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tion: 5-day, 40-nr. week with en-
ploye benefits. Apply STONE PAPER
TUBE CO., 900 Franklin st. ne.
ID
SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR-REt EP-
TIONIST-We need a young lady to
double as relief for our receptionist
and also our switchboard operator
through Friday, and o TO i Sat;
pleasant SURROUNDINGS and frienaly
associates; starting salary, 500
wkly. Please apply to Box 4sl-S'
sWfTCHBoARD OPERATOR De-
sire neat,appsartng you young ona1sd LADY fG1 fI
nearby Md; typing and knowledge
Of switchboard necessary. Call OIL.
kindergarten
teachers for morning session;
GROUP. 1955-66 school year. WE.
nursery school exper., pre-
school trained; Hyattsville. Call
ewes, Sat. or Sum-, HE. 4-5973.. -l3
TELLER by a local financial insti-
tuition; experienced desirable; 5-daS
tails as to background experience
and education. Box 3S4-R. Star.
OPERATOR, secretarial
service. for relief duty at lobby desk
in CARLTON HOUSE, an air-con-
ditioned 4s5-unit apt. bldg, at 2500
Wisconsin ave, NV. Excellent en-
yironment: good salary for person.
able, dependable woman between 30
and so. Call EN-. 2-SS06 for appt.
to be interviewed. -25
SWITCHBOARD OP-
ERATOR tPBx), for refined resi-
Dental apartment house; Sat, 3-11
pm, SUN. 8 am. to 3 pm. See
resident manager in person. o am.
to 3 pm, 1900 F st. NV. --l2
WORKER, experienced.
pleasant, clear voice; work in own Sn
for 8 hours work. XII. s-9s3O. ia
TYPISTS t2l, white; must be gradu-
ates of local area senior high
school: lge. office mr.. 18th and H
sts. NV; handling no merchandise;
hrs, S:30-5; halliday Sat: perma-
nent position: starts $500 mo. Phone
MA. S-1l1S. -lS
TYPIsT, part time, experienced IBM-
PSM; statistical and technical. Call
ME S-6635. -13
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TYPIST
NE. SECTION

Good opportunity with. well-estab-
lished wholesale house, for ambitious
worker wishing permanent employ
ment: knowledge Of shorthand help
full but not essential; 5-day, 40-hr
week: CAL Isl; ST. 3-oo5o' Ext.
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HELP-MEN AND WOMEN

ARTISTS. man or woman. full time
or part time. layout and finished
art. Call MR.. KING, JU. 7-S21lr
8 am. to 3 Pm, Monday. -13
CARETAKERS for apt. house: good
references required. unfurn. apt.
provided. Ii. 3-S671: Ii. 3-S411.
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SECRETARY

FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF
GATED IN NEARBY ARLINGTON
MUST BE PERSONABLE AND
EFFICIENT. GOOD SALARY. AIR
CoNDITIoNED OFFICES, Dis DIS,
STORES, GROUP HOSPITALIzA-
TiON AND INSURANCE AND
OTHER EMPLOYE BENEFITS. AP-
PLY JA. 4-0450, EXT. 8.
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HELP-WoMEN

