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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-13
Tire Shops Here
OK. Schedules
For Retredding

Although there are unsupported
rumors of SD and Sl4 charges on
tire re-treading jobs, all of the
shops checked by the Times here
today quoted prices below the
schedule fixed by the government.
Price Administrator Leon Hen
derson set $3.50 for Grade A tire
re-treading or re-capping OF the
600xl6 size and Sl.50 for a passen-
ger tire carcass itself. The regu-
lation will become effective next
Monday.
THAT Is considerably above
our figures" said Clifford Gar
side OF the Goodrich Silvertown
Stores. 1885 Gratiot avenue "On
the whole, the schedule seems
fair"
SCHEDULE ALL RIGHT
John LaSSen of the Roadway
Tire Company 1925 East Jefferson
avenue. declared:
"The schedule is all right.
Now, In we can convince some
Of our customers that they
should not get panicky, we can
get along. Some people are ask
ing us for re-capping ON tires at
only 5000 and 10000 miles.
Were advising them To drive
another 10000 miles"
The majority Of the shops appear
TO have from three 10 four weeks
of business on hand.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-13

in three ways. First way: On your
personal note. No security required.
Note loans are made. under proper
conditions. to both single persons and
married couples Second way: On
your car. This plan may suit you best.
Third way On your furniture. Many
people prefer this plan. When making
car and furniture loans. We consider
character and income far moreLmpor-
tant than the value of your security.
Your loan will be made the way which
Is best for YOU.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-13

Buy "A Bomber
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-13
X See the Glass BIolVers

SEE II NOw-Eutire Tenth Floor
Evening star., 1942-05-16
Tickets Given 90
Virginia Busmen
|For Speeding
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PreSS.
RICHMOND, Va, May 16.-Ninety-
six drivers of intercity buses and
the operator of a Giles County
school bus were given tickets this
week for exceeding Virginia's war
time speed limit of 40 miles an
hour, the Division Of Motor Vehi-
cles reported today.
The court summonses were issued
Wednesday and Thursday by AZ
State troopers who were operating
in unmarked vehicles and in plain
clothes.
The buses utter disregard" of
the 40-mile limit, imposed by Gov.
Darden by proclamation April II in
an effort to conserve tires and gaso-
line, made the special measures for
enforcement advisable, said Col. M.
s. Battle, director of motor vehicles.
Buses operated by more than a
dozen different companies were in
cluded among those tagged, and the
arrests were scattered throughout
the State.
The Governor made plain that
there were to be no exceptions in
the enforcement of the law. He
said he had advised Maj. Gen.
James E. Edmonds of Camp Lee
that If men were on military mis-
sions they should be given memo
randa to prove 1t and that other.
wise the speed limit would apply to
men In uniform the same rs to
civilians.
Evening star., 1942-05-16
Wartime Tips on Food, Clothing
Given at i. of IA. Exhibit

cent more phosphorus and 367 per
cent more iron. This exhibit was
adjudged second best in the show.
Also displayed was an exhibit on
sugar substitutes. with a weekly
quota of half pound analyzed to
determine what foods could be
found that would require little arti-
fetal sweetening. According to
Miss McNaughton, dieticians be-
lieve a reduction in the amount of
sugar consumed by the average
American will prove of benefit to
the national health. since they con-
slider the present sugar consumption
excessive.
One booth presented a wartime
recreation program for those who
are forced by rationing to conserve
their automobiles. Another showed
housewives how to shop for clothing,
and how to remove stains and patch
clothes successfully.
In addition to Mrs. CLANCY and
Miss Thompson, winners in other
groups were Jean Thomas, Of
Washington; Jane Park, Lonacon-
ing; Anne Freeman, University
Park, and Mary Davidson, Wash
ington.
Evening star., 1942-05-16
Shortage Of Farm Labor
Cited in Prince GEORGES

Farmers in Prince Georges County
view the increasing shortage OF farm
labor in their area as the main OBJ:
stacle to a banner harvest year, ac-:
cording to p. E. Clark. county agent.
Already handicapped by the ra-
tioning of tires and gasoline, they
are having hard time finding
workers to help with crops which
are potentially "as big and maybe q
little bigger" than any previous
yield, Mr.. Clark said.
The farm labor situation right
now is the most serious that I have
ever seen," he said. But he attrib-
uted the shortage not so much to
the draft as to an exodus of agri-
cultural workers to the factories,
where highly paid defense jobs are
available.
"The selective service boards have
been 100 per cent cooperative with
the farmer in deferring agricultural
workers." Mr.. Clark emphasized.
Although farmers are willing to
pay their labor an average Of 50 a
day now, at least so cents higher
than in recent years, they cannot
compete with the Government or
with defense plants.
The county agents ONCE Is now
compiling a list Of farmers who wish
to employ helpers. he asserted. This
Is the first time, he said, that such Q
file has been necessary. He esti-
mated at least 500 agricultural work
ers were needed in the county now.
Evening star., 1942-05-16
Md. U. Student Groups
Plan vespers Tomorrow

