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Evening star., 1947-02-20

Suburban Hospital, asked all men,
bers to support the present drive
for funds to keep the hospital in
Bethesda. Md. open to the people.
Members were urged to attend the
Federation of Citizens Associations
annual dinner to be held in the
Hotel Statler March 10. The group
voted to change the date of its
next meeting from March 10 to the
20, to prevent conflict with the
federation's dinner.
The meeting was held in Lafayette
School, Northampton street and
Broad Branch road NV, with
Charles G. Lueck presiding.
Evening star., 1947-02-20

Citizens Forum of Columbia
Heights. pending further study.
The meeting was held at Powell
Junior High School, Sixteenth street
and Hiatt place NV. and was con-
Quoted by DR.. c. j. Fernald, presi-
dent.
Evening star., 1947-02-20
Columbia Heights Unit
Defers Stund on Fares

Aresolution opposing the proposed
fare increase of the Capital Transit
Co. was deferred last night by the
Evening star., 1947-02-20

Three out of four American farms
grow corn.
Evening star., 1947-07-12
oUr-oF-Towh REAL ESTATE.

HERE'S YOUR VACATION HOME and a
snug fisherman's haven in one of Florida
Gulf Coasts fastest growing restricted
communities; over 400 sold. to 8 acre
homesites, fronting or mr., salt watei
% boat dosk PRICED g1da harS low rs
session. For beautiful illustrated free
booklet write or phi. Paul E. Harrison. ~
K st. NV, Me. 1143. j. WESLEY BU-
CHANAN. Realtor.
INDEPENDENCE ASSURED. Why worry
about the rising cost Of living? Grlst as. min, "a
chinery, operating extremely profitable.
Continuous operation for over goo years;
Located on "A acres of good farming lana
with 100000 estimated feet standing
timber, oak and pine I-room mouse.
Owner must sell because OF health: Ptiee, lice
itself in one year TYLER g. RUTHER-
FORD, INC, 1925 H st. NV, RE. $40.
SMALL HoTEL-Wel located, in Vir-
gina town about 80 miles from WaSn.
Building is frame. in excellent condition
room, etc Produces net income OF
approximately $4,000 per year plus room
and board for owner and wle. Prlce,
S33, 800: $4,000 cash neeoed, palauSe
well financed. This hotel has been estaD-
iished Tor years and has always @ been n, op- j.
RUTHERFoRD. INC, l726 H ST. NV. Re
FOR sALE-caledonia, Pa, IA mi. west
of Gettysburg Square to sign; acres
and 6-rm house in mountains; 4oo.it.
front on Lincoln hwy. Ideal site for eanln
camp dew; cleo. bath, fireplace, goit ana
swimming; 80 mi. D. c. IE. ooo4' eve
Evening star., 1947-07-12
REAL ESTATE LOANS.

CASH FOB End TRUST NoTGSi quisk 1ask Sste Eye
St. NV. DI. $3.50; Brokers sttsntionp; proun,
list AND End Trust .Lto.s L0asSMrTin SnMorrn1ins
ssil ena Col coioSIAL LssSdl INVESTMENT CO. s17
Oh g. n.c =, EH EsHEcSND Se1S' rRusr-we wiz
buy seeona: trust notes 2: c" psaIss pNsaT2oAal Md.
Or Va. EsssenaSls. ssenan.,.nENT TsssSTi coRp. Skpissi5 isi5
NoYfSAon 4 Y sxs nS = Ns.ionsi bsss; r., -
t,t, end AND 3rd TRUST LOANS. Casn IN
81 hrs Also financial aid to bulloers.
METRO RI BEATTY 4 Y GI; N6 EX X hon HOME owners
Without excessive title charges or ap-
praisal fees: low rates SEGUERIlddg sGt Rldg 81 81
ist-TRusT LOANS on real estate 10y
WyAIsHE yasgs T INC, I115 Eye st; NV, Ma 64Ss
MONEY on first and second tIustsi rhE Iapyiand'
Virginia or 2. G; property, ESeo THE ANhNi
Sst Snd. Ard TRUST LOANS. nearby Md; Nc
Va. and D. G; mo. paytS lowered. q n ADAMS re
1910 RE 1913. ------
Evening star., 1947-07-12

