first $1,000, and 5 per cent Of the
balance Of the sales price. and on
sales above SIS 900 the commission
shall be 10 per cent of the first
1000 5 per cent of the next
$4,000, and 3 per cent of the sale
price above $4,000.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01
Don't Break Crate

II YOURS is the coal burning
LIrnaCe, take extra care in shak-
he il so as not 10 break the
rates. If of the oil burning type,
Pc that II is properly adjusted 10
urn economically.
Set the thermoStat TO avoid ex-
essive temperatures. See that
h6tors and blowers are properly
led so that bearings will last.
on may have difficulty in re-
lacing them.
A careful check should be made
cutters and leaders 10 protect
halls Of the house from being
baked by drainage from the roof.
Don't overlook the fact that
~ with your present car and
present set Of tires, your
resent house may have 10 last
pu for some time 10 come.
The Detroit Institute Of
ARTS is arranging an exhibit
tion of materials pertaining 10
planning and housing in the
Exhibition rooms Of the Art
Institute during the period
from February ) to 2S, inclu-
sive, in which the work Of the
tity plan commission will be
iberally represented. The
opening Of the exhibit will be
Featured by a special dinner
arranged By the Detroit Cltl-
kcns Housing and Planning
council, city plan commission,
port Of Detroit commission,
art commission and Wayne
County road commission, for
February ) al $50 p. m. in
the Romanesque Room Of the
Art Institute.
Representatives Of all Of the
tivic and official organizations
in this field, operating IN the
Detroit metropolitan region,
will be represented and brief
hnd timely discussions Will
Feature a limited program.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01
Lighting Adds Beauty

Fluorescent lighting adds new
beauty and convenience TO some
of the latest models of medicine
cabinets for bathrooms. The light
ing fixtures arc chromium plated
and are integral with the cabinet
The cabinets are completely wired
az the factory and arc shipped
with light huibS a convenient
plug for electrical appliances Is
located in the bottom of the right
hand fixture.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01
Paint for Protection

Paint will protect barns and
poultry houses from deterioration
and ranks high AS a sanitary
measure as well 1t not only sim
plifeS the cleaning of poultry
houses and barns hut is an eff.
cient vcrmln combatant Insects
object 10 fresh paint. Larvae and
insect eggs are dc.
stroyed in the process of painting
and will not hatch.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01

you, what with the
krowing scarcity of building ma
|erials and requirements.
To the far-sighted property
|wner these facts should be good
| nd sufficient reasons for taking
EXCELLENT care OF his home and
protecting il against destructive
hfluences.
The best method OF protection
} immediate attention 10 repairs;
|egardless of how small or unim-
|ortant they may appear. II per-
|hitted TO 60 unattended. even the
mallest Job may soon develop
hto an expensive repair bill.
A paint-neglected house Is a
ouse we'll on the way 10 decay
Ind deterioration.
The usual precautions against
| re should be doubled today. The
tmost care should be taken with
|Irnaces. hreplaces. electrical wir-
hg and heat generating devices.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01
Fix Your
Hometown
Prompt Attention
Will Save Money
BY LAFE ALLEN
pstroit Times Real Estate Editor

NYTHING which you do
to conserve the life Of
your house will aid the
defense effort.
l. And II will also help
VOL what with tho
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01

BUY a Bomber.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01

II yours is the coal burning
|Irnace, take extra care in shak-
hg il so as not 10 break the
rates. If of the oil burning type,
pc that 1t is properly adjusted TO
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-01
q. and "A.

