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Evening star., 1954-09-11
How to Prepare Surface Before You Repoper
IEy;as

er q favor by informing him
about the condition of the red
wood, so that In the future
customers would be advised
properly. To remove the varnisn
you can use sandpaper or paint
remover. # the latter is, used.
read the directions carefully to
get best results. Another method
Is to hold a heat lamp about
- inches from the surface and
when the varnis1l has softened
scrape 1t of with a putty knife
and steel wool. There are a
number Of paint manufacturers
who make q special redwood
stain that does not require any
protective coating.
Mr.. Whitman offers readers
leaflets on variety of sub
jects concerning home repair
work. If you would like to
have his leaflet, W-20. RE-
moving wallpaper" send 10
cents in coin to Roger G.
Whitman, p. O. Box 80, Sta
ton G, New York, N. Y.
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out, because the nolding and
panels are grooved or fiuted.
Answer do not know Of any
paint remover that could be ap-
piled TO remove only the top coat.
There is always possibility that
the undercoats could also be
softened for removal. If you
want to rub down the surfaces,
first use a coarse steel wool, then
q finer grade of steel wool for
the flutings and grooved wood
work
Dusty Concrete Cellar Floor.
! Question I have a new home,
only two years old. and all this
time the surface Of the cellar
floor continues to dust. Can you
tell me what to use to prevent
the powdering OF the concrete?
Is water-glass satisfactory for
the purpose?
Answer: Waterglass (silicate
Of soda mixed with four parts
Of water can be used for harden
ing the surface of a concrete
floor. This should be applied in
| two soaking coats. Allow the
first coat to dry thoroughly at
least 48 hours before putting on
the next coat. # you expect to
paint the floor at any future
time do not use waterglass, but
apply d commercial liquid ce-
rnent floor hardener. Dealers in
masonry materials usually carry
this in stock.
Redwood Has Lost Its Color.
| Question: Three years ago we
built our home and used red
wood siding. At the recommen-
dation Of q paint dealer we APP
piled three coats Of q good brand
Of outdoor varnish. Now the
redwood has lost its color and
the siding looks terrible. We
now realize we should have used
q stain. What would be the
best method Of removing the
varnish so that a stain could be
applied? Is it necessary to ap-
ply q protective coat? We would
like q fiat finish.
Answer: You would do your
neighbors and your paint deal
Evening star., 1954-09-11

marks from penetrating into the
paint. It would not be advisable
to add varnish or lacquer TO the
preparation which you buy from.
the paint dealer.
Dirty Copper Cutters.
Question On my house there
are copper cutters and drains.
The cutters are about 8 inches
high. They have become dirty
and streaked and detract from
the appearance Of the house.
Can you suggest some method of
cleaning them to bring back
some Of the original luster?
Answer-The dirt and discol-
grafton can be removed by wash
ing the copper with household
ammonia and 100" steel wool. AS
soon as the metal has been
cleaned, wipe with turpentine
and finish with two coats Of a
top quality spar varnish.
White Cement Between Tiles.
Question-Is there anything
that / could use to whiten the
cement between the tiles in the
bathroom?
Answer Scrubbing the sur
Efaees Of the tile with a scratch
less securing powder, then rims
ing with a strong solution OF
Javelle water may whiten the
cement IL it is not badly discol-
ored. Should this fail, scrape
out the old cement and brush
out all loose particles. Wet the
inner surfaces with water and
then fill the joints with white
portland cement mixed with
water to a thick creamy con-
sistency. Wipe of all cement
smears while they are still wet
Removing Enamel.
Question-When we painted
our kitchen we used good enamel
on the wood cupboards and win
dow frames. While we rented fol
q year or so. the surfaces were
given a fast job Of some cheap
| paint. I don't think they even
4 washed the old surfaces first
What can I use to take of the
top coat without affecting the
good enamel2 Sandpapering is
Evening star., 1954-09-11

