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Evening star., 1943-03-26
Shocking Conditions Disclosed
In Living Quarters Here
Survey Shows Vermin-Infested Housing
With as Many as Eight Occupying Room

suitable quarters. All but seven of
the IA families found by the survey
to be most poorly housed were fam
lilies with children. More than
third of the "a were families with
three to six children.
Mr.. Houghton said he is not pre-
pared at this time to suggest a pro-
gram for remedying conditions, but
that he believes something should be
done "in the interests of the COM
munity."
Cross Section Survey.
He suggested it might be helpful
to lift present regulations which re-
quire that lin migrants" who have
been in the Washington area less
than one year. be given priority on
all new housing units The survey
disclosed that tWo-thirds of the
families in houses classed as poor to
deplorable have been in Washington
more than 10 years. The group
covered in the Family Service As
sociation survey is a cross-section
of low-income families here, Mr.
Houghton said.
One-third of the families graded
as most poorly housed in the sur
vey we're white the remainder
colored. The survey further dis
closed that in the cases investigated
Is families of four or more persons
were living in single rooms. One
case was reported of a mother and
three children sleeping in one bee
and another couple sleeping in an
other bed in the same room.
Some dwellings were found tt
have no running water; more aae
no baths and no toilet facilities
other than outdoor privies.
Six Families Share Bath.
Among the 10 families in the
poorest housing group who paid the
highest rents was white family OF
five, using bath shared by six fam
lilies that included 20 persons. The
rent for two furnished rooms was
$5l go month.
A colored family of eight was re-
ported to be living in two unfurnished
rooms in dilapidated house where
the interior was dark and dingy and
infested by bugs and rats. The
monthly rent was $58.
In another case, six colored per-
sons were found living in tiny
third-tloor room in a place con-
demned by the fire marshal and
Health Department. There was nc
electricity. Plaster had been falling
windows were loose, and part of tbs
floor was sagging.
The associations survey was di-
rected by committee that included
Mr.. Houghton, Judge Fay Bentley
of Juvenile Court, G. Howland Shaw
G. Rowland Chase, and Kenneth
Brooks.
Evening star., 1943-03-26

farm in Vermont She said she
planned to learn to do the jobs pre-
viously placed in the masculine
classification, and would work where
needed to combat the farm labor
shortage.
DR.. Symons said that while the
university has taught short courses
for women in the past. it has never
before set up year-around pro-
gram.
I'VE will need women in agri-
culture more and more" he said,
and should build women's land
army units in all sections of Mary
land as we'll as throughout the
country. The program this year will
merely be a prelude for the aid
which will be required of women
in 1944-5."
Thirteen From Washington.
DR.. Symons explained that the
shortage in farm labor has made
the recruiting Of community forces
for harvesting operations a neces-
slty. Women who are trained by
agricultural colleges, he added, will
be able to be of great service in
organizing and training these VOL
unteer labor units in many sections
OF the % women enrolled in the
course, DR.. Symons said, 13 are
from Washington, 2 from Hyatts-
vile, and l each is from Ellicott
City, Edgewater, Upper Marlboro,
Laurel and Bel Air in Maryland,
and Arlington and Norfolk in Vir-
glnia and Buckholtz, Tex.
Some of the women, he said, are
interested in purchasing farms and
wish to learn something in advance
about farm management. Others
expect to work only as volunteers
where farm labor is short, while
few already own land and are TAX
ing the course to improve their
farming methods.
Evening star., 1943-03-26
R. !. Schaefer Named
Montgomery County
Salvage Director
Judge BrouIt, Defense
Chief, Forwards
Appointment to State