SPECIAL SALE-MotoBecane motorcycles;
limited amount on hand: reduced to S295.
MANHATTAN AUTO & RADIO CO.. 18th
1e4e 4s.cu. in: low
miles good condition; $500. Ho. 5O69.
MOTOR SCOOTER, cushman. model 54
perfect condition, like new, SOCKS tires.
phGrs S.,n,, w osna sn before seggIn Pm; r12
completely automatic transmission and
clutch. economical, easy to operate. Ac-
cessories. speedometer. windshield. tandem
seat, rear bumper, spare wheel and tire.
Terms. u cash, bal. IL mos. Immediate
delivery. See it. Ride it. Daily till 5.
Open house every Sunday. II to. s.. Bring
your scooters for hill climb test.
SCOOTER SALES SERVICE, 45O5 Lee
CYCLE CENTER sPECIAL-s12 9th st.
NV. ANY make or model motorcycle;
chains, check IGNITION. chang, oil flush
check head bearing, adjust carburetor.
adjust brakes. So for all! Periodic check
overs. save large repair bills and road
fsis fios ITSIS indian CHIEF; 800 miles: in per
feet condition: telephone TIE. 1464 after
4:30 p.m. weekdays; any time Sunday.
cUsHMAN's MOTOR SCOOTER 1915,
model "a; gear shift: side car for pas
senger or packages; with attaehments in
snsstan elasIns Sai,ers Be- sso Sus' passed D. s IN
INDIAN 1889 Chief: buddy seat, saddle
bass, F. and r. crash bars. completely
overhauled. must sell; $3.50. IA. 1243-J.
13'
Evening star., 1947-07-12
WATERFRONT PROP. FOR RENT.

COTTAGE. sylvan Shores, for rent for 2
weeks beginning July 13. FIR. 54s2. -12
LONB BEACH - Waterfront COTTAGE; a
bedrooms, living room, dining room,
kitchen. bath and screened porch: electric
range. water heater and refrigerator; COM
fortably furnished Available Aug. / to
Sept. Is. Drive to Long Beach to inspect,
or phone Prince Frederick OR for intor-
nation. 49,
bungalow at North Beach, by month. MR..
TENDRICH, 2nd and Friedrich, North
esPI esiih COD. MAss-Guest cottages on n pri-
vate estate at seashore: private beach:
superb loc.; S3S wkly. for . or 3 adults,
Aug. or Sept. Phone GIL. 2444 or Gil.
Evening star., 1947-07-12
AUToMo7IvE MISCELLANEOUS.
BEAR HEAD LIGHT TESTERS (2), rea
Snnahle ZOO 9TH st W ME SQR5. Il =:

BEAR HEAD LIGHT TESTERS (2), rea-
AUTO LuGGAGE III - Tkxi1EREi@aedia oGoSi
delivery: new shipment just arrived; the
neatest one you've ever seen: suitable for
ing, Low priced at ARCADE PONTIAC CO.,
1437 Irving st. NV, AID. $500. Washing
toms Largest Pontiac Dealer.
GUARANTEED renullt transmissions
shock absorbers. rear ends. new hub caps,
grilles seal-beam lights. water and fuel
pumps. Jacks, cyl heads, door mats, safe.
ty siats installed j. L. BRENNER & CO..
1910 Montana ave ne. Pr 1910.
carry a large stock of good-auality seat
covers in popular colors. They will also
At other models of General Motors cars.
PROMPT and neat installation If desired
ARCADE PONTIAC CO.. 1437 Irving ST..
SEwTNpr NV AP $685. TIRt prc.pp,xc nx ,ns ,..
est safety process; beautiful tread: 2-hour
service: electric-treated sections If your
tire R es Ss SNac tires beRs
Largest Pontiac Dealer 1887 Irving st.
DODGE MOTOR, 1910, complete. in ex-
cellent condition. Can be seen after 6
1888 PLYMOUTH ENGINE, recently over
hauled. good cond.; mechanics reference;
ST5 Call pI, 134N Ia
Evening star., 1947-07-12
REAL ESTATE WANTED.

