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| inadequate for a community which
is crying out for more recreation.
A continuation of this "austerity'
policy will quickly throw us back to
the same relative conditions the
board found in 1912.
Potentially, Washington has one
of the finest recreation systems in
America. Every resident wants it
to be the very best in the world.
While our recreation wheels of
progress are grinding to a stop, the
nearby suburban areas are going
ahead with splendid programs for
development.
1t Is good to know that the ad-
Joining counties are fast recognizing
the necessity of expending funds
for the construction Of swimming
pools and the establishment of
Fairgrounds in residential areas.
When these plans come to fruition,
a considerable burden will be lifted
from District facilities.
Commenting on the need for
swimming pools in the Metropolitan
Area, it is important to note that
no pools have been constructed In
recent years and In this one respect
washington Is extremely deficient.
IL New Pools Planned.
The Recreation Board program
calls for the construction in the next
10 years of at least II large year.
round pools of a revolutionary type
which can be used in conjunction
with the junior and senior high
schools for instruction as well as
recreation purposes.
Funds have been allocated to the
board by the Federal Works Agency
to prepare plans for the first three
pools to be- constructed under this
program. Drawings of the first pool
are now in process Of preparation.
Unfortunately, there Is no prospect
of funds being made available for
the construction Of even one pool
before the 1851 fiscal year, II then.
1t is a source of much regret to
the board and department that this
long delay has prevented and will
continue to prevent us from en-
barking on this much-needed SWIM
ming pool construction program.
Public recreation has demon
strated its importance in the life of
our community. 1t is an integral
part Of that life which can no more
be removed today than the modern
scientific adjuncts of our home, with
which many of us got along so very
well without only few years ago.
Recreation in its public aspects can
not be denied to a substantial por-
ton Of our citizens without relega-
ting them to civilization of bygone
days which we are determined not
to do.
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VA Loan Applications
Drop Sharply Here,
Official Points Out
Rising Construction
Costs, Down Payments
And 40 Rute Factors
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Continued from Page C-1.)

