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Evening star., 1942-10-17
DC. Hospitals
Will Get aga
N Beds
$1,329, 900 Added
To Program on
Bosis Of Population
Earlier Story on Page A-lD

Earlier Story on Page A-1.)
Addition of $1,329,00O to the
current hospital expansion pro-
gram, virtually doubling the in
creased capacity originally de-
cided on for the District on a
basis of new population figures,
was announced today by Brig.
Gen. Philip B. Fleming, Federal
works administrator.
The supplementary funds will
provide for 494 additional beds.
Coupled with $50 beds already pro-
vided for in the original FWA pro-
gram, as well as % new beds re-
Gently announced for Sandy Spring
and los beds for venereal disease
patients at Gallinger Hospital, this
will boost the expansion program in
the Metropolitan Area to LIT beds.
New facilities provided for today
will be distributed among local hos
pitfalls on the following basis:
Georgetown, Isl beds; Garfield,
A beds and A bassinets; Sibley, So
beds; Emergency, 72 beds and 72
bassinets; Columbia, "a beds; GAL
linger, 1876 beds.
Children's Hospital will receive an
addition to its waiting room and an
admission desk area.
Based on New Estimates.
The new allotments, Gen. Fleming
explained, were based on the latest
estimates of the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission,
which set the Metropolitan Area
population at l,250,OO0 persons, and
on recommendation of the District
Vital Area Board, the United States
Public Health Service and other in
terested agencies. The previous al
lotment for $50 beds, first step in
the hospital program devised here
because of increasingly urgent war
time conditions, was based on an
estimated population of 100000.
Included in the program were
funds to provide for converting the
Nurses Home at Emergency Hos
pital into an obstetrical ward and
for construction of a temporary
home on hospital property on F.
street behind the main building as
announced in The Star earlier today.
The project for Georgetown Hos
pital includes the construction of a
three-story nurses home, under war
specification, the construction of
combined two-story internes quar-
ters and basement clinic, and the
renovation of an old District owned
school building as a nurses training
school and nurses recreation center.
Moving the nurses quarters at
Georgetown, it was pointed out, will
provide room for an additional ISL
beds in the present hospital. This
Evening star., 1942-10-17
Properly Loss
Here Is Held
Below. 1896
Ropid Drop in
River Expected
Allow Tide
Earlier Story on Page A-1.)

\Earller story on rage ALL
AS the rain-swollen Potomac
River continued its slow drop this
afternoon from a record-break-
ing high of 1886 feet above food
stage, District officials attributed
a flood control plan worked out
after the disastrous 1896 flood
here as having saved the city
much property damage and in
preventing the stoppage of any
OF the city's vital utilities.
Cali faults noted in the 1896 flood
were corrected this time" one Dis
trict official said this afternoon,
Engineer Commissioner Charles w.
Kutz expressed satisfaction at the
way workers moved into the danger
areas through last night and this
morning, when the river at the
Wisconsin avenue gauge registered
1855 feet above mean low.
No estimate could be given this
afternoon, however, of total prop
erty damage, although it was known
that areas along K street in George
town, along Maine avenue on WASH
lngton Channel and in Bladensburg
had suffered heavily.
River Passes Crest.
Gen. Kutz had estimated earlier
in the day that damage would be
less than in the 1886 flood.
Families along the Potomac River
had been given ample warning to
evacuate by the Weather Bureau
and Army engineers, it was pointed
out, and they moved out before the
full force of the crest struck this
area.
From an au-time high Of 1855
feet at the Wisconsin avenue gauge,
the river at that point had fallen to
1877 at pm. today, the Weather
Bureau announced.
District Health Officer George G.
Rutland, scouting rumors Of a
health menace in this area, dis
closed that dairymen In nearby
Maryland and Virginia had been
warned today to be "doubly careful"
in the pasteurization of milk until
the flood danger had completely
been cleared. He pointed out the
District water supply had not been
affected by the flood.
Highway Damage Small.
Thomas H. Macdonald, commits
sioner Of the Public Roads Admins
tration of the Federal Works
Agency, reported this afternoon that
damage had been slight to the net
work OF roads around the Pentagon
Buildings. Large portions of Memo
rial Highway between the Four
teenth street bridge and Alexandria
remained flooded, however.
Waters had receded from hard-hit
Fredericksburg, Va. today as the
Red Cross and other agencies con-
tinued to aid refugees washed out
Of their homes when the Rappahan-
mock rose to an all-time high.
Cut off for a time from the out
side world were Front Royal, Va,
population $500: Winchester, $4,000,
and Culpeper, 1890. Cumberland,
Md, bore the brunt of the food on
the upper Potomac Thursday.
The crest at Harpers Ferry was
1915 feet last night, which was
three feet below the flood stage OF
1886.
Reports from Richmond said that
all train routes north of there were
open, although trains were running
behind schedule.
Evening star., 1942-10-17
Rayon Plants 10 Convert
To Tire Work, Jeffers Saws
BY the Associated Press.