SELLING. We need all types Of homes;
investment properties, apt Dlogs. aho n.
Our cSusH1 Very e capable sales force is tops in
ali helds Of real estate we snd deiiyer the "a a
nancins Cali sales manager, FREDER.
lex W. BERENs SALES, INC, 1928 K
st.n,w.. NA; 9141 ,-,, ,.r .or vou lots,
houses or acrease; free appraisal: SCOTT
SANDERS. 1918 SO. Cap: ST.. TR; 1853
CASH FOR REAL ESTATE regardiess o.
size condition location or improvements;
Barry. with DAVID E. BARRY, 1S0I
H st. NV, ME 2O25 lestab. 1al5l. --l4
Evening star., 1947-07-12
AUTO TRUCKS FOR SALE.

cond.; ali new tires; $3.50. Cali RA. 6i36.
1947 truck. heavy duty ton
and y, good as new: 5000 miles; LIFT;
Bowie 3077 or Bowie 1856 --13
1941 half-ton panel with
lSas motor segd f9na9n %
DERERS, 3Sth and Eastern ave. WA.
Do6GE TRUCK 1e4z cab with van body;
Like new; S3, 600. TR. 3471. -13
Evening star., 1947-07-12
DEAL ESTATE SALE OR EXCHANGE.

1eRM 4-BATH mod; stone once. and d, sIusIo beat'
house oyerIoopng sa1tsSG worlds largest
medical center, Forest Glen cNnsde1 Mo FaGsar Gear
a1iu alnrida 5eAI property or sell on easy terms
VIII TRADE LOTS free Of d10t amonns nenfa
~ Iof oah as down payment on apartment
b. building ding in in NV. section. Box som, S5ar'
Evening star., 1947-07-12
Auro.rRucKs FOR SALE tcon..

%OBObh0SNS T0N SAh6 tSohh.Js
DIAMOND T dump trucks CD, 2h-ton
tional 1889 dump truck with 1916 motor,
2a-ton; good condition: 81 900. l In.
ternational dump truck late 1946. 2E2-ton;
$4,000; like new. Call ME. s563 or DI
DODGE 1941 1-ton panel: factory rebuilt
motor. runs like new; sss5. co. 1882.
E9ss. 'st5 s5 Pss ss sH sfsss ;sst' sf' sz
zSaR Ss's .ssa .sss sssasn iGa e'as syS as5 FS$
CHEVROLET 1s41 sedan delivery. both
FORD 'a7 ,3:ton panel. 1927 Georgia aye.
DODGE 1877 pickup. oil filter, e-ply tires;
radio: $500 miles: Sl,475. Call Elmwood
FORD 1897 1h-ton panel: good motor and
fellow ST. ST.. Arlington va va. cR. 7ssi. f mi4
winch; excellent mechanical cond. sP.
FORD is47 1s-ton pickup; low mileage;
Price F,ms sgi Slie75 P5iyate stS party Seen any
chassis long Rheebase % booster 90 Ae brates sio
tools: driven DR. less than SO miles; private
parry; s 81 iS1 .6U; Seen any time. 6245 N.
cHEvkoLET fie HF 1858 s as-ton panel; will pass
Pom sss o $500 9.kehddz ca RE-
FAILS i Church chareh 1ss4.J. sfel aA'e' same aS -. s"
GMG Sfe Ea he'd eacsah xh s SSss
Price, S1.50O. Bargain. CHI. 1891. Ia
GMC (3) dump trucks: 81. tons. 5-yard
Paafed on m coTn st shaps ex sh saea
INTERNATIONAL ts). 2 1e41, / 1s406 "a
o2E $685. sood Tunnns con
dition; $525. 3o1 18th st. Sc, Ii. 1926.
DODGE 1912 ex.Army suburban earry-sll:
excellent cond.: $500 or best offer under.
GE 5S$S 81 A1Psn Isa, st. IT,
se9 ss saD DOWN @ sell IF anP4la NASeE se1
CO, 1928 Georgia ave, Silver Spring. -13
sTUDEBAKER. new, heavy-duty truck. cab
RTcHARDsoN Moros Sal SALES, sc ov. 400
SURPLUS AND CIVILIAN late model
stakes. half, tracks with winches 6x6s:
eheap RICE MoToks. e1rs issi lsS siadensba1s sHs
sTUDEBAKER 1s41 h,ton pickup, good
sres. sg good motor: iog goSd running shape
=. ~: g9ed cOndition; 1o-wheeler and trac-
DODGE 1871 truck. stake body. motor
Al condition. good tires: 1886. Call
WA. $3.50 between 2 and 6. BILL KAP-
FORD 1898 u ton panel new factory re-
built motor, good rubber; best offer. GE.
REQ TRUCK. 1k-ton stake body; 5000
miles just like new; reasonable. Call RA.
614f or RE. O971. -13
CENTRAL MOTOR CO., GMC truck dealer,
offers 70 trucks at special clearance sale.
are good trucks. Save over 500. 49,
1910 Diamond T. 1-ton pickup----S 395
1912 Dodge 34-ton pickup 695
1899 Intl 1h-ton. loft. stake 595
1912 GMc 2la-ton dump: a-speed o-
1914 Federal 2Ha-ton dump: 5 speeds, 1926
1910 Dodge 112-ton dump mp--- 695
1910 Dodge Suburban Carry-All-- IT'S
1912 Chew 15-pass. bus us----.---- 695
1912 GMC 1k-ton 29-pass. BUS 1.550
1-ton cargo trailer er---- So
Also panels, pole-line trucks, 12-ft.
stake. tractors, chassis and cab. platform
trailers. van trailers. lowboys. 6x6s, 6x4s.
4x4s, ducks. bodies. winches. CENTRAL
MOTOR CO.. GMC Truck Dealer, 5000
Lee hwy, Arlington. CHI. 7000. To reach
Through GEORGETOWN, cross Key Bridge,
turn right %. S. No. 211 or No. 29). drive
Evening star., 1947-07-12
AUTO TRUCKS FOR HIRE.

