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Evening star., 1950-04-14
HOGAN a HARRISON. Attorneys,

Colorado Bldg.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the District of Columbia. Hold
ing Probate Court.-No. 1904. Ad-
ministration.-This is to Give No
tice: That the subscriber, Of the
District Of Columbia has obtained
from the Probate Court Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia. Letters Testa-
mentary on the estate OF. Cath
crime j. Schofield, late of the Dis
trict Of Columbia. deceased. All.
persons having claims against the
hibit the same, with the vouchers
threof, legally authenticated, to the
SUBSCRIBER. on or before the end day
OF October, A. D. 1850: otherwise
they, may by law be excluded from
al benefit of said estate. Given
under my hand this Both day of
March, 1850, CHARLES c. FRICK,
230O Conn. Ave. NV. (SealJ At
test: THEODORE COGSWELL Reg
l; llste[ OF wills for the District Of Co
ap7.14,2I
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HARVEY c. BEAVERS, Attorney,
Evans Building.
FILED April IL, 1850, Harry M. Hull

n
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the District of columbia.-Jack
Leclair, Plaintiff VS.. Gertrude Le-
Clair. Defendant.-No. 1852 80
The object of this suit is to obtain
Q decree Of absolute divorce on
grounds of desertion for more than
two years. On motion OF the plain
tiff. it is this 18th day of April,
1880. ordered that the defendant,
Gertrude LeClair. cause her appeer-
ance to be entered herein on or b.
fore the fortieth day, exclusive OF
Sundays and legal holidays, occur
ring after the day of first publica-
tion OF this order; otherwise the
cause will be. proceeded with as in
case of default. Provided, copy of
this order be published once week
for three successive weeks in the
Washington Law Reporter, and The
Evening Star before said day. (SD
ALEXANDER HOLTZOFF, Judge.
tSeal) Attest: HARRY NJ. HULL,
Clerk. BY ELIZABETH M. KOWAb-
SKI. Deputy Clerk apl421,2S
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Automobile Frame Man

Automobile Frame Man
Capable of Strengthening frames and
estimating frame repairs; must be
experienced; excellent pay plan and
Eossking conditions, Apply Box
AUTOMOBILE SALESMAN
To sell the new. fast-movins 1850
deal in town for experienced. hard
hitting. qualified man TO get in on
the eround floor of a fast-growing
erganization; One Of the finest
peiitan wash. sPURRIER N tMoToRs.
INC. Arl.. Packard dealer 1871
Wilson blvd, ) blks. south Key
Bridge. IA
AUTOMOBILE SALESMAN, good prop
osition. METROPOLITAN MOTORS.
New York ave. and Bladenkburs
MEAT CUTTER. must be sober and
BakER!s afi1 rs HELPER HELPER, willing to IaS learn,
reliable and sober. Apply HELEN's
PASTRY SHOP, a302 Mt. Vernon
ave, Alex, Va. IA
BOoKKEEPER, senior. some exper.
construction ONCE. State age, exper.
and salary expected. Box 31l-C,
BOOKKEEPER-Exper. vic. College
PIX. knowledge of construction work
helpful; state exper., age, salary
expected and refs. Box 420-c. star.
BRIcKLAYERs-Apply for work. 422
Condor ter. s.e., IA blk. from 4th
and Atlantic st. Bus stops right ct
Job.
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AUCTION SALES tcont., !,
c. G. SLOAN & CO.. INC.
AuctioneerS-Appraisers.
ESTATE SALE

ESTATE SALE
valuable household goods and per-
sonal effects, including maho2 any
secretary, antique hall clock, bed
room and living room furniture
brass andirons and FIRE sets, valuable
china, glassware, hric-a-orac. silver
ware, Chinese screen. fine linens
mirrors. clocks. trunks, mems cloth
ine. lamps. Singer electric portable
sewing machine, portable typewriter
radios. groceries, etc.
At Public Auction
At SLOAN'S
715 18th st
SATURDAY. APRIL 18th
at 10 AM.
From the estate of John Callan
O'Loughlin. Joseph P. Tumulty, jr,
and joseph H. Hines. executors. and
other owners.
Terms: Cash.
C. G. SLOAN & CO.. INC. Aucts.
Established 1891. ap13,1 IA
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I NEED s MEN