Under the auspices of the newly
formed University of Maryland Stu
dent Religious Activities Council,
campus religious clubs will present
the first Of the seasons outdoor ves-
per services at 6:15 pm. tomorrow
on the Administration Building
steps.
The entire service will be con-
Quoted by students, including three
5-minute talks in lieu of a main
address. The devotional theme will
be THE World at Its Worst Needs
Me at My Best" Eleanor Acher,
IA Montgomery avenue, Takoma
Park, Md, freshman student. who
is president of the Maryland-Dis-
trict of Columbia Baptist Student
Union, will discuss. My Best in My
Social Life" James G. Sneeringer,
Gettysburg, Pa, president OF the
Catholic student organization-the
Newman Club-will discuss MY
Best In My School Life" and Harold
Silverman, 1880 Trinidad avenue
NE, leader of the Jewish student
organization-the Hillel Foundation
will discuss MY Best in My Spirit
ual Life"
The vespers will open with "fa-
vorite hymn sing" directed by Prof.
Harlan Randall, head Of the uni
versity's music department.
Budd Cutler, president of the Hill
lei Foundation. will preside. Co.
chairmen of the Committee on Ar
rangements are Roberta Kells Of
Mount Rainier. Md, president of the
Student Religious Activities Council,
and Ralph Dudrow. jr., of Hyatts-
vile, Md.
Evening star., 1942-05-16
B|dckout Violation
Fines Imposed on 13
In Alexandria
Six Cases Continued
And One Dismissed
In Police Court
BY a Staff Correspondent Of The Star.

BY Staff Correspondent Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA Va, May 16.-
Thirteen Alexandria residents were
fined in Alexandria Police Court
yesterday by Judge James r. Dun
can for violations of the city's
blackout ordinance Tuesday.
Six cases in which residents were
charged with blackout violations
were continued to May 20. One
case was dismissed.
william Clayton, 200 block Princess
street, and the Goodwill store, 100
block North Royal street, were both
fined Is.
Fines of $40 we're imposed against
Albert Levy, TOO block King street;
Max Kline, 100 block King street; w.
M. Kirkpatrick, King and Commerce
streets; Henry Faigen, 5000 block OF
Mount Vernon avenue; Mrs. Martha
Webb, 5000 block Mount Vernon
avenue; Hyman Melman, 500 block
Mount Ida avenue; Alvin Hoffa, 500
block of King street: Mrs. Joseph
Mead, 600 block Princess street;
Manus LEVITT, 400 block of King
street; J. K. Vanderventer, 1000
block Mount Vernon avenue, and
]. v. Gaines, 1900 block of Russell
road.
The Goodwill store, Mr.. Vande-
venter and Mr.. Gaines pleaded not
guilty. The others fined pleaded
guilty.
The case of j. H. Poladian, 2400
block of Mount Vernon avenue, was
dismissed.
Evening star., 1942-05-16
Evacuation Of Children
Durinq Raid Opposed

Children of pre-school age should
be kept at home rather than evac-
uated during an afraid, Mrs. A. A.
Seaase Skard, daughter of Halvdan
Koht, former minister of foreign af-
fairs of Norway. yesterday told a
meeting of the Women's Division of
the Montgomery Council for De-
fense in the Hiser Theater in Be-
thesda.
The meeting was the last county,
wide session which will be held be-
cause Of gasoline and tire rationing,
Mrs. B. Peyton Whalen. chairman,
announced
Mrs. Skard said she spoke from
experience since she was with her
three-year-old twins in Stockholm
during the German blitz.
Referring to complaints about
gasoline rationing and other short
ages, she asked:
wouldn't you rather have that
than have the Axis overrun your
country?"
Mrs. Whalen said that from now
on area meetings will be held.
Evening star., 1942-05-16
Maryland Officials
Tour Montgomery
Defense Projects
Council Members
Surprised at Lack
Of Decentralization
BY . Staff Correspondent Of The Star.