VETERAN desires household moving, gem
eral hauling: vans, stakes. panels; white
help; reas. rates; FR; $3.50, Ext; 72
vans, stakes, panels and pickups: for hire
ny day, week or month. PUBLIC SERVICE
ME. TO11. 81
Evening star., 1947-07-12
WATERFRONT PRop.-wAhTEp.

COTTAGE OR APT. on bay, July p, 5
days or week: accommodate 4. OIL. s2ss.
NORTH BEACH PARK-Cottage on bay
front by quiet couple, August 16-Sept. L;
YOUNG COUPLE desire to rent beach cot
tage on the Chesapeake Bay CMd) for j
mo. beginning the 18th of August: excel
lent references. Call FIR. $3.50 any day
after ] pm Ia
Evening star., 1947-07-12

TO LEASE FOR SEAsON-142 N. Maine
ave-, Atlantic City. N. j.. two Groom
apa -tments facing ocean and BoardwaIk,
newly decorated and refurnished, includ-
ing piaro CO. 5027. 12'
COTTAGE, Stone Harbor, N. j..
80 miles s. of Atlantic city on spacious e.
mile beach; accommodates 8; modern con-
veniences: l block from beach. local
fer children Available Aug Is to Sept
IA: SIO0 per week. Box 459-R, Star. Ia
Evening star., 1947-07-12
VACATION PLACES.
MOTORCYCLES.

SECLUDED CABIN with 10 acres, about 35
miles from Wash. w. S. HOGE, Jr., 1915
Lee hwy. Arlington. Va. CHI ns0tt. --12
Evening star., 1947-07-12
AUTO PAINTING.

AUTO PAINTING-No appointments till
after August 10. GILBERT.
AUTO PAINTING-Complete Job, 500: Sc
lect your color: work guaranteed. ADDI-
SON CHEVROLET. 1892 14th st. NV
Evening star., 1947-07-12
SUMMER HOMES.
sEAsHoRE PROPERTY.

ROOM, home privileges. restful. spacious.
See or write B G. ROMERO, Herald Har-
bor Md. on the Severn River. 49,
Evening star., 1947-07-12
,UNTRY PROPERTY FOR SALE.

OPPORTUNITY for person desiring country
home, Montg. County, 21 mi. to d. c. line,
to purchase Groom frame farmhouse; to
present location: I-acre site on hard-sur-
laced road. House and site, $4,000. Phone
MA 1872, Apt o -l3
Evening star., 1947-07-12