BY the ASSOCIATED Press.
CHICAGO, Oct. 17.-William JET
fers, the Nations rubber conserva-
ton director, said at press con-
ference today that certain rayon
plants would be converted for the
manufacture of an additional 50,-
100000 pounds of high-tension yarn
year for use for tires for the
armed forces.
Evening star., 1942-10-17

Earlier Results and Entries for
Monday on Page 2-X.
Laurel
FIFTH RAcE-Purse, $4,000 added; q
year -olds; IA. miles.
b1sSsss b1aass tSuieft, Gl|ss5o 1000 445S 445S sssoo
Vincentive (WoolD $50
Aiso i@e; fan.unel. n:-Ja Bulies and Attendant.
Rockingham Park
FOURTH RAcE-Purse. $500; claiming:
2ysaI %n,. ans b.so, SR Lii NILS so
Cheetah (Chafin) 400
Also r.n.o5fewn Gem. saxoni.n. Hazel
Steel King and Chalcolite.
Jamaica
.ss.s .SgsrE sE.asis.1. sAcSess: es sceG, sssss
PA: Sc VI 'B: ssSsss;; $40 s sss
Ess..s.s,. G:.ss sa.ni; s. ;ss H:.I; ss;s :s..,
Hawthorne
SECOND EAcE.Purs;s; Purse; sl,ooo claim
otdlNelStd NGIulb t.VO c.VV S.SU
Bellcoda (Reeves) $40 800
Gold Tryst Iowe) $50
Also ran--chance Domino. Try Mint,
Anna A Wish, Wise Witch, valdina Purge,
Liberty Hall. Top Note.
Keenelund Park
BY the Associated Press.
FIRST RAcE-Purse, $500: elaiminE;
4-yeAr-olds and UP: furlonss.
Brut,fs (LittrelD 11.20 $50 400
Alfadildo tMcCombs) go $50
Hard Biscuit lBasham) $50
Also ran-Gold Flag. High Vote, Home
Again, Unouote, Rockwick. Justice NJ,
f-F1yine Donna. 'fBarasua and Indian
Penny.
SECOND RACEEPurse, 5000. allow
snccs; maidens; 2-year-olds; g. furlongs.
Pair Tip LongdenD $500 300 4.40
Fire Kabo (McCombsl 40 $50
Count Fearless uongden) ESQ
Time 1:14A.
Ina. dalladon. Rock eau. Nasnsstum'
Lazy Tongs.
Evening star., 1942-10-17
FOOD PERIL PASSING AS POTOMAC FALLS
Capitol Hill Adds
7,155,300 Pounds
h Scrap Drive
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
From the halls Of Congress
and the chambers of the
United States Supreme Court
came today a substantial con-
tribution to the Nations scrap
collection drive.
David Lynn, architect Of the
Capitol, announced that l.
155,300 pounds of scrap had
been collected to aid in the war
effort. It included 1,094,00
pounds of iron and steel, $4,000
pounds of brass, bronze and
copper; $500 pounds of alum
mum and $500 pounds of rub
ber,
Evening star., 1942-10-17
Flood Readings
Water Up More Than
J Feet in 20 Hours

The Weather Bureaus hourly
readings at the Wisconsin avenue
gauge in Georgetown show the
course of the flood. The readings,
in feet above mean low water, start
with noon yesterday. They were:
Evening star., 1942-10-17

The maximum reading at the
Letter gauge, opposite Sycamore Is
land above Chain Bridge, was 26.7a
feet above mean low water at 5:4S
am. today. The bureau explained
that this gauge Is above tidewater
and that the range in river stages ID
greater because the river narrows at
that point.
Evening star., 1942-10-17
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press. -
FRANKLIN FIELD, Philadel-
phia, Oct. 1.-THE Princeton
Tigers threatened to produce one
of the biggest upsets of the East
ern football season as they bat
tied Pennsylvania to a 6-6 tie
at the halfway point of their
game here today.
First Quarter.
Freshman George FRANKIE went in
to plunge across from the 1-yard
line after the Tigers got their break
on an exchange IF punts when Bert
Stiff, OF Penn fumbied the slippery
BAN and it was recovered by George
Kinniry of Princeton on Penn's
7-yard line. Warren Vieth, running
from "T" formation, sifted Oh tackle
to the 1-yard mark, and FRANKIE
then ploushed through the middle
for the score.
After another exchange Of punts,
one OF them . 55-yard quick kick
by Perina Of Princeton, the Tigers
got another break when Odell Of
Penn and Kinniry again recovered
for Princeton on Penn,s 81. Two
plunges by Psrina and . short pass
% vieth brought = nfst down on
74se PRINCETON. Are z.x.5
Evening star., 1942-10-17
First Quarter.

