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Evening star., 1942-03-05
By IL . Associated Press.

By tt Associated Press.
LONDON, March 5-Where diplo-
mats wined and dined in peace
time luxury and where Col. Blimps
stirred occasionally in overstufIed
chairs to ring for whisky and soda,
United States troops hung up their
overseas caps today in London.
Two buildings overlooking a park,
a one-time de luxe hotel and an
exclusive hotel of pukka sahibs,
have been stripped of their sump-
tuous furnishings for use by the
troops.
Here less than 48 hours, they were
fast forming opinions.
Sergt. Joseph Kouba of New York
City said Londoners seemed friend
ly and that the town seems to be
a little less shattered in spots than
I thought it would be-"
"Of course" he added, Il realize
that 1t has been dressed up a little.
I would rather be in New York. but
this is our job and we will do it."
Sergt. Frank Dardanell Of Verona,
Pa. said he was the only bombing
and shelling veteran in the outfit"
II was studying medicine in Genoa
until September, 1940." he explained,
and L was there when the R. A. F.
attacked and the British Navy
shelled the port the first time. The
British also singled out village
I happened to be visiting near
Genoa one day. The r. A. F.
dropped few bombs about a quar-
ter of a mile from me. They
missed me-but I've got no hard
feelings"
Can Take 1t, Philadelphia Says.
Sergt. Robert Alexander of Phila-
delphia pointed to the cracks in the
walls of large, high-ceilinged room
and said:
This place was blitzed last spring,
they tell me. Well, If Londoners
can take it we can, too. We expect
it-but we are going to give them
back more Of the same thing"
Zolie Brooks, Courtland (Va0
farmer, and Raymond Gilbert,
Lynchburg (Va) truck driver. said
they joined the Army Ito get in
on the ground floor Of this war;
And that's where we are" said
Brooks, looking out of first-f1oor
window. This looks like pretty
nice town. Will a dollar roll as
far here as in Norfolk? That's a
pretty nice town, too"
Sergt. Gilbert Cattanch. Nekoosa
(Wis.) papermill technician, who
has been assigned to military police
work, said he liked the job and
planned to 90 into police work after
the war.
There's more to this job" he
observed, than just keeping the
boys on leave in line. There's de-
tective work, too."
William Hubert of Grand Rapids,
Mich, agl eed with him.
Sure" he said. IF we M. P.s
see any civilians trying to learn
too much from our fellows we have
authority to detain them. We don't
fly of the handle, though. We use
Evening star., 1942-03-05
DR.. John w. Thomson,
CoIoneI's Futher, Dies

DR.. John w. Thomason. 78. fellow
of the College of Surgeons and IA
ther of Col. John w. Thomason, jr.,
Marine Corps officer here, died yes
terday at his home, in Huntsville,
Tex.
A native of Texas, DR.. Thomasor
studied at Texas A. and M. and re-
ceived his medical degree at the
University of Virginia. His widow
and nine children survive.
Evening star., 1942-03-05
Conservation of Poper

Every citizen is called upon to
see that not a pound of paper
is wasted. Demand from every
clerk that any unnecessary
wrapping Of packages or un-
necessary use of paper bags be
dispensed with.
Waste paper for paperboard
Is vital to the packaging OF
a great quantity Of war equip
ment.
Do not burn newspapers, but,
when you have saved enough
for bundle, give them to the
school children who are CO.
operating in the defense pro-
gram with the parent-teacher
organization in The Stars
campaign for reclaiming old
newspapers.
Evening star., 1942-03-05
Oldest Civil War Veteran
In Maryland Dies at l02

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, March 5.-Charles
H Daniels. 102, Maryland's oldest
Civil War veteran. died yesterday.
Veteran of seven battles in three
war campaigns, Mr.. Daniels ascribed
his longevity to "a little liquor and
upright living
Born in New York City October
9. 1889. Mr.. Daniels moved to Balti-
more at the age of IL After the
outbreak of war he enlisted in the
Independent Blues. which later be-
came the 4th Maryland Regiment.
He campaigned in Virginia. was
wounded twice. and was captured in
an engagement at Charles Town.
He escaped and subsequently fought
at South Mountain.
Evening star., 1942-03-05
Herring Sees New Blast
Due to Poor Housekeepinq'

