davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1956-05-04
BANK BOOK LOST

Savings Bank Book No. 5244 hav-
ing bee nreported lost or stolen,
the holder thereof is hereby re-
quested to present it to the Bank
within twelve (12) weeks from
this date as otherwise the Book
will be cancelled and a new one
issued in it's place at the expira-
ton of this period.
Virgin Islands National Bank
Chrstiansted, v. /.
April 20, 1856
, 1956-05-04
OR R 7

Modern Concrete House
near beach. Three bedrooms,
bath and shower incolors,
hot and cold water, tiled floor
and walls, plenty Of cabinets
large cistern, and auto avail
able.
BIG PRINCESS
Telephone 298 w q ring
, 1956-05-04

sent tariffs. Teachers, stud
ents, and skilled workers
whether from city or farm
and from all sections Of the
country, will travel abroad as
neve before.
, 1956-05-04
SUNDAY & MONDAY
Sunday, May 6 & Z, 1856
DEEP IN M YHEART

Jose Ferrer, Merle Oberon, Helen
Traubel, Walter Pidgeon, Paul
Henred, Rosemary Clooney, Gene
Kelly, Jane Powell, Vic Damone,
Anne Miller Cyd Charlse, How
ard Keel and Tony Martin
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ACCOUNTANT-TO $500

AONOUN fAIN - TO @O,JUU
Manager, exclusive club $4,000
Mathematics assistant to $4,000
Secy.. top-flight, to 40 $4,000
Other secretaries to $4,000
Copy-typist. cleo. type $4,000
Education major, to IS st. $4,000
Writer. exper. pol. res. $4,000
OTHER FINE POSITIONS
COLUMBIA AGCY.
1871 9 St.. Suite 224 ME. S-362g
OPEN MONDAY TIL 8 PM.
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ARTIST-DRAFTSMAN
BAKERY SALESGIRL
Experience Not Necessary
APPLY
MR.. STORM
Virginia Room
TILT uTHuT M
PARKINGTON-A ARLINGTON
Glebe Rd. and Wilson Blvd.


BEAUTICIAN, all-round operator;
MOORE BEAUTY SALON. 604 / 1th
st. NV. ME-. S-S410. rs
BEAUTICIAN. man or woman, for our
Bethesda salon. excellent oppor-
tunity for good operator: 5-day
week: good salary and commission.
Apply EMILE. 1905 Old George
town I'd. or 1921 Conn. ave. -27
BEAUTICIANS !2). one beginner:
sood salary lar SSos commission; 9,day
B EAU ia s-oG male and female,
full time or part time. for Sc. sub
urban salon; busy shop, good op-
OVER SHOPPING CENTER lAr-
cadel, across from Glassmanor
Apis. 1855 Indianhead I'd. Sc.
BEAUTICIANs. male or female; hair
stylist, also manicurist and girls
to shampoo and assist. GABRIEL,
1919 Conn. ave. NV. --26
BEAUTICIAN, good operator wanted.
full or part time: FRED THE HAIR
sTYLIsT, Il09 @ st. NV; rs
BEAUTICIAN, for well-estab. ,saion;
s sroand i0 opsrasor f0r small 0G irsndy
salon in Bethesda; top salary and
c conn OIL. 4-96l1. HA. 2
BExUTICIAN, eolored. exper.. with a
fS11 azd n NV. sect. LII. 4-Osss'
B Ia TiSf2S must b. experienced Mss
busy bS sSoD Exee eosi'iS SALARY
and working conditions. ALExiA's
s nishts ana sun. 10. 7SSses. 1Es6
woman). experienced. JULES, Lang
ley shopping center, Nd; Other
c eslSn Mr. ig gu. Ale s snd sshirins5t0n
BEAUTY BEAU n o GGEii sSs5:s1oo per
week guarantee plus commission: g.
work Seg louis csEHTIVE HAIR HAIR
DRESSERS. ITO Eye st. NV.
BOOKKEEPER. under So, for long
hs he, dSubls:snattry books re;
congenisl atmosphere: good starting
salary, with merit advances L. E.
RREuN1NGER q SONS, INC, 1880
K st. NV. Ma. S-2040. --26
BOOKKEEPER, please apply In per
son. ADLER ENGRAVING SHOP,
1905 @ st. NV. No phone calls
BooKKEEPER, insurance agency;
knowledge Of shorthand desirable.
Under 50. Pleasant working condi-
tions. All applications kept conf
Dental. Box 1891. Star. --26
BOOKKEEPER for wholesale supply
business; pleasant working condi-
under. Salary open. Apply gao
BSOsoGkkREPEsRs. ss5-ss5 wk.; typ
lists, S55-S65 wk.: comptometer
oprs., blk. mach. oprs.; dozens OF
excel. openings. Welcome. See MR..
BLACK at BOYD'S lest. 40 yrs),
700 18th. cor. g NV.
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YOUNG MAN. 21-35, TO ASSIST
manager In local branch coast-to.
coast organization. Experience un.
necessary Must be able to converse
intelltgentiy and be satisfied with
500 per week to start. Rapid ad.
vancement II accepted. Phone Mr.
SMITH. Elk. 3-4467, before noon
Guaranteed Salary. 500 Per Week
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HELP-WoMEN
CLERK-TYPISTS