Navy Barksdale kicked off to the
Yale % and Greene returned to the
30. Ferguson picked up at left
tackle and more at cented. Tay-
lor punted to the Navy Is and
Cameron returned to the Middies'
33. Cameron's pass was intercepted
by Hopes on the Bull Dog A where
he was downed. Hopes tossed to
Cooley for 5. Ferguson ploughed to
Navy's 40. Ferguson barely missed
See NAVY Page o.Xl
Evening star., 1942-10-17
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 17.-Navy
was leading Yale, 7 to 6, at the
end of the first half in a game
played before about 10000 fans
at Municipal Stadium here to-
day.
Evening star., 1942-10-17
Late News Bulletins
Ii 6 Iroons Ranorfad IN ;haz;n

y. ,. IToops kePorted IN Liberid
LONDON u0-A Reuters dispatch today from Monrovia,
Liberia said United States troops arrived that Negro
republic on the bulge of West Africa.
Michigan Leads Northwestern, 7 to3
ANN ARBOR Mich Q1.-Michgan led Northwestern 7-3,
in the second quarter Of their 5oh football game each
team sought its first Big Nine victory of the
scored for the wolverines in the quarter caxng
series OF plays Pick notched up field goal
Wildcats in the second period after they stalled the
Michigan H. ..44 5.8s+. =
Nozi Planes Downed in Attacks on Britoin
LONDON tF,.-Two Naz bombers and Focke-Wuf 100
tighter were reported downed late today % the enemy
pressed intensified weekend air attacks particularly along
the English northeast and south coasts.
Evening star., 1942-10-17
Princeton and Penn
In 6-6 Deadlock
Al End Of Half
Tiger Showing Against
Quicker Powerhouse
Threatens Upset
BULLETIN.

FRANKLIN FIELD, Phila-
delphia R.-An underdog
Princeton football team, aided
by a sloppy field that hindered
Pennsylvania powerful run
ming attack, held the Quakers
to a 6-6 tie here this after
noon. -
Evening star., 1942-10-17
Markets at a Glance

NEW YORK, Oct. II (P.-Stocks
mixed; price changes narrow Bonds
steady; reorganization rails advance.
Cotton quiet; price fixing and hedg-
ing.
CHICAGO.-Wheat early loss re-
gained; closed higher on short cover
ing. Corn fractionally higher; in
creased hog goal. Cattle nominally
steady. Hogs steady; quotable top,
$1475. ...-
Evening star., 1942-10-17
Navy Leads Yale
|At End Of Half
By 7-to-6 Score
Ellis Make Touchdown
With Only Minute Left
In SECOND Quarter
Lineup.
BULLETIN.

BALTIMORE tP.-Navy
scored again early in the third
Quarter and led the Yale Bull
dogs, 13 to 6.
Evening star., 1942-10-17
Late Races

Earlier Results and Entries for
Monday on Page 2-X.
Laurel
Evening star., 1942-10-17

(See LYNCHING, Page 2-XD
Evening star., 1942-10-17
Weather Report

,Cccanomal rains; moderate temperature; slisht-
-. - Soier tonignt; gentle winds. Temperatures
today-Hishest, 66, at pm: lowest. 81 At
6:40 am, 80 ~
from the United otases wearnsr 1ureau R.nort
Full Report on Pare IA
Evening star., 1942-10-17

FIFTH RACE-Purse, $4,000 added; q
year -olds; III. miles.
AlQuest (Gilbert 1000 4.10 $50
Drudge (Zufelt) 4.50 $50
Vincentive (WoolD $50
Time, 1:47s..
Alsn ran-TIncls pillies aud Attendant
Evening star., 1942-10-17

- (See NAVY, Page 2-X.)
Evening star., 1942-10-17

(see HOSPITALS, Page OK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25
| Why Grow
fOld?
By Josephine Lowman