DES MONIES. Iowa. March 5
Ex-senator Herring, Democrat, Of
Iowa declared here today the sec
ond explosion in the Iowa Ordnance
Plant at Burlington in less than
three months indicates poor house,
keeping somewhere"
The Senator said he was trying
to reach 1t. Gen. William Knudsen,
War Department production chief,
to ask the general to hurry to Bur-
lington for a flrst-hand inspection
of the disaster.
Senator Herring came here with
Gen. Knudsen Tuesday and re-
NAMED behind when the latter con-
tinued his inspection tour.
Evening star., 1942-03-05
Flying Cross Presented
To 1t. SterIine's Father
By The ASSociated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON, March 5.-The Dis
tinguished Flying Cross was award
ed posthumously today to Second
1t. Gordon H. Sterling, jr., of Hart
ford, Conn, a member of the Army
Air Corps, for attacking a flight Of
six Japanese planes and either
damaging or destroying one during
the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Maj. Gen. Sherman Miles, COM
mander of the 1st Corps Area,
presented the medal to young Ster-
ling's father at exercises in the
generals office attended by the fly
er's mother and brother.
The cross was the 223d awarded
by the Government since the honor
was established during the World
War.
Evening star., 1942-03-05
Is Killed, AZ Injured
As Blast Wrecks Iowa
Ordnance Plant Unit
TINT Explosion Second
In She'll Loading Section;
Army Launches Probe
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BURLINGTON, Iowa. March 5.
An earth-rocking blast that
Jared the countryside for 20
miles around, killed at least l6
workmen and injured AZ others,
occurred shortly before midnight
last night at the Iowa ordnance
plant.
The explosion, which demolished
a INT melt unit in the shell-loading
plant, was the second in less than
three months for the sprawling
2O,0O0-acre munitions factory. A
similar blast December II claimed
the lives Of 13 workmen.
Maj. J. H. Edgerly. chief of pro-
duction control, said the disaster
was due to an explosion Of amatol,
a mixture of ammonium nitrate
and TINT.
Oficials said II Of the dead were
Identified and that -four or five"
of the injured were in critical
condition.
300-Foot Sheet Of Flame.
Witnesses said the explosion was
accompanied by a sheet of flame
300 feet high and terrific roar
that resounded through Burlington,
miles from the plant, and sur
rounding countryside.
The conclusion was felt at Fort
Madison, Iowa, 20 miles away.
nnn uyNrkonop sold ho hllt q
few hundred feet away when he
heard the blast, turned and saw
debris, fire and smoke shoot high
in the air.
1T looked like pictures 7 have
seen of volcano eruptions," he COM
nented.
Another said from his hospital
bed Il don't know what happened.
I was talking to my boss when I
suddenly saw a binding light and I
don't remember anything after
that"
Burlington citizens were awakened
by the noise and all fire department
equipment and city ambulances were
rushed to the scene.
"Ambulances screamed through
the streets all night one news
paperman said.
Production Line Shut Down.
The production line was at least
temporarily shut down and work
men who had been on duty or who
were in the area preparing to go to
work returned to Burlington.
Extra shifts of Burlington police
were assigned to the vicinity and the
American Legion and Red Cross, as
well as other organizations, offered
their aid in the disaster.
Oficials said an Army investigat-
ing board was scheduled to leave
Washington for Burlington today.
A similar board inquired into the
first blast, but its report was not
made public.
The disaster occurred at approx
imately 11:50 pm. (C.W.T), when
shifts were being changed, Police
Sergt Hurley Eland reported. About
so men were in the building on the
No. 3 PREDICTION line, he said.
Col. Otto M. Jank, commanding
officer, said he had mo idea as to
the cause Of the blast at the present
time"
I'VE are investigating and assem-
bling information now he said.
We don't know very much yet and
we are trying to sift it out
Col. Jank said other production
explosion would not interfere great
ly with operation of the plant save
for the production line concerned.
Evening star., 1942-03-05
PIT. A. PIoy in Arlington

