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Evening star., 1950-10-05

HUDSON 194S 4-dr.: r. and h.; like
new; S1.295.
KENNY MOTOR SALES
2150 Eladensburg Rd. NE. IL 4-s279.
Evening star., 1950-10-05
TRUST NOTES FOR SALE

$4,000 1ST TRUST. $4,000 2nd
trust, and $40. 900 chattel mortgage
note. for sale at 50 interest. WO.
1870. So
Evening star., 1950-10-05

FORD 1949 Custom Fordor: maroon
nnish, heater, seat covers: one
owner; 81 1895. 90-day warranty
Cash, trade or terms. STEUART
MOTOR CO.. 5120 Wis. ave. NV,
WO. O010. -6
FORD 194s Super de luxe "s"; r.
and h.: l owner. excellent cond. !;
S990 cash or terms. KIRK MOTOR
CO., 1000 Ga. ave. NV. ia, 4S0O,
Evening star., 1950-10-05

FORD 1850 oonv.. Hawthorne green;
T: h. Wv. Must sell by Oct. g..
Il 995 or best offer. ia. 0591. g
FORD 1850 convertible cpe; r. ana
h.. Wv. tires, beautiful blue; low
mileage; one owner; new-car con-
dition. See today S2,145. 9o-day
warranty. Cash. trade or terms.
STEUART MOTOR CO., 5l2O wis.
ave. NV. WO. 0O1O. 3
FoRD 1949 convertible cpe.; equipped,
r. and h.. canary yellow, seat COW
ers, spot light, side mirrors, new
top; 81. .645. 90-day warranty. Cash,
trade or terms. STEUART MOTOR
CO.. 5120 Wis. ave. NV. WO. 001O.
Evening star., 1950-10-05

STUDEBAKER AZ Champion 4-door
Regal de luxe; r. and h.: def, 3D.;
seat covers, new 1850 motor; only
S1.O95. SCELEGEL & GOLDEN. 263
Carroll ST.. Takoma. D. C. GE. 1903.
STUDEBAKER 194S club coupe: T.
and h; excellent condition; special.
81 ,345: 90-day warranty; cash,
trade or terms. STEUART MOTOR
CO.. $40 Wis. ave. NV. WO. 0010.
Evening star., 1950-10-05

AZ Custom de luxe Sc
'est condition; runs like
al owner; finest care;
$. ROPER" 18th and
Evening star., 1950-10-05

WINTER PARK, FLA.-Excellent in
come property now under lease; will
accept rs to 100-ft. cruising yacht
as part payment or real estate. DU
1000, Ext. $50. 6s
Evening star., 1950-10-26
A One-Minute Test of Your
Ne1US knowledge
NEWS QUIZ
By Tom Henry

I. AID-How much has the
U. S. agreed to give France
for her rearmament efforts in
Western Europe and Indo-
China?
2. FLIGHTS-How far did
President Truman fly to meet
Gen. Macarthur on Wake
Island?
8. DECREE-What Com
munist government has stop
ped all special privileges in
food and housing for high
officials?
4. MILESTONE-How old is
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower,
who celebrated a birthday re-
Gently?
S. QUOTES-What U. N. Of
fetal said: "The U. N. is a slow
and often discouraging way to
go about the work of building
a peaceful world, but there IS
no short cut?
Answers.
l. $2,400, 100000. 2. 6,750
miles from Washington; Gen.
Macarthur flew 1850 miles
from Tokyo. 3. Yugoslavia-
the first Communist state to
put the rulers and people on
an equal basis. 4. go years
old. S. Secretary General Lie.
Tom Henry's "Quiz EN-"
appears every Sunday in This
Week Magazine with The Star.
Evening star., 1950-10-26
ADVERTISEMENT.
ping list down to 5th & X
streets.