We have openings for high school
graduates, rs to az, with some typ
ing; former ONCE experience not
70 4 40 pm; annual and sick leave,
group insurance, economical cafe
terra for employees. Apply person.
mel nfice, Ard floor, EQUITABLE
LIFE INSURANCE CO., $40 18th
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HELP-MEN
MAN WITH CAR

sis naIY o 20 sssss,s1ss nsss.
10 am. 70 I'm daily
MEN-Excellent openings for 2 men
full time; also i part time; married
men preferred; full time can aver.
age over 500 per week: full estab.
hshed routes. no cold canvassing
famous everyday necessities ASSURE
steady high earnings: no sales ex.
perienee necessary. but must bl
able to furnish character refer.
enees. For details apply FULLEE
BRUSH CO.. Oil National Pres
Bldg, 14th and p SITS. NV. OF
phone DI. 7-4477 or d.. 7-349s
YOUNG MAN. white, to work viii
neld manager servicing regular Gus.
toners: average sos per VIZ. :,
start. See Mr. Murray, Room 400
1908 @ st. NV. -27
YOUNG MAN. sales position witt
freight company. previous expert.
ence not required. Good opportu.
nifty with progressive company
Starting salary $500 per month
Call DE. 2-4326 for appointment
YOUNG MAN AS REFRIGERATION
MECHANIC HELPER. Must bs
mechanical and DESTROYS of learn.
ing the business. COLONIAL ICT
CREAM CO.. 416 Canal st. sc
See MT. Lewis. 8 to 10 am. 4 to
pm
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Government Employees
Insurance Company
14th and L SITS. NV.
Please Apply at L st. Entrance