The Dramatic Club Of the Thomas
Nelson Page School Parent-Teacher
Association will present Woman
less Wedding at the Central Meth
odist Church. Fairfax drive and
Stafford street, Arlington, at pm.
tomorrow.
Evening star., 1942-03-05
O.C.D. Council Gives
Powers Model q Job
Reading to Blind

The Office of Civilian Defense
has discovered that some local
defense councils are inefficient,
an official declared today. He
cited the following:
A beautiful girl-a Powers
model who recently appeared,
clad only scantily, on the cover
of magazine with national
circulation-has become very
patriotic.
She applied to her local de-
fense council for some task
suited to her abilities. She said
she would do anything.
She has been assigned to read
to the blind.
Evening star., 1942-03-05
u. S. Soldier in London Recalls British Bomb
Missed Him in Genoa; Has No Hard Feelings

that's why they like still beer. But
I'm from Milwaukee"
Paul J. Hoelzel, Bucyrus. Ohio,
who used to be clothing salesman,
said. II know good cloth when I
see it." Pointing to his uniform,
he added. "and I'm pretty proud
OF this suit I'm wearing"
Evening star., 1942-03-05
Congress in Brief
Senate:

Routine session.
Special Defense Committee ques-
tions Price Administrator Hender-
son on civilian rubber rationing pro-
gram.
Small Business Committee hears
testimony of tire manufacturers.
House:
Continues debate on Agricultural
Department appropriation bill.
Ways and Means Committee re-
sumes study Of tax proposals.
Evening star., 1942-03-05
Communiques
Lost japanese Ships
Carried Men, Arms

The tert OF War Department com.
munique No. 1856, outlining develop
ments up to $50 am. today, tollotUs
l. Philippine theater:
Gen. Macarthur reports that
the three large enemy vessels
sunk by our surprise air attack
on March 4 have been identified
as transports, loaded with Jap
anese troops. 1t is believed that
thousands OF enemy soldiers were
drowned when the vessels sank,
or were killed as result of ex-
plosions of ammunition carried
on board the ships. None of our
aircraft was damaged 1t was
the first time since the war began
that no enemy aircraft was pres
ent during an action.
2. Hawaii:
A single enemy plane dropped
several bombs near Honolulu.
The missiles were dropped from
the clouds and did no damage.
The plane is believed to have
come from a Japanese vessel west
OF the Hawaiian Islands. Un-
favorable weather conditions,
with poor visibility, hampered the
search which was Immediately
undertaken by our aircraft.
8. There Is nothing to report
from other areas.
Tert of War Department com
munique No. 1875. based on report!
up to S pm. yesterday, tollo1DS:
l. Philippine theater:
Further details Of the surprise
raid on Subic Bay by Gen. Mac
Arthur's air force disclose that a
12,000-ton japanese vessel was
sunk, in addition to the previ-
ously-announced losses. This
brings the total of enemy Ship
ping destroyed in this attack to
more than 10000 tons.
Gen. MacArthur's headquarters
stan mas compiled some interest
ing statistics relative to japanese
soldiers held as prisoners Of war
by our troops.
The average weight of the jap
anese prisoner is 1858 pounds.
The average age is 239 years. The
youngest is l9, and the oldest, 81.
The average length of military
service Of the captives is one and
one-half years.
Sixty-five per cent of the pris-
oners taken belonged to the in
fantry. Approximately 10 per
cent Of the prisoners have the
equivalent Of a grammar school
education, and about Is per cent
have completed training of high
school standard. In the range of
occupations, farmers constitute
80 per cent Of the prisoners, me-
chanics and skilled workers, Is
per cent; hand clerks, 20.
2. There is nothing to report
from other areas.
Evening star., 1942-03-05
Weather Report
FURNISHED BY tn,

United Weather Buru)
Combia-Occasional with temperatures
winds.
central
extreme portion tonight.
Virgnia-Rsing temperatures with tonight
Evening star., 1942-03-05
Hitler Plans Greatest
Gamble in Spring,
Finn Editor Says