ping list down to 5th & X
streets.
You'll find plain doughnuts
and chocolate-c0vered dough-
nuts at the doughnut stand
just inside our left entrance off
of X street. AS anyone will tell
you, Halloween just isn't Halo
ween without dOughnuts.
Katina's bakery will fix you
with all sorts of good things
including homemade brownies
for your party. Helen Bech-
tePs potato chips are famous
throughout the city. And the
other bakeries in the Market
will see that you have the high
est quality cookies and cakes for
Halloween celebrating.
i d y
PUMPKINS? Why, of course.
We have them for your celebra-
ton. And our fruit and vege-
table stands are filled with Au-
tumn's bounty. Fruit and nuts
make perfect centerpieces for
your party, and they're both
here in plane plentiful supply.
+ Il
WHEN YOU do your shop
ping for Halloween, remember
our handy little shopping carts.
They hold so much, and they're
such a convenience!
Their service is yours, as is
the service of our FREE PARK
ING LOT on X street. Just
drive into the lot, park your
car and ask for our little shop
ping carts.
HALLOWEEN shopping is
such fun at
Center Morket City,
5th and X NV.
The Nome nugget., 1950-12-06
New Trial For Judith Coplin

NEW YORK, (P)-The convic- of Judith Coplon on charges of being a Russian spy has been re- VerSed by federal court of ap- peals. However, the court declar- ed that her guilt is plain" and refused to dismiss the indictment. It ordered a new trial.
 The Second Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday ordered the new trial for the comedy 29-year- old Brooklyn resident on grounds that her arrest without a warrant was illegal. FBI wiretapping also was a factor in the reversal.
 Miss Coplon, former depart ment of justice employee, and Valentin A. Gubitchev, 33-year- old Russian engineer and Sus- blended United Nations employee, were convicted last March. They were found guilty of conspiring to transmit secret defense infor nation.
 Each was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Because of the tense international situation, Gubitchev was allowed to return to his na- tive RusSia-'never to return instead of serving his term. He relinquiShed the right of appeal.
 His brunette and attractive CO.,
The Nome nugget., 1950-12-06
ROMANIA BLASTS
 PRIVATE ENTERPRISE

VIENNA, Austria, (P-Private enterprise will be almost com pletely abolished in Romania by 1855 if the Communist govern ment's new five year plan is full filled.
 Romanian newspapers recently listed the II objectives of the plan, which goes into effect next January 1. One of the goals is that "State trading and coopera- tive movements will be expanded to include 85-9O per cent of the total volume of business ex- change"
 The plan also calls for the ''i- quidation" of illiteracy, on 80 per cent improvement in the living standard of the working classes, and great progress o nthe road to the total collectivization of ag- riculture."
The Nome nugget., 1950-12-06
IN APPRECIATION

wish 10 express my apprecia- lion 10 all those who gave help so generously during the fire. To the Fire Department. the Volun- teers. the MAFB Fire Depart ment. MAFB Volunteer Person mel. all those Nome friends. other business houses. for their fine cooperation. and everyone who helped in this disaster.
 Tommy Marlin.
 North Pole Bakery
The Nome nugget., 1950-12-06
Draft Board Head Quits; Protesting Statehood Block

ANCHORAGE, (P-The chair man of the Anchorage draft board quit Tuesday and asked a South ern foe of Alaska Statehood to re- lay his resignation to President Truman.
 In letter to Senator Eastland. D.- -MiSSD, the Rev. Feloon Grif- fin described himself as a "sec- ond-class citizen of the United States," and advised the Southern Senator:
 T do not feel that you should ask me to pay all federal taxes. observe all federal laws and send my friends out to give their lives for inc preservation of Democ- racY until you have learned the practice of Democracy with your own people,"
 Eastland was a member of the
The Nome nugget., 1950-12-06
NOTICE

Annual Community Christmas Tree meeting will be held on Sun- day afternoon at 2:30 at the City Hall 10 select chairmen for the various activities. All interested in making this annual affair a success are urged to attend. The cooperation of all is needed.
 Clement Boucher, chairman.
The Nome nugget., 1950-12-06

defendant-married to one of her lawyers after her conviction-haS been free in $2O,OO0 bail pending appeal. She also is appealing a
 sentence of 40 months to ten years imposed previously on a
 Washington, D. C., conviction of stealing government secrets; yes-
 terday's reversal here does not affect the Washington conviction.
The Nome nugget., 1950-12-06

Southern bloc which has fought successfully against the Alaskan Statehood Bill in the current lameduck session.
 Enclosing his certificate of ap- pointment by President Truman to chairmanship of the Anchorage draft board, Griffin said:
 'I want you to hang it on your office as a trophy to commemor- ate the hour when you stood in the Senate and, with noble heart and heroic action, helped pre- vent democratic vote on the Statehood Bill"
The Nome nugget., 1950-12-06
NOTICE