BY . Staff Correspondent Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, May 16.-Led
by Thomas Conlon. Speaker Of the
Maryland House of Delegates. II
members of the Legislative Council
of Maryland yesterday toured Mont
gomery County on an inspection of
defense activities.
After being met by a delegation
Of county officials at the University
of Maryland, the group inspected
the 2O0-acre site recently purchased
by the Federal Government at New
Hampshire avenue and University
lane where $500 housing units are
to be erected for Federal workers.
Several members expressed sur
prise that more decentralization of
defense building was not being
planned by the Government when
80 much land is available in Mary
land"
The group also visited housing
project for non commissioned off,
GERS at Walter Reed Hospital in
Washington, the new Rock Creek
Recreation Center. the Naval Hos
pital and Medical Center at Bethesda
and the 5000, ,0O0, 900 gallon reservoir
under construction at Brighton,
Md, by the Washington Suburban
Sanitary Commission.
Council members discussed the
current defense situation with
authorities in Silver Spring, Be-
thesda and Rockville in line with
the councils purpose of making
recommendations regarding laws
and law enforcement to the Mary
land General Assembly.
Reliable sources yesterday indi-
Gated that the councils trip might
be in preparation for a special de-
fense session Of the Assembly which
Gov. O'Conor is being urged to call.
Among members of the Mont
gomery County delegation were
State Senator Robert Peter, Presi-
dent Thomas E. Hampton of the
Board of Commissioners, Chairman
James w. Gill of the county dele
CATION to the House Of Delegates,
Miss Ruth E. Shoemaker, member
of the House of Delegates; Joseph
D. Clagett Of the sanitary COM
mission, Lacy Shaw, commissioner
of the Maryland National Capital
Park and Planning Commission, and
r, Byrne Austin Of the Permanent
Board Of Registry, who served as
secretary of the delegation.
Evening star., 1942-05-16
Z u. 5. Soldiers Drown
Near New Alaska HIGHWAY

BY the Associated Press.
VICTORIA, British Columbia,
May 16.-Provincial police head
quarters announced yesterday that
word had been received that IL
United States Army men, including
two officers, drowned Thursday near
Fort st. John, British Columbia.
Fort st. John Is on the Peace
River about 500 miles northeast of
here and on the route of the Alaska
highway which the United States
Army is building through Western
Canada.
Police reports said the men lost
their lives when pontoon capsized.
Five others reached safety. Further
details we're not available.
It was believed the victims were
United States Engineer troops work.
ing on the Alaska highway.
Evening star., 1942-05-16

Housewives forced to feed and
clothe their families on increasingly
limited household supplies were
given a few tips on how to stretch
their ration cards yesterday in the
Consumer Education Day" exhibit
at the University of Maryland.
The exhibit was planned by two
graduate students in home eco
nomics, Miss Ruth McRae of Wash
ington and Mrs. Dorothy G. Miller
of Silver Spring. Md.
Many high school students and
housewives visited the display in
the Woman's Field House on the
university campus. OF the "a booths
prepared by home economics under
graduates under the supervision Of
Miss Edna B. McNaughton, pro-
fessor of home economics, model
Victory Garden entered by Mrs
Mary CLANCY of College Park was
judged the best.
This garden, containing two boxes
of vegetables each a few feet long,
included beets, cucumbers, lettuce,
peppers, cabbage, string beans, peas,
tomatoes, onions and such herbs as
anise, henbay, sage and thyme. 1t
was exhibited by Mary Latimer, Mrs.
CLANCY, Mickey Medrick and Eliza
beth Wood.
Among the general exhibits, first
place was awarded to booth on
how to make their own cosmetics
from relatively cheap, commonly
used products.
Another booth on daily food re-
quirements under the supervision OF
Miss Ruth Lee Thompson, recently
crowned university May queen, con-
trasted two lunches containing an
equal number of calories, but entirely
different in nutrition value. The
first of these lunches included
noodle soup, spring salad, whole
wheat bread and butter, and fruit
cup. This was represented as an
ideal lunch.
The second lunch, horrible ex-
ample" of that ordered by the aver
age undergraduate, contained
hamburger on a roll, coffee with
cream and sugar, and a cup cake.
According to statistics posted next
to the display, the first lunch Of
fered 247 per cent more protein,
5,167 per cent more calcium, 787 per
Evening star., 1942-05-16
So Per Cent Decline
Is Reported in Visits
To Mount Vernon
Estate to Remain Open
As Long os Boot Runs,
Superintendent Says