Buy a Bomber
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Stroh' S Total
Best

Everybody drew splits but
Strohs who boast today a new
city seasons mark for team bowl
ing of 1861. And according 10
latest available ABC figures, this
total is believed TO be one of the
highest in the United States so far
this year. if not the highest.
While The Detroit Times Classic
reinforced by Fred
Wolf. were laying EN- in there"
last night at Twenty Grand. rivals
were running into one $40 after
another. Scores were off the rail
in consequence.
For example. Twentieth Cen
tury. city tournament champion.
had low of 1888 and some of the
other teams did little better. Phil
Bauman of Aircraft who has par
ticipated a few times in his life
said he never saw so many S-l0's'
and other veterans agreed.
Fife remained in first place in
dinging Sackmans twice. 1920 10
1928. Paris won two. Stroh and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Don't Forget Mr.. Hickey

The baseball world still shouting the praises of Manager
Bill Southworth St. Cardinals champions
of the world turned of the best finishes the
history the sport overhaul the fontrunnng Brookyn and
then polish of the Yankees amazing fashion in the World
Series.
Southworth unquesonaby all the nice things that
have been said about him. but it is well overlook the
contribution made by Branch Hickey Cards boss and
the who mentioned frequently the
to Leland Stanford MacPha the head of the Dodgers
Hickey is of the smsrtest operators the game.
washout big league catcher and flop manager. he
back to become of the highest aaed mogus the
He not be the most popular baseball but
will deny he is worth cent of the $4,000 salary he gets
each year.
The Cards may not draw many customers a number
Of other big league clubs but their books
with nice black ink Rkeys business genius has kept the ST.
Louis team out Of the red in good seasons and bad.
He introduced ladies' day back in 1917 And he
the organizer of the Knot Hole Gang which lets
the ball games free.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Bomber
On Coast
FurlOugh

LOS ANGELES, Oct. IA UP).
Sgt. Joe Louis, heavyweight
boxing champion, today said he
will fight whenever his army
duties permit or after the war, il
he is not too old by then.
Louis came here on furlough
from Fort Riley, Kan.
II was misunderstood" he
said when questioned about his
recent remarks at Omaha indi-
eating he was through with the
ring.
81 meant I probably would
never get another chance to
fight. I'm I'm the army for the
duration and six months more.
That's long time away from
training.
I'm only 28 and I'll decide
about quitting the ring after my
army service II over.
Some young fellow probably
will come along and beat every
body that's at the top now"
Louis grinned.
He planned to spend two weeks
in Southern California. saying
that he wanted little rest and
sunshine.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Champion Of Clean Living

Hickey always has been sincere and transformations cham
pon of clean living and wholesome athletics Manly speech
Of the first prerequisites which he established his
Hole Gang. He keeps close behavior
charges in the Cards widely tossed chain Of farm
does upon their batting and fielding averages
He has been player scout vice president
fpfesdent He knows baseball thoroughly
mature almost we'll He is considered the
baseball mars and rivals hesan doing
with him.
Yet before he sold Dizzy the fabulous
OF S1S500 he reported have Wrgley
"If were In your place. wouldn't buy Dean. He's
sound Of
Wrigey went ahead and purchased the colorful and
oquacious Cardinal the
he ever made And Wgy been about peeng
the folding money for player he wanted
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Pin Stars Trim Games
In Half for Match

Twenty-one games for a $500
purse, each one putting up 500,
is the arrangement made today by
Joe Norris and CaSS Grygier,
Wayne Spaulding and Thurman
Gibson. for their doubles competi-
ton at Cadillac alleys. October
24-25. They bowl seven the first
day and Ia the next.
Original arrangements called
for az games at two houses and
the series TO start October II.
This setup was shelved when suit
able alleys were not available for
the periods desired.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14

Mead explained that lack of facilities and instructors would
impossible competition between
schools going at the time.
This and they have asked to condition these
kids" he concluded "Were going and do the job
TO the best OF ability.
The day the feels this isn't will
switch back to our old way of doing things"
That is Meads story and feel his side should have the
prominence those who yelpng.
He makes theme clear Sports going onbgger and
involving students than But the drama that goes with
competition between schools will be missing
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
ziviC Adds Another
To His LONG String