Nome Skin Sewers Cooperative Association announces their An nual meeting Monday. December II. 1850, at l:0O PM.
The Nome nugget., 1950-12-06
FOLK GAMES AT
 THE GYM TONIGHT

The Young Adults are sponsor ing another folk game group at the High School gym tonight at 500 o'clock.
The Nome nugget., 1950-12-06
NOTICE

A meeting has been called for Friday evening at 500 in the City Hall for members of the Ci- william Defense Committee 10 or ganize their subcommittee for Nome's civilian defense.
The Nome nugget., 1950-12-06

.egal Blanks at The Nugget office
The Nome nugget., 1950-12-06

KINDERGARTEN
 Following Washington State course of study in pre-school &C., tivities that include: stories. mu- sic. art. manners. play. games. etc. Call Black ll3.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-12-23

QGFS. Alctk via &~~~
bertha collar. The collar was
caught al three places both front
and back with satin rose puos
which had pearl centers.
Her headpiece was OF seed
pearls. with a finger tip ven.
She carried an arm bouquet OF
snapdragons and baby. breath
centered by. an orchid
A few OF the guests at inc
Wedding and following reception
were Mr.. and Mrs Brown Al
len. Robert Bennett, livery John
son. Thomas Lewis. Robert Grant
Lester Howard. H. T. Rogers
Rogers Estes. Mrs Louise Green,
Jean Watkins bridesmaid. l.
Poindexter.
Also Matte Flewellen. jamie
shaw. Aldelbert Hoggait. Robert
Green. Misses Annie NJ. Gobel
Eula Wade and Bernice Starks
Mr.. and Mrs. Jewel Barnes. Mr.
and Mrs Jewel Barnes. Lester
Harwood. Robert Bennett Mis-:
Geraldine Mckinney. Miss Lon;
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-12-23
THE VEST SIDE
DxAR


In Locking fos Barry 70 os-
come ooe Of TIE top planists 10
ire country one q these days
H-h, knozs. Maybe one day ne
ALL * rated Is highly as Errol
Carer ! wouldn't bs . bit SUI
p.lsk5. -hS modest little piano
risye- Is really terrific
The dance AIS called Evening
II Pskiyt1-~ and was presented
ry ire King Pms Club o. which
Marvin Banks Is president
Among those who attended
and there were many were
Abe Hardin. Katherine HosbeY.
Alex and Mary Burfin. Lois
Ann Smith. Clarence Murphy.
Lucille and Alfred Cross. George
Jenkins. Harold Banks
Also Cwendolyn Garrison, Ray
mond Barnes, Virginia Franklin
Carroll and jeanette Wilson.
James Arthur. William and John
ny Moore, Walter Fair, Herbert
Williams. Beatrice Burton, Lee
Dixon and Barretta Warren
This was the first dance given
by the King Pins and since every
one seemed TO have had such
gay time. maybe the members
viii present another soon.
Every once-in-a-while you
hear Of an accident which has
a humorous ending. Some Of
them are tall tables" but this
one really happened!
! was riding in car which
was behind an older model that
was advertising used car dealer
II was quite ancient compared
10 the lovely models displayed on
the streets nova days, and il
was painted bright orange-tan
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-12-23

TIE 0s,ce q Ire Craftsman
Club made b.g ri with al ne
dancers i seemed because ev-
eryone %as Jumping % the tunes
q Barry Harris and his band
Barry has made quite name
for himself among the teen
ayers and those who care for
jazz and his rhyriczl talent a.
the piano which seems 10 get
better a. each performances
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-12-23
Wimberb--Kmss
Ceremony Held

Miss Virginia wimberly b..
came the bride OF Preston Klpr
in a wedding ceremony at 2s2O
Ellery last Saturday evening with
the Rev. J. II. johnson, pastor
Of Friendship Baptist Church q.
ficiating-
A reception followed immed.
lately after the ceremony.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-12-23