AT REINES MOTOR CO.
In 20 minutes. you can get good used
Here's how easy it is-simply bring
your down payment and drive your own
50 50 Mereurg Hs " CONN; COZ na'ss r and p h. % new
top; looks and runs beaut.; xoox
40 chrysler eG"I New Yorker 4-dr.: '''
overdrive, heater; mechanically
pert, INN Immaculate in appear oox
has fender dents and needs
minor repairs; $3.50 down - Se5
'46 Chevrolet Fleetmaster 4-dr. Sc
dams "a; pract. new: approx.
5000 mi; -S795 down ---.--- 1,sab
'3S Chevrolet Town sedans (2): T.
and h.. seat covers; in better sox
Al Dodge 4-dr,; r. and h, beaut.
new paint Job. tires peri. ex-
traoroinarily clean throughout; ,
80 Buick Special 4-dr.; in excel
hnt condition and looks as
though it has had comparable
care; S4lO down ---------- S95
Al Dodge conv. club coupe; r. and
H., fiuid dr., new top, beaut.
40 Mercury club coupe; terrific
buy; S430 down 1,0e5
sscf fhis s0ans one e sSu at hsSs t.
$3.50 down - ------- 695
'46 Ford Super de luxe Tudor; -,
'46 Pontiac. "s" Torpedo 4-dr.:
r. and h.: this Is the dealers e
pvt. car; only 3,400 mi: $1,000
down -- 1880
40 Ford coupe (6Ol: has just had
complete overhaul; a wonderful
car at q very low price; $50
Al Pontiac conv: r. and H.; new
top, new clutch. new lacquer
paint job: perfect convertible
for a discriminating buyer;
$3.50. down. wn..---r-.-,---. LAS
AZ Buick Special 4-dr.: T. and h,
new transmission, new clutch,
another motor recently in
stalled We think this car Is
perfect $685. down - 1898
And many others worth seeing Small
down payment, balance in 3 months: this
includes your car insurance. Open daily
until 9. Sunday 10 til 3. Dusty and
STANLEY" REINES MOTOR CO., 1897
Wis. ave, OV. 1927. Ia
PRINCE GEORGE MOTORS. 65th st. and
Central ave-. Capitol Heights, Md. Open
Sundays
Evening star., 1947-07-12

THE CYCLE CENTER, 912 9th ST. NV
Has new models arriving. Must clear all
used motorcycles. These prices are low!
1910 Ariel 500 &C. Redhunter,
spring frame and all acces-
sories S495 cash
1916 B.S.A. $50 &C. with all ex-
tras including new large
streamlined saddle bags - $40 cash
1946 B.S.A. $50 &C., special paint
Job -- 495 cash
1916 AIS. $50 c.c.- 49, 4S5 cash
These are typical new 500 &C. twins and
singles in July. / &. See the super Salisbury
scooter now in stock -I3
Evening star., 1947-07-12
MOTORCYCLES Cont,

HAkLEY-DAviDsON '3s e 9. "; re-
many ma as extras; s4oo or best offer unaer.
A. J. S., 1946. excellent cord; extra seat
and saddle bags; must sell: leaving town.
3ll6 18th St nv, No S991. Ia
good condition with extras. Reasonable.
4511 Riverdale rd.. Riverdale, Md. Ia
INDIAN SCOUT 1910; good cond.. looks
almost new: dependable transp.: S312:
will teach novice to drive. SH. 1596. 13'
BRITISH A. J. S., 500 C. c.: like new.
1000 miles; showroom appearance; 5000.
FIR. 1891. -13
INDIAN CHIEF 1945. with or without side
car. $500; 2411 57th ave-, Tuxedo, Md,
NEED TRANsPoRTATIoN? You can get
g, new 1947 motorcycle or motor-bik now;
Norton, model ] s. 800 C. c.; A. j. S., model
IS, 500 c. G.: Ariel Red Hunter. $50 c. c.;
Triumph . Twin, $50 c; G.; :, excelsior Uni
bike: 2S c, c. ALLIED MOTORCYCLES,
2Hht.M 2SIa N st; ss;;onI1GGacvo,, n1G , Is
ike new: recently passed D. c. inspection;
S195. 1913 11th st. NV, RE. 5024.
Evening star., 1947-07-12
AUTOMOBILES WANTED,

1s41 Pontiac, Buick, Chevrolet or Dodge.
WIN WITH WfNN"-Top price for your
car; never too new, never too old: will
come to your home or office: plenty parking
MOTORS 159 Florida ave. ne, Elk. 26eS.
372O Georgia ave. ny -RA. !7422.
WANTED-1947 or 1946 model car. prefer
General Motors or Chrysler products: will
pay the full amount in cash. OR. 6172
Evening star., 1947-07-12