Question: Some years ago We
finished an attic room with
rough-textured wallboard. Strips
Of tape were glued to cover the
cracks between the wallboard
and then the walls were papered.
Now our problem Is this: All
these strips have loosened. The
paper has cracked all over. espe-
cially on the sloping sides Of
the walls. I would like to re-
paper. but ] don't know how to
prepare the surface under these
conditions. What do you adj
wise?
Answer: Remove the strips Of
tape and all wallpaper which is
not really firm. Sandpaper an
area about 4 inches wide along
each of the joints between wall
boards which were covered by
the tape. Sandpaper this to a
depth Of 1/16 of an inch, or
even Hs Of an inch. In these de-
pressions spread thin layer Of
Swedish putty.
Then, while it is still wet, en-
bed a strip of metal window
screening 4 inches wide. and
cover with another layer Of
Swedish putty. Sandnaper level
with the wallboard and repaper-
ing can proceed as usual. Swed-
ish putty Is a mixture Of spackle
and paint or varnish. Label di-
rections for mixing Swedish putty
are given on the box of spaekle.
Painting the Walls Of Hallway.
Question: My entrance hall is
very large and when ! moved in
1t was painted a gold color. Now
1t NEEDS painting again and we
would like to use the same color,
but one side of it becomes dis
colored from our hands. The
rest of the wall area looks as If
a lacquer or varnish has been
added to the gold and does not
leave marks. The finish seems to
be much harder.
Answer: 1t is very likely that
the previous owner applied q
thin coat OF varnish over the
gold paint to prevent finger
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-19
Circle Meetings
Are announced By
Presbytery Women

The women of the First PreSby-
terrain Church held their March
meeting in the social had of the
church, Monday evening, March
Is, at 500 p. m. with Mrs. James
Sterling, president, presiding.
The subject, 'The World Church
Explores New Frontiers" was pre-
scented by Mrs. Merville Rosam
and Mrs. Herbert Pace.
Mrs. Donald Heinly read the
scripture, John 1888, and Ephe-
slams 1914, followed by prayer.
Every Country a Mission Field"
was the theme of the report of the
meeting held by the International
Council Mission committee, at
which every country was repre-
sented except China.
The special book study, taken
from ]. Appleby's "The Glory of
the Church." was given by Mrs.
Harold Campbell.
1t was announced that the cir
cles will meet on Monday, April
5 as follows: Circle /, 500 p. M,
with Mrs. George Miller, trailer
park, Greene Street; Circle II, at
800 p. m. at the home of Mrs.
Bernie Papy, Washington Street;
Circle III, at 800 p. m. with Mrs.
Walter Clawson, Seidenberg Ave-
nue.; Circle ", Mrs. Richard
Gaunt at 800 p. m. at the home
of Mrs. Richard Gaunt, % Maine
Road, Sigsbee Park.
HoStesSes for the general meet
ing were Mrs. Donald He&lly, Mrs.
Merville Rosam, Mrs. Katherine
Monroe and Mrs. Raymond FELTON,.
Enjoying the social hour follow
ing the business meeting were the
Mesdames James Sterling, Richard
Coulter, T. M. Whitley, Jack Girls
sey, Harold Campbell, John Fea-
therston, F. T. Turner, B. C. Pa
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-19
Chaplain Speaks
On Comic Books Al
N0Uy Vices Meet

The Island City Navy Wives Club
No. SS held its monthly program
meeting Wednesday morning at
the C. P. o. Club Lounge on the
Naval Station. Betty Edwards,
President, presided at the meet
ing.
1t. (jg) Paquin, Chaplain at the
Naval Air Station, guest speaker,
was introduced by Ruth Oberbey.
Chaplain Paquin gave a most i'm
pressive talk on comic books and
indecent literature that is on sale
at bookstandS everywhere today.
He stressed the fact that religion
is a part of the world, nation, and
family and that one of the great.
est dangers to family Life is filthy
and indecent literature.
He also stated that comic books
are here to stay and we must look
inside the cover to see if they are
wholesome reading or not. If the
comic makes one laugh, it is a
good factor in determining the de-
STABILITY of the book.
In his talk he said the Chaplain's
duty is to look after the morals of
the boys and men in the service.
but family morals must start at
home. Parents must screen the
comics read and if necessary buy
the comics themselves so as to
know the children are getting good
reading material as there are ma
ny good, desirable comics on the
market.
Dorothy Hamilton gave out Sche-
dulles for the progressive bake sale.
She also said that the spaghetti
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-19

Mckee, complemented the Irish at
moSphere with floral centerpiece
of green, yellow and white glads
thanked by pert Irish toppers
in silver. Green ShamrockS and
clay pipes added decoration on the
placecardS. To complete an en-
joyable luncheon, entertainment
was provided by the orchestra
playing a medley of tunes for the
day.
Plans for the April activities
were discussed and laSt-minute de-
tails completed for the HS-1 st.
Pats get-together at Aeropalms
Wednesday evening.
The group also welcomed back
Mrs. S. Purcell who has just re-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-19

Ply, Joseph Bringman, Earl Julian,
Gleason Snow, Donald Myer, Ray
mond FELTON,, Herbert Pace, Dom
aid Heinly, ]. P. Baillod, Roy
Schafer, Merville Rosam, Russell
Ward, Richard Fork, Katharine
Monroe and ]. w. KovaSh.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-19