Judge Albert E. Brault, civilian
defense director for Montgomery
County, announced yesterday he has
sent the name of Richard I.
Schaefer, 1927 Leland street., Be-
thesda, to the State salvage director
for appointment as salvage director
for Montgomery County.
Mr.. Schaefer is vice president and
sales manager of an auto accessories
firm. He is married and has been a
resident of Bethesda for about
eight years.
The new salvage director succeeds
George V. Menke, who resigned be-
cause of pressure of his duties at
the USO. Mr.. Menke was salvage
director during the period last year
when Montgomery County won a
salvage banner for its collections of
scrap metal.
Andirons to Serve.
Il have studied the problem care
fully before recommending Mr.
Schaefer for the post of salvage di-
rector" Judge Brault said, land /
believe he will be a happy choice
He is very anxious to have a share in
the war effort and is interested in
the salvage problem"
Mr. Schaefer will meet with Judge
Brault and other civilian defense
officials tomorrow to discuss plans
for carrying on the salvage program
in Montgomery County. His first ef-
forts will be in the tin-can collection
and fats salvage campaign.
Tin-can collection depots have
been established at all county schools
in the suburban area and school
children have been asked through
their teachers to educate their par
ents and neighbors in the proper
methods of preparing the cans for
the salvage piles. Sizable tin-can COL
lections are being gathered at the
schools, 1t Is reported.
Explains Salvage Method.
No home collections of cans are
planned for the immediate future
and residents are asked to leave
Evening star., 1943-03-26
SENATE.
Convened at 1874 pm.

Convened at 1:34 pm.
Bills Introduced
making 9n ,sy boIs amend section
S. 3: 545 5By Byrnes'NTo TSaiei, amend sec
n,o.poeIs for persons between is and Fl. Judicial
ST; 5; :. SO by campbelD-ro add new
~ I prisoners from State penal institutions.
seeon b mains Sd by sera1 H,9e ss,ss sad
vorking, On MARYLAND pubiic N buildinss. sf9Hsss
S. b: 54s (By Dulin)-ro add new sec
tlon relating to issuance, of Sunday alco-
holic beverage licenses. Gudicial Proceed
s.ss;oB $; B. $40 by sothorono-To amend
peace in pTnce Of JUSTICES
section to provide for appointment Of
Prince Georses County. (sothoron. Hamp-
s 3 s54 lBy johnson, cronin and
from Court of Appeals. the power to make
rules, rules sovernlng procedure in courts. (Ju-
8: B. 555 (By sothoron,-To repeal
section making Saturday legal half-holi-
DAY; 4soth9ron; fS on asamnpton sa,npto PaTrann
sec
tion recurring permit from county com
n Prince Georses equity OF es%f1erTs sofhoron.
S. B. 557 (By sothoron)--To repeal sec
tons n prtesa Ieiating to LICENSES for aue,3neers
B: ,55s lBy sothoron)-To repeal sec
TONS sI, relating to appolntment Of constables
tricts lsothoron Hampton. Parran1
8. B. $50 By Sothoron)--To amend
in to rne nee5s Of ss
oron, Hampton, Parran0
Bills Passed.
H. B. 90 (By Conlon)-To authorize ad-
vance payments on account Of taxes levied
on State tax assessments.
H, B. 2s4 lBy. Clarkl-To permit divi-
i: 3. 4o5 'By Montgomery County Dele
saftion)-To safieI amend provisions of county
Scores County beissa tionsSHTo suthorise rise
sion to issue ST 900. 200 bonds ''''''
H: B. 43l by Montsomery and Prince
Wseh;natn eoISeS Sous5y DfiegasionsTo authorize
zes4Ia'f f65 gas By yt01fi Wiikinson,ro extend
q s9 sSe ceTiocs ssHo ef anS Rsefy
establish fire district sin Montgomery Coun- =
ty and provide tax levy to provide funds,
1943 edition OF F1ack's local laws pertain
ing TO Prince Georges County.
n. B. Dol (By Pumphrey)-To authorize
Prince GEORGES County Commissioners to
levy funds for compilation and publication
H. 3. 552 tBy Prince Georges County
delegation)-To add to Washington Sub
urban Sanitary district 1877 acres OF land in
Oxon Hill district. '''
H. B. 557 lBy Lusby)-To increase sum
payable to Calvert County sheriff for keep
ing prisoners.
H. B. 573 (By Matthews and Monroe
To authorize commissioners of La Plata to
borrow SIS 900 to extend water system.
H. B. 514 tBy HalD-To add new sec
Calvert County "
H; B. $50 (By B. 6. .Wilknson)-To au
thorize officials Of Rockville to issue $4,000
bonds to provide for water storage.
Adjourned to 2:42 pm. until pm
Evening star., 1943-03-26
Librorion Radio Speaker