der 1907 protection, but costs the
veteran more In interest and loan
expenses, because closing costs are
higher with the combination form
of financing and because most FHA-
insured first mortgage loans now
carry an interest rate of ~ per
cent plus an additional " per cent
annual insurance premium.
Turning from present problems
encountered by the Loan Guaranty
Program and looking at the record
fof accomplishment, we can note
with approval that over $4,000 vet
erans in the Metropolitan Area have
received GI home loans since the
inception of the program In the fall
Of 1914, in an amount totaling more
than $120, 0,ooo, 900.
These veterans have received un-
der the GI Bill q mortgage loan
which Is hard to beat in terms Of its
benefits to the veteran borrower.
First, because Of the guaranty, they
have been able to purchase homes
with much lower down payments
than those generally required.
Second, veterans have benefited
from the 4 per cent interest rate on
CT loans, a rate generally well below
the going rate TOR most mortgage
loans.
There are number of other ad-
vantages to GI loans which have
not been greatly publicized. The
veteran receives a gratuity payment
equal to 4 per cent of the guaranteed
loan amount, which Is credited to
his loan account. Another lmpor-
tant advantage is that the veteran
pays no premium or brokerage fee
for a CT loan, thus reducing his
closing costs in many cases supstan-
TALLY below such costs on other
types Of loans.
Finally, the veteran may make
prepayments on his VA mortgage at
any time without penalty charge.
Other penalties or closing costs are
scaled down or ruled out by reguIa-
ton.
Veterans are reminded to use
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residential values.
Our recreation systems plan con-
templates recreation center with
in walking distance Of every home
but this goal is far ahead of us at
present.
As it is, there was an attendance
Of 100000 men. women and chill
dren using Recreation Board facil-
tiles last year, and even more pro-
portionately, so far this year.
OF this attendance, close to 9,O00,-
600 persons visited our neighborhood
centers, including the teen-age
councils and clubs.
Increased labor and material costs
have served to depreciate the value
of the money available for improve
ments. Nevertheless, as we look
across the city today, we see null
titude of children and adults engag-
ed in decent. healthful and construc-
tive activities, running the gamut
of recreationsl pastimes.
Accent on Youth.
Hardly any phase of we'll
rounded recreation program has
been omitted from the life Of our
community. despite the genuine
handicap Of limited personnel, in
sufficient equipment and facilities
in many areas requiring additional
service.
Although we have placed our ac-
cent on youth, we have not neglect
ed our programs for older people
who are rapidly using our facilities
more and more. 1t is also inter-
esting to note that almost 100000
persons used the picnic sites for
which we issue permits. while
thousands more participated In our
summer day camp, aquatic. base
ball, basketball, tennis and other
programs.
Many thousands throughout the
city attended the extremely popular
free movie series sponsored by the
board in cooperation with The
Evening Star and the Film Center
Public concerts of the National SYM
phony in the schools presented
through the generosity of The Eve
ming Star have given a cultural
lift to people Of all age groups.
Prior to the establishment of Brig
Gen. Gordon r. Young's five-year
plan for the District, the Recreation
Board conceived what it has de-
scribed as the first section of a
Deferred Development Program,
setting out the need for construc-
ton and land improvement through
out the city in the most needy areas
The plan calls for expenditure of
a great deal of money but our ex-
perience in the past demonstrates
that such expenditures would con-
stitute one of the most rewarding
and permanent contributions which
our city could possibly make for the
preservation Of our tremendous in
vestment in homes and property.
"Austerity" Budget.
The Recreation Board has recently
been compelled to submit an AUS
terity" budget to the Commissioners
which Is reduced to a skelton MIMI
mum providing only for bare main
tenance of existing facilities.
It is destined to prove tragically
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gree, the same is true of a dwelling
in which to live. Houses and apart
ments completed since February !,
1947, are not under rent control
and, il you have the price, you can
probably find something to meet
your needs in that category. Then
there are also the units on the black
market which can be had by those
who don't mind the cost or who do
mind, but prefer being overcharged
to sleeping on park benches.
So when people tell you there's no
housing shortage today, ask them to
give street addresses on houses or
apartments available and then check
on their rent or purchase price tags.
Rule of Thumb on Buying.
There's a rule of thumb on how
much you can afford to pay tor
shelter. The rule on buying home
is that you shouldn't pay more for
it than tWo-or. at the very most,
two-and-a-h -half-times your annual
income. AS for renting. It's generally
understood in real estate circles that
you should not pay more than
week 'ssalary for a months rent
that is, about % per cent. Housing
economists say this is too high:
that only in the depression year OF
1888, when income was down, did the
average monthly rent amount to a
weeks income.
Let's see how that works out. The
latest Government figures show that
the average nonfarm family in this
country has an annual income of
$2,778-let's round it out at $1,000.
That means that the average family
can't afford to pay more than $4,000
to $500 for a house,
II 1t rents. it shouldn't pay more
than SIS a month, and the average
should be considerably less. You
know what those figures mean II
you have been out house or apart
ment hunting lately.
It's because Of this situation that
three years after the end of the
war, we still have rent control. Once
it has been remedied, rent control
should, and will, end.
Evening star., 1948-10-12

today-m WASH
ington or else
where II you
have the money.
With a few ex-
ceptions, you'll
need from $10,-
900 up to buy a
place in which
to live. mostly
up. And t h e
average persons
/ n G o m e won't
permit that kind
of an expendi-
ture or obliga-
ton.
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Rent Control Needed
Until Shortage Is
Licked Woods Says
Declares Average
American Connot Pay
Over SIS Monthly
By Tiqhe {. Woods
National Housing Expsdiisr

The housing need today is for
houses and apartments which people
with average income can afford to
buy or rent.
There's no trouble buying a house
Evening star., 1948-10-12
Recreation and Homes Must Go
Hand in Hand, Wender Says
1e4S Attendance ot Play Centers Seen
Exceeding Lost Years 100000
By Harry S. Wender


construction
should
Often attention paid
viii has great bearinc on
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16
Seal Herd Built Back Up To Normal Size