N.th writing al over il.
One Of the writings stated:
This car he's been used for 20
years and IS still as good as
new
Just as / had finished read
ing that sentence. the traffic
light on Charlevoix changed TO
red and the driver Of the car
put on his brakes; but instead
of the car stopping. il rolled
right on Out into the cross
section and large truck col
lided with il.
The driver Of the truck be-
came angry as soon as he saw
that the front OF the truck was
badly damaged. But the spec
tators OF the accident were laugh
ing,
Why? Well. the truck was bad
" damaged. but the little old car
which had been IN use for 20
years was good for another 20
years and wss still as good as
new because il didn't have one
scratch on IT.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Reid
Of Chope Place will be very
happy as well as proud this
Christmas because they became
the parents of seven pound
boy last Thursday.
The couple had hoped that the
baby would be a boy but Mrs
Reid had more confidence in her
wish that anyone else for she
had bought nothing but blue
layettes for the baby. I'm glad
that she wasn't disappointed.
Harry Lewis, Maude Newton,
Lois Carpenter. Ina Harris
Charles Burkes and Willis Jack
son made lovely couples at Mil.
dred Parker's dinner party. The
dinner was to celebrate her 10th
birthday.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-12-23

Lovely Odelia Reed Of 1882
McDougal became the bride OF
Johnny Bailey Saturday evening
Ia a very colorful ceremony held
= 1855 Chestnut with Rev. Mr.
Osby officiating.
The BRIDE wore d flesh-unted
satin gown with dropped shoul-
Evening star., 1950-04-09
By fhe Associoted Press

NEW YORK, April 8.-Norman
Thomas today hurled the word
"lie" at Republican National
Chairman Guy Gabrielson for de-
claring socialism is just the first
step toward communism.
In a speech over the American
Broadcasting Co. network, the So
cialist Party leader attacked Mr.
Gabrielson for urging that Social
lists be purged from Government
payrolls.
Mr.. Thomas, 66, and six times a
candidate for the Presidency. also
challenged the remarks of Harold
Stassen. president of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania. In Read
ers' Digest article. Mr.. Stassen had
said social medicine failed in Brit
ain.
Il cite as lie No. l." Mr.. Thomas
said. Guy Gabrielson's charge
that Socialists should be purged
from the Federal payroll because
socialism is just the first step to-
ward communism and because
Socialists follow the lead of the
British Labor Party in the same
way the Communists follow a
party line laid down in Moscow
Really we are dealing with a
Evening star., 1950-04-09
Officer Murdered;
Car PoIisher Held
BY the Axsoeiotsd Press

SAN FRANCISCO. April ga
half dressed Army warrant officer
was found dead on the landing OF
an apartment house today and
several hours later police an
nounced arrest of a 29-year-old
San Francisco man.
District Attorney Tom Lynch
said Lawrence Krushell was
booked on suspicion of murder in
the Staying of Warrant Officer
1 Lewis Cornelius Summers. jr., 80
Mr.. Summers. an autopsy report
said, died of a brain hemorrhage
caused by blow.
Inspector Ralph Mcdonald said
Krushell. a car polisher, admitted
having struck Mr.. Summers in an
apartment occupied by Mrs. Jane
Canton.
The body was found on the
landing between floors today, with
deep friction burns on the back
and wrist. This indicated the
body had been dragged down the
steps. The trousers had been al
most torn off and Mr.. Summers
jacket was thrown over the body
Mr.. Summers and his wife
Therese. and their 3-year-olo
daughter. Carol Anne, arrived
Thursday from Riverside, Calf.
Evening star., 1950-04-09
6O4 Pints Distributed
By Red Cross Blood Center

A total of 604 pints Of blood
was distributed to hospitals last
week by the Red Cross Wash
ington Regional Blood Center.
Bloodmobile areas, to which the
distributions were made, received
these amounts: District, 371
pints; Virginia. 119; Maryland, 90
and West Virginia. "a.
The bloodmobile will make these
stops next week:
Tomorrow, Saint Johns Parish
House. Hagerstown, Md; Tuesday
Charles County Community Hall
Indian Head, Md: Wednesday
Fairfax County Parish Hall OF
Emanuel on the Hill Church
Seminary Hill. Va: Friday, Post
Dispensary, Marine Corps Schools
Quantico.
Hours will be 10 am. to 4 pm
at the first three points, 8 am. to
S pm. at Quantico.
Evening star., 1950-04-09

