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Evening star., 1949-07-29
You and the D. G. Soles Tux

A neat little phrase calleo
''inconsequential elements" comes
to the rescue of District residents
in warding off part of the sales
tax blow next Monday.
Any tangible personal property
changing hands in professional,
insurance or personal service
transactions is taxable when
it amounts to less than 10 per cent
of the entire amount charged in
the transactions.
That's the "inconsequential
element" that" plays a large part
in determining the taxability of
certain professional and personal
services which are, for the most
part, tax free.
Thus most dealings with ply
sicians, lawyers, insurance agents
dentists and other professional
men will be tax-exempt.
Applies to Laundries.
This also applies in a large
measure to services by laundries
dry cleaners, moving. storage
barber and beauty shops, interior
decorating, auto repairs and lubri-
cation, transportation, commu-
nication and others.
To collect a tax from the con-
sumer, any person selling profes-
sional or personal services must
state separately the cost OF ma
terials. If that cost amounts tc
10 per cent or more Of the entire
bill, he is legally entitled to col
lect tax on the amount of the
material alone.
Explanations of other problems
@. An auto repairman quotes a
price of SIS for refining brakes
$40 for labor and IS for materials
Can he collect tax from the Gus
toner?
A. If he quotes the two items
separately he may collect 10 cents
tax for the material. If he pre-
sents the bill in toto he cannot
pass the tax along to the con-
sumer but must pay it himself.
True in Shoe Repair.
@. Would the same hold true
for the repair of shoes, watches or
any similar service where the ma
terials used come to 10 per cent
or more of the total bill?
A. Yes, the vendor is entitled
to separate the labor and material
items any time he see fit.
@. Some banks issue blank
checks at. say. 10 cents each to
cover service charges. Are they
taxable?
| A. No, such checks would be
tax-free.
@. Another bank. which. collects
its service charges by other means
sells blank check books with the
customers name and address
printed on each check. Is this
charge taxable?
A. Yes, the customer would be
obliged to pay tax on this type
of transaction.
@. Would a barber be entitled
to charge tax on hair lotion or oil?
A. He could If the material cost
was figured at 10 per cent o. more
Evening star., 1949-07-29

Democrat. of
Rhode Island,
t h e pres e n t
chairman, de-
cides to accept
the a p poin t.
ment as Attor-
ney General.
Senator Nc
Grath said he
has taken "un-
Od aQV'SemenJ
t h e off r-o f
President Tru-
man to h e a d
the Justice De-
~o,f~ea~% 49,
Evening star., 1949-07-29
NavyPIa $500,
Building al Anacostia
For Atomic Research
By John A. Giles

The Navy plans to build a ST.
100000 building at Anacostia
Naval Research Laboratory for
large scale experiments in atomic
research. it was disclosed today.
Plans for the structure. which
would provide wide unobstructed
floor space. necessary ceiling
heights and elaborate earth and
concrete radiation shielding. were
contained in. the multimillion-
dollar military construction pro-
gram now before Congress. 1t
would allow the laboratory to en-
gage in general nuclear research,
including work for the Atomic
Energy Commission"
The Navy, told Congress that
present atomic research at the
$28 900, 900 Anacostia laboratory
is limited because of small hous-
ing, limited electric power and
very little radiation shielding
available"
The Navy said the proposed
project is necessary to provide
adequate housing and supporting
facilities for the extensive use "of
high energy particle accelerators
of the betatron and synchrono-
tron types" Experiments have
been underway for sometime in
Naval laboratories, looking toward
possible use of atomic propulsion
of submarines and planes.
An indication of the scope of
projects planned in the new 200
foot long, 60-foot high atomic
research structure is contained In
a statement that it would have a
bridge crane for handling 10
TONS" .-.
Would Improve Facilities.
The Navy also asked permission
to construct $3,884,000 worth of
research buildings at the David
Taylor Model Basin at Carderock,
Md, and the Naval Ordnance
Laboratory at White Oak, Md.
Tests Items at Basin.
At the Model Basin, 1894, 900
would be spent for a laboratory
building, wind tunnel structure,
ETC., as an extension of, facilities
provided by erection of the former
German 700-mile-an-hour wind
tunnel there.
The basin also plans extensive
research work in the quieting of
high-speed submarines and anti
submarine vessels to prevent their
detection by means of enemy
listening devices. The remaining
$100. 900 of the $2,344,0 900 sought
for expenditure there would be
used for building what is known
as a free surface test facility" for
this purpose.
OF the $1.540.000 which would
be spent at White Oak, 81, ,100, 900
would be earmarked for a new
ballistics laboratory and $440, 900
for model test tank. \
Evening star., 1949-07-29
Democrats Plan Picnic