- For our Bethesda
salon: 5-day week; top salary and
commission. Apply EMILE. 1906 Old
Qeorgetown rd.. Bethesda. or 1871
Conn., I ave. IA
OFFICE WORKER Knowledee of
bookkeeping and shorthand; ac-
eurats typing; neat o IN sasgsi appeiaTan,es at,es
duties: 1-girl cffice. Hours Q to 5.
5-day week. interviews Sat. MINK
OFF CO. 5415 Georgia ave. NV.
PIX OPERATOR AND FILE CLERK.
exper.: must type: 5-day week.
Apply In person to Mrs. Strauss
MAJOR MASTERPIECES. INC. 9ll
PIANIST. experienced, white. young;
new sc. night club. Call Du. 7-5667
PRIVATE SECRETARY
Construction background. college
alert and capable: excellent salary,
pleasant downtown ofice. Box 446-
REAL ESTATE OFFICE. old estab-
Iished, needs q Girl Friday. Follow
ns YEARS szpes.nSe in Drfis1Tsd 4ea estate
young and attractive, antipathy to
marriage. ability to type, ability TO
take shorthand, patience of JOB,
sense of humor. WILLINGNESS to work.
good disposition with sense enough
to know when to conceal ~, and
cs5E1, many similar nil fhasasteristics wdTt in
steadily for far less than such a
Jewel is worth: 5-day week: central
location; liberal benefits. Reply to
Box 16-S. Star. -l2
T-SWITCHBOARD OP-
ERATOR-Position for young lady,
Is to 25.. as, switchboard operator
saa 5dsy sE s56 psa Mf
Apply to Box 423-v, Star. -15
RESIDENT MANAGER
White, for suburban apt. development.
Must have experience in garden
type apts.; single or widowed lady
With ali utiis. d furn. urn free. @ Sep Separate rate
rental ofiice. Please call MR., WHIT
am. and III ii an. ST. $500. Ia
SALES CLERK
Gift. novelty or newsstand exper.
preferred: excel. working condi-
ply RIM. 2o5. Washington National
SALESWOMEN
work in rug department
Of Washington's oldest floor covering
store. II you can do simple arith-
metic accurately and like meeting
people you can earn $3.50 or more
the first year. See Mr.. Lewis.
QUAKER LIMO. & CARPET CO..
6O9 F ST. NV. la
white, experienced on
draperies and slip covers. Call EN-.
2-3247 1918 Conn. ave. -12
twhite). to work in real
estate offce; must be willing to
learn; good hours and pay. Apply
in person. FRED EHRL1CH REALTY
CO.. 1012 14th st. n.w'' RIM. 400.
25-35, local insurance
agency. This Is an opportunity for
an A No. 1 top-flight girl Friday
who is interested in career. The
right salary to the right person.
Some sat. work. Our employees know
OF this ad. Box 391-S, Star.
working with figures, interesting
work. Call EN-. 3-3345. la
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sITUATloNs-MEN 6 WOMEN

COUPLE, exper. in hsewk.. cooking
serv., gardening and nursing. Chris
tian and middle aged; Sl50 each
plus room and board. JE. 4-57S4
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HElP-w0MEN

ACCOUNTANT BOOKKEEPER, in
property MANAGEMENT in builders
office. Permanent position and pleas
ant environment in new air-con-
ditioned bldg. Excellent opportunity
for thoroughly competent woman
Reply by letter stating uualifica-
tionS Give telephone number for
ERLY TAYLOR, INC. $500 Wis
nnnSin ave n " 1y
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AUTO TITLE CLERK

A new and used car dealer
needs an experienced title
sutomotiye ONCE experience.
Good working conditions. hours
and salary. XII. 9-3922 be-
tween / and 3 pm.
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STENO. .-TYPIST, IBM, other machs.
shorthand; perm, temp; day Of
night. co. 5-6343, Ext. 1l2; 133'
MAN wants Job part time, am; to
4 PM; short-order cook. cleaning,
dishwasher: special Bombay cook.
SHRIRAM, NO. 7-3064. Ia
MEN AVAILABLE for housework. yard
work. painting and misc. odd Jobs
HARBOR LIGHT CENTER, the Sal
vatlon Army. 900 Eye st. NV. ME-
I NEED A STEADY JOB. painting
body work. upholstering: eXper.
sober mechanic. Phone LA. 6-671
WORK as inside sales
man or cashier by middle-aged man.
Box SIT. Star. l3"
MATURE MAN, married. experienced
office management, buildinR main
tenance and MANAGEMENT. sales, col
lectiops; excellent references; salary.
Box 1878. Ben Franklin Sta. or
Juniper S-3055 after g.. 13'
RETIRED MAN. active (white). de-
sires part or full 40-hour week
work as guard. special officer; excel,
refs, exper.: fair salary. Ii. 3-1750.
For interview, write 653 E. Cap.
coIoRED s5i asi MAN. age 81. desires eve.
work: any time after 8; exper. in
store. fountain. rest, and photo
work. Call ewes, 10. 2-6149. 12'
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CLERK-TYPIST