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. March 5.-Dis-
patches from Stockholm and
Zurich today quoted the editor
of the Helsinki newspaper San
omat AS writing on his return
from Berlin that Hitler is put
ting all his eggs in one basket
for the spring offensive and
that we will witness the
greatest gamble in history"
The coming German spring
offensive dominates everything
in Germany" the Finnish
Journalist wrote. Tanks and
the Luftwaffe will be thrown
into battles in numbers never
before experienced"
Evening star., 1942-03-05

Automobile lights must be turned on
one-half hour after sunset.
prarinit.fion
Evening star., 1942-06-20

WHITE BRICK
lome. nearly new, bedrm., bath 1st f.; 2
,edrms, bath md f.. recreation rm.,
maids rm, garage. For appt.. phone
Chestnut 216S or oxford Oa99.
KEER & KEER.
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HOUSES FOR SALE.
(Gontinu ~

6-ROOM BRICK BUNGALOW. . FINE
bedrooms. gas hot water. large lot with
many trees.
Oman 0undav Noap - narL
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Make This Your Home for
BRICK BUNGALOW
EMERSON 9122.
FOXHALL VILLAGE.

446I GREENWICH PARKWAY
English-type modern brick home of q
rooms. bath in this smart, desirable and
protected community. Completely reno
ample closets Frigidaire oil burner and
garage; Fully screened. hardwood floors
throug hout- The house has been occupied
oy only the owner, who due to unseen con-
dltions now offers an opportunity to some
one seeking real home in a convenient
cIose-ln location. pleasant surroundings.
Immediate possession can be had To in
Spect call OWNER, District 1878 or Wood
lev 5054
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HILLCREST

Six rms. . baths. finished attic and
recreation rm: detached garage: excel
lent location. Call Mr.. Phifer. Ii. 1878.
PAUL p STONE, ReaNor.
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MARVELLOUS VALUE.

Located in West Chevy Chase this brick,
painted white, and stone home has 3 bed
rooms and 2 complete baths. bedroom and
bath on first floor; beautiful living room,
large dining room. screened porch leading
trance foyer, full basement with toilet and
shower; fireplace for future recrea ton
room; detached garage: beautifully land
scaped lot. This home will please the
most discriminating home buyer and is we'll
worth your inspection Owner transferred
and must % @ sell Immediately. srIice; 81 $50.
Evening star., 1942-06-20
3I4 Penna. Ave S.E.
District HeiphtS-S5 $50

zoe P avenue-Brick bungalow, 8 rooms
and bath, full basement: INV h, new
house condition. small cash payment, bal
ance monthly. F. NJ PRATT CO., MA.
S6S&. Evening. ia 52S4
Evening star., 1942-06-20
"BRADLEY BROOK"
A Small Virpinia Estate

Located Just over the Arlington County
line in nearby Fairfax County Va, this at
trsctive 12-room brick home built along
the lines Of a California home. is situated
tance Of bus. this property is within 90
min. Of downtown Washington. House con-
Ialns entrance hall, large living room and
nreplace. solar with door opening on
UNIQUE brick patio. dining room, breakfast
room, powder room and large equipped
kitchen. On 2nd floor, 3 large bedrooms
den and bath. separate brick living
unit OF 3 rooms and bath makes an ideal
arrangement for guests or would provide
additional living quarters. good stream
WINDS through the property. Other fea-
tureS include oil heat, maids room and
pain. 3-car garage and large tennis court.
GEORGE MASON GREEN CO..
2S40 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va.
CHI 3S3S Ewes adea
Evening star., 1942-06-20

s725 T ST. N.w.- ROOMS AND BATH.
f67.5o Can be seen Saturday afternoon
and Sunday. EN-. 1884.
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PRICE CUT $3.50

Open-4114 Military I'd. near Reno I'd
Priced today at SIS, 500; good terms Must
be sold.
LARRY O. STEELE.
a21 18th St. NV. EN- 63l5, RE O4a3.
Evening star., 1942-06-20
RRICK

Move in tomorrow morning, excel. neigh
borhood. 3 blocks from grade and high
school bus and shopping center. Tile
kitchen and bath. h.-w h., laundry, furnace
room open fireplace. bullt-in cabinets and
bookcases, garage; nice lot, adlolning
virgin woods. Price. $3.50. Monthly
payments S34 WA o1n6. WA. 6325.
Evening star., 1942-06-20
MEADOW LANE.