The Democratic Club of Arling-
ton will hold picnic at / pm.
tomorrow at Four Mile Run Park,
Leonard Hilder. president, an
nounced. Basil De Lashmutt,
chairman of the County Board,
will act as master of ceremonies
and chief judge of sports con-
tests. Those attending should
bring their own lunches.
Evening star., 1949-07-29
New SiteChosen
|nNeighborhood
Cleanup Project
Florida Ave. Location
Held More Suitable
For D. 6. Experiment

The site of the Commissioners
experiment to see how much
neighborhood rehabilitation can
be accomplished under existing
regulations has been moved to a
more suitable location. it was an
nounced today.
The originally contemplated
site-the block bounded by Eighth,
Ninth and V streets and Barry
place N.W.-was discarded when
it was found that area is zoned
for commercial use.
Since many property owners III
the neighborhood apparently
would prefer to convert their
property to commercial rather
than rehabilitate it for continued
residential use. it was decided the
block was not a desirable location
for the cleanup project.
At the request of Commissioner
Guy Mason, William H. Cary, jr.,
head of the Bureau of Health En-
gineering, has selected a new site
the square between U. V and
Seventeenth streets and Florida
avenue NV. which is divided by
Seaton place NV.
Consulted With Barrett.
Mr.. Cary said that in choosing
the new location he had consulted
with Police Chief Robert J. Bar
rett, Capt. Roy Warfleld. acting
fire marshal; Supt. of Sanitation
William A. Xanten; Robert o.
Clouser, of the Zoning Adjustment
Board. and j. j. Ilgenfritz. deputy
director of inspections.
The first step in the cleanup
program. which is patterned under
the Baltimore plan of block-by-
block rehabilitation, Will be re-
quest to the District assessor for
names and addresses of property
owners in the square. Mr.. Cary
said the property owners then
would be summoned to meet
ing at which their cooperation
would be enlisted.
He said research already has in
dicated that approximately so per
cent of the 120 buildings in the
square were rental properties and
the remainder owner occupied.
Virtually all the structures are
of masonry and all the buildings
appear to be suited to rehabilita-
ton. he said. There are. however.
he added. a few minor frame
buildings. outdoor water closets
and some high board fences.
New Regulations Weighed.
Mr. Cary said that new regula-
tions presently are being con-
sidered for the District TO elimi-
maze outdoor water closets and tol
restrict fences. which A0ftans serve
to hide unsightly debris.
The site of the experiment. Mr..
Cary said, sis a block that is in
a progressive stage of blight, al
though it has not reached the
slum stage"
He said the city officials would
try to eliminate overcrowding if
it existed and try to get interiors
of the buildings put in good con-
dition. He said it was hoped that
yard water closets, high-board
fences and sheds could be done
away with. and some rat-proofing
done.
The 1910 census figures, he said.
indicate that SO per cent of the
buildings are 80 years old or more
and 81 per cent are more than
SO years old. The block is mostly
zoned residential and considered
likely to remain in residential use
for a long time.
Evening star., 1949-07-29
Forum to Hear Educator