double lie, actually q triple lie,
because Guy Gabrielson and COM
pany have been arguing that Mr..
Truman's fair deal is Socialist or
is at least more than the first step
toward socialism and hence to-
ward communism.
Mr.. Thomas said he would
briefly dismiss the charge that
President Truman is q socialist. +"
He said Mr.. Truman and Senator
Taft, Republican. of Ohio. had
borrowed a lot of ideas they
once called Socialist. but they lack
a Socialist philosophy"
THE British Labor party had
leaned over backwards to have as
little as possible to do with the
Evening star., 1950-04-09
Thomas HurIs Lie at Attack by GobrieIson

American Socialists" Mr.. Thomas
said, because Of maintainins
friendly relations with the Re-
publicans and Democrats who
run things in Washington"
Mr.. Thomas said the year fol-
lowing the passage Of the social
lied medicine act was the heal
thiest year in British history"
Evening star., 1950-04-09

Huirdressers Will Meet
The Washington Hairdressers
and Cosmetologists Association
will meet at $3.50 pm. tomorrow
at the Hotel 2400.
Evening star., 1950-04-09
ACT NOW!
Don't Let Tricky
Spring Weather Get You Down!

Had enough? Had enough Of kindling.
cutting, hre.building and damper
Had enough of roasting one minute y and
freezing the next? Then why not switch to
true heating happiness-to work.free,
trouble.free Timken Silent Automatic Heat!
You can enjoy it this SPRING and delay
your first payment until next fall if you wish.
Go to your phone now. Tell your local
Timken Silent Automatic Dealer that you
want to heat your home this quiet, thrifty,
modern way. And remember-oil heat
means dependable fuel supply!
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1950-12-15

LOST DEC. 4 BETWEEN VICTORY
Village and Post Office: Parker 81
fountain pen with gold top Mrs. K. L.
Stallings, l83 Daniels Road, Victory
Village
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1950-12-15
Basnight Is Elected
BY Hardware Society

The November issue Of the
Hardware Consultant e. Con-
tractor" carries a picture Of
S. H. Basnight and an announce
ment that he has been elected
regional director Of the Ameri-
car Society Of Architectural
Hardware Consultants. an or
ganizanon Of the nations lead
ing architectural hardware men.
He is director Of District 6,
which is made up Of North and
South Carolina. Mr.. Basnight
was formerly q director of the
National Contract Hardware As
sociation.
Mr.. Basnight's builders hard
ware business is located in the
two-story brick building at the
corner Of Rosemary and Hender-
son streets. In one. 3-dsy period
this month the firm sold $4,000
worth Of locks and hinges TO be
used il housing projects at Fay
etteville, Wilmington, and Kin
ston. and al q building job At
the Hoffman Training School.
This was more than We used 10
sell in whole year in the early
days Of our business" Mr.. Bas-
night said yesterday. He added
that 95 per cent of the firms
business is from out Of town.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1950-12-15

ANTIQUES: FURNITURE, GLASS.
china, decorative items, lamps Black
berry Farm Antiques, Hillsboro Road
Mrs. II. " Carroll!
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1950-12-15
Leroy Sidney Lanier

A son was born 10 Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Lanier November %
in Fayetteville. He is named
Leroy Sidney. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lanier lived here until he com
pleted his course in the Univer-
sity about year ago. Mrs.
Lanier worked for the Orange
Printshop and later for the
Chapel Hill Weekly.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1950-12-15
Phillips On Basketball Team

One Chapel lillian, Bob Phil
lips, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy B.
Phillips, is listed on the roster
OF the University's basketball
team. A sophomore, he is 6 feet
tall and weighs ITO pounds.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1950-12-15
YOU WILL BE DELIGHTFULLY."-

YOU WILL BE DELIGHTFULLY."-
surprised when you visit our two
beautiful display rooms of lighting
fixtures and hardware. There is moth
ing in town like it. During this spe-
cia sale. we will sell direct to the
home owner many items at the whole
sale cost and others at less than
cost. Also get our prices on finishing
hardware, wrought iron railing, medi-
cine cabinets, overhead doors, and
disappearing stairways. S. H. Bas-
night, corner Henderson and Rose
mary"
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1950-12-15
REAL ESTATE LOANS