Plain mullins have an extragood
taste when they are sprinkled with
a mixture of sugar and cinnamon
before baking.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-19
BNai Zion Schedules
Purint Buffet And Dance

The B'Nai Zion congregation viii
have Purim buffet and dance at
the B'Nai Zion social hall on Sum
day, March 81 at 7:30 p. m.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-19

turned from wintery visit to De-
troit, Mich.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-19
St.Pntrick's Theme
.AtHS-l Luncheon

Adelightful bit of old Ireland well
coined the officers wives of HS-1
at their St. Patrick's day luncheon
at the Casa Marina. HoStesseS,
Mrs. Fred Lewis and Mrs. L. M.
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supper would be held April 18th
fom $3.50 p. m. at the Noes
Hall. Phyllis Nelson may be con-
acted for reservations at 2-55S4.
The meeting was adjourned after
which coffee and cake were served.
Decorations were carried out in
the st. PatricksI Day theme.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-19

WANT to see Misunderstanding"
magic? Wear a "REPEL-o-TIzED"
NoRTHCooL suit. "REpEL- o-TIzED" is
the exclusive fabric feature that keeps
your NoRTHcooL looking just pressed.
And, "REPEL-o-TIzED" gives the fine
The Nome nugget., 1954-02-10

FOUND Fl Pair of glasses with
 gold frames. Call at Nugget.
The Nome nugget., 1954-02-10
N o T I c E

The following names have been nominated by inc committee con- sisting of Larry Calvin and Ben Young for the Board of Directors of the Northwest Alaska Chamber of Commerce 10 serve for period of three years. The list will be mailed 10 all members of the Chamber of Commerce who will be asked 10 vote for three. The re- suit of the election will be an- nounced at the annual dinner 10 be held Feb. 24.
 Les Bronson, Ernie Gustaf-
 son. Al Branson (Wien Air
 lines). Boyd Harwood. Les
 Stevens, James Walsh. (Pan
 American). James von der
 HeYdt, George Goshaw.
 Ii is requested that all members IMMEDIATELY return their votes in self-addressed envelopes which they will receive.
 Dewey Goodrich. President
The Nome nugget., 1954-02-10
Thieves Break Into
 DOrOthy's Shop Monday

Burglars entered Dorothy's Shop Monday evening and took the change from the cash register as well as merchandise from the store and stock room. Entrance was made through the rear of the building and the thieves created a considerable mess on the pre- mises.
 Authorities are working on the case and it is reported that the burglars also attempted to break into the Nome Drug Store and the Builders Supply, both in same area.
The Nome nugget., 1954-02-10

FOR RENT-House with 2 bed
 rooms. Call Main 123.
The Nome nugget., 1954-02-10
N O T I c E

Phoebe Circle of the Covenant Church will meet tonight at inc Old Building al 7:30. Mrs. Julius Madison and Eleanor Holm are hostesses. There will be sewing on the Alaska jacket. Come and bring your friends.
The Nome nugget., 1954-02-10
D. A. Hears Assault Case Tried al Unalakleet

District Attorney Russell Her man was called to Unalakleet this week to conduct jury trial there in the court of U. s. Commissioner L. c. Ferguson.
 Frank Degnan, head of the will lage council and a Democratic candidate for the Senate in the primary election, was acquitted of charge of assault. The prosecu- ing witness was Art Johnson and Allen Soosuk was legal repre- sentative for Degnan.
The Nome nugget., 1954-02-10
N 0 T I C E

The Order of Eastern Star are having a Valentine Party al their regular monthly meeting next Monday.
 All members are free 10 bring an invited guest. Please notify the committee headed by Rita Harper.
The Nome nugget., 1954-02-10
IN COMMISSIONERS COURT

Julia Green was sentenced to Is days in Federal jail for being drunk and disorderly, in the course of which time she broke her arm.
The Nome nugget., 1954-02-10
BOY SCOUT SUNDAY

Boy Scout Sunday will be ob- served on February IA by all the local churches at their morning services. The Boys Scouts and Cub Scouts who have uniforms are encouraged 10 wear them..
The Nome nugget., 1954-02-10
LINCOLN DAY DINNER BY
 COPS SLATED FOR FRIDAY NIGHT AT BERING SEA CLUB

The Republican Club has been busy making the final arrange ments for the Lincoln Day dinner to be held at the Boring Sea Club Friday evening.
 A good program has been plan ned and a capacity crowd of Re publicans, and non-Republicans, is expected.
 The committee says that few more reservations are available and may be obtained through Mrs. Rita Harper or Mrs. Ben Gillette.
The Nome nugget., 1954-02-10
WIEN AIRL.INES