Although the number Of visitors
at Mount Vernon has fallen of
more than so per cent since last
year, the historic estate will remain
open "for some time to come" 1t
was learned today.
Charles Cecil Wall, resident super
intendent, declared that gasoline
and rubber rationing will undoubt-
edly cause attendance to drop even
more.
"As long as the Wilson Line con-
tinues to operate trips down here,
we can remain open," Mr.. Wall said.
He added that transients and new
Washington residents would prob
ably still visit Mount Vernon some
how.
Delivers Annual Report.
Mr.. Wall delivered his annual re-
port at the 18th Grand Council of
the Mount Vernon Ladies Asso-
citation, which is meeting at the
estate.
Attendance in April, 1912, was
46,627. as compared to 143,445 in
the same month in 194l.
Mr.. Wall also reported that "a
substantial sum" from the surplus
received through admissions has
been invested in War bonds. This
surplus is usually used for the pur-
chase of "Washingtoniana."
Prepared for Any Bombing.
Mount Vernon is prepared for
bombing, according to Mr.. Wall.
There are always at least six men
on the estate and there is adequate
fire detection and f1re-fighting
equipment. A direct line connects
the estate with the civilian defense
control center in Alexandra.
Monday the Ladies Association
will receive Gov. Darden and his
Board of Visitors. who annually in
spect the estate.
Evening star., 1942-05-16
Gov. Durden Procloims
Aid to Russio Day.
By the Associated Press.

RICHMOND, Va, May 16.-Calling
attention to the heroism and sacri-
flee through which our Russia
Allies have passed." Gov. Darden
yesterday designated June %, the
first anniversary of the invasion Of
Russia by the Germans, as laid to
Russia Day"
The Russian War Relief. Inc,
will sponsor the observance In tri-
butte to the courage of the Russian
Army and the people of Russia.
Evening star., 1942-05-16
Cooper, Afraid Warden
In Winchester, Resigns
Special Dispatch to The Star.

WINCHESTER, Va, May 16.-
Grover c. Cooper has resigned as
chief afraid warden for this city
after taking exception to sugges-
ton made by Col Alan L. Hart.
assigned by the War Department to
assist in setting up civilian defense
in Virginia, that he reduce the num-
ber of AFRAID wardens to approx
imately 120.
Mr.. Cooper had signed up more
than 200 wardens.
Col. Hart said the War Depart
ment regarded 120 wardens sufd-
cient for Winchester and was send
ing equipment for that number. Col.
Hart said approximately $40 volun-
teers would be needed for all phases
of defense work here when the en-
tire organization is functioning
properly.
In order to obtain man power for
other vital service it Is necessary for
the present warden setup to be re-
duced from 80 posts to about "a and
the number Of men cut to 120, he
said.
j. Pinckney Arthur has been ap-
pointed defense co-ordinator by
Mayor c. r. Anderson. He succeeds
Mayor Anderson, who has been
named director Of civilian defense.
Evening star., 1942-05-16
z Druft Bourd Members
In Loudoun County Quit
To The Star.

srec.al Dispatch to The Star.
LEESBURG, Va, May 1.-two
members Of the Loudoun County
Draft Board, ]. B. Skinner Of Mid
dleburg and Rev. c. w. Caulkins
of Leesburg, have resigned, 1t was
announced today.
Mr.. Skinner resigned because Of
transportation problems, and the
resignation of Mr.. Caulkins, pastor
Of the Leesburg Baptist Church, was
due to the pressure of other work.
E. o. Russell, clerk Of the county
court. Is chairman Of the Draft
Board.
Evening star., 1942-05-16
Fiber Research Fund Uroed

CONGRESSIONAL appropriation OF
$172,0 900 for research in developing
fiber containers to take the place of
tin cans now used in packing sea-
foods, fruits and vegetables was pro-
posed by Senator Radcliffe, Demo-
crat, OF Maryland, in an amend
ment to the Interior Department
appropriation bill now before the
Senate Appropriations Committee.
Evening star., 1942-05-16
Methodist Conference Set

RICHMOND, Va, May is R.-
The annual conference of the
Methodist Churches in Virginia will
be held October 13 through October
16 at Centenary Church In Rich
mond, Bishop w. w. Peele an
nounced yesterday following a meet
ing with his cabinet.
Evening star., 1942-05-16
Divorce Is Granted
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, May 16.-Judge
Charles w. Woodward, has signed q
decree granting Mrs. Ruth L. Bur-
nell an absolute divorce from Gray
son B. Burnell of Bethesda, on q
charge of deSertion.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-13