MILWAUKEE, Oct. II QNS).--
Fritzie Civic of Pittsburgh, former
welterweight champion. held a To-
round decision today over Tito
Taylor. Chicago middleweight.
Civic forced the fighting most of
the time in their bout last night in
the Milwaukee Auditorium and
had his opponent on the canvas for
a count of six in the eighth round.
The Pittsburgher weighed in at
las, conceding 10 pounds to Taylor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14

ent OF schools, answered the ques-
ton.
I'VE wanted 10 preserve the
competition. However, after re-
search, we consider II TO be
limiting factor TO the health
training program. We. speak
ing for the investigation COM
mittee and myself, feel IL our
duty to ask 10 be relieved Of
that responsibility for the dura-
ton of the war"
"Why Is IL a limiting factor ."
asked Van Auken.
In answer TO queries OF Web
ster and Van Auken, Ivan Chap
man, assistant superintendent OF
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14

health education Vaughn s.
Blanchard's bill TO institute an
about physical fitness program
in the schools and that clause is
the issue on which the board
will decide at a special meeting
next week.
I'VE all agree that q physical
fitness program. II advisable"
said Webster Immediately after
the plan was read. There can
be no doubt Of that. However,
i would like to ask II IL II abso-
Iutely necessary to abolish In
terschooI competition In order
TO do It."
Warren E. Bow, superintend-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14

now occupied with varsity
teams. The questions that await
answers are: how much space
and equipment will be released
and how will the personnel be
converted and with what gains.
"A written analysis was stipu-
lated by memebr Van Auken.
The motion 10 give the bill a
weeks reprieve was carried by
a 81 majority. Mrs. Laura +.
Osborn cast the dissenting vote.
maintaining that the delay would
hinder the war effort.
The point was brought forth
that athletics were not TO be
abolished until after the foot
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Punting Drills
Occupy Irish

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Oct. IA
NS).-Punting weakness added
another worry today for Ed Nc
Keever, who is coaching the Notre
Dame Irish while Frank Leahy is
in Mayo Clinic. Rochester, Mimi,
for a physical checkup.
In preparation for Saturdays
clash with the Iowa Seahawks,
Mckeever sent the Irish through
an extensive punting drill. Greigh-
ton Miller, a good distance punter
last year. has recovered suffici-
emily from sprained ankle for
kicking duties.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14

ball season. Committee head
Ivan Chapman admitted I'VE can
wait a week" Mrs. Osborn re-
manned unconvinced.
The coaches present stub
bornly refused TO be quoted on
the issue. After considerable
pressing, Perry Deakin, athletic
director at Southeastern, said:
well do the best we can no
matter what II decided"
That's safe enough, Perry"
remarked a bystander.
A sports writer expressed the
sentiment of at least a few of
those present when he took the
floor 10 state that diplomatic
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Fight Results
by United Pres.

BY United Press
Hartford. Conn .-Chslky Wright, 1884,
Los Angeles. knocked out Carlos Cuebas
i27, Puerto Rico 60.
New York-Carmins Fatts. 1851. New
York. outpoin,ed Richie Lsmos, i33, Los
Angeles. Cal. (s); Art Tatta, 1871. New
Haven. Conn. outpointsd Pete Monsinto,
i5s, New York (6l.
F. White ftsfnE. y. T=WarTen Peterson.
1854. NewAYork, outpointed Van MeNutt.
1857. Baltimore. Nd. (s. Mickey Canty.
las, Springfield. Mass outponted Felix
Mnrales. lllla pmrin ELcn 81
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14

schools. made report Of the In
vestigation committees findings.
Owen A. Emmons, Cooley prin-
cipal, seconded him.
"A lot OF US figure you people
ought 10 be intelligent enough
and bright enough 10 map out
way we can have the program
and still keep interschool sports"
was Webster's joking answer 10
the reports.
"We feel that we cannot have
both" replied Emmons.
The reasons given for the ne
cessity of the last paragraph"
were that the ban would release
personnel, equipment and space
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14

fencing" was making the speak
ers pass over the main points
and that II the pro-ban clique
insisted upon "railroading' the
clause through with the rest Of
the bill they might regret il.
He pointed out the uselessneSs
of the physical fitness program
without the cooperation OF the
students and suggested that re-
sentiment caused by the abolition
of interSchool competition might
seriously impede the ultimate
end. namely the preparation of
students for their part in the
war effort.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Grid League Meets