Passengers enroute to Fairbanks today are Mr. and Mrs. Ebert and MT. and Mrs. Glen Gregory and family.
The Nome nugget., 1954-02-10
MIMI HOSPITAL

Admitted Mary Mendenhall and Theresa Escholdt.
The Nome nugget., 1954-02-10

CHURCH BOARD MEETING
 The official Board of the Com munitY Methodist Church will meet this evening at 8 o'clock.
The Nome nugget., 1954-02-10
WA N T A ID s

FOR SALE-30-6 sports model rifle. Exceptional value at $80.
 Call Main 65. 200
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Smyrna times., 1954-06-24

Asst. Gum Candy 11a lb bag 29c
Worthmore
Dill Pickles qt. jar 19c
Family Choice
Apple Jelly 2-lb jar 25c
Old Virginia
Evening star., 1954-12-26

Brought on his fathers notices. his gandfaers memory
and his eaandfathers reputation, Evan had probably
been etrevaby destined for the stage than anyone
born before since in the u s. And he had always
assumed he would day be teaching fifth Evan Archer
to find his about that fantastic piece of carpenter work
and poetry his ancestors had trod 90 llustriously
They had always promised each other they'd have lots of
children till they discovered that wasn't so simple They
had in fact reached the point of fearing that they were
doomed to childessness when it had finally happened
There nothing unusual about the situation according to
Evening star., 1954-12-26

their Joint appearances in Tanning OF The Srew Romeo
And Juliet" 'Pygmaion." Here. he thought syy,
golden opportunity to prove his superiority without
letting her know
The cab turned up Park Avenue at last then headed east
threaded its way Lexington and Third and
finally turned north again on York Avenue.
HERE would be another Evan Archer the American
stage There had been for four generations and whatever
had the American stage it useless to pretend
that hadn't good deal to the present Evan Archer
Evening star., 1954-10-10

What are you laughing at?" Eddie de-
manded. Only ten blocks from the bridge,
he's laughing. Something funny?"
Il don't know" the man in back said. II
just don't know
They were stopped for red light at l60th
Street and Broadway. Eddie turned around
to face his fare. you think I'm kidding, he
said. Let me ask you something. You serious
about that wallet?"
Its yours, the passenger said. II already
told you that"
"You sound like you amt sure. " Eddie said.
lHE light turned green and he started up
again. with the bridge looming ahead.
The man in back said nothing.
Because if you were positive. Eddie said,
Il was going to make you proposition. I'll
take your wallet on one condition"
The man in back said, What's the condi-
tion?"
"I1l take your wallet" Eddie said, ''if
you'll take mine"
Il don't understand.
Figure it" Eddie said. You're going to
jump anyway. Okay. Take my wallet with
you. It's long drop, maybe you'll hit your
face in little. they'll look at the wallet first,
they'll see my name. They'll think it's me
instead of you"
The mans voice sank to a whisper. you
really want to die?"
who said anything about dying? You die.
I'll live But if it s all the same with you, with
my troubles we'll just swap wallets before you
60. What do you say?"
"Idont know. the passenger said. Il don't
see how you could ="
Eddie held up his hand. Don't worry
about it. With tanlful of gas and your
Evening star., 1954-10-10
By Charles Einstein
d,
Illustrated BY Arthur SarnoF

from home, there wasn't the stuff to eat like
she liked. Newell L. the doctor says maybe
year, maybe two years at the outside. You
know how it is.
The fare sat forward in his seat again. you
sound like you do have problems"
Mister, Eddie said, problems is no word
for what got. The youngest kid goes to the
dentist. three years old, the dentist says he's
got to have his teeth Strengthened. How does
he know already? Never mind. When he's
thirteen, straighten the teeth, that's all. Rose
just got out of the hospital ="
Il thought you said she was going to the
hospital
yeah, sure" Eddie said, that's it. She
just got out of the hospital, she's going right
back in. Time to stop by the front door, say
hello, how's the family, boom. Right back in
the hospital"
The man in back said, II didn't
with the father-in-law in the rest home is
another story" Eddie said. Sometimes he's
got good days. Still, the city, they wouldn't
put him on Welfare Island. you got to 60 all
the way to Rockland County alternate Sum
days. He says one thing, get me new wheel
chair. So he can keep up with the other guys
Who's going to afford wheelchair? Amt it
bad enough my mother had the accident ="
Your mother?"
In THE car. My father was driving. He was
hurt worse than she was. On top of that, the
maintenance men are on strike with the cab
company, they won't fix up the cabs. So
what's driver going to do? Either you take
out bum cab or you starve. You think we're
going north. / got news for you. The cab is
going north but the wheels are going east"
The man in back began to laugh.
Evening star., 1954-10-10