Leroy j. Mas. president OF
Southeastern University, will dis
cuss Looking Ahead With Educa-
tion' at the International Cross
roads Forum breakfast at 9 am.
Sunday in the Central YMCA,
1876 G street NV.
Evening star., 1949-07-29
Nicely Expected
ToHead Senate
District Group
West Vireinion Is Due
To Succeed McGruth.
IfHe Takes Clark Post

Senator Neely, Democrat, of
West Virginia. is in line to be
chairman of the Senate District
Committee, if Senator McGrath,
Evening star., 1949-07-29

Tomorrow: HoD does the
tar affect the n1erchdnt?)
Evening star., 1949-08-20
6Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs
Were $168.75 XE In.OO
Set Of s, Now ~

No. it is no dream HeppIewhite- dining
chairs, with solid mahogany frames and upholstered
scots at price that actually you $l925. Grooe
full back, seat in your choice of red and natural
or green and natural heavy royon-cotton sotn. Set
includes side chairs and one armchair.
Evening star., 1949-08-20
Rites 10 Be Held tuesday
For Mrs. Edna Cestone

Funeral services for Mrs. Edna
Moren CestoIe, 81. retired Gov
ernment lawyer, will be held at
$50 am. Tuesday at st. Thomas
More Catholic Church, Arlington
with burial in Arlington Gene
terry.
She died Thursday at Doctors
Hospital after suffering cerebral
hemorrhage August 8.
Mrs. Cestone. who lived at 104
South Fenwick street. Arlington,
retired as a lawyer in the claims
division of the Veterans Admin
iStration In 1912.
She had taken the position in
1884 after she was graduated from
Washington College of Law. Pre-
viously she had been in the per-
sonnel division of VA since com
ing to Washington in 1917.
Mrs. Cestone was born in Low
vile, N. Y. She was married to
Pasquale Cestone, who formerly
worked for the old Federal Works
Agency, in 1941.
Besides her husband, she is sur
vived by a brother. Miller B.
Moren of Lowville, and a nephew
Miller Fay Moren, Albany, N. Y.
Average Farm Size
The size of American farms
varies from an average of about
90 acres in the South, through
100 acres in New England, to
about 400 acres in the Western
Wheat-groWing regions.
Evening star., 1949-08-20
Richmond Bowie Rites
To Be Held Monday

Funeral services for Richmond
I. Bowie. AZ, brother Of States
Attorney A. Gwynn Bowie of
Prince Georges County. will be
held at 9 am. Monday in St
Mary's Catholic Church, Upper
Marlboro. Burial will be in Cedar
Hill Cemetery.
Mr.. Bowie died Thursday night
lat Gallinger Hospital where he
was taken after he fell in the
bathtub last Saturday at his
home, 1345 Vista terrace Sc.
A certificate of accidental death
due to a brain hemmorrhage was
issued by DR.. Christopher j
Murphy. deputy coroner.
For several years Mr.. Bowie hac
been employed at the Nationa
War College. Previously he wa:
with the Potomac Electric Power
Co.
He was born in Prince George.
County and attended Leonard Hal
Academy, Leonardtown, Md.
Survivors are his widow. Mrs
Evelyn Bowie: three sisters, Mrs
Frank Hall, Marlboro; Mrs. Fred
erick Melchoir. New York City and
Mrs. Allen Weber. Denton Harbor
Mich. Besides A. Gwynn Bowie
he is survived by two other broth
ers, Benjamin Bowie, Marlboro;
Evening star., 1949-08-20
I'M Mrnturtattt
ALEXANDER, EMMA FRANCES.