BY Josephine LOWm0n
A merry Christmas to all my
readers!
I wish you health. love, interest
Ing activities, optimism, courage and
perpetual youth!
also want to take this oppor-
tunity to thank you for the thou
sands of letters you have written to
me this year. Thanks for making
me feel needed, for telling me that
I have helped you and for all the
appreciation, graciousness and in
terest which have stimulated and
encouraged me and kept the fires of
enthusiasm burning brightly. Were
it not for your letters my efforts
would soon acquire q sense Of I'M
reality, like one must have who goes
about muttering to himself all day
long. Your letters have meant so
much to me that I feel as though I
would write this column even If I
we're not paid for doing so-but
don't tell my bosses!
I hope you will not think Of "Why
Grow Old?" and me as strangers,
but as friends, waiting to give you
any help we can in the field of our
equipment. This column Is in your
paper for your pleasure and benefit.
Take advantage of it. Write about
your beauty, diet and figure prob
lens.
I pledge myself anew to you this
year to bring you the latest and
most authentic information I can,
to investigate before recommending,
to try sincerely to weed out the
false from the true, and to adapt the
findings of science and beauty care
to the everyday woman who has a
limited amount Of time and an aver
age income.
It's your column!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25
We Must Guard
Gifts and Treat
Them Wisely
Conservation Even
Extends to Our
Beauty Aids
By Patricia Lindsay

Dv UtTtCtO LtUOSOv
In a land of plenty it Is difhcult to
be thrifty. But If we do not cherish
what we have today, and learn to
conserve 1t, we may one day be
denied the things we love to have
about us.
If, for instance, you have received
this Christmas certain aids to make
you beautiful, enjoy those aids but
use them wisely. Conservation is
the keynote to victory-and con-
servation extends to skin creams and
other beauty aids. 49,.
In the interest Of national morale,
our Government has been most
generous in allowing women to buy
what cosmetics are necessary to keep
lovely looking and to feel we'll. But
those who waste even q last half
ounce of cologne are being I'M
patriotic. We may expect, as the
war continues, a severe rationing of
these aids which We now take for
granted, so hold on to what you now
have.
Beginning next week, in this space,
a series Of articles on the conserva-
ton of cosmetics will appear. You
will be told how to keep thoroughly
groomed on fewer aids in the mini
mum time-things which all women
want to know today. You will be
taught new little beauty tricks which
will enhance your loveliness and
which will leave more money for
War bonds at the end of the month!
Despite all the demands on our
time and energy, I hope my readers
will resolve to keep pretty and poised
throughout 1913. 1t is time to think
about that resolution now, and to
plan for it.
Let me caution all to get more
rest. Rest is the foundation of
all beauty. We need more and more
rest even though it may seem cutting
out many of the things we love to
do. 1t is wrong to burn the candle
at both ends for days on end, for
that habit impairs our health and
beauty and happiness.
This war is not going to last for
ever, and when it ends we want to
be healthy, and hopeful, and beau
tiful, and energetic, so we may again
build the good life. Do not let the
cares Of today destroy your spirit or
good looks. Take every available
means to preserve them. That calls
for ample rest, exercise, some amuse-
ment, good food. daily beauty
routine and some service for others.
These practices will give you a
balanced life and will preserve the
you which was you before we entered
the war.
Merry Christmas to all Of you. and
may you reap JOY and contentment
out of the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25
la for Your Stoker

A stoker performs best on the
firing line when it is kept In la
condition. Here are the few simple
firing rules for taking care of tho
coal stoker this winter. Cd Follow
the manufacturers instructions on
the use of the stoker. 90 Keep
coal in the hopper. 90 The air
and coal flow into the heating plant
must be balanced" Cd Avoid "ex-
perimenting' or playing with the
controls or thermostat. 90 Remove
clinkers periodically. go Use proper
size of stoker coal. CD Insulate
home to prevent heat losses. 20
The stoker should be cleaned, in
spected and serviced every summer
and the heating plant kept brushed
out every month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25

A cute dirndl frock like the one
above goes to parties Of counsel
With nits demure low neck, figure
mounding long torso top and flouncy
skirt it's just right for all the party
materials - taffeta, velveteen or
flower printed challis! It's a smooth
school frock, too-you1l love its lines
when it's made up in washable cot
tons or light weight woods!
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 158o-B
is designed for sizes 4, 6, 8, 10 and
IL years. Size 6 years requires 1a
yards 39-inch material.
You'll be delighted with the Winter
Fashion Book-it contains so many
smart suggestions for styles you can
easily make at home. Send for your
copy today, it costs only is cents.
Or, you may order a copy with q
l5-cent pattern for Is cents, plus
l cent for postage.
For this attractive pattern send
Is cents, plus l cent for postage,
in coins with your name, address,
pattern number and size wanted to
Barbara Bell, The Washington Star,
Post Office Box rs, Station O, New
York, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25
From Oil to
Automatic Coal