To help me establish new ofiess for
national manufacturer. Men selected
will operate in Washington and sd-
jacent territory as far as Richmond
and Baltimore as distributors. as
sstant managers, and manasers,
Compensation will be arranged at
interview. Must have car For ap-
pointment. phone Personnel Man.
ager. Ii. 3-79l5. mornings. 10 TO IL
only. III
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ZED L. WILLIAMS 4 ZED L.
WILLIAMS, Jr., Auctioneers.

ZED L. WILLIAMS l. ZED L.
WILLIAMS, Jr., Auctioneers.
AUCTION
Sat-, Tomorrow April 18th
COMMENCING AT 1880 AM.
Continuing into midafternoonl
Fine Old Chinese Used Rugs
AND
New Persian Rugs
At
Williams Auction House
91S New York Ave.
RUGS, used but in splendid condi-
ton. cleaned and ready to use Very
appealing old-time Chinese colors,
cobalt, sold. peacock, Mediterranean
green, chamois, taupe. pink, ashes
OF roses, pictorial, floral, landscape
and other designs. Mat sizes. throw
sizes, regular 9x12 room sizes and 2
large oversiZes.
Attractive all new Persian rugs in
various varieties. weaves and color
combinations. Door and bedside
mats. scatter sizes, small room sizes,
regular and large room sizes. Sa-
rouks, Mahals, Kermans, Schriz,
Merabans. Hamadans and others.
Seats provided. Auctioneers PHI, MA.
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SALESMEN

10 openings in our Nd, d. c. and Va
stores for major home appliance
representatives. Prefer men 26-4O.
interested in permanent connec-
tlal. Thorough training. Draw VS.
liberal commission. Call HO. Op35
Tor Interview. appointment
Western Auto Supply Co.
SECRETARY Y-sTENOGRAPHER, large
construction company; must be
versatile; excellent working condi-
tlonS and starting salary; regular
increases; experience necessary. Box
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JEWEL TEA CO., INC.

Will hire two salesmen Of reliable
character and clean habits for
special sales work In Arlington, Va.
Five-day week. salary and com
mission. Write . letter. stating aSs.
past sales experience and Dhons
number. H, W. POWELL, 2l3 North
Emerson ST.. Arlington. Va.
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SERVICE MANAGER

