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FLORIDA PROPERTY

1O-ACRE ORANGE GROVE, on hwy;
nice mod 6-rm home furn., 2-csr
gar; in the Orlando Winter Garden
Area. Price. $4,000. Good terms.
Call HU. 5000. -6
NEW MASONRY HOME, on large
corner lot, in best section; bedrms.s
2 tile baths. large liv. rm., din; rm..
complete GE kitchen: will trade for
home in NV. of comparable value
or less (S2O,OO0). For exchange OF
information and photos, write occu-
land Fla -
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2-Bedrm. Stucco-$7,950
Vacant for immed. poss.; this cute
bungalow is situated on - acre of
loc. mr. Alexandria, on busline.
Lge. kitchen, living rm.. 2 bedrms.
and bath; plastered walls; bsmt.;
storm windows and screens; monthly
payments can be as low as $56.
AL BAKER & SON, INC.
Realtors. TIE. 7343. AL. 6644 Open
daily and Sun. Q It'll Q. IS
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4 BEDROOMS
OPEN SUN. 2 TILL DARK
Master bedrm. 13x22, 2 others are
twin-bed size, 4th is on ground level
in basement with bunk beds con-
verted to sofa full baths, table
size kitchen, 22-ft. living rm. with
fireplace, large dining rm., oil heat,
attached garage: Japanese-style gar
den.> Must sell this week. Asking
S21. 800 To reach: Out North
Washington blvd. to Evergreen st.
left on Evergreen Va block to open
houSe
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81 OOO DOWN

Buys this lovely 2-bedrm brk. bunga-
low in Tyler Park nr. Falls Church.
Full bsmt. exp. attic. Reasonable
monthly payments. ARFAX REALTY,
EA 14hl or FA Sis
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MINIMUM UPKEEP

NAAA = AVA ~ ANA ~ -
Required for this small mansion built
of white asbestos shingle. located
near Mclean, Va. A large 2-story
home. consisting Of bedrms, !
full bath and 9 half baths, which Is
being sacrificed because the owner
couple desire smaller living accom-
modations The floor plan is good
large liv. rm. to the left Of front
entrance from which side door
leads to knotty pine and screened
porch. To the right of front en-
trance is bright cheerful din. .rm.
with door on far side opening into
frst-foor bedrm. with Il bath: the
beautifully equipped kitchen with
brkfst. bar is so arranged that work
ing hours fly by; there Is large
master bedrm. on second floor with
2 additional bedrms., full tile bath
and . linen closets complete this
floor: full dry bsmt. with u bath
the heat is oil hot-water: garage is
built-in with side door to bsmt
Approximately lq acre Of ground.
Cash required. $4,000; balance on
convenient terms. For further in.
formation and appointment dial
Operator and ask for Elmwood 322
or 325 mo tolD' ewes. till g. Elm
wood $50
VIM. H. Laughlin, Realtors
Exclusive agent. Mclean, Va IS
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CONVENIENT HOME

For happy living in Fairfax County
There are no steps to climb to go
from living to sleeping quarters in
this 6-rm. brick rambler with at
tached garage. You'll love the up
with its beautiful blue breakfast bar;
dry bsmt, oil h.-w.h.; Venetian
blinds throughout. Choice of buying
this new home on as much as .
acres or as little as " acre. Ideal
for retired couple or the. younger
instead of the bright lights. Sub
stantial cash required. For further
information and appointment to in
spect dial Operator and ask for
Elmwood 322 or 325 (no TOLD; ewes.
till 8, Elmwood $50.
VIM. H. Laughlin, Realtor
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SUBURBAN sALE-Mp. tcent. J
S13,250: BRICK BEAUTY

$I5, 5,Z5U, BRICh BEAUIY 7
Wonderful, Groom, full-basement
home, conveniently located; new
large lot, Handicapped; big living
room, wood-burning fireplace, full
dining room, modern equipped kitch-.
en- with breakfast space; 3 unusual
bedrooms, big tile bath, many
struction, copper piping, steel-beam
construction, laundry tubs, gas &C.
b., screens. Notwithstanding. insu-.
iation, sewer, water, streets; prompt
occupancy; cheap, fast transpor-
tation. schools. stores, etc. Direc-
tions: Out Bladensburg rd. ne. to
Peace Cross, bear right on Rte,
SO to third trafic light, take left
fork. Rte. so for / "a miles to prop
erty MAGEE, UN 1888. g.
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OPEN 10 TO DARK
POPLAR HEIGHTS