FORD 1e4s VS. de luxe Tudor; radio and
car has been carefully driven and in perfect
condition; S1,795 or best offer under. IE
FORD 1s41 de luxe black Tudor sed.;
spotlight, r. and h., seat covers, side mir nil,
ror: excel. fin.: 5000. MA. 96s3, Ext. 102.
FORD 1885 coupe. fair condition, s325.
FORD is41 Super e de de luxe lux Tudor original
black finish, clean sanitized interior. heat.
sfes5 ssSS TooAR MoToRs s54o
s9sR 1sa5 s!az1sa 14 sne N
FORD 1898 de luxe con convertible S1dbk sedan; s..
SILENT esf se9R iSRaaR 2 s5ss ~ isS S St pes
FORD 81 Tudor black :nn finish, good tires
I'd. Hyattsvilie. Nd. UN. 2427.
sosp lsa eader rsss Esssn' rs
HUDSON 1912 sedan; good eond.: 5000.
aDsss s5ii s4 5rss sat sss sedan p $685. sss g.
iTSfn TSSsoS N fga7 q 'eo eoam1dore o% g. a. aeses
series ~ ss,,esE perfect IT. s1a low mileage $500
HUDSON new 194l 4-door. goOd coIiul-
seat soysrs: @ s. s SS75 or reasonable 0i1eF BE-
HUDSON 1887 conv. coupe. new top and
paint, r. and h., $780, runs ana looks
good. H J. HUNT. Rockville (Md) 1913
HUDSON new Super "s": radio. heater and
many extras; perfect; $1,000. RA. 1859
JEEP 1916 civilian model, like new;
sweet ,n6 motor; log logg, mileage; will sacrifice
81 sEEf ssSSi W.ils is4S Governor; power saks Sso
grsnsxoes 81 esst ss1 Md unsfs VsFnum st.
JEEP 1915 civilian model; all curtains.
heater, large lockers, spare, spotlight; sx- M
1s4s Columbia rd. NV. after II am. 13.
JEEP, new. few available. for immediate
delivery; ideal for farm. factory or retail
delivery Ask about our new dump body.
ST HAWKINS, 1888 14th st. NV, DU.
4455 Closed sundays. Ia
KAISER 1947: low mileage; 1000 or best
offer below. Call AT. 1854 between q m
KAISER 1s47 sedan. 1850 miles. So, 100
La SALE 1899 4-door sedan: radio, fine
condition throughout; $500. Call TIE. 1850.
LA SALE 1887 2-dr. trk.: completely re-
built frt. end; overhauled motor; new
brakes: 3 new tires; excel. appearance:
overdrive. Sealamatic inner tubes; 81; 500.
In LINCOLN asls fs4s sedan: r. and h. overdrive;
S2.s75. Very handsome and beautiful car.
Perfect. IA. 6sl4. liz
Evening star., 1947-07-12

FORD 1885 Tudor sedan: poor appearance
TIE. S149. -13
FORD 1910 convertible: radio and heater,
new tires: excellent condition; original
owner; 1215 FIR, 1884 13'
FORD 1885 coupe: $3.50: excellent cond
recently overhauled; private owner. 601s
43rd ave, Hyattsville, Md. -13
FORD 1889 station wagon: new motor,
clutch and transmission; perfect tires; in
good shape: price, $3.50. Laurel 4g0-R
for appointment. 13"
FORD 1947 super de luxe with all extras;
1926. COLE MOTOR CO.. 1882 Geor-
gia ave- 81. 2422.
FORD 1912 taxi: original paint, car like
new; best offer below $1,000 or trade.
MI. $3.50. -13
FORD 1887 coupe; $4,000 actual mileage:
S425 or best offer under. Call Gil. 1874
Evening star., 1947-07-12

1-TON CARGO TRAILERS, SS5; Mt. Ver-
non auto trailers $3.50.
Vans platforms. semi's, 1owboys. CEN
TRIAL. MOTOR CO., 5000 Lee hwy. Arling-
ton, CHI. 1000
Evening star., 1947-07-12