OLE1kh- i L I I'D i
Large real estate office de-
sires lst-class clerk-typist for
hieh-grade work in conveyance
ing dept. We would like to
employ someone with some ex-
perience in this type OF work
but for an intelligent girl ex-
perience is not absolutely nee,
3712-hour week amid pleasant
SURROUNDINGS, once air-con-
ditioned. lunches furnished
free and insurance and hos
pitalization benefits after 3
months. This Is permanent
position with ample opportu-
nifty for advancement. Call MR..
GRIFFIN or MR.. THOMP-
SON, ma. S-2113 for interview.
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Engineering
Personnel
Administration
In unusually attractive op'
portunity exists for an
ENGINEERING
PERSONNEL
ADMINISTRATOR
ADMINISTRATOR

With a minimum of 5 years
of broad personnel and
business or technical expe-
rience. "a college educa-
ton supplemented with
technical courses or train
ing is preferred and will be
considered in fulfilling
some of the requirements. }
The selected applicant must
be capable of supervising
every phase of personnel
activities, including: Tech
nical and supporting per-
sonnel recruitment, inter-
viewing, screening and
selection; salary and wage
analysis, job evaluation and
job description control; per-
sonnel records and office
control and counSelling.
The individual chosen for
this position must be suffi-
GENTLY acquainted with the
engineering field to be able
to conclude a maximum
amount of screening on its
own. He must have a
knowledge of (D sources or
mediums through which en-
gineering recruitment can
best be effected. (2) A good
general knowledge of exist
ing wage and salary trends.
90 A sound understanding
of the Labor Department
laws in relation to exempt
and no-exempt job status
In addition, he must have a
friendly, engaging person
ality. Age 80 to As. Salary
open.
All inquiries will be processec
promptly and in confidence
Proof of Citizenship
Required
ERGO
ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH
A DIVISION OF
kCF INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
Riverdals. Nd. WA. 7-4444. Ext. TO-
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REUPHOLSTERING
sofa and chair reupholstering.
labor and material. $50. workman
ship guar; 90 years in same estab-
lishment. LA FRANCE UPHOL-
STEERING, 2509 14th st. NV, CO,
:
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SERVICE STATION
MANAGER.