Continued from Page One) of Alaska fisheries, said the 1948 count finally brings the herd back up to the size it was when Russia sold it.
 Next year, he added, it may reach an all-time high. Since the seals do not feed at the Pribilofs and there is plenty of room still available for them at the Pribil- offs, there is no limit to the herds growth in the foreseeable future.
 During the first years of U. s. ownership of the Pribilofs the herds declined rapidly because of unrestricted hunting. An interna- :ional treaty of 1911 banned hunt ing at sea. The annual kill at the Pribilofs is strictly controlled.
 During the season just ended 70,142 skins were taken, James said. This was 8,695 more than the l947 kill. The record kill in recent years was l17,164 skins in 1943.
 One-fifth of the skins are the property of the Canadian govern ment. U. S.-owned skins are sold at an auction in St. Louis, Mo, each fall and spring.
 Thompson said the service is supplementing it's seal census this year with aerial photography.
 A plane photographed every breeding place on the island from an altitude of 1000 feet, he said. The animals will be counted from photographic enlargements to see how they compared with the 3,837,131 census which is based upon the known mortality rates, known ratios of cows to bulls and other data.
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16
MANY DEAD; INJURED IN RENO FIRE

RENO, Nev. tP)-Fire, a shat tering explosion and panic among several hundred spectators left a toll of five dead and l37 injured in Reno's worst tragedy in it's his tory.
 The fire broke out about 10 am. yesterday in false-fronted frame and brick building in the old business district. It drew sev- eral hundred onlookers, massed around the scene just few blocks east of the city's gambling quarter. .
 The sudden explosion and fire killed the fire chief Frank Hobson of Sparks, New, and four other men. The blast sprayed injury among the spectators. Some were trampled in the rush to get away.
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16

place not too long after their mar riage in 1944.
 My plan," she explained, twas that the young lady should occu- py a cot in the bedroom while the defendant and I slept in the bed"
 This did not suit her husband, she charged. His idea, she con- tinued, was that "the three of us share the bed-the defendant sleeping at one end and the young lady at the other end and myself in the center
 Mrs. Kopp explained that she objected to this plan but agreed to it at her husbands insistence in order "to keep harmony"
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

No. 3760 - IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA,
 SECOND DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE PIE TETON of WILLIAM RICH ARD CANOE,
 For Change of Name NOTICE OF HEARING OF PIE TETON FOR CHANGE OF NAME.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT WILLIAM RICHARD GA NOE has filed in the above-en- titled Court, his Petition, request ing that his name be legally c h nged to REX RICHARD WEST. The said Petition will be brought on for hearing before the above-named Court ,in the Court House at Nome, Alaska, on the 10th day of September, 1948.
 WILLIAM RICHARD CANOE Publish Aug. 2, g, 16, 23, l948.
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16
"Three's Crowd" Complains Wife

ELIZABETH, N. J. (P)-The old adage that "TWo's company, three's a crowd"-especially in bed-popped up in chancery court petition last week.
 Mrs. Lorraine K. Kopp, charg- ed that she discovered her hus- band, Karl, making love to a wo- man with whom they shared their bed during the housing shortage in California.
 The incident, she charged, took
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16
Envoys Again nfi4e
 Talk To MolotOvo.

" MOSCOW, P)-Envoys of the United States, Britain and France conferred again late today with foreign minister Molotov in the Kremlin. -e rlu"
 The series of conferences start ed July 3l.
 The western diplomats are seeking basis for talks to end the east-west differences and to solve the problem of blockaded Berlin.
 Ambassador Walter Bed dell Smith of the U. S., special British envoy Frank Roberts and French ambassador Yves Chataigneau left the British embassy ana drove in a heavy rain to the Kremlin.
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16

One Super Cruiser Aircraft, 243 hours. with finest radio transmit
 ter and all metal Alcan skis. Contact Nevada Grill. 95tf
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16