White brick French-type 4-bedroom. p
bath home, set on a knoll among forest
trees in the best part Of Chevy Chase.
Now vacant. Quiet, yet convenient TO
everything Call Mr. Smith,
ALLIED REALTY CORP. BR. 0121.
BETHESDA BUNGALOW,
Near Medical Center and all conveniences.
Large lot, rms, full attic, garage. Bar
gain price. S7.45O. Call Mr.. Treat.
ALLIED REALTY CORP WI 664q
Evening star., 1942-06-20
RARE OPPORTUNITY

Due TO owner being called for naval
service, we have this beautiful 5-room de-
tacheo, modern brick bungalow at a sscrI-
nee price. Fine large lot with shade
trees in rear. Can accept $500 cash pay
neht ana balance very easy terms. Call
MckEEVER & WHITEFCRD. DI n1Os.
Evening star., 1942-06-20
WILL, RENOVATE

vacant. before you occupy it; near Rock
Creek Park. close to bus and schools;
brick. stories and cellar, six large rooms.
bath, 2-car brick garage: price and terms
very s convenient. Eve. OF Sun; phone CO.
l.. T. GRAVATTE,
Toa 18th ST. Realtor MA O153.
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BUNGALOW-S5.250.

3UUZ BUNKER HILL ROAD,
MT. RAINIER, MD.
Contains six rooms and bath. cellar. hot
water heat. garage. lot 5Oxl2O feet. This
property is offered by reason of fore
closure and can be sold on very reasonable
Evening star., 1942-06-20
REAL ESTATE SALE OR EXCHANGE

ATTENTION. OWNER OR AGENT-HAVE
very attractive suburban bungalow in Va,
value $500; will accept row house in
trade. Write MR.. F. NJ. WALTER, Jr..
Mclean. Va.
SALE OR TRADE. RICHMAND. VA, 1915
acres; > miles from Capitol. Good low
cost housing property. What have you?
Box oo4 *, Star. 81"
ARLINGTON-SALE OR EXCHANGE BY
owner, arranged for single or double unit;
double gar; mr.. trans: $4,000. CHI.
1913
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MONEY WANTED.

FOR SEVERAL WELL-SECURED FIRST
mortgages, 512fo and So interest; monthly
payments or 5-year loan. JOHN A. BRICK
LEY. BARR. BLDG, DI. 1921.
WANTED FROM PRIVATE SOURCE $4,000
at 69o. Real estate security. Box 133-K.
Star. 21s
Evening star., 1942-06-20
GEORGETOWN.

We have several houses for immediate
occupancy, 2 to bedrooms, RANGING in
price from $4,000 to $4,000. Evenings
and Sunday call Mrs. Doran, MI. 1885.
FRANCES POWELL HILL,
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BETHESDA'S BEST BUY.
BARGAIN-$7 450.

Attractive brick home. painted white,
slate roof. fully insulated, corner lot.
large trees and beautiful landscaping; con-
venient to everything. Act quickly.
L. G. WHITE, WI. 1900. Eve, WI. 1913.
Evening star., 1942-06-20
TAKOMA PARK-S8. $50.

Fine, older home. with 4 bedrooms "a
baths, forest trees and conv location near
place for a family. Bedroom and bath
down Call MRS. TAYLOR. Sligo 1910.
Evening star., 1942-06-20
SUBURBAN PROP. SALE OR RENT.

FORESTVILE MD, RTTCHIE RD.-4.
room bungalow. ami. HARRY FOWLER
ASHTON, Md ACRES. WITH MODERN
S-rm. house, large finished attic: III
baths: oil or ccal furnace: outbuildins 5
equipped for poultry owner transferred.
SANDY SPRING REALTY CO., Ashton
NEW. MODERN 5-ROOM BRICK HOMES,
with attached garage villa sites, II
minutes drive from new Navy and War
you will ike them % splendid busigs bus ssrSira Sne
from Annandale on Columbia pike Prices.
S9.2I5 to S9,i15: easy terms: rental. 500
per month. Phone for appointment or
directions. :. GOODNOW REALTY CO,
alexandria, Va. Phones Alex. 17S7-l016.
Evening star., 1942-06-20
RTIY FROM BUILDER.