ALEXANDER, EMMA FRANCES. In
loving memory Of our beloved one; EMMA Ia
this life two years ago today, August
20. 1947.
ho'so III ''''' ien'gt The r FAMILY.
BosTIo. MARY ELLEN. In loving mem
oth.4 ars Of NARY dfaI ellen R0ses Bosro wo
BsSsss e. tt ffSs ,Ssf' xsD
MULLEN. SAMUEL RODGERS. A .trib.
nbsnd Sts s1 love sta { IL & mS
who passed awsy eight years ago today.
August gust s; Psvg?aR }sas WEE, nEsTHAt :.
ing memory Of our e dear father. skMUEL
RODGERS MULLEN. who departed this HI
~ ISL. eight years ago today August S0'
Let us think of him today.
sleepine. restins. lust away;
HIS sA cHIL6REN. fTtLfSR I1LL1AN AND HARRY I.
PERRY CLARA D. In pEgRp lRy,pE S.y
birthday, August 20. 1919.
Tss Ess; asss ssa.hs %ethss . !. s0qs You
HouR Hes snlE sfssy' sss .ssh
N-LAW. EARL AND BIGGrE PERRY.
hOSS. MANI (bESolEJ. III SaQ 1uL
loving memory Of my dear mother. MARY
(BESSIE) ROSS. who passed away one
year ago today on August 20, 194s.
God gave US courage to bear our sorrow
And courage to fight the blow
what it meant TO lose you. dear mother,
No one on earth will ever know.
LOVING SON. JOHN H. ROSS.
SCHLOSBERG, FANNIE. In loving
memory of our beloved mother and sister,
FANNIE SCHLOSBERG. who departed this
life nine years ago today. August 20.
1910.
What happy hours we once enjoyed,
How sweet the memory still:
Her passing has left q loneliness
That only God can flll.
YOUR SONS. LEO AND MAURICE
Sarah LEVY AND MRs.>ANNIE BERN
STEIN.
SCHMIDT, CHRISTINE KRAFTMOFER.
| In loving memory of our beloved mother,
CHRISTINE KRAFTHoFER SCHMIDT.
| who passed away seven years ago today.
August 20, 1912.
Loved In life. remembered In death.
DAUGHTER MARIE PAR6T. AND SON,
Evening star., 1949-08-20

lawarded a personal citation by
Gen. Pershing. commander-in-
chief Of the American Expedi-
tionary Forces.
AS early as 1907 Father Rankin,
then training for the priesthood,
taught at Georgetown Preparatory
School. He returned in 1926 to
the college and headed its sociol-
ogy department for two years. He
served as dean of the college from
1928 to 1881 and then was trans
ferred to St. Peters College in
Jersey City, where he remained
for Is years.
Father Rankin became nation
ally known for his studies in socio-
Ilogy. After World War he trans
ferred to Fordham University and
was regent of its Graduate School
from 1919 to 1926. During that
time he inaugurated Fordham' S
School Of Social Service.
Studied at Woodstock.
He was born in Jersey City on
January 26, 1881 and was edu-
Gated in parochial schools. Among
the Jesuit seminaries at which
he studied was Woodstock College.
Woodstock. Md.
Father. Rankin frequently at
tended reunions Of his old regi-
ment.
He is survived by one sister. Miss
Mary Rankin of Jersey City. Burial
will be in the Jesuit cemetery
at GEORGETOWN. The time has not
vet been decided.
Evening star., 1949-08-20
Amazing for Your Money.
Such Comfortable Chairs
Were $54.75 to $74, Now
$44,5o and $47*5o

Imagine being obIe to buy fon-bock or button-boek
choirs for very little Fromes ore solid mahogany oil
carving is hand finished Upholstery comes in cotton
tapestries and brooodes in color ronee to sotisfy
the decorator in you. Long life" assured by full
webbing hond-ted eight woys.
W&I-Furniture, Sixth Floor
Evening star., 1949-08-20
Mnuputnna