At last the 3-bedrm brick rambler
you can afford. You will be delighted
with these modern homes with lge.
liv. rm., din. rm, picture windows,
all brick-to-ceiling fireplace. beaut.
Stairway to lge. attic: kit compl.
equipped with tabletop gas stove,
SIT. GE refrigerator, de luxe Bendix
washer and plenty of Beauty-Craft
steel cabinets. Priced S13,950; ex-
eel. financing. To inspect. drive out
to Lee blvd. or Lee hwy. through
right on Rosemary lane and Poplar
DR.. to West ST. and our signs.
Larchmont Const. Corp.
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i FAILS CHURCH

Just of Lee hwy.-Nice, well-built.
all-modern bungalow: 2 bedrooms
and bath on first floor and room Tor
oil &C. heat: full basement; owner
says sacrifice for S11,950,, down
payment only $4,000. What a
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ASHTON HEIGHTS

ASHTON HEIGHTS
A charming English brick, outstand-
ing neighborhood. Huge liv. rm.
frepl., banquet size din. rm.. large
mod equip. kit. and u bath on 1st
A.; large den with built-in furniture;
3 twiA-sized bedrms and 2 tile baths
on 2nd; full bsmt., pine-paneled rec.
rm. with frepl and u bath; at
tached garage; large level lot. Call
REAL ESTATE SERVICE, INC, Lee
hvv at Glehe rd OW Q0QO =
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This nice 5-room home will interest
you 1t is so well arransed, has
nice floors, oil heat. tiled bath'
screens and storm windows, e&-
pansion 2-bedroom attic; fun oase-
of 5000 square feet; and all tor
S11.a5O. Write your check for the
down payment of $1,000. 1t Will be
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WAREHOUSES FOR RENT
WAREHOUSES WANTED

WANT 5000 900 FT. End CONNER
Cial first-floor garage-type whse.
space within two miles Capitol. Lo.
cation preferably sideStreet, NV. or
Georgetown. Box 1924, Star. -
5000 TO 5000 SQUARE FT., 1ss
floor, with 1S-foot ceiling; 14-ft.
door for trailer. Write Box 794,
PerWyn Md d
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MODEL, HOME OPEN

b4l4 Gallatin St. Rogers Hgts., mr.
EdmonSton ave; 4ec int. on FHA
mort, low mo. pymts.. for lge. cash
approx. lS2 ft. deep, lge. oak
shaded lot, paved St; nr. shop, cent
and bus: Sl2950; near model house
; other houses, > with lge. din
rms, with 3 bedrms; avail. or
easy terms. PHILLIPS H. CLARKE
owner-broker, WA. 1897 or DE
-QDN -H
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COUNTRY CLUB HILLS
Transferred. For sale by owner; :
rooms. hsk. home. excel. cond. Will
show SAT. and Sun after. or by
amt GI oo9S IS
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RTJNGAT,OW

II a 5-rm. home answers your needs,
then be sure to call US for details
It contains liv. rm., din, rm.. EQUIP,
expand upstairs; full basement. oil
h-wh; det, garage and lot s0xl20.
Good terms. House clean as a pin.
CECIL B. LUPTON
nJu Eooo ny OS5O -
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Gil. 1859. Elmwood 573.

$3.50 DOWN-GI
Charming new stone and brick at
tached home; . lge. bedrms,, lge.
liv rm.. din rm, fully equip. kit,
full bsmt.; S11.S5O Only two left
in this fine neighborhood
HUBBARD REALTY co.
22O2 Mt. Vernon ave. ov. 6549,
OV. 1916. Call from 8 a m. to 8
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"Canadian White House"

White brick Williamsburg Colonial,
of Lee blvd, on 71z acres; living
room. dining room, kitchen. Den
sun parlor. bedroom, hall and BATH
on first floor: 3 bedrooms and 2
baths on second floor: full basement
and attic; most unusual formal
gardens, beautiful landscaplng; S69,-
500. attractive financing. Must be
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ARLINGTON. VA

5 bedrms.. 2 baths, full basement,
garage. oil heat. Asking $4,000,
or may consider Sl25 mo. rental.
Edgewood ST.
Another 2-bedrm. home, almost new,
full bsmt. gas heat. Venetian blinds,
washer; nice grounds. fenced. Price
under $4,000; easy terms.
We offer a charming new home de-
signed for gracious living. It's
quite different from the general run
and is priced much less than you
would expect.
c. w. CLEVER CO., INC.
O3"l, CHI 1922 -6
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NEARBY MARYLAND