wallet I'll be great. We're even built just
about the same This is the bridge here. Hold
tight, Mister"
And onto the bridge he careened = the
great, beautiful bridge - and at the middle
of the span he stopped.
''Okay," he said. not looking back.
The man in back said nothing.
''Okay." Eddie said. His voice was louder
this time.
"You know" the man in back said. its
true. What you say, mean. II you can think
of somebody besides yourself for minute, you
realize that there are other people -"
Il told you that" Eddie said, you amt
the first state liner. They go off of here like
in the Aquacade."
Il didn't mean that" the man said. Il
mean other people with troubles .
"Troubles!' Eddie Moser said. you talk
about troubles! Mister, could sit here for
ten hours and tell YOU"
The man in back Strengthened his shoulders.
Never mind, he said. and it was command,
the order Of an executive Turn around. Get
me to the subway"
Eddie shrugged The motion of the taxicab
as it went over the ripple in the roadbed that
separated the westbound from eastbound
lanes, was almost in itself sigh of relief Tell
me where you live, he said. I'm run you all
the way home"
The subway" the man said. II want to
be with people"
Eddie Moser, having turned the cab around,
grinned to himself Hardened bachelor that
he was. he Hinned. Healthy bachelor without
family to worry about, he grinned. Single
man, without a problem to his name, he
grinned.
He took the cab off the bridge. dropped the
man at the subway. The man jumped out,
slapped a bill into Eddie's hand, said two
words - quickly, vividly, sincerely: Thank
you," and disappeared into the loaded en-
trance of the subway.
AND Eddie was still sitting there, rejecting
that you never know what to expect driving
a cab at night, when the Port Authority cops
drove up from behind.
One OF tne cops got OUT ana came over 10
Eddie's window. Hey. he said, I'VE followed
you off the bridge"
Eddie looked up. you were there? You
saw it? thought was doing it all by
myself"
Il know" the cop said. How long you
been driving cab?"
twenty-five years, Eddie said, land in
all that time never -"
'Hey, Bill, listen to this" the cop said,
inclining his head toward the other cop in the
Port Authority car. twenty-five years he's
been driving cab in New York, he still don't
know you can't U-turn on the bridge" He
squinted in at Eddie.
"Okay. No talk. just let's see the license
and the ownership. :" The End
Evening star., 1954-10-10

know - right in the middle of the bridge -
that 5 the state line between New York and
New Jersey. They fish you guys out all the
time Only thing is, like say, amt heard of
one recently"
well, take look at one now" the man in
the back said grimly, and Eddie turned around
and got look. The passenger was middle
aged. of height and weight not far from that
of Eddie Moser himself.
Il could refuse to drive you," Eddie said.
I'm get there one way or another, his fare
said quietly. I'm sorry to hear I'm just
another passenger guess in your business
you get usedto it."
EDDIE MOsER - who had never driven a
suicide in twenty-five years behind the wheel
of cab - unraveled stick of gum from
a cramped pack in his pocket and stuck it
between his teeth. Its all right" he said
mildly "It's comforting thing - you figure
guy don't 60 off the bridge unless he's got
reason"
His passenger sat forward in his seat "A
reasonI" he exclaimed "A reason! Let me tell
you something. You're looking at man
who -"
But Eddie Moser held up his hand. Il don't
want to hear about it. I don't know who you
are, friend, but want to tell you something.
got troubles of my own"
Il know" the man in back said, but just
wait till you hear -"
Eddie's shoulders moved expressively up
ward Il told you already don't want to hear
it. Believe me, got enough troubles. got to
listen to state liner too. tell you what,
Mister, we get to the middle of the bridge,
we'll both go off. What do you say? Double
header"
Come on" the fare said, what do you
want to die for?"
What do you want to die for?"
''LET me ask you something" the passenger
said, and Eddie could tell he was choosing his
words carefully. Were you ever - ah -
Disappointed"
Disappointed in what?"
Love-" the man said. Money"
Il never had enough of either to be dis
appointed in, Eddie said.
"All right" the man said in hollow voice.
What about self-respect?"
Mister. want to tell you something"
Eddie said. IF had any self-respect, you
think I'd be driving you to the middle of the
bridge?"
well, then," the man said, why are you
doing it,"
Eddie shrugged. II figure maybe you got a
fifty in your wallet you don't want to get wet"
Surprisingly. the man in back laughed.
1--WE got more than that" he said. And
what's more, it S all yours"
'You see?" Eddie said, II told myself today
it was going to come out all right Rose got
to go to the hospital. one of the kids ran away