Qualified to take complete charge Of
Metropolitan D. c. Must have per
sonality and ability to handle Gus
toners Of the better car class. This
Is a chance for the right man to
improve his present position This
position is permanent and offers a
great future. Compensation: top
salary plus commission on service
All replies guaranteed confidential,
This ad is known to our entire per-
animal
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DAIRY FARMLAND, single. white,
exper.; capable Of operating milk
ing machines. Herndon l69-W-2.
DELIcATEssEN coUNTERMAN. EXP;
Kosher style, new store, sood hours.
excel. salary to steadv reliable per-
son. ARLINGTON DELICATESSEN,
2055 Wilson Blvd, OW. 6159.-14
DENTAL assistant, exper. preferred; ;
good salary and hours: new once in
Kensinston, Nd. Box 492-C, Star.
DETECTIVE for large dept. store;
permanent position: IS to 35 yrs.
old, 2 yrs. college; previous expert
ence with agency essential. Box
DISHWAsHER-rhoroughiy exper.. =.
eoTokiHL eSa Raz TeHFNs s41'sTns ,0tR ao45 ARRy VII
son blvd. Arl., Va. lis
CRAFTSMEN. exp. in plumbing. heat
ing. air conditioning. or electric
work in buildings. Elk. 5656.
time. exper, for work on school
churches and other. Give exper
and telephone. Box 396-Y. Star.
DRIVER. young man, 90 or over. 70
take over dry cleaning routes in D.
G; for 9 month. Apnly at FRIED
NV, Takoma Park. D. c. GE o755.
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GEORGE }, B0DEN. Attorney.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the District of Columbia. Holding
q Probate Court.-Estate Of Blanche
Elizabeth Ehrmantraut, Deceased
No: 75046. Administration Docket
15s.-Applica ton having been made
herein for probate of the last will
and testament of said deceased, and
for letters testamentary on said es-
tate. by Harry Joseph Ginter, it is
ordered this 5th day of April. AID
1850; that Mrs. Maggie O'Leary
Phoebus. Virginia, and Mrs. Lottie
Bohn, Phoebus. Virginia. and all
others concerned. appear in said
Court on Monday. the 18th day Of
May. AID. 1850. at 1000 O'Clock
AM, to show cause why such ap-
plication should not be granted. Let
notice hereof be published in the
washington Law Reporter" and
The Evening Star" once in each Of
three successive weeks before the re-
turn day herein mentioned, the first
publicat ton to be not less than thirty
days before said return day Witness
the Honorable BOLITHA ]. LAWS,
Chief Judge of said Court, this 5th
day Of April, AID. 1850. (Seal.)
Attest: MELVIN ]. MARQUES. Dep
uty REGISTER Of Wills for the Dis
trict of Columbia. Clerk Of the
Probate Court ap7l491
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HELP MEh AND WoMEA

ARTIST. student or recent Eraduate.
A chance TO break into the COM
mercial art field. II you can produce
usable art In several lines OF mer-
chandise for newspap per reproduction:
40-hr. week: salary S32. Box 43-E.
Star.
COOK. to take charge OF kitchen on
percentase basis. Must be sober.
Apply l442 Penna. ave, Sc.
MAN AND WIFE, eolored, middle-aged
peri to live. and work on small
farm estate in nearby Nd; soms
actual farm experience; nice quar-.
ters. board and salary; . real home
Tor reliable couple. Ashton Ssl4.
SODA CLERKS. exper. must be fast.
sober no Buns. or ewes Apply
EXECUTIVE PHARM., l432 K st.
NV. ia
WANTED AT oNCE-Rsliabl. Wits
refns. % % On tsTm S 10 10 T Ssfe ,1b toT animal ANNA
garden space avail: reas. salary:
room and board furn.; refs. ex-
changed. Phone MRS. GRAY. WI.
4OO4. Ii
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SHOE statesmen, EX-
CEPTIONAL OPENINGS
FOR THOROUGHLY
EXPERIENCED SHOE
statesmen. PERMA-
NENT POSITIONS
WITH EXCELLENT
SALARIES AND CON-
MISSIONS. MANY EN-
PLOYE BENEFITS. APP
PLY TO MR.. PENNING-
TON, HAHN SHOE
STORE, 4483 CONN.
AVE. NV.
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CANVASSERS

v
salary plus commission; part or full
time. Call HU. 1857. 8 am. to $50
pm. ia
CANVASSERs, exp. must have neat
appearance. Average, S75 wk. Ex-
clusive. products. No other dealers
IN Metropolitan Area. Season just
starting. Apply 9 am. or call for
snpt: AMERICAN HOME IMPROVE
MENT CO., 34@4 18th st. ne, Mr.
Hager. -16
CARETAKER for large Hebrew Gene
tery In washington; good salary and
223-C, Star, ID
CARPENTER-Wanted Immediately,
excellent wages for Qualified men;
come ready to work. $3.50 Maple st.
nv. nv. STEWART BAINUM CO.. GE.
CARPENTER-FOREMAN wanted, on.
who has thorough knowledge Of new
construction work. Call Or. l71o.
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PLATE CARRIERS