Lee 6-rm. brick. tile bath: INV. Goa
heat: full bsmt; lge. lot; Sle,950
GEO. VINCENT. Broker. UN. 9102
ewes. OIL. 2273
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APT. SITES FOR SALE

10 LOTS MAPLE AVE, Takoma PIX;
utilities. nr schools, shopping and
transp.; about 15c SO, it.. ROBERTS
E, LATTIMER, 1913 Alaska ave-,
GE. 1870; ewes. GE. 1895. =
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SILVER SPRING
CON PROP WANTED TO RENT

WANTED TO RENT, used-car lot
large enough to hold between so
and 100 cars; near our present
location Call between 6 and 2
pm. S. Michaelson, AUTO WHO'LL
SALERS. INC, 1871 Bladensours
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ONLY ONE LEFT
CheYerlY. Md.

Open Sunday. 2 to g pm. See this
besutiful Johnsonized home. Quality
and individuality. 1t has bedrms,
and bath on 1st fir., lse. liv. .rm.
with fireplace, din. rm., modern
kit: two bedrms on 2nd mr.; full
basement, gas &C. heat, built-in
garage. Directions: Enter Cheverly,
out Cheverly ave. to 2500 blk. or
cheverly circle, turn left Ia blks
to home. Ewes and Sun, call Mr.
Muse, GIL. 44OO. Ext 769.
D. H. JOHNSON co.
Property managers and developers,
Go0R
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THE EVENING STAR
WASHINGTON D. c. SATURDAY March S. lo49
coM'L. PROPERTY FOR RENT

LEASE, end COMMERCIAL, 2-storS
brick bldg, lge. lot, centrally located;
rent, S125 per mo-; suitable for any
type Of business; no junk yard.
NO. 0S67. Is
Apt. suite, 2nd h.s
prominent corner; 500. WI. $685.
18th AND COL. RD.-Brick bldg. on
wide alley. app. 900 50. IT,; suit. re.
pair or serSise shop; S35. ME. 1130s
eues WI A642
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NORTH ARLINGTON

NORTH ARLINGTON
Offering every conv with this attrac.
home; 1st f. has roomy liv rrm;;
with fireplace and door to paneled
den, full dining rm,, new elec. equip,
Kit very nice bedrms. and tiled
bath upstairs; full bsmt. with out
side ent., II bath and new GE deep
freeze; steel beam const.; oil &C.
h, new 52-gal. auto. INV. heater;
best prewar const., attrac decor
ated throushout; plan now to enjoy
this unusually lovely yard rustic
bridge crosses Lubber Run Branch to
outdoor picnic grounds; arranged
with outdoor fireplace and tree seats.
shaded by large full growth trees,
every type flower and shrub TO make
summer fairyland; attached gar;
S16.950. Shown by appointment
or come 70 see Sunday. Open . to
dark Directions: Out Wilson blvd
to N. Woodrow st, right to $40 and
open sign. Exclusive.
HALL REALTY co.
Courthouse So. Arl. Va, OW. 1858,
OK 1907: nights and Sunday, Gil.
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REAL ESTATE SALE OR ExcH.
REAL ESTATE WANTED
WAREHOUSES FOR SALE

WISE. AND MFG. BLDG. About
NV. Close to downtown. Mod. and
nearly new. Loading platform and
beautiful Office. Price, only $40, 600
with possession. MAURICE KOH-
NER, 1124 vt. ave-, DI. 214s, EN-.
onDo
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$3.50 DOWN

Lovely 5-rm. bungalow, with expan-
sion attic. full bsmt., oil heat; Lot
approx. 10oxlso. Price 81 20"
Defense hwy. TO Washington ave
and Lanham Park, turn left about 4
blks Mr.. MILLAR, UN. 5000 Wa
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sALE-VRGINIA