Mrs. Mildred G. Blattner, Arling-
ton County librarian and a member
of the County Victory Garden Com
mittee. will speak on the VOL
Arlington Hour at 1890 am. tomor-
row.
Evening star., 1943-03-26
EvoneeIists Reach Copetown

: Evangelist and Mrs. H. E. Kotz
OF Takoma Park, Nd, have arrived
safely in Cape Town. South Africa
according to a radiogram received
today at the Seventh-Day Adventist
headquarters at Takoma Park.
Evening star., 1943-03-26
HOUSE..
RiIlS INtrodu~AN

H. B. 733 tBy Tolle)-To leealise the
asd: as43 supplement },sII to the Flack annotated
publication Of notice OF registration reyi-
sion and elections In certain. counties
Evening star., 1943-03-26
Explains Salvage Method.

No home collections of cans are
planned for the immediate future
and residents are asked to leave
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-26
Situations Wantsd-Female
War Work Wanted
Plants Equipped 10
Accept SHb-COntracts

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and wood production. We can give quick
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boxes. benches. etc. Berry Door, We. $500.
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grinding time. Excellent workmanship.
Hogsrth 2700.
Ex-ZAK Tool Die Compsny-specialiEin g
tools, dies. 1881 Goodwin. Townsend
s-f5i6.
BOXES. CRATES, tables, mill work
Contracts, large or small. POWERS
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EXPERT, quick service. Lathe. screw ma
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HIGHSPEED steel tools welded. Weld
Tool, I'LL West Warren. Tyler 7-e0lo.
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-Lathek,-EhApsrs- and nails sysilabie.
Hogarth 7436.
LAWRENCE Tooi-Die Company, manufsc-
turers OF tools, dies-nxtures. Hogarth
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-26

Al A SPECIAL, 9x12-S3.50
Cash and carry, 81. so; rs years expert
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Rug Works. 12122 Broadstreet. no. 1900.
Carpet Cleaning, 4si5
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-26
Carpet, Rug Cleaning

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CONSULT the enlarged Real Estate list
ings In the big Sunday Times Want Ad
Section,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-26

Employment Agencies
A BETTER POSITION

A BETTER POSITION
PARTIAL LIST -
CHEMISTS, MALE AND FEMALE
DIE DESIGNERS
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
ELECTRICIAN-EXP. AND Apr
FACTORY AND MACHINE HANDS
(BOTH MALE AND FEAALE)
INSPECTORs-MALE AND FEMALE
INDUSTRIAL CIVIL ENGs.
AETALLURGISTS
MECH. ENGlNEERE-JR. AND BR
MAINTENANCE MEN
MACHINIsTS-FlRsT CLASS
MECH. DESIGNERS AND DETAILERB
PROCESSING AND ESTIMATING
sCHEDULING AND FOLLOW UP
TIME STUDY MEN
CONE IN. WRITE OR PHONE CA 1880
DETROIT SELECT SERVICE BUREAU
1915 thfAYErTE BUILDING
CHURCH CIRCLE EMPLoYMENT-2e55
West Forest-LAundresses. days; wait
fssses, office cleaning, days. nights. eolored
hotel; housemaids. Tyler 5-6s43
JONES EMPLOYMENT 4lis BeAubisn.
Colored--Factory Workers, Hotel. Cafe.
Counter Girs Maids. Office Workers s25-
s3o-x35. Columbia 1910
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-30
Homes tobe
Made Warmer