In areas where fuel oil is being
strictly rationed many former users
of oil are changing over to auto
matte coal. The conversion is
simple for those who had the gun
type oilburner.
With these five steps the change
over can be made: % disconnect
and remove oilburner, ca take out
brick inside, 90 position stoker with
retort in center Of furnace, % in
stall friedrich hearth, and 60 con-
meet electrical controls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25
Extra Room for
War Worker

The Federal Government is fos-
tering plan to house war workers
in existing structures. If you have
sold your car because of the tire
and gasoline restrictions. why not
convert your garage. into living
quarters for defense plant workers?
Wall board panels will insulate the
walls and given an attractive in
terror finish which can be any Of
five popular pastel colors. These
panels can be applied right to the
studs of the garage walls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25
Out Of the Mists Of Time !.
/ Our Christmas Customs Are Founded
On Ancient Beliefs and Rites
By Arthur II. Dexfe.

Always we look forward to the holiday
t lor months for weeks for days the mince
e ueeaH part OF the Christianity
We Tor moment look bakwadfar
e uaotions and the backgrounds Of these Christmas essentials
1neIe Is Tor instance the mince
Some 400 ago - :
stmas
He stuck
Ine Christmas which ancestor
mMce pie OF today There probably
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25
Decorators Dilemmas
Plain Rug Best Choice in Tiny Room
With Bright Upholstery Fabrics
By Marearef No,veIl


Dear Miss Novel; have to buy for living and
would like advice kind
about 4 which idea of of
living tiny
figured with pale and leaves
with blue flowers have bought tailored curtains which like
dusty Can color this and will
lowered pattern well or should plain be used?M
Answer would plain soft shade that not
insten would beige
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25
Cheese Snack

To make tempting cheese snack,
make filing of " pound Of cottage
cheese, l egg. Y teaspoon salt and a
dash of cinnamon. Put spoonful Of
this mixture, betNeen two soda
crackers. dip In milk and fry in
melted butter slowly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25
To Frost Glasses

To frost the top Of sherbet cups or
cocktail glasses, dip them in warm
water. then chill them in the re-
frigerator until frost forms, or for
about an hour. Then fill and serve
at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25

memorate the days when the feasts
were held under the evergreen trees
in the primeval forests-feasts to
the ancient gods Of the Norsemen,
now forsaken for the Christian
teachings-but, for ages never quite
forgotten-and still living in tradi-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25
By Peggy Roberts

Handcrocheted curtains
70 any SO they well worth making for that
nut IN addition since variability
they make
simply designed lace shown above makes handsome
aHpurpose design suitable SETS bedspread
and
Pattern envelope contains compste
low directions for the
Send II cents Mono Dept Wash
nston Star p q. Box l72. Station q, York n Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25

ms Santa Claus and Junior
of that
and of
glad
DIT Of
for oppors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25
Pretty for Boudoir

Dainty for bedroom decoration those pictures with
real pressed flowers These various
The flowers into bouquetke design between coored
cardboard backs and heavy pieces
IN velvet In lovely contrasting colors For added touch large
bow made OF velvet ribbon placed at the especially
pretty with white background spray green,
white deep red and other winter colors
trimmed with pale velvet Other combinations
wonderful with pink and blue pink
being most outstanding. ~.+-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25
Dainty Holders

Picture dinner party table your china glass
and silver then include the individual place
holders made Of china in leaves
Among the small flowers included Orchids sweetpeas
and panses AS these holders purchased separately you
might several collection
from time to time centerpece the
made of all the flowers large
Fashion Note
fashionable article for Red
workers shoulder" rcomy
ample for those accessories grooming
busy women Comes in black cowhde saddle stitched
forced with metal This fine bag strongly and should
offer xinum o. service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25

glasses Interested These are shorter
wider and definitely the patriotic side dedicated
Allied country outstanding
is in the design,
the nag the official emblem printed
language Of the country representing
States has printed in the
tory The American flag placed the
States forms the base decoration Could
for serving refreshments and later they
knick-knack stand collectors item.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-25
What's New in TOwn?
By Dorothy Murray.

Ways TO Sbend That Christmas Check
If down your last highban glasses
the market for supply be merry
set The glasses smart and and unusual
eight TALL thin tumblers glass; decorated with
different animal fantastic Among circus enagere
represented ons tigers elephants ponies granes