The Atmosphere Builder
What we are doing here Is giving you
the insight on luxurious living.
Colonial style in brick construction,
ga years old; center entrance to
reception hall through to. large liv.
rm.. tastefully decorated; French
door to inclosed porch with flag
stone floor; spacious din. rm., EQUIP
ped kit, u bath, going through
reception hall to Y level pine--pan-
8 bedrooms, tiled baths. 9 sun decks,
also Gear built-in garage: full base
ment, maids room, bath, rec. rm.,
wine closet, other features too num-
erous to mention. Surrounded by
S45,O00 homes. Price, S33, $50, ex-
cellent terms. To see phone now.
Arlington Realty Co.
22O4 Wilson blvd, OW $500 -
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FALLS CHURCH
LEIGH Mill, RID

cleared acres. with wide stream, i'm
proved by 3 building. all Of which
can be sold separately with acreage
Building !, rustic rambler; GIFT.
living rm with fireplace. picture
window, bedrms.. Q baths, large.
we'll equipped kitchen. dining alcove
2O-cu 1T. refgr., elec. range. 4 built
in hunks. oil heat. laundry rm., sum-
mer terrace with fireplace; priced
100000. Building .. 20x60 masonry
building. with Groom apt. on End
1st A.. | large nm, plenty win
dows easily converted oil INV h;
priced S., 600 Building 3. frame p
story residence, resting on orig.
site over 100 yrs. old no improve
ments. rooms. ; fireplaces, stair
way to attic: can be made a real
showplace: price, $4,000. For fur
ther particulars. call E H. IRWIN,
MA l5Aa or ElmWnnd 64S "a
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Nm. H. Laughlin, Realto

EXCLUSIVE agent, MCLeHH, va. %
CLEANING WHITE
large liv. rm.. family-siz
dining rm.. mod. equip kit, tile
bath, 2 huge bedrms:, bsmt;; OIL
schools, shopping, transp. An out
standing value. REAL ESTATE
SERVICE, INC, Lee hwy. at Glebe
rd OW 1000 IS
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.RAMBLERS

OPEN l TILL DARK
Smiths addition to Berkshire. Bun
galow Cape Cod or Colonial. AN In
new community where quality and
individuality come first. Center-hall
plan. Some with one or two bedrms.
and bath on 1st fir. Full bsmt. Ex-
eel construction. Comp. de luxe
equipment. For details. call now or
drive out Lee hwy. to N Powhatan
st. right to N. 2sth St, left to our
home.
Milton G. Smith, Real Estate
4o1q Wilson blvd, OW, 1900 -6
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ARLINGTON
BRICK RUNGAI,0W

liy. rm. with open stairway
and fireplace. full din. rm., equip,
kit. with breakfast table space. ?
bright bedrms., colored tile bath
End f., thoroughly insulated, plas-
tered, oil paStels, has bedrm. l6xls.
sewing rm. IKE. walk-in closet With
light: beautiful basement with 2l-
IT. rec. rm.. pine paneled tile floor
large bright util. rm., outside entr :,
oil h.-W h.; level lot with shade
trees picket fence); on quiet street
Of individually designed homes, yet
only 3 blks. TO bus, shops and
schools
Fred J. George, Realtor
2173 N Glebe rd., Gil 6777. OK
DIAL Ewes OV 06fg CHI 3S04
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SUBURBAN SALE-WRGlNIA
EASTMAN & SEAY

EASTMAN q SEAY
Offer for Inspection
A. gallery OF properties in nearby
ARLINGTON-$12,95O
Cape Cod frame. on large lot; i. 9 9
fireplace, den with fireplace; de-
tached garage, oil &C. heat, electric
refrigerator, gas stove, house insu-
lated and weather.stripp9sd, screens Sa onS
down will purchase this good buy
wi VIRGINIA GIN FOREST
Four bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod brick;
rooms hall spaeioqs spacious asf fss
financed at 40; $1T95o' only
PINE RIDGE
LsFe 10 1su %e h0ms ssdt
has nice floors. oil heat, 3-piece
basement; splendid fenced lot l40x
$40; price, only $22,5O0 with Sl5,-
900 first, trust at only ~; owner
sale.
I11LLW WI
Center-hall Colonial: a delishtful
home; two-story brick, on corner
e9cellenfly eas tgffi0ds desiened med with. touch
Of distinction; 8 lovely, bedrooms,
full tiled bath and . half. baths;
attractive inclosed rear porch, con-
vection radiation. This choice home
can be bought for $4,000; worth
much more.
FALLS CHURCH
Just of Lee hwy.-Nice. well-built.
all-modern bungalow; bedrooms
and bath or, first floor and room &c, Ior
oil &C. heat: full basement; owner
says sacrifice for S11,950,, down
payment only $1,000. What
buy! a.,
canadian White House"
White brick Williamsburg Colonial, S,niaa
room, dining room, kitchen, den,
sun parlor. bedroom, hall and BATH
on frst floor: 3 bedrooms and
and attic; most unusual formal
gardens beautiful landscaping; S69,-
800, attractive financing. Must be
seen to be appreciated.
GREENWAY DOWNS
lonial With 8 rooms and half bath
on first floor; and 3 bedrooms
dressing room and full bath on
second floor; large well.arranged
has many lovely features; can oe
bought right. Ask US for price
Brokers' cooperation invited.
VACANT
TIE owner of this good buy can give
possession tomorrow; has SIX NICE
rooms. q gas-heating plant, lovely
bedr DOM and tiled "a bath, on frst
floor; snappy kitchen. 2 bedrooms
and tiled bath on second moor
lovely suburban home; $l7,95o
We have the key.
Special Sat. and Sun.
This week end you can buy a 4-bed..
room, 2-bath. ll-modern, Cape Cod
brick home for $1,000 down and
$50 a month; total price, Sl4,950.
Let US show you,
FAIRLEE
This nice 5-room home will interest,"
you 1t is so well arranged,, mas
nice floors, oil heat. tiled bath'
screens and storm windows, ex-
pansion o-bedroom attic; full base
ment with outside entrance; !ot
of 5000 square feet; and all ior
Sill $50 Write your check for the
down payment OF 50, 200. 1t will be
EXTRA SPECIAL
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ARLINGTON
q RFDROOMS