A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR IS:
The Woman Who Rang the Bell' by
Phillips Russell; the very spirit Of
Chapel Hill and an intimate reyela-
tion of a woman's heart. All book
stores, or postpaid from the Univer-
sity of North Carolina Press, Chapel
Hill, n. c.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1950-12-15

FOR SALE, NEW, MODERN HOME
is miles from Chapel Hill, near
Mebane, on all-weather road. -Four
large rooms with hot and cold water
Tile floors Floor furnace already in
stalled Only $4,000 with large lot,
or $1,000 with 20 acres of land. Seven
teen acres are growing pine that will
bring price Of place within a few
years. Excellent location for a fish
pond. House has steel window and
door frames. V. H. Hilliard, 903 Grace
Ave, Burlington.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1950-12-15

CHINESE CHESTNUTS; BLIGHT
resistant, early bearing. Delicious,
sweet nuts. These make beautiful
shade trees and bear the second or
third year after being transplanted.
Successfully grown from Maine 10
Florida Two TO fl. trees, special
offer No. 10. s4.75. postpaid Free
56-page planting guide on request.
Salespeople wanted. Waynesboro
Nurseries, Waynesboro, Virginia
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1950-12-15

NICELY FURNISHED APARTMENT
with steam heat, hot and cold water
q hours per DAY right in the heart Of
tovr.~Phone F-45s and F-565s.
Evening star., 1950-08-04
House Bill Would Give Aid
For Hospital Improvement

Private, non-prof1t hospitals
would be able to obtain Govern
ment grants for Improvement or
rebuilding Of their properties un-
der bill introduced in the House
by Representative Mccormack,
Democrat, of Massachusetts.
The bill would amend the 1916
law which authorized the new
Washington Hospital Center, in
cluding Emergency, Garfield and
Episcopal Hospitals.
Mr.. Mccormack said his bill
would authorize grants to Provi-
dence Hospital, which plans to
build a new plant at Twelfth and
Varnum streets NE. But the
language of the bill is general
and would apply to ANY nom
profit private agencies operating
hospital facilities in the District"
The Hospital Center bill orig
inally contained a proviso to au-
thorize loans and grants to other
hospitals but this proviso was
stricken from the bill.
Evening star., 1950-08-04
Mrs. Ida Taylor Gets
Welfare Board Post

The Commissioners today ap-
pointed Mrs. Ida S. Taylor, super
intendent of the Gordon Conva-
lescent Home here, as a member
Of the Board of Public Welfare
Mrs. Taylor will take the place
of DR.. Ethel L. Nixon. who has
been appointed an assistant psy-
chiatrist at Johns Hopkins Uni
versity Hospital in Baltimore
Her term on the board runs to
June 80, 1852.
Mrs. Taylor, widow, organ
lied the convalescent home at
Fourth and T streets NV. 10
years ago. She was one of the
first social work graduates OF
Howard University in 1929.
From 1880 until 1882 she was
a social worker assigned at Ju-
venile Court. She then served
with the welfare board as a case
worker for two years.
A native Of Harrisburg, Pa, she
was the first woman president of
the LIE Droit Civic Association
serving from 1947 until 1949. She
is past president Of the Virginia
White Speel Women's Republican
Club. having held the post for
five years.
Evening star., 1950-08-04
Martin to Succeed Buchmun
As District Deputy Assessor

James L. Martin, chairman of
the Board of Personal Tax Ar-
praisers since 1912. has been
named deputy assessor for the
District to succeed Byers M. Bach
man. who retired Monday.
Mr.. Martin. 81. first Joined the
city government in 1914, as a
stenographer with the Public
Utilities Commission. He served
with the Army from May, 1917,
to April, 1919, returning to become
secretary to the Engineer Com
missioners until 1929.
He then returned to the Public
Utilities Commission as assistant
to the Peoples Counsel, later be-
coming accountant and The execu-
tive secretary of the PUG. He re-
signed in 1910 to be secretary and
treasurer of Redwood Theaters,
Inc, in San Francisco.
In 1912. Mr. Martin returned
to the city government. serving
briefly with the budget Office be-
fore being designated an assistant
assessor.
A native Of the District, he re-
ceived his bachelors and mas
ter's degrees at George w >hing-