MANAGER
Qualified to take complete charge Of
lge., modern 4-bay service center in
Northern Va; must be thoroughly
exper. and have knowledge of minor
automobile repairing; must have
local refs. and be willing to work
long hours; excellent salary and
percentage Of proft. Apply Sunday,
2 to 4. w. A. BARBER ESQ SERV-
ICE CENTER. 10th and Maine
SHEET METAL WORKERS, expert
enced helpers; duct work for resi-
SfHtIl MMLER se..Ht c.. 12o MAR Mary St.. Fails
SHIFTS ihpTfn, MAN Ss' and fabrication ms man,
eXper. and refs. necessary. BISHOP
sUNoco STATION. 124s Penna
,HoP aGd Foe,REMAN-ourisman cheyro- a
reconditioning shop; must be ex-
perienced on all makes of cars and
have ability to supervise personnel.
See Mr.: Presgrave or Mr.. Watts.
OURISMAN CHEVROLET, 61Q H
SHOVEL OR CRANE oPERAToR-
JOSEPH SMITH l. SONS, INC.
2001 Kenilworth ave. ne. Ia
SLIP COVER CUTTER, exper., man
who must make over $4,000 year.
sHPhk1NTESbRNT 4RREk M Sfsh + Tor 9or utility con-
installation and layout OF sewer and
water lines. Phone EV. 4-6001:
exper. as rodman or
chairman. required for a young man
tn
fieid I With S y major seS com co3pans; my Srs pers
manent position with company bene-
fits and oppor. for advancement.
FACILITATING OPERATOR. rBM; IL
to 80, high-school graduate. draft
and nd sef sass SSssSn
4:45 um Will consider college
night student. Apply personnel Of
tlce: 3rd H.. S16 l4th ct. NV. la
TELLER, by 3 local financial institu-
week: fringe benefits. Give full de-
tails as to background, experience
and education. Box 3s3-R Star.
TENOR soLoIsT. experienced pre-
ferred: one service. small Methodist
Si5 snSiF st@ or O. Can 4a6s4 J. S Smith, Poplar
TILE SETTER. lst class. Call WA. =
1896, between 1-6 pm. -l3
Tt OUTSIDE SERVICEMAN; must
be exper. MR.. MASON. NO. 7-3l II.
--l2
rYPIST, part time: experienced;
5BM-psM; GsM i5s ss4E statistical and TECHNICAL
WAITER, part or full time: nice res
taurant; must have top exper. MR..
EVANS: IA: 1-9SSS.
MAN SHIPPING CLERK for building
supplies. Apply WEST BROTHERS
BRICK CO.. 1000 Sheriff I'd. ne.
Ia
MAN wANTEDi 3O-4O yrs. old; expert
ence in meat and groceries; 500
per wk. to right man; must have ex-
cellent references; good hours; good
working conditions. Apply in own
handwriting to Box SIT, Star. -13
MAN-DEPENDABLE
With car Permanent employment.
Apply ELECTROLUX CORP. 3707
Ga. ave. NV.
FIRST-CLASS PAINTER
ADpT " ATpAN TNVXJEDC
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must be exper. In selling
new and used cars; an excellent op-
portunity selling the Nations No.
car of the year; excellent pay, in
surance benefits, vacation with pay
and Xmas bonus. Apply within
L. q. Cockerham. sales manager.
LOGAN MOTOR CO., I'LL 18th st.
NV, DI. T-5S00. is
for COMMERCIAL
CONTROLS CORP. manufacturers of
Office equipment; mechanical and
electrical aptitude necessary; ex-
perience desirable but not essential.
National organizations; permanent
position; employe benefits. Phone
DI. 1885. -l2
SERVICE EN-Washington's
largest Chevrolet dealer has open
ings for 2 service salesmen. Appli-
cants must be qualified to diagnose
mechanical trouble and estimate
body damage. See Mr. PEesgrave
LET. 6l0 H st. ne. Ia
STATION ATTENDANT,
shift manager. white, neat appear
ance. thoroughly experienced: local
refs. 1897 Hamilton St. Hyattsyille
UN 4-9S55 Ia
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NIGHT CLEANER
APPLY ALBAN TOWERS
700 Mass. Ave. NV.
nTTTETnE cAT ESMAN