Washington. Apr. 80 ms Up
ward Of 100000 householders in SO
fuel oil rationed states today were
assured Of warmer homes next
winter under OPA's streamlined
rationing program which provides
for distribution OF coupons through
the mails in June.
In announcing details OF the new
program, Price Administrator
Prentiss NJ. Brown disclosed that
increased rations will be allotted
TO the occupants OF small homes"
and very large homes.
Although the program continues
Essential features OF the ration
ing system used during the past
winter, Brown announced these
innovations:
l. Use of approximately one
third of next seasons coupons will
be permitted beginning July l, so
tanks may be filled in the summer,
>. Users OF fuel oil in II eastern
states, the District OF Columbia
and IS mid western states will re.
ceive application forms through
the mail late in May or early
June. These must be filled out
and returned at once so that
boards can mail coupons during
June.
3. Blanks will be sent out to
CONSUMERS In Washington, oregon
and western Idaho about May 10
because tanks normally are filled
In this area during the spring and
early summer Residents will be
issued between 40 and IS per cent
OF their total ations Immediately,
with distribution OF the remainder
next fall.
4. The heating period" system
will be continued In modified form,
with each periods coupons remain
ing valid through the following
period. In the Midwest, coupons
for periods two and three will be
made valid simultaneously. as Will
those for periods four and five, in
effect reducing the number OF heat
ing periods in the Midwest to
| three.
5 New consumer reserve cou-
pons" will be attached TO the cou-
pom sheet having an aggregate
value equal TO about one sixth OF
the individuals heating ration and
they will be valid for purchase
any time during the heating year.
The rest of the ration will be COM
posed OF indefinite value cou'
pons for specific heating periods
and definite value or change
maker coupons, which remain val
ID for the entire year.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-30
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SUSAN SHERIDAN
NRrrEN FoR ANp KEEAsEp BY eENrkAL PKEss AssoclAro

THE room looks nice, doesn't
it?" she asked. She had allowed
herself a final splurge and the fiow-
ers mad been arranged by a woman
whose skill was famous. The effect
was staggering.
Eyes. she's outdone herself" Het
said admiringly.
81 sometimes wonder II I'm go
ing to seem quite so appealing to
Jake without this background"
Nobody could deny that the
background is glamorous, and that
glamor appeals to most men," Het
stated simply. But I'm sure Jake's
feeling for you is something more
solid than a love Of the trimmings"
That remains TO be SEEN" A
wave OF doubt filled Kay's mind. A
doubt that was aggravated by a
warning she received later Cin the
evening.
The party was in full swing and
huge success. II was the first time
Jake and Kay had tried mixing
their friends. And. thanks to Jake's
brew. the black ties and the blue
shirts were blending beautifully.
Kay had looked around anXiously
for David. She hoped he would
come. Her behavior that afternoon
now seemed silly and childish. and
she wanted to apologize. And she
didn't want to 60 away without an
assurance that David's feelings
weren't hurt, that they were still
friends.
He finally did come In. late. Kay
saw to it that he had a drink. some
food, He looked weary and Kay's
heart went out to him. He stayed
just a short time, had obviously
come only out Of politeness. Just
before he left, he took Kay aside
for a minute.
las soon as you know where you
are going to be. let me know, will
you?" he asked. He had to raise his
voice. The noise was deafening.
"Of course, David" she replied.
"And don't overdo it. You're used
to working with your head, not
your hands. ! can't imagine what
doctor in his right mind would
think that having you do sheer
physical labor was going to cure
anything" He looked very worried.
IT'S getting out in the country
that he says need. More fresh air.
sun" She was tired. She didn't feel
able to cope with much more Of
this. David's perception was too
acute. In way she was grateful,
though. 1t was nice to be consid-
cred.
Il still don't understand It. I'm
sure you're hiding something from
me. Whatever it is, It's not my con.
Germ, or at least it shouldn't be-"
She didn't say anything.
But l just want to say one more
thing. If you think you're going
to keep Jake happy away from
New York, you're mistaken" He
looked across the room at Jake,
who was roaring at something 8
pretty girl had just said, The gin
seemed very much taken with him
I'D be willing to bet you $1,000
that you can't hold him. that with
in year you'll either be back at
work or you'll be divorced"
! Ito Be ContInued)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-30