FOR SALE Furnished 7-room house on 3 acres, A miles from P. O., school, creek, light plant, has fireplace, buzz saw, barn, telephone, hen house, tools, dishes, water, mountain view, saw timber, building sites, some bulldozed, on fine road. Leaving Territory, i'll health, cash talks. Ralph Butler, Homer, Alaska.
 98-2tp
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16
AT THE WALLACE HOTEL

Guests at the Wallace Hotel to- day: MT. and Mrs. J. D. Ashley, Klamath Falls, Ore; ". M. Gus tard, Wrangel, Alaska; Orville T. Locke, Tacoma; Pete De Boer, Seattle; F. A. Rutledge, Tin City; Charles D. Stearns, and MT. and Mrs. Owen, Medford, Ore; MT. and Mrs. I. J. Folden, Marysville, Wash; Michael Guzzy, Anchor age; Miss Pat Bowers, Miss Edi Cole, and E. B. Klockholm, Seat fle.
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16
Forecast And Weather Report Nome and Vicinity
Compiled by the U. s. Dept. of Commerce. Weather Bureau.
Monday, August 16, l948

Monday, August 16, l948 Forecast Nome: Cloudy with occasional very light rain tonight and Tuesday. Lowest temperature tonight 45, highest temperature Tuesday 52.
 Nome data last 24 hours as of ZOO am. today: Precipitation 0.02 inches. (Total this month 1.49 inches)
 Temperatures: highest 50, low est 45.
 Maximum wind Is miles an hour from the S.S.W.
 Sunrise at 3:54 a.m., sunset at 8:16 pm.
 Comparative data: tempera- lures one year ago today: highest 50, lowest B.
 Extreme temperatures on this day since 1907: Highest 68 in 1926, lowest 24 in 1929.
 Data for other stations as of 700 am. today:
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16
AIRLINES
WIEN ALASKA AIRLINES

Friday Galbraith took Gordon Dimmick and Fredricka Anderson to Deering, E. Kluckholm to Kot- zebue and freight to Candle.
 Saturday Galbraith returned to Nome with Leo Gaffed and Tom mey Shell. Frank Stinton made a flight to Teller with freight and took Barney Vogen from Teller to Nome and returned to Teller.
 The Douglas arrived via Kotze- bue with a load of 22 round trip pers with Norman Geiger as tour conductor. The Douglas returned to Kotzebue with freight and pas senger M. M. Custard and brought down C. LeSourde, E. Kluckholm Walter Taylor, Charles Clasby, MT. and Mrs. L. A. Stevens, Mil dred Keaton, MT. and Mrs. w. H. Cameron. The Douglas then re- turned to Fairbanks with the round trippers.
 Pilot Stinton went to Moses Point, White Mountain mad Unga- lik bringing in Mike Walsh.
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16

FOR SALE New furnished
 2 Bedroom House. See Maurice kelliher. 98tfc
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16

LOST-17-Jewel Waltham Mans Wrist Watch, gold face, yellow gold case. Return to Nugget of
 flee for Reward. 97-N
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16

WANTED-Alaska Airlines needs
 six gold pans and small rocker.
 See Nay. 94-tfc
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16
ALASKA AIRLINES

Incoming passengers on the flight today were Wilbur Walluk, Mrs. Robert Anderson, Roy An derson, Bonny Anderson, Mr. Panchett.
 Outgoing passengers on the re- turn flight were Ann Gablick, Don Horter, Pat Bowers, Eliza beth Cole, Bob Woods, Peter De Boer, Cecil Tucker. Warren Fay Tor.
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16
ATTENTION REPUBLICANS

There will be a general meeting of the Nome Republican Club Wednesday. August l8. in the City Hall ali 8 p.m. All interested voters are urged 10 attend.
 Robert E. Long.
 President.
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16
NOTICE

The Order of Eastern Star will hold regular meeting. with social. tonight al $500 P.M.. in the Ma sonic Temple.
 Margaret Steinwandel. VIM.
The Nome nugget., 1948-08-16
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE CAPE NOME PRECINCT
 SECOND DIVISION,
 TERRITORY OF ALASKA IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- TATE OF HERSCHEL O. FOW- LER, Deceased.
No. 787 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

DCSCdoCo.
 No. 787
 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That by order of the Probate Judge aforesaid, John F. Macum- Der, of Nome, Alaska, has been duly appointed Administrator of the estate of Herschel O. Fowler, deceased.
 All persons having claims against said estate should present them with proper vouchers at tached within six months from the date of this notice to the said Administrator at Nome, Alaska. Dated the 18Th day of August, 1948.
 John F. Macumber,
 Administrator. Pub. Aug. l6, 23, 30, Sept. 6, 1949.
Evening star., 1948-06-02
HELP WOMEN.