FORD 1946 maroon sedan coupe, r. and h. {;
amputee and paralytic equipped (not CID;
perfect running order: S1,750. FA. 2733-M.
Evening star., 1947-04-06

to get special privileges for certain patients
can be sure of a fast brush-off And though
he is master at public relations, and any
thing but prone to hide his light under a
bushel, DR.. Bellinger won't hesitate to tell an
Objectionable reporter where to 60!
Because morale is high in what DR.. Bellin-
ger calls his medical democracy" attendant
turnover, notorious in most mental hospitals,
is no problem at Brooklyn State
Sure, know l could be making 4more
money somewhere else now," pleasant
middle-aged Irishman confided to me- But
! started work here in 1890 when jobs were
hard to get, and wouldn't leave the boss and
the place in pinch" Anywhere you meet
the boss is his Office - all you have to do is
tell him the score, and he sets everything
straight" said another.
M.D.'s Become PsycAiatzisss
WHEN the war came, Brooklyn State lost
Is of its 80 doctors, but they were soon re-
placed. DR.. Bellinger gets and keeps enough
doctors because they have real chance to
learn and practice the best modern methods
of treating mental diseases. An MD can
enter Brooklyn State general practitioner
and, few years later, 60 out, or remain
on the staff, qualified psychiatrist.
New attendants are given three months
training course in which they acquire the
self-conhdence to be gentle, and sense of
pride in their work. Nurses also get frst-rate
training, and the opportunity to apply what
they know. Alert DR.. Bellinger took advan-
tage of the cadet nursing bill, and has his
full complement of nurses, both student and
graduate. 1t is the same story with occupa-
Evening star., 1947-04-06

command, these patients trooped downstairs
to the gymnasium changed into gym slip
pers, and did simple exercises to music.
Though this may not seem like much of an
achievement, actually it is a big step towards
normal behavior. At the very least, such activ-
ity prevents an individual from sinking into
hopeless lethargy.
No BedlAu Here
AS rule, there is no mistaking disturbed
ward. What with the means, screams, hys-
terical laughter, exaggerated weeping, it
comes nearest the popular notion of bedlam.
Brooklyn States most disturbed women's
ward was relatively quiet. How is it possible?
Electric shock therapy." DR.. Bellinger
snaps. I'VE don't let them stay disturbed
long,"
The clean, cheerful wards for senile old
people contrasted strongly with the often
dreary ones at other institutions. At Brook
lyn State old men and old women look peace
full and we'll cared for in tidy beds, the pillows
pumped, the covers well tucked in. Food
trays are attractive; plants and chintz pill
lows brighten the wards Raised, shallow tubs
make it possible for the patients to get full
baths at minimum of inconvenience to
themselves and attendants. Some do light
handicrafts, suitable for feeble fingers
To see the very young. IN inferior mental
hospitals, is even more heartbEeaking than to
see the neglected old Most of the youngsters,
sensitive, intelligent looking boys and girls.
Confnsnsd os bsgs 20
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tional theraplsts, physiother-
apists, hydrotherapists and
social workers.
As a result, patients at
Brooklyn State get genu-
inc treatment, not just
confinement.
All the men were fully and
neatly clothed. l witnessed
one of the effective efforts to
make men again out of human
wreckage. Without a harsh
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as now - got his way without too much diff
cultyand studied medicine at Syracuse Uni
versity instead. He was graduated at % and
decided that his rosy-cheeked appearance
was too youthful for him to be successful in
private practice. He entered the state hospi-
tai service to mellow bit, and has been there
ever since, working up through posts in three
other hospitals before beginning his duties
as Superintendent of Brooklyn State at mid
night, July l, 1895.
Obstacles mean little to DIR. Bellinger.
Unable to get an appropriation for bowl
ing alleys that he thought his patients
ought to have, he raised the money him
self. He sold tickets for an employees dance,
ratified pictures painted by patient, and
charged employees Is cents game until the
alleys we're paid for in full.
He built gymnasium that a university
might envy by using WPA labor got 81 900
refrigerator for $l75 by lowering about the
Worlds Fair when it broke up.
Sometimes an apparently insuperable lack
of materials has stymied hospital administra-
tors more than lack of money to buy them
In getting these, Demon-for Details Belinger
has performed what look like miracles until
you learn the down-to-earth answer: unceas-
ing vigilance and diligence.
A Practical Wanglex
WHEN priorities threw monkey wrench
into his plans for improving staff living quar-
tiers, he watched the newspapers, noted that
work on half-hnished housing project in
New Jersey was being stopped. He dashed
across the river and bought still uninstalled
fixtures. Appealing to dealers kindliness, he