The Detroit Night Football
League will hold its final meeting
at Mack Park tonight at $50.
Four teams have joined the league
to date. Club Chene Trombly,
Saxon A. C., Wolverines and the
Shamrock A. c. Other unlimited
clubs are asked TO attend. Sched-
ules and practice periods under
the lights will be allotted.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Prep Sports Going On,
Mead Insists; Program
Merely Being Changed


There phone calls and letters In the last
few days concerning the proposed ban Of sports competition
between high schools of metropolitan Detroit for the duration
"What my boy going to do when they take football and
other sports away from him % many ask.
they gonna condition kids when they take them
out Of competition" still others want to know.
More than reader of this column offered this challenge
kids still going to play sports. The only difference
will be that they will be unsupervsed In the future They'll
be playing In alleys and other places"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Letters TO Rain From Rains

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. Ia
(INS).-Hoping to set an example
for other sportsmen, Leon L.
Rains, chairman Of the Pennsyl-
vania athletic commission, today
pledged himself 10 write 10 let
ters a week TO fighters and ring
auXiliaries in the armed forces.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Gopher
Backs
ShuffIel

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. II CINS).
- The humbled. twice-defeated
Minnesota squad bounced back to-
day with a new spirit and new
backfield consisting Of Bill Daley
at right half, Herman Frickey al
left half, Bill Garnaas al quarter
back and Bob Kula. 200-pOund
sophomore al fullback.
Garnaas, still suffering from a
knee injury, was expected to start
Saturday against Nebraska at
Lincoln.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14

Two men refused TO accept
evasive answers TO their point
blank questions and as a result.
the proposal to ban athletic
competition between the high
schools was shelved for q week.
John II. Webster and Howell
van Auken. members of the
board of education, insisted that
an application of concrete fact
be added before the board cast
a vote on "a thing as radical as
abolishing varsity sport in the
high schools"
The proposed ban comprises
the last paragraph In director Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Ted Lyons Wants to Pitch Daily

CHICAGO, Oct. II (INS)-The Ted Lyons whose
regular assignment the mound for the Chicago White
on Sundays, wants daily duty, he declared today
That his when he ID to o p.
Anderson at the United States
I'D like everyday assignment pitching
Lyons applied for enlistment in the Aviation Volunteer
Corps
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
sEAHAwKs DRILL DEFENSE

IOWA CITY. Ia, Oct. ID QNS)
Defense against the passes of
Angelo Bertelli, Notre Danes ace
hurler. was stressed today as the
Iowa Seahawks got ready for the
fighting Irish.
1t. Col. Bernie herman also or
dered the Seahawks 10 polish up
their defense against the T forna-
ton which they will face for the
first time Saturday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Board Members Hold Up Prep Sports Ban, Ask Deta

At any rate. the issue has been
clearly drawn.
Can we not have interschool
athletic competition among the
high schools and il not, why
not?
A majority vote will decide.
There are seven votes--John
". Webster. Howell van Auken.
Mrs. Laura +. Osborn, Frank A.
German. A. Douglas Jameson.
DR.. Clark Brooks, DR.. Burt R
Shurly.
They are the supreme body"
said Bow. 81 won't attempt TO
20 against their decision"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Armstrong Stops
Mexican in Second

LOS ANGELES. Oct. Ia 1NS).
- Henry Armstrong. former
champion of three divisions, was
one step father along on the diff
cult comeback trail today.
"Hammering Henry" scored a
knockout over Juan Zurita of
Mexico in the second round of
their scheduled 10-round bout last
night.