YOUNG LADY r credit @ ctlcs aqk q ,ps endgE 5gI.
edss Of typns; good salary ,,n and y1Tkns 2T II1s
GassBuRaH f9hSsi5Ghs 4RRi f1RNrfuRE CO. sos St
YOSuNG LADY tc teach ballroom dancing
training given Apply after l pm. The
VICTOR STUDIOS, 1890 Conn. ave. NV.
in outside sales work; all leads furnished;
lnll or part time work. For interview
YOUNG LADY, part-time. to make belts,
buckles; no past exper. required; however
knowledge OF basic sewing helpful, ap,,
DAYS per week or i half days: salary BY
sEwISG MAcHifNE CO. sol5 wis. a:e..
Se,TssGA' YoTNG WOMAN. 1886. as investigator
for retail shopping service: no exper. nee
essary: must be free to travel. Apply Eve
ning n StSr Sx saiioihg' slt lin ana Fa' N'0n'
aaSsplfxlizaTIoN aaSs IL Il INSURANCE ,Nation-
al plan, neiEhborho9d and and enrolment ent ints
neighborlood Immediately. MR.. o'coN-
ACT ACT Now. M GIRLS. Here's job that's
hard to beat, Good wages: no experience
reauired; paid while learning; 5-day week;
y psy onr sfe once
st. st." NV eHEsAPEAkE q POTOMAC
ALERT YOUNG WOMAN for gen. ofnce
/ work. Retail store exp. preferred: Typ
! ing essential. Perm. position. CAPITOL
FUR CHOP. Ia0S G st. NV. -5
EXPERIENCED COSMETIC saleswoman to
represent an established line in local de-
DG rtment store: top salary and commits
sion arrangement. Write details to Box
459-A, Star.
PART TIME. temporary: age 21-28; small,
pleasant office; must have tipping ability;
/ 81 per hour. Apply to pm. only
/ Suite 500 Standard Oil Bldg, Bird and
Constitution ave NV. -6
Evening star., 1948-06-02
SITUATIONS MEk.

ACCOUNTANT. expert; books. started. kept
part time. tax returns prepared state
n ments audits; reasonable OR. 2o14 ~
vicinity; experienced both public and pri-
vale; married responsible: accustomed to
detail; position with future. Box a9l-c,
ARCHITEcTURAL COLLEGE student Weo,
yrs drafting experience. desires any
temporary work. Call RA. 1892, MR..
WEIMER .NiTns Ia ns1i.nc.d pm; wants ,ob s wit,
smsl % ivinr enner quarters. HUNTER Hs ARr1ssT,
W sTTSES MSfGnSS9 svs dssref ss ehdasn
MAN, Young, desires managerial or sales
ses and buyns msn snd abar
acter, ability. references. Box 3Ss,D,
MAN colored wants psrt-time Job eve
after $40 pm. LU. 77sS. 3.
MAN. colored. desires Job as chef or End
cock; exper,; best of refs. Cal Ii. s654.
MEN Ca), thoroughly experienced. all
phrases restaurant and bar management.
seek place to manage or work on per per.
FAINTER. Dd colored' 20 years ears exper. wishes
Job by contract, large or small. AID. 6154,
PHOTOGRAPHERS. desires work of any
kind; evenings. from R-12 am: have my
own 4x5 Graphic. Call after pm, FIR.
031R
PHOTOGRAPHER desires position in D. c.
vicinity; IL years experience in commercial
and portrait WORK Box 292-C, Star A.
PURCHASING AGENT, experienced in con-
struction materials. building supplies.
hardware, material control. ONCE manage
ment available shortly. Box l64-c. Star,
SHEET METAL MAN. FIVE years exp.
mostly shop work read drawings; exper.
soldering. welding, close tolerance, duct
work Box 3O4-C. Star.
FORMER NAVY EN- 3le desires situation
electricians helper with electrical con-
tractor or good organiz; 5-day week: will
consider on-the- Job training with VA ap-
proved concern. Box 3ls-C. Star, g
TWO YOUNG MEN. colored high school
graduates, ages is and %. want work Of
any kind Call DU. S97s.
Evening star., 1948-06-02
SITUATIONS WoMEk.