The Star has an opening In the press
room for a plate carrier. with good
opportunity, Tor advancement. The
applicant should oe q high school
graduate, heavy build, conscientious
In attendance and performance OF
duty. and be able to pass o physical
exam. The Star offers benefits other
than salary, such as group hospitali-
cation, group insurance. sick bene-
fit plan and savings plan. Apply at
Personnel, Room SOC, between 9 and
IL on Saturday morning.
EVENING STAR BLDG.
1101 Penna Ave NV.
PRESSERS, experienced on woolens;
must be a steady worker and able
to produce quality work; apply in
person: do not phone. ALEXANDRIA
CLEANERS, 604 Montg omery st.
Alexandria, Va -l6
PRESSER-man or woman. experi-
enced: Can LO. 5-9S22. -16
PRESSER, one, colored, part ume
CENTURY DRY CLEANERS, 3SlO
Mt. Vernon ave. OV. 1853. -l5
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PRESSROOM LABORER

PRESSROOM LABORER
Colored, heavy build, age 25-35,
fapas1s npos of APay Dassnf peFson PaySss Room
500, Saturday, between 9 and II.
Evening Star Building
1101 Pa. ave. NV.
REAL ESTATE and business chance
Ss.esGan va Gs RE- ss 4se me 1a5 noRdAS p E. RAJ Ms
REAL Estate sALEsMANwGood op-
portunity to Join active sales or
sanitation In Silver Spring: real
estate experience not necessary but
Dsss = seins a14o or
pointment call MR.. DICK, sH. SOLO.
REAL ESTATE SALESMAN
man to complete our sales force;
must have car. Apply in person,
THOMPSON Il GRAY, 81. 800,
REAL ESTATE SALESMAN, expert
enced. for active virginia once.
N. c. HINES g. SON
ia. S-7771. Ia
REAL ESTATE SALESMEN-Excelle
opportunity for full time experienced
men with thorough knowledge OF
nearby Va. property. See Mr.. Hart,
REALTY, INC. 47Sl Lee hwy. Phone
OW. 55S5. Ia
ROOM CLERK AND CASHIER. exper.
and neat Appearing; pleasant work
ing conds. Apply Manager EBBITT
HOTEL 10th and H SITS. NV. III
SaLESMAN-for large beverage dis
tributoi In Prince GEORGES Co; pref:
man thoroughly familiar with and
living in this area, bet. 26-4O yrs
of age with car. Straight salary plus
car allowance. Reply by letter stat
ing qualifications. Box 277-A, Star.
SALESMAN to call on grocery trade;
age 1885; permanent position, good
salary: must have car and AL
references. HICKMAN PRODUCTS
CORP. Call LA. 6-66s7 for ao-
sSaf aGlnssafAaSs, MAN, for selling ~hol..al. to-
bacco and confectionery established
Ionte and good salaSy. GEORGE
SALESMAN, 025'' s5 to sa. to r.prtssn.
In nearby rural territory. Must have
outside selling experience and car
Excellent opportunity for advance
ment to right man. Give all ap-
propriate details In your reply. Ad-
dress BOX 409-C. Star. la
SALESMAN. expo fenced, general re-
WASHINGTON SURPLUS NC. 400
9th st. NV. lis
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HELP WANTED AGENCIES

COUNTER GIRLS. age 1S to 80; good
earnings and working conditions
Apply Mrs. Place. U. S. EMPLOY
MENT SERVICE. 503 K ST. NV. -16
SODA DISPENSERS. age 1s to 35
good earnings and working condi-
tions. Apply Mrs. Evans. u s.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE, 500 K St
NV. -16
MATTRESSES. age 1875: uniform
size. 14-1S: good earnings and work
ing conditions. Apply Mrs. Palmer
or Mrs. Place. U. S. EMPLOYMENT
SERVICE, 500 K st. NV. -16
A TOP secretarial-typist-b bookkeeping
position open at BOYD'S cor. 10Th
and G. Dozens of excellent openings
NOW. Visit
EASTERN EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
6O2 Pa. Ave. Sc, Ii. 3-6330
Service station attendants. mature.
Local refs.
Baker, colored, AL refs. $50
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PROPOSALS