\ UOVEMBER Est is the dead
. line for mailing Christmas
Y packages to men in the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-13
BY Mrs.
Christine Frederick,
The Distinguished Authority
on Household Efficiency.

heavy TO stay down on the floor
and not slip and crumple-up con-
tinually. as do the lighter weaves
OF this type.
Pile and plush-type carpets or
rugs are distinctively out-of. place,
as they require too-frequent and
too-eXpensive cleaning, and gen.
orally make small bedroom APP
pear hot and crowded I'm it's space.
The renter may have a share in
the family bathroom facilities,
and still welcome "A separate
washbasin-st in some corner
of his room, or even a bowl and
pitcher. There are many times
when such a personal washing-up
arrangement would be most con-
venient.
Secondhand or used hand
basins and plumbing may be OBJ.
tanned, and the home handyman
may install such himself Enamel
pail and basin is another sugges-
ton. for care of the feet is a de-
tail not to be overlooked by the
workman in the heavy industries.
A last word-dispense with all
pictures and bric-a-brac which do
not belong TO the renter. Leave
the walls and tabletop bare for
his or her pictures and souvenirs,
rather than TO clutter-up the room
with those Of previous sentiment
tai occupants.
In most cases, it should not be
necessary TO purchase all new
furnishings. Use your skill on
those now in the house. Paint
new, sew new slip-covcrs. even
tack-up the sagging springs and
make them taut and stout.
Try your hand at speed paint
ing, and do job of home-en.
cheering in creating an efficient
clothes-closet. Be your own in
terror decorator, and bring color
and cheer into the room. When
you get done with il, stand off
and look at it, as If it belonged
TO some other person.
VIII it be their home?
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-13

in many pleasing light tones, and
its soft surface is particularly
restful on the eyes.
Continuing with the important
point of light. next, look TO the
electric or other lighting units
which will make dressing eff
cient, and reading and relaxing
full Of comfort. Supplement any
overhead lighting unit by good,
sturdy, portable bridge-lamp
which can be moved near easy
chair or table, and see that it is
fitted with bulbs of the right
wattage for good reading. See
If a small spot" lamp, or what
is called a "stick.up" or clamp
on" lamp, would not add greatly
TO the comfort Of reading in bed
during leisure time.
The head of the bed, an over
head shelf, or any similar ledge,
will support such a Champion
lamp which focuses direct light
on book or newspaper. If small
lamp is TO be used on the chest
or dresser, be sure that il, too,
has a sturdy base, and will not
topple.
All lighting units should be
fitted with. clear, pleasing, but
neutral lampshades. which not
only add TO the quality of light
given for reading. etc. but in
themselves make the room APP
pear cheerful and gay. Choose
neutral. plain shades, and not
those with too much pattern.
And now for the furniture:
The bed, of course, is furnish
ings No. l. and nothing else in
the room is so important as a
bed which is truly sturdy and re-
Taxing. Perhaps you now have
a bed, or a couch, which will
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-13

serve in this rented home" But
IL would be a wise investment to
purchase a plain boX-spring and
mattress. and set il up on simple
wood two-by-fours, cut TO fit.
That is, set the spring on the
wooden lengths, so it almost
rests on the floor.
This will give a low, pleasing
feeling. and allow the room TO
seem parlor or sitting-room,
and not look entirely "bedroomy."
This plan, too, brings down the
cost Of this unit, since more
money can go into the spring and
the mattress. instead Of into a
useless head-and foot board
Next, for that truly easy
chair" which will mean so much
TO the workman on his return to
this temporary home. Here,
again, springs, cushions and up
holstery should be good, sturdy,
and able TO take it" night-after-
night.
Chairs of the old-fashioned
wooden Morris" type are still
hard 10 beat when it comes TO
big, comfortable lounging chair
for a man. Many of the newer
versions of this chair are excel
lent and worth investigating.
In every case, springs must be
taut. webbing firm. and the
whole job able 10 take strains
and stresses of the human body
in it's most informal moods.
A low rocker might not come
amiss, especially if the room
were occupied by a woman;
straight backed "occas iona !"
chair hangs clothing well; while
bridge-table and its matching
four folding chairs is a Must"
in such a room where its occu.