BUsINESSWOMAN. eficient. desires posi-
ton as mgr. of tourist home. AK. 33l9
COLLEGE SENIOR. English economics
major. knoylsdee of typine and sales.
manstip. desires summer work. Boz
DRESSMAKING. design. remod altera.
tions: eve. gowns speciality; reas. MISS
BERT. 1880 Irving st. NV. Apt. 4. AID
GIRL. colored. desires Job as taking order.
or message over telephone; have lovel,
handw.itiER; or gh-w. Call MI. 4!4a
GIRL. colored. wishes job as waitress OF
bus girl; day work; exp. Gail Ho. 2ss5
GIRL, colored. exper, reliable. neat
wants waitress work or other work. D1
GIRL. eolored; exper.. wants work of any
MIDDLE-AGED LADY. refined, wants pos
res, mgr small apt. Unit or suesthouse
fRAc1IcAI Psts Ai a'' NURSES available. trained
asy ,ss isR duty onE
RESIDENT MANAGER-Responsi young
married woman. exper,, will give services
as res. mgr. of small apt. bldg, in exchange
for qnfusn nd apt Some MRs
RABLE HO. $3.50. 3'
SEWING by the day. Call TR. 1924. 3'
oorsTy . e%Rploymssasts;- Rits1 sss- preferably steno-
Tying 20 do at home; form letters
manuscripts or n. addTsssins res os. envelopes
WaiTE. 1sfSTn. caaisTfsS. fHsisnfss ESPEs
Isdy; nIsht DUTY Ho i7ls svsningsii sns1,si =,
dishwasher In cafeteria, restaurant OF
gh.w.: 5-day wS.; no Sundays: refs. DE
ms.sis .erf Or s,..rssion work In ss..r.
TW, 97o8.
Evening star., 1948-06-02
SITUATIONS DOMESTIC.

COOK, excellent. white. g.h.w.: live in
with Swear daushter; town or Country; y.
.hl6 i. Tsse%.s ws5feld 5fts 1nls
SGDsheoaeRnoN W2its MR GORDON, l4is e Goth St NV.
GIRL, colored, experienced. wants day:
work or part:-tine work; DI. e4se.
parents work; Lu: 6sa4 u. ar,
GIRL, eoiored, Tdesires days work; rooe
reference AK. GAIT.
GIRL, colored, wants work cooking OF
general housework OF. caring for children
GIRL, coIored, desires job as nursemait
only. Call DE. 6465.
GIRL wants g.hW.: no Sunday. HO. 2a24
GIRL, colored. desires job Of any kind
references. d. 660S.
GIRL. desires part-time morning work
GIRL, colored. desires days work OIL
domestic work; days wk; FR; eig2.
GIRL. colored, wants days work, or 5-da.
wk.; reference; SIS day. NO. 21S3.
nOUsEkEEPER-Tru exper.- mid
dle-aged lady desires full charge employed
adults or motherless home; live in; M
css coTe eSUkns 5 SFsfr xE sTR
5:;f;9, 10 am to pm. all week.
LAUNDRESS, hand, desires laundry worR
to do at home; experienced and reNanie
WOMAN, colored. wants full time or day.
work; local references. NO. has.
WOMAN, colored, wishes part-time Work
afternoons, 2-6 pm; city references
WoRKINGi MoTHERs-Teacher will siy.
day care to your child in your home while
Won work Box 3l1-C, Star