FISCHER. LIFsHA. Friends and rela-
monument to the memory of the late
IIFSHA FISCHER on Sunday. August 21,
1919. ct pm. at EZras Irsael Congress
sional Cemetery, Bennings, Nd. 2l
ROSENZWEIG. KATY. An unveiling
will be held on Monday. August %, l949.
at l pm, at the National Capital Hebrew
Cemetery, to the memory Of the late
KATY ROSENZWEIG. Leaving from resi-.
dence 1907 Ft Davis st. Sc. at 1880
pm. Relatives and friends invited. 21'
Evening star., 1949-08-20

He came to Georgetown early in
1s4s in the hope OF regaining his
health.
First Taught Here in 1907.
Father Rankin was one OF the
first Jesuit priests to volunteer for
chaplain duty in 1917 and went
overseas with the Forty-seventh
Infantry Regiment. He was deco
rated on four occasions by France
and the United States for .gallan-
try in action and also had been
Evening star., 1949-08-20

&c org e 20 W n
University. died
last night at
the university
hospital after a
long illness.
Five days ago
Father Rankin
observed h / S
golden jubilee
as a Jesuit, hav-
ing entered the
order at the age
Of 18.
Two years ago
he suffered q
Evening star., 1949-08-20
Photo-Enaroyers Elect Volz

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 20. (A)
The Photo -Engravers Union Of
North America yesterday re-elect-
ed President Edward j. Volz of
New York. He has been president
since 1929.
Evening star., 1949-08-20

Many Brazilian wild-rubber
producers have had to quit for
lack of sufficient financing.
Evening star., 1949-08-20
Rev. R. Rush Rankin,
Former Georgetown
Dean, Dies al 68

The Rev. r. Rush Rankin, S. j.,
68, an Army chaplain Of World
War I and former dean of the
College of Arts and Sciences at
Evening star., 1949-08-20

DR.. A. Keene Bowie, anG half
brother, H. Addison Bowie, both of
Washington.
Evening star., 1949-08-20

The japanese more than dou-
bled their output of sewing ma
chimes last year, over 1947.
Evening star., 1949-08-20
Especially for "Moderns" .. .
Drc2Ieaf Table and 4 Chairs
~.,. s'',.,o. Now $3.50

Nothing could be more convenient appropriate for
the small home thon this versatile table and its four
matching chairs. In wheot-finsh mahogany veneer
on hord wood q warm ripe color especially dear
to the hearts Of "moderns," Table fits into mere
2Ox3o inches when closed; extends to 54x3o" and
do note the savings twenty eight whole dollars
Wt1L-Furniture, Sixth Floor
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-08-25
-Hom Qo4>ss Of poAzlcA

The filing of suit in the Circuit Court in attempt to
vent the County Commissioners from building two high
school, finally brings into the fight that has been going
for months the part Of a few dsgruntled individuals
These individuals through Touchdown and dragou tech
nique along with distortion of facts, have acquired zeabe
group their side. We hope goody number
them will reliable before too long
persons in this county chance to be
against something order gain votes for themselves we al
ways find those few jumping in.
The high school is being made political foot
ball. politics makes strange bedeows Just read the
list Of sponsors of the suit.
county well the mediocre representation at
ANNAPOLIS last session little other than spite bills
attempted and nothing of accomplished and IS
certainly unfortunate they attempting backac
their obligation youth of this county when they the
possibility of for their particular gain
While we Board of County Commissioners ready and
willing to improve opportunities of the children of this
coty-chdren many those who oppose education
which is any better than which they received so 60
agoand while the school program is the most favorable
in years is crying that low form of politics has to
enter into the picture resulting in such an attempt
The school in this county forward
looking and needed here for number OF years
look at the standing of Garrett county educational oppor
nes at present when stacked against other areas Is
enough convince persons of the need for drastic cage
if our children are have equal chance with Others
These who actively the right OF the county
Commissioners follow their recommended program VIII no"
attempt to use calling will point to themselves as
champons of the people, and will distort few facts but
the basic truth will remathat the time for advancing educa
ona opportunities of youth of this county IS right nowand
that the suit try stop such program Ill advised ana I'M
timely We hope the court will fit to dismiss the action
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-08-25
Cooperative Meets