This brick Cape Cod is perfectly To-
Gated for family with young chill
dren; , bedrms. and bath on 1st f.
and > more bedrms. with lavatory
grammar school across the street, l
blk 10 buses: pretty living rm. with
fireplace, dining rm. and equipped
Kitchen It's only S15.950; requires
about 81 900 cash Call today for
sppt. to inspect, LURIA BROS,
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BELLE HAVEN

.23 Belle Haven rd-Open Sunday.
1880 pm: one of the largest and
most attractive homes shown in this
section; beautifully decorated. per
feet condition: brick, painted white;
first floor. gracious entr., Colonial
hallway, spacious living room with
open fireplace, euual-size din. room.
each with specially detailed cornices
and corner cupboards. modern equip
ped kitchen, very wide screened liv-
ing and dining side porch. also small
kitchen porch, few steps UP to large
sunny room suitable for library OF
bedroom. full bath, large closet; 2nd
floor. . bedrooms, size of living and
dining rooms, 2 baths, ample closets
very large storage room; 3rd floor,
still larger bedroom and bath, ="
colosets Zone of CEDAR. also storage
room random width oak flooring
throughout lower floor, pine -paneled
recreation room with fireplace. as
phalt-tile floor, maids room, bath,
laundry and furnace room; bullt-in
garage; economical oil hot-air heat
slate roof, copper doWnspouts and
cutters; prewar built, beautifully
Handicapped Exclusive with BLANCHE
s. CATION, Realtor, Alex. O072, TIE
1904. To reach: South from Wash
ington on Memorial hwy. to. Belle
Haven I'd, right to crest of hill, bear
left at arrow to open sign
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AURORA HILLS

Two picture windows with magnifl-
cent view of the city; beautifully
appointed home, 3 bedrms., "a
baths. S37, 800. Phone OF. S732.
Omen Sat and Sun. l to 5 Il
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COUNTRY CLUB AREA

G1, FILA financed; 3 big bedrms., 2l2
baths, Law. deck porch and host
of other features; lge i4-asre lot
in restricted subdiy: conv. to every
thing Don't miss seeing these fne
custom built homes offered by
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TYLER PARK

1h-story brick home, 2
bedrooms, living room. dinette, bath,
kitchen; stairway to expansion attic
full basement, gas heat; excellent
financing: reasonably priced. Call
Mr.. Dodge, jr., with WEAVER
BROS. INC, Washington Bldg, Dl.
S30O: eyes CO 5940.
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FALLS CHURCH