As she watched the flames sweep
away dozens OF homes, her troubles
began to shrink. She found herself
laughing at Popeye, applauding the
president. When she left an hour
later. she was in absolute posses
sion OF herself, She was hungry.
thirsty. and wanted to see Jake.
She found Het and Tony m the
pantry with Jake. They all felt
merry and had evidently started
partying ahead Of time.
Hello, darling" Jake said when
she walked in I'VE thought you
were never coming" He blew her
kiss He was busy mixing gallons
Of cocktails.
Greetings" Kay said, smiling at
Het and Tony. She looked at Jake
and felt a sudden rush Of affection
for him. he had on a new white
dinner jacket that was extremely
becoming with his sunburn. She
sent up a little prayer. May he
never grow old and unattractive,
even If it keeps him irresistible TO
women for the rest of his life, al
most as irresistible to them as he Is
to me.
She took off her hat II was only
a little scrap OF flowers and a veil,
but it felt hot and heavy on her
head.
I'm sample your brew" she told
Jake, and then I've got to dress
Come on with me, Het feel as
though l haven't talked to you for
an age" Jake handed her a glass.
She took a sip, made a grimace.
Pretty strong. isn't it," she
asked.
That's tie only way to get a
party off to a good start" He took
her glass. drank most of it, That's
not strong. you sissy" He smiled
straight into her eyes. Now you
go along and take of that black
dress. Give it away. I'm going to
make one rule in this family, now
that I'm the head Of the house. No
more black clothes"
Very well, my lord and master"
Kay said. Her dark frocks were all
tied up in Jake's mind with David,
the store, her sleek sophisticated
veneer that sometimes made her
seem remote and unobtainable.
Kay poked her head in the kitch-
en- door. Anna was bossing her crew
Of helpers.
Good evening, ANA. Everything
all right"
Yes. perfectly, Miss Kay" Anna
scowled. She was in her element
with all these people to order
about. The amount Of food was STU
pendous. This party would cost
much more than Kay and Jake
would have to live on for a month.
Another reason why the city was
out of the question.
She collected Het. Come on,
we'll leave the bartenders alone.
Jake, please not too much tasting.
The evenings young"
AN right. But don't you order
me around, Mrs, Kerr" His teeth
were very white as he smiled. I'm
the one who's giving orders now"
Il think Jake's getting a kick
out of his new role" Het told Kay
as they walked into the living
room.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-30
ITO Be ContInued)

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mcdonald
and little sons Keith and Patrick
mister were guests at the Andrew
Martin home Easter Sunday.
Robert Raymond and son Willard
were business visitors in Wayne
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Elyis Eubanks. Dc
trOit, arc spending several days
with the latter's brother and wife
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Petit
Phyllis Dicks was an overnight
guest Of Miss jeanne Campbell
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-30
CHAPTER TwENTY.sEvEN