Southern States members meeting
at Grantsville on August 16, heard
reports, chose members to their local
Advisory Board and Farm Home Ad-
visory Committee, and considered
plans and programs for the coming
year. The meeting was attended by
178.
Elected to the Advisory Board
were George Ball, Of Grantsville. and
Joe Frame, of Big Bend. Named to
the local Farm Home Advisory Com
mittee were Mrs. Lois Frame and
Mrs. Fannie Yoke, Grantsville. Rex
Ward, of Grantsville, was chosen TO
represent the community at the an
nual meeting in Richmond next No
vember II and IS with George Ball,
Grantsville, as an alternate.
Following the meeting the Advise
ry Board elected Rex Ward, Grants
vile, as chairman for the coming
year. The Farm Home Advisory Com
mittee selected Mrs. Pearl Van Horn,
of Grantsville, as its chairman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-08-25
No Labor Day Picnic

There will be no Labor Day picnic
in Oakland this year, it was an
nounced by Garrett Lodge No. 113,
Knights Of Pythias.
The lodge is announcing through
an advertisement this week that such
a celebration which has been held an
nually for more than twenty years,
was considered inadvisable, because
Of the nearness Of the Centennial
celebration.
The officers announced, however
that. the organization would sponsor
the event in 1850.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-08-25
~
DIED
CHARLES DOWNING MERRILL

CHARLES DOWNING MERRILL
Charles Downing Merrill, aged II,
died Wednesday morning, August "a,
at l O'Clock, at his home north of Oak
land. He had been ill for the past nine
months.
Deceased was born October IS,
1876, a son of the late Nicholas and
Isabel Right Merrill. He had en-
gagged in farming throughout his life
time and was well known to the peo-
pie of Oakland.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Hat
tie Merrill; one son, Herbert Merrill,
of Oakland three daughters, Mrs.
Arden Lewis, Mt. Lake Park; Mrs.
Gordon Miller, Oakland; and Mrs.
Rosa Bagley, Ellerslie; also five
grandchildren, one stepson, Ralph j.
DeBerry, Cumberland; two sisters,
Miss Flora Merrill, Harrison, n. Y;
and Miss Sallie Merrill, Oakland.
Funeral services will be conducted
on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from his late home, with Rev. Will
liam Rogers, Mt Lake Park, officiat-
ing. Interment will be in Oakland
cemetery.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-08-25
MaryIand's Population Is
Estimated at 2.155,000

The L. S. Census Bureau reported
today that Maryland's population
was estimated at 2,155,000 on July,
an increase of 1873 percent over the
official 1910 figure.
The census figure includes persons
in the Armed forces stationed in
Maryland as well as the civilian popu-
lation.
The civilian population on July l
was estimated at 1,S13,022. This is
17.2 percent above the official 1910
figure.
These estimates are based on Of
fetal records of births, deaths, net
immigration and the strength and
graphic distribution of the armed
forces. The bureau said that because
eight years have elapsed since the
last official census, errors of estima
ton are Undoubtedly present"
The seventeenth census Of the
United States, to be conducted in APP
Ri, 1850, will provide statistics of
population by regions, divisions and
states based on a complete count Of
the population.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1949-08-25
Corn Storage
Problem Discussed

Corn is coming in wettcr than
used to-" is the way agronomists at
the University of Maryland describe
the corn storage problem confronting
Maryland farmers. The reason? The
corn picker enables growers to harry
est the crop more quickly. Corn no
longer has a chance to cure in the
shock and custom work frequently
forces harvest under wet conditions.
One way for growers to meet the
problem is take every possible pre-
caution to harvest their crop as dry
as possible. The next step is to pro-
vide suitable cribs.
Farmers planning to build cribs
this fall are invited to see plan books
in the office of their county agent.
Blue prints of three types of cribs are
available at cost.