FALLS CHURCH
Good Home. Good Living
Good nelghbors; lee. HANDICAPPED lot
This attrac. home has 35xl5 liv.
and din. rm flreplace. lge mod;
equip kitchen. ! bedrm or den and
tile bath; on md f., lge. bedrms,
and tile bath; full dry bSmt. space
for rec rm., auto. heat; tmmed.
occupancy.
REALTY CO.
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APT, SITE
BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR RENT

wv es~ ~
Ist COMMERCIAL LOCATION for re-
pair shop or small business. AD
6615. -6
WE HAVE outstanding business, store
or office locations in Washington.
Will erect for responsible tenants
under long-term lease. LOUIS BUR
MAN, RE. 1868. 80
200 so. Fl. on 3 floors and bsmt,
in this modern air-cond. bldg. vic.
goth and K SITS. NV: immed. poss.
GoLDSIEN BROS RE. 1883; ewes
GEORGIA AvE.-Approx, $500 SO
it. of space available in a very
convenient location; store and 2
floors above; can be purchased or
very busy corner. RA. 2200. III
125 B ST. S.E.-2 upper floors, suit
able for photographer or professional
Offices AT. 1856. IS
TAILOR SHOP, fully equipped; gar,
cabinet shop and elec. shop in Castle
Inn, Hotel Bids, Forest Glen. Sill
yer Spring, Md. OWNER, 81. 55}3.
7a5 11th ST. N.w.-2nd and 3rd
floors. very modern, good for any
type business. RA. 1101, DI. OF IS.
yA.-D-2 commercial
corner property, suitable for antique
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OWNER-BUIIDER

AT a real low price Open daily, noon
till dark To reach: Lee hwy. to
Old Dominion dr.. right to Little
Falls rd., left TO Columbus st, right
to houses OW 96l5 IA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-04-27
.AAUW Plans
Convention

The Virginia State Division o.
the AAUW will meet on Friday
and Saturday in Alexandria with
delegates from Is. branches At
tending.
The first business session will
be held at II am. Friday at the
George Mason Hotel and will bs
followed by = meeting Of the
education. social studies and tn
ternational relations groups.
After q luncheon. the legisla-
tive group will meet at 2:30 pm.
and balloting for new State Of
ficers will be held between 4 anc
$3.50 pm.
Fridays program also will in
clude sightseeing tour. tea 81
the Chequire House and q forma
dinner at 1850 pm. at the George
Mason Hotel.
On Saturday the delegates viii
ituur the national headquarters II
washington where they WIN hole
ftneir final BUSINESS meeting. The
session will Be followed by :
Ihane1aeon at the National Airpor'
lat which DR.. Kathryn SMcHale
general director of the AAUW
Twin be the featured speaker.
The Alexandria Branch is hos.
tess for the convention, which
will be preceded by s)State boart
meeting at ., pm. tomorrow al
the George Mason Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-04-27
Wonen's
Clubs
Future Of ItoIy
Rests on Women,
Mrs. Low Says

The future of democracy IN
Italy hinges on the enlighten-
ment Of its women who use the
word. hide" more than any other
In their vocabularies.
This observation. coupled with
the needs for instruction In the
three Rs and improved methods
of holding elections. Is being
stressed by Mrs. Marc Law Of
Chicago who Is to address the
General Council of the League Of
Women Voters today.
The three-day session of the
council, which opened yesterday
is being held at the Friends Meet
ing House. 1t is being attended by
delegates from 40 states.
Mrs. Law, q former national
vice president. returned this
month from four month trip to
Italy where she represented the
Carrie Chapman Gait Memorial
Fund. This fund was created
by the league to meet requests
of foreign women for aid in using
their vote effectively.
It was announced that $4,000
has been voted by the fund to
aid the Society to Fight Illiteracy
In Italy. This organization, &C
cording to Mrs. Law, is non-par-
tisan and financed by individuals
who have persuaded reluctant
and impoverished government to
open night schools for illiterate
adults and teen-agers who work
in the daytime.
The fund money will be used
for a 20-day training period for
100 teachers who will conduct
classes in the southern province
of Lucania. In this province. 1t
has been estimated that the rate
of illiteracy is As per cent but
among women reaches 100 per
cent, Mrs. Law said.
The hope that the United States
Information Service for Italy can
be expanded and extended to the
field Of human yelations. was ex-
pressed by Mrs. Law.
Grave misconceptions exist in
Italy about life in the United
States and the present Communist
Party uses these misconceptions
for its own advantage" she
stressed. Our economic aid will
not be effective unless the people
to whom 1t Is directed can use 1t
widely.
Italian women, in all walks Of
life, describe their war experiences
in first conversations, repeating
the word, "nascondero," which
means hide, Mrs. Law pointed out.
Their suffering in work done in
the underground and resistance
has had an important bearing on
the activities of women's organ
izations in Italy today. she added.
The leagues fund recently had
under its auspices a visit Of seven
German women sent to this coun-
try by the Office Of Military Cow
eminent. Their tour included
Washington.