SEALED PROPOSALS for Bid No.
X-540S will be received at the Pro
curement. Section, National Bureau
Of Standards, $50 l1th st NV,
Washington 25. D. C., until 2 pm.
April "a, 1850. and then publicly
described in the specifications which
may be obtained from the Procure
ment Section, National Bureau OF
Standards. apl3,14
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SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
at the Procurement Section, National
Street NV. Ts, Wsshinston 2 35. D. tsn e,
until 2 pm, April 90, 1880 and
then publicly opened for VHF Re-
ceiyers, as described in the specifi-
cations which may be obtained from
the Procurement Section, National
Bureau of Standards ap13I4
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HELP kEN
ADVERTISING
MANAGER

For large retail store. Must
be good idea man, accus-
toned to supervising a siz-
able staff, knowledge of
Typography, art treatments
and copy, ability to work
with others important.
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ELEVATOR OPERATOR
EVENING STAR BLDG.

Colored. experienced operator. with
license; $3.50 years Of sge 40-hour,
f1ve-day week. Apply Personnel
Room 5O6.
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CARPENTER WANTED

Analyze this ad before applying. /
buy old houses and renovate to re-
sell and would like to contact q
good non-alcoholic carpenter, now
at guaranteed salary of $50 per
day and bonus on each house when
sold. Must have reference. II you
are now out of work don't apply or
phone. Contact Mr. ROBERTSON
Bethesda, Md. I'd
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oEAkU rmOfOeALs for BID No.
curement Section, National Bureau
Of Standard e2o l1th St. NV,
April "a, 1850, and then publicly
opened for Radio Transmitters. as
may. be obtained from the Procure
ment Section National Bureau of
STANDARDS apl3'14
SEALED PROPOSALS Will be received
At the Procurement Section, National
sT..s H.ssu NV q Sssndaaat WssSnsson go S D. IN t
then publicly opened for VHF Re
eeiyers. as described in the specifi-
cations which may be obtained from
the Procurement Section, National
INVITATION TO BID-The Board o,
Education OF Prince Georges County,
struction Of Addition to Bradbury
Heights School" located at Bradbury
Heights in Prince GEORGES County,
Maryland Drawings and speciflea-
Of the Architect: Arthur J. Kelsey,
1880 Jefferson pl. NV, Washington
9. o; C3 on or after Friday, April
-, 1880, upon deposit Of ten dol
s.cred $780, tor xs Additionai fn sets mhy
deposit OF $40 will be refunded up
Sealed bids will be publicly opencd
and READ cloud at the ofices Of the
Marylsnd, at 200 PM. EST Tues
EDUCATION OF PRINCE GEORGES
COUNTY. BY: ARTHUR J. KEEL
WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SAM
TARY COMMISSION. Contract No
767. Construction of gravel surfaced
40th place adjacent to Magruder
Park. Hyattsville. Maryland Sealed
proposals for the above work will
be received at the ONCE of the
Washington Suburban Sanitary Com
mission. Hamilton Street. HyattsVille. |
Maryland. until Monday, April II,
1850 at 2:lO pm. Eastern Stand
ard Time, at which place and time
they will be publicly opened and
read; The work involves approxi-
excavation; 2,s3l cubic yards Of
embankment. so cubic yards OF
trench excavation, 270 cubic yards
Of top soil. $40 cubic yards Of sod, |
3,720 square yards of gravel surfac-
Ing. Plans and specifications may be
Ensineer OF the Commission. Hvatts-
vile, Maryland, upon deposit of
$500, which deposit will be re-
turned to bidders or to those re-
turning plans and specifications in
good condition. DWIGHT B. GAIT, |
WARREN BROWNING, LELAND G. |
WoRTHINGTOE, Commissioners.
WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SAM
TARY COMMISSIONED No. |
740-W&S.-Water Main and Sewer
Construction.-Sea proposal for
constructing in Lawrence Avenue, |
Decatur Avenue. wexford Drive, |
Rock Creek Palisades, Kensington
District. approximately l,415 feet
of 6-inch, 240 feet of s-inch. |
and 1850 feet of 1O-inch cast
iron water mains and 3,140 feet |
Of S-inch, 720 feet of l0-inch |
and 900 feet of 12-inch plain |
concrete or vitrified pipe sewers and |
$50 feet of 6-inch house connec-
tions, will be received at the ONCE
of the Washington Suburban Sani-
tary Commission, Hamilton St,
Hyattsville, Maryland, until Monday,
April "a. 1850 at 900 pm, East
ern Standard Time, at which place |
and time they will be publicly |
opened and read. Plans and speci- |
fcations may be obtained from the !
once of the Chief Engineer OF the /
Commission, HyattSville. Maryland. .
upon deposit of S5 90, which deposit |
will be returned to bidders or to
those returning plans and specifica-
tionS in good condition. DWIGHT !
B. GAIT, WARREN BROWNING,
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SILK sPOTTER-FOREMAN, .xp.r !.
small synthetic plant: permanent.
al. sbDb: ia
STEN0GRAPHER, must. be GOOD. not
over 30; national concern: 4O-hr.
5-day wk.; $3.50 month. Write, civ
ins experience, references, etc. Boz
51-E, Star Ia
Evening star., 1950-04-14