370o Mass. Ave. NV. ia
OUTSIDE SALESMAN
The Hecht Company opening new
dept. in Silver Spring, needs z men,
leads furnished; on-tbe-job training;
earn while you learn: must finance
self tor :, to 8 weeks; present men
in same dept at other stores earn
ing aboVe-aVerage income. Telephone
Ma. $4,000. Ext. 2321. ID
PAINT SAILS REPRESENTATIVE for
known manufacturer; experience de-
sirable but not essential. Give
details in reply. Box 22O-S, Star.
PARTS MAN-Assistan to manager
MIR. LapheW, TAKoMA MOTOR Co,
Takoma Park, Md. IL
PARTS MAN--Experienced floor man
with knowledge of perpetual inven-
tory cards system and typing; paid
holidays and vacation; group in
surance benefits; nationally known
truck manufacturer. Box 2-V, Star.
PBx OPERATOR and elevator oper-
ator, colored with experience 1or
BAY STATE APT. 1901 Mass. ave.
nv; See res. mgr; - W. y-l3
ule; excel. pay. Mr.. MILLER. JE; =
PHARMACIST, registered in Md; ex-
perienced only; permanent posi-
ton. give age. experience, salary
desired in reply. Box COS, star.
Observation-Disclosures 10 years ex-
perience, capable of doing new work,
ysmGeeine yoaSe men sith Sfd Md aea's 3ourneyman ]
card and drivers license. Furnish
own hand tools: steady work. top
WAGES. No lay-offs fol. right men.
PORTER-DRIvER. drugstore. hours
to 4 exper. GALLAUDET PHAR-
ouASTiTY SURVEYOR, for position
with established local general con-
tractor. State age, experience. rel
erences and salary expected Box
REAL Al ESTATE STATE AGENTs-we need
several full-time, exper. agents. LIB.
REALTY CO. INC. JU. 1880
REAL ESTATE SALESMAN. well;
iareer quarters: need statesmen;
must have car. experience not nee
essary, r. A., HUMPHREYS. REAL
TOR, MA. S-5020. IL
REAL ESTATE Statesmen. for large
subdivision: full and part time:
experienced. L. KAHN, 11102
Dewey rd. Kensington, Md. Ia
REAL ESTATE statesmen 90. need
ed. experienced only. for Rockville
and Montgomery County, Call J. c.
Smith. SAMUEL E. BOGLEY, INC.
Poplar 2-Bl5l. ewes, OIL. 4-2oS4;
-12
SALES REPRESENTATION-ELAsT1C
PORCELAIN. guaranteed steel tank
lining. The only lining that stops
corrosion 10-Yr. background in
private installations; Commission
basis; exclusive to right man. KIR-
WAN ENGINEERING CO., INC. SOC
E. Monument ST., Baltic. 2, Md:
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SITUATIoNS-MEN

part time; books
ioc. refs; % prompt; IT, reas. cas- Ut, e. e.54o7..
ACCOUNTANT with 5 years expert
ence. B.A.. degree. seeks position,
full or part time. JU. 7-74S3. 49,
desires full-time Job:
local experience and references. KE.
S-5047. ID"
CHEF COOK, colored. yrs. Of exper.
on European dishes; refs. Ii
CoNsTTIR;UCT1oN FIELD AND oFFicE
engineer 10 yrs eXper. including
estimating, supervision and punch
list: best at excaYating, concrete and
heavy construc. Phone AP. G-4357.
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SALESMAN
FUTURE UNLIMITED
Statesmen

If you are looking for q job as q
salesman, If you have never sold. or
If you are actively employed as a
salesman now and wish 20 in
vestigate another field. l would like
very much to talk with you. You
will work locally. in one Of the
the entire sales field. This organiza-
tion pays the highest commissions,
weekly. monthly and yearly bonus Of
any local competitor / will set
aside 30 minutes convenient to both
Won and II and give you full informa-
5000 between 0 and 3 Saturday and
Sunday. Just ask for Mr.. Castle.
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Accounts Receivable
Clerk

For large national organization; ex-
perienced in accounts receivable and
typing required. Good salary. 5-day
week. meals furnished. Send resume
to Box 59-S. Star. la
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FILE CABINETS
SPECIAL PURCHASE
U. S. GOVERNMENT
OPEN SUN. 8::30-3:00

80 2-drawer wood, legal and letter
file cabinets, So and up.
$50 4-drawer legal and tte letter ME NE
steel drawers, fun suspension. OAK
and walnut; used, but like-new cond.
MANHATTAN OFFICE F0UIP. CO; .
639 NEW YORK AVE. NV.
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SALESMAN-MANAGER

With diversified experience as en-
ployee and employer, which has made
possible, minimum earnings of Sl2.-
900 annually for z years. desires
position which will allow full use
of initiative, Imagination and un-
limited energy. Present status no
longer offers challenge Highest
character and business references.
Available Immediately. Call JU. g.
1173. or write Box 374-V. Star.
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ERGO

ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH
A DIVISION OF
AcF INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
Riverdale, Nd. WA. 7-4444. Ext. 1o6|
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SALESMAN