Groom brick house, large corner lot
attached garage and porch, gas heat; fully
insulated: 3 large bedrooms; near schools
stores and bus line Price, S9.450. Out
Colesville pike to Four Corners, right :
blocks to St. Lawrence drive, left l biock
to Woodmoor drive, left to house. II. +.
DIXON builder. Shepherd 4615.
Evening star., 1942-06-20

5-ROOM AND BATH MODERN BRICK.
with large brick garage. located in town
Of Fails Church; large lot planted and
fenced: ideal for small children; conv.. 10
trans: shown by appointment only: price,
$4,000 Falls Church 1735 or 1886.
Evening star., 1942-06-20
REVERIY HILLS.

New B-room. semi-detached brick. occu-
pied less than a year: immediate OCCUPANCY
c. W. CLEVER CO., 1923 N. Irving ST..
Arlington, Va,
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3107 oath ST NE.

] block to r. I. ave.-7-room detached
frame, 3 bedrooms and bath. maids room.
recreation room, h.-w.h., oil; elec. refg.
This home is on one of the best streets in
Woodbridge. Large lot. 50x300: det ga
rage: near school and churches, stores and
car line. Priced to sell at S7.950. Good
cash payment and terms. Open Sunday.
1870 to pm.
Call Mr.. Pendleton. DU. 346S.
WAPLE a. JAMES INC.
1924 4th ST N District a24R
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S7,5OO-NORTHEAST.

Conveniently situated, within walking
distance of the downtown section: bay
window brick. six large rooms and tile
bath, hot-water heat; can be -sold on very
attractive terms and immediate posses
sion given.
JOHN F. DONOHOE & SONS.
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}I4 Penna. Ave. Sc
SACRIFICE.

Large 4-bedroom house in heart Of
bedrm. on first floor with washbowl and
pvt entrance; big lot, large old trees;
garage. Owner must sell; $3.50; terms.
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S3 650

Bldg-Det. brick rooms and bath.
full basement: cow. to bus and stores.
2l2 Adams ave. CHI. 5949. OK. 2194.
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CHEVY CHASE. D. G..

New detached brick. bedrooms. 21a
baths. finished attic. large living room
space with fireplace. conditioned heat.
Garage. Lot 60x16O IT. This home. is a
and shopping Call EN-. 1890 till pm.
p. A. TWEED CO.. 5504 Conn. ave.
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"WIGTOWN FARM"
A Small EARNING Est "a q

sANAHAAt = e~A 4@oOobC
In Vas Fairfax Hunt Country.
Large rambling white house Of Early
American design, situated on as acres OF
rolling ground. with beautiful view Of
surrounding country: well watered and
completely fenced This property will be
of especial appeal to those interested IN
horses. Built less than years ago, IL is
modern in every detail: rooms include
large studio living room 2Sx3O, with ex-
posed hand -hewn beams across the ceiling
and an immense fireplace; a paneled library
15X29 with fireplace. dining room 5x21.
powder room. all-electric kitchen and but
ler's pantry. master bedroom 13x27 with
private bath and fireplace. , other bed
rooms and bath Other buildings include
servants cottage with bath. guest house
with bath, 3-car garage and Toulouse.
For sale due to owners S call to service
Price. S34, 900
GEO. MASON GREEN CO.,
2s4O Wilson Boulevard. Arlington, Va.
~
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Sn.VER SPRING

500 Thayer ave-Corner bungalow, with
in 2 blocks OF Georgia ave shopping CEN
ter: $3.50 cash and S65 monthly. To in
spect call ROBERTS z. LATIMER, GE.
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ARLINGTON.
1414 6 Glebe Rd.

Brick. 6 rooms. Ia baths, living room
with fireplace screened side porch. built
in garage. oil heat; lot 50x175; close to
lOc bus. 50, $50.