State fully qualifications and
experience. Excellent op-
portunity for right man.
Good starting salary.
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1Ee-osE week. App! personnel
EVENING STAR BLDG.
l10l Penns. Ave. NV.
ENGINEER for excursion Doat steam
ensines; lst ASST, bell sisnals. Ap-
ENGINEER. D, c. nrst class sta
ment, disqualification and group in
surance available. State previous
experience. Apply Box 47l-c' siaE,
ESTIMATOR, for local general con-
tractor; permanent position. Write
giving details OF experience and
salary desired to Box ils-c star
FARMER. married, no children. truck
Mr.. EVANS, ow asss. is
FIREMAN. NIGHT-Colored, must
have stoker exper. and local refer
ences; hours. Z pm. to am.
Apply resident manaser. s5ll Dav-
FOREMAN Il Tor for construction work to
take complete charge. Union. Cali
FouNTAiN man; exper. only: STEADY
job: 50 daily: of Sun. MORTON
RhARMacY, I,]5' eaasr.s: sol Pa ave Sc. opp.
FOUNTAIN MEN. experienced and
reliable. Apply in person: NATfoNAL
PRESS PHARMACY, 1870 F st. NV.
FURNITURE FINISHER
Good hours. good pay. Apply MAX
ALPERSTE1N. 1923 eth st NV.
FURNITURE REFINIsHER = Apply
n Il
GAS STATION ATTENDANT, hours l
D.nl. to 10 pm; GOOD future and
ssss salary s l9r rishs ri6s man. Ashton 433l;
HAIR AIR sTYLIsT@with sN ST: Arlington fol-
rNvEsTfGXfok w ift Xsfo for small loan nlS com
pany. experience preferred but not
essential; Mr.; HICKS. 5000 Central
eids' Salary. $50 iof per month mont 'Rs no
sisaners Cali CO, 4ss5. ''' Mis
JANITOR--colored. for apt bldg
make minor repairs and operate
stoker; clean, sober man can have
very GOOD JOB; salary plus apt
and util.; no children: ase limit. 25
to b5: Call Sat. morning In per
se" dEFssR HftSssR II sE2h42 faf 4 e. lDegM eSH4
Conn. eve NV
KITCHEN sALESMAN-To sell GEI
and Hotpoint kitchens Must be
young. thoroughly experienced and
must have q successful sales record
Earnlnss averaging over 500 per
week, guaranteed. II you are mex
not apply JOHN q. WEBSTER CO..
since 1912, 627 r st. NV. -1b
LAUNDRY ROUTE MAN. 2b to as:
guaranteed salary while learning:
real opportunity for man who can
LAUNDRY. l101 Raum ct. ne.
Evening star., 1950-04-14