Preferably with paint exper. to cover
established territory, d. c., Md.
Va, calling on all types of accounts /;
salary and bonus. Reply stating age
and qualifications. Box 236-S. Star.
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lUO Chb"0OA AsA. AN"-'s eAA~'
CAMERA. Mattedrier, print straisht-
ener, AXIS eniarger. No. bromide,
exp. meters, contact paper. NE. g.
CAMERA, movie. f:a.5 lens, built
in exposure meter. Sell or trade
with cash for late Leica or contact
CAMERA AM IENs-Rollei Telephoto;
ike new; original cost, S145, sacri-
fice for SI00. JE. 4-0443. --13
CAMERA-EaStman View, 5x7, por-
trait lens. dividing back, film hold,
ers, studio tripod and lights and
many extras; $50 takes all. SV.
caRPET INVENTORY sALE-aoss
to 4O9e discount. = Sample scatter
sizes, 49c to S5.95. AAA LINoLEUM
CO.. 5s02 Georgia, ave. NV. -l3
GablN Mb sAwsspisi Esei Fepst 4S25
Calvert I'd, College PIX. UN. 4-O464.
CLOTHING-Dresses, all from fine
navy; navy $Id-S15. AID. 1850. -I3
CLOTHING, sizes 8. to 1S-Magnifi-
cent COLLECTION Of ooaIs suits Sayt,mgl daStta,l
Clothes Clothes formerly belonging to local
radio-television stars and social
celebrities. Their constant public
appearances require change OF
wardrobe. Prices from So up. BY
popular demand We are now open
daytime hours as well. Monday
through Saturday. II to pm
Tuesday. Wednesday ewes, to D
pm, Sunday. to. pm. To see
collection. l40l Columbia rd. NV.
Apt 2I5; co 5-1753., 10
man; cost. 5000; make offer: New.
lge. sled. used twice; girls coat
with hood. 1S45 Vernon st. NV;
CONCRETE MIXER. Jaeger. medium
size S150. KI. S-l344. ia
CONSOLE IRoNRITE. used l month,
CRiB, blond finish. incl. mattress and
springs: good cond,: Sl6. VIII. o.
DEEP TiS FREEZE, II GU. it.. chest type,
double doors. less than Ia yrs, old,
DEEP III; |IIsRsi FREEZE. 1858; ao-cu.-ft, cros-
icy Shelvador; excel; cond.; S425 or
DETf fssf ' 'FEEEzf; s,o Philso. 70 Gu f.;
DEsK, light oak; best offer. VA.
DEsKs. lsss.' large. good : looking oak,
painted dull black; best offer: JE.
2-0270 after 8 p.m;, all day sun.
DIAMONDS, ladys 21a cts perfect.
ssh: mans Ia cts. S425; lady's
Il Ct. Sl25; mans ia cts, $500;
lady's 5A cts. 1,S95; mans Ct,
$3.50. LIVINGSTON 4 CO.. 1923
II st. NV, NE. S-526S. liz
DIAMOND RING, lady's lovely. Va
carat diamond. 6 smaller, platinum
setting: $500. KE: 6-S0s6. Ia
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MAINTENANCE MAN
Medical TechnicianS

Positions with the o. s. Government
available for qualified medical tech
nicians; salary S3.795;. military ex-
perience desirable; preferably single
under 35. Willing to serve. over.
seas. For interview bring this ad
to U. s. Employment Service. Old
Post Office Bldg. Room 32l. Feb.
IA Iu5S from, no rs
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Bldg. Material

WlNIOW O-F = WOOD
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
CORRUGATED TIN
ALSO MANY OTHER BUILDING
ITEMS FROM HUNDREDS OF
WRECKING JOBS AT BARGAIN
PRICES.
Come in and Browse Around
GENERAL WRECKING co.
1037 Brentwood Rd. NE. AID. 2-6177
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STENOGRAPHER

General insurance ONCE. Call MRS.
MADDOX, MA. $4,000 for appt..
IA
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Atlantic Research. Corp
Alexandra, va.
CLOTHING SALESMAN

Experienced, for mems ready-to-wear
department. Steady, year-round
position. Excellent salary: good iu-
INC. 60 Hn2 9TH st " IL
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HELP MEN