NE1Al i EN- " EN- -sSIS HAN
SUDDENLY Kay knew she
couldn't make It, She just couldn't
get into that elevator, walk down
the hall to David's familiar pine
panelled room, that room where
she'd first been hired by old Mr..
Banning, where she'd been told that
they were going TO make her a
buyer, where David had scolded her
for running an ad before the mer-
chandise was in the store.
What day that had been! Hun
dreds Of customers and no stock. 1t
had seemed tragic. and 1t was the
only time David had ever taken her
over the Goals. And then, when his
outburst was over, he'd looked at
her white, strained face and had
asked her TO so TO the theater that
night.
That room was too full OF mem
ores for her 10 trust herself in 1t
now. David Of all people, mustn t
think that this was hard moment
for her to bear,
She left the building. hailed a
taxi. Drive through Central park
for A while" she instructed the
driver She lit a cigaret, busted her
self with this small. inconsequential
act while her nerves relaxed. her
mind cleared There was a great
lump,in her chest. She couldn't 60
home now. She and jake were CIV
ing a party tonight, the apartment
would be full Of activity, Jake
would be keyed up, gay.
She must do something about
David She knew he was waiting in
his Office this very minute, expect
ing her to open the door and come
in. And she had to do something TO
break down her own tension. Rid
ing around in taxi wasn't helping
her much. She couldn't get away
from her own thoughts
She called TO the driver, Take
me to the nearest neWsreel thea
ter" 1t was quarter past five when
she got there. She went to the tele-
phone booth. First she called the
apartment, told Anna she'd be
home in about an hour. The party
was buffet supper, nobody would
get there before eight o'clock She d
have plenty Of time TO dress, and
Anna managed so well that Kay
didn't have 20 give any Of the ar
engagements for the party a second
thought.
Then she called McClures. She
couldn't think of any valid excuse
for David, so she just left a mes
sage with his secretary.
please tell Mr.. Banning that
I'm sorry l had to leave withou;
seei7g him. And ask him II he car
come up to the apartment tonight
for small party. At eight o clock
Ee can dress or not. as he
wishes"
Jake wouldn't like Il, but il was
the least slfe could do. By tonight
away from the store and all its as.
societions, she'd be all right.
She walked into the dimly Iii
theatcr. took a seat in the bach
row over the wall Gradually she
became engrossed in the news. i
was a particularly catastrophe lot
With a bad fire and tran wreck
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-30

Lansing. Mich. Apr. 30-Twenty.
seven senators and Al members OF
the house Of representatives re.
turned to the Capitol Thursday in
good humor to wind up the 1915
legislative session. The lawmakers
found little work 10 do. and made
no effort TO override any OF Gov.
Kelly's nine vetocs. The session
will end at noon today on note
OF mutual satisfaction unprecedent
cd in recent years.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-30
Rural Events
TODAY
e 49,.

TODAY
Salem
Salem Rcd Cross to have amateur
hour and pie social in Salem Town
Hall in evening.
West London
Social Church Night at London
Church. Potluck lunch in base
ment. program by young people.
SATURDAY. MAY I
West London
Dance in Oakville School in eve.
ming. Luncheon served.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-30
Half-Forgotten Days
Twenty Years Ago

WHY TCdTS NgO
The two fine work horses Fred Hewlett farm
hye nights ago recovered by Deputy Sheriff Thomas
ridge Milan near Toledo The youth who had driven 1s
hours with neither food nor drink taken the county
FOR investigation, together with eight old
Inc sons and Daughters Of Veterans will plan and
the Memorial Day exercises this year. the
rotc organizations OF the city ba
miller were appointed Daughters in
the Centennial obseryances
The public school Teachers Club Normal Conmpor
airy Club entertained 50 Ann Abor teachers party
Prospect School
Elwood, and Keith four Of Mr. Roy Hampton
Ferndale killed and their mother a
arm and other injuries when they were riding
With Clarence Hardin. blew overturned in the ditch
the McCslla farm the Saline members Of
the party received minor injuries.
Death: 81. o apoplcxy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-30
Tuttle Hill
SURPRISE PARTY

SURPRISE PARTY
futile Hill, Mich. APR. so Ms.
Charles Campbell was very pleas
antly surprised Wednesday after
noon when a party OF friends came
from Ypsilantl. bringing a lovely
potluck lunch 10 help Mrs. Camp