CAR WASHERS
coloFsd o1 F,f-11. men for r,E stesdz Sat and sun
WASH, 2425 Wilson blvd. Arl., Va.
CHECKER-CASHIER
For modern self-service Super Market,
must be experienced. good salary,
SHosE 1ooD' es 'sSssiiRsns cfsfER All A2P;, p,
CLOTHING SALESMAN-We want an
experienced man, honest. sober, and
sTYLEPLUs CLOTHES. ss1s Georsia
ave. Silver Spring, Md. 81. s322
CLOTHING SALESMAN
Mems clothing. department store ex-
basis, excellent Opportunity to earn
free hospitalisation and other en-.
efsss: sSsc !. II sth igor fR III SoiDRS easEaRsi
Coin Machine Mechanics (2)
Excellent; permanent, and profitable
positions for reliable. experienced
see MI Tt1 si1 eN is East
1771 Columbia I'd. NV. @is
COMPOSING ROOM FOREMAN.
working, for small print shop: non
alcoholic;. publication and Job work.
state reference and salary. Box
COOK TO take charge of Kitchen on
percentage basis; must be sober.
COUNCILLORS. IS yrs. OF age and
over, for children's co-educ ational
81 summer aMs camp ,s1H sson June goth
COUNTER and grill man-Exper.,
steady and reliable: must have local
experience; between 20 and IS yrs.
1125 14th st. NV. -I5
CREDIT MAN, experienced: wonder
Apply MOsK1Ns. 72a 9TH st. IA
CREDIT MANAGER, EXPE-
RIENCED. FOR WELL-ES-
TABLISHED APPLI ANCEI
COMPANY. CAR NECES-
SARY. SALARY, $75 WEEK
LY. GIVE COMPLETE IN
FORMATION AND REFER
ENCE IN YOUR REPLY.
BOX 139-D, Star.
DAIRY FARMLAND, single, white
-
Evening star., 1950-03-26

wobbling on rubbery legs for moment, then
walked slowly off.
Simon has lived through several hundred
such explosions. How does he do it?
In Tie VAcuum
Explosives experts long have known-on
paper It that human being can survive
terrific dynamite blast if he is at the center,
where the explosion creates vacuum.
The burly stunt man proves the experts
right by smuggling up to powerful charge
and shooting the works" He wears protec-
Evening star., 1950-03-26

4 GAPING carnival crowd watched cigar
IA putting figure climb into box contain
ing enough dynamite to blow an average-size
frame home into matchsticks.
Inside the box, Leo Suicide" Simon care
fully arranged his body, his nose scant six
inches from three sticks of the lethal explo-
sive Seconds later, the cofin-like box dis
integated into tiny pieces with an ear
splitting blast.
Tense spectators breathed sigh of relief
as the smoke cleared and revealed the dare
devil rising unsteadily to his feet He stood
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tive clothing. But the only solid barrier be-
tween him and the dynamite is a ve-eighths-
inch steel plate he holds just above his head
He would meet almost certain death if he
we're even few feet away from the charge
Simon says there is no pain. He feels only
dull "thud" if everything goes all right
IF feel nothing - usually wake up in
my trailer or in a hospital room,' he adds.
Simon recalls the performance at Vincennes,
Ind, last year when he didn't feel thing"
He awakened to find himself in hospital.
His wife stood tearfully beside the bed.
What happened out there tonight, Dinah?"
That's just it, Leo" his wife answered.
1T happened night before last you've been
out forty hours"
Simon will carry the marks of that miscal-
culation the rest of his life. He lost four teeth
and three fingers were permanently paralyzed.
The daredevil spent an agonizing few sec
onds after one blast, when his head went
numb and fell Imply to one shoulder.
1T was just like chicken must feel when
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Evening star., 1950-03-26
HUMAN F|RECRACKER

He's Leo SSSuicide" Simon, veteran
stunt man, who blows himself up with
dynamite and then walks away - sometimes
BY ERNEST CONNIE
Photographs by Allan Could