For wine and liquor shop: experience
not essential; excellent future with
progressive raises: good hours. DO
o44t, 18TH 81 n ia
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SALES HI.EPK

SALES CLERh
Gift, novelty or newsstand exper
preferred: excel. working eondi-
tions; meals furn.; 6-day week. APP
ply RIM. 205. Washington National
Airport. Ia
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MAN-DEPENDABLE
With car Permanent employment.
Apply ELECTROLUX CORP. 1907
Ga. ave. NV.
FIRST-CLASS PAINTER
APPLY ALBAN TOWERS
u-nn AHore Ava NJ ", 10
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INEXPENSIVE GADGET
Homemade Alarm Tells
When Flooding Storts

tive response. A sensitive home
made switch can easily be inn
provised from two lengths of
insulated solid wire fastened
down with their barred ends
crossed, so that q light upward
push from the float plunger will
force them into contact.
II the alarm depended purely
on float action, 1t would require
perhaps " inch of water on the
basement floor to actuate the
bell. This difficulty is overcome
by using a cellulose sponge to
act as a booster.
These synthetic sponges when
dry can be squeezed to a fraction
OF their normal thickness be-
tween two boards in a wise, and
will remain so until they are
wetted. then recover their full
fatness. The sponge we used
came from the dime store, was
about 21a inches wide. AZ inches
long and 11a inches thick. It
compressed to q thickness Of less
than 12 inch.
1t Works In Seconds
In repeated tests. the alarm
went of from u to is seconds
after the dry-compressed sponge.
in place under the plunger float.
was first hit by a thin trickle OF
water across the basement floor,
corresponding in size to the flow
from wall seepage.
Thus put on notice at the very
beginning of q basement Hood, a
home owner has ample time to
screw the drain standpipe in
place, check the condition OF the
sump pump, or move the base-
ment's perishable contents out
Of the damage zone.
If q bell ringing transformer
is used, the extension cord feed
ing the alarm should be in new
condition and have a rubber in
Evening star., 1955-06-25

s45 Rose Lone.
Columbia Pines
S2e, ,s00--s24. .010---
59s finaneine with
$500 sesh. En-
trenee hall, , bod
rooms lone with
firsplacsD, 2 Co.
rcrro tile buths;
piono size living
room with fire
p o c ., separate
dining room. large
electric kitehen
with dining spcce,
targe screened
p ere Il, ottuehsd
saraes. Larss lot
Ia, m...atk..l .ka.f
Evening star., 1955-06-25
BY Harold Smith

| Much of the damage caused
Iby basement leaks could be
headed off If we householder
were warned when the flooding
begins. An efficient flood warn
ling alarm can be assembled
Iquite simply around an mex
lpensive vibrator type doorbell,
with buiit-in sensitiyity to de-
Itect even a trickle of urlwanted
water and tell us of floods In
time to take counter measures.
| Essentially this homemade
alarm consists of an electric
tdoorbell mounted atop a wooden
stand 8 inches high and 6 inches
wide and deep, with a plunger-
Equipped float to close the cir
Icuit ana start the noisy bell
ringing at the first appearance
fof water.
Draws Little Current
! These vibrator or buzzer type
doorbells can be rung with as
little as s volts Of either direct
Ior alternating current. This
means that one can be powered
with either dry cell batteries OF
Ia cheap bell-ringing trans
former with an output of 6 to
10 volts.
4 Battery operation is preferred
not only because it is safer in
the hands of US amateurs, but
4 also because it makes the alarm
4 independent of power failures
that often accompany basement
! flooding storms. 1t requires al
least three No. 6 dry cells. con-
nected in series to operate the
bell clapper.
The frame is nailed together
as shown, the bottom end left
open. "A center leg brace Of 2
|by 2 inch pine and the top OF
the stand are bored with 20
inch holes in which an 8 inch
length of % inch hardwood
doweling win slide freely. This
dowel is imbedded in a float con-
sisting of q 4 inch length OF !
by 2 inch pine.
Switch Is Improvised
Ordinary pressure switches or
fpushbuttons have too much
spring loading to provide sensi-