FILE CLERK, knowledge of typins
helpful High school graduate. op-
portunities for advancement; ex-
ceilent company benefits. Pleas,
call for appt. RE. 7-7130. IBN
REGIONAL OFFICE. 1871 L st
FOUNTAIN GIRL, experienced. small
fountain: also help other parts Of
store. Good salary, day work
CONCORD PHARMACY. 1916 N
Hampshire NV, NO. $4,000. ---27
FOUNTAIN GIRL, white. over Is
S:30-5:30 daily. DISTRICT HTS.
PHARMACY. 1884 Marlboro pike
FRONT DESK CLERK, for large ex.
elusive apartment building, age &c
to so; permanent position; must
be experienced: q am. to 2:30 pm.
alternate week. 2:30 pm. to 1890
Give age, height, weight, phone
number and experience. names and
phone numbers of references. Re-
ply Box 461-R, star rs
HAT CHECK GIRL, attractive. Apply
HOTEL STATLER. End floor, 18th
and K SITS. NV. -26
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CLERK-TYPIST - Experienced for
large building supply firm, some
one with initiative and willing to
work, 5-day, 40-hr. wk., apply Mrs.
Burton. BARBER g. ROSS CO.,
9th and Wee SITS. ne, DE. 2-0501.
CLERK TYPIsT, travel bur: Sl9o.
COLUMBIA Agcy,. 1341 @ st. NV.
LERK-TYPISr, insurance company,
opportunity for advancement; 3d.
hr. wk., good pay, company bene-
fits; mod. ONCE. Call AID. 1850.
CLERK-TYPIsT-Large national in
surance company has opening for
clerk-typist, 21-32. in claim office
Previous office exper. preferred. 90
w.p.m. tipping speed essential. Ex-
eel. starting salary and opportunity
for advancement. 5-day week. Un-
usual employe benefits incl. Profit
sharing plan. Phone JU. 5-s424
for interview appt- -27
CLERK high school grad
uate. experience desirable but not
suRETY Co. sci Southern Bids :,
18th and H SITS. NV. go
CLERK-TYPIST under 40. Knowl-
edge Of shorthand required. 5-day.
37la-hr. wk.. Pleasant working con-
ditions. Apply SUNLIFE OF CAM
ADA. RIM. 329. 724 14th st. NV.
or call Ma. s-4957. 20
CLERK-TYPIsT, 5000 mo-: o to
5:15:o 5,day week. For details call
CLERK-TYPIsT-Experienced typ
list to handle tipping and general
ONCE work; 40-hour week. Apply
2705 S. Oakland St. Arlington.
CLERK-TYPIsT-Excel. opportunity
for right person in Hyattsville. 5l2-
day every other week. Paid vaca-
ton. holidays. disqualification and
other employee benefits. Apply in
person only. Mr.. WILLIAMS or
MR.. KACKLEY at JUSTINE
NICHOLSON CHEVROLET, $40
BALTIC. ave, Hyattsvilie.
CLERK-TYPIST, white, to learn
bookkeeping machine: permanent
position; all employe benefits
Starting salary $4,000 per year
Don't make q move without seeing
Mr.. Harmon. SMITHS STORAGE
CO., 1913 You st. NV. Il
CLERK-TYPIST
Ideal Job for someone interested
in working for an automobile deal
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misunderstanding


Must be experienced on awnins
and canvass goods: steady work
good pay and working conditions
Apply in person. 1904 R. l. ave. ne
SUPERINTENDENT law flrm
for fully qualified and exper. exec
but not required. Mod. air-cond
Offices. halliday on alt. Sat; gooC
salary. NE s-0023. -27
SECRETARY. law frm; genera
office experience acceptable; 5-da,
week; vacation with pay; startini
salary. $3.50 per month, Neigh
borhood 18th and K NV. MA; s.
2477. -27
SECRETARY, age 24-45, permanent
position with local medical organi.
zation; opportunity for advance.
interesting and varied work. 30,
277-R. Star. pr
SECRETARY. shorthand. electri,
tipping, variety OF ONCE work Sinai
office staff. corporation Dement'S. s.
day week. SMITH CORONA, INC.
1913 Park I'd. NV. -27
SECRETARY: law ONCE. air cond.
perm. position. 5-day week; salar,
commensurate with ability. Phone
MA. S-9243. -2b
SECRETARY - Immediate opening
rs to 40. Some bookkeeping. Ma
tional Press Building. Permanent
good salary. DI. 7-2672. 81
SECRETARY to chief mining ensi-
neer, American company in Vene-
zuela: college graduate with de-
gree in geology, plus secretarial
training: previous experience de-
sirable; must speak, read and write
Spanish fluently. single, good
health. Attractive salary and
other benefits. Submit resume to
Box 72-R. Star. 80
SECRETARY. Junior, for broadcast
ing executive Must be proficient
at shorthand. Apply Personnel,
NATIONAL BROADCASTING CO,
SECRETARY, age 20 to 40. in estab-
lished law Office. permanent If
qualified. Ma. S-0493. 27'
SECRETARIES. jr. and experienced;
legal. medical, legislative, indus,
ETC.; some pit. time; to $4,000.
SECY., STENOS.. BKKPRS.. typists,
PIX oprs., ofc. mach. oprs. ATLAS
AGCY. 1920 N. Y ave. NV
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STENO.-SEC'Y

Young woman capable Of handling
varied duties in interesting line of
work, car division, General Motors,
located Cafritz Bldg. 1925 Eve st.
NV, mr.. 18th. Attractive salary.
cost Of Living bonus, small congenisl
staff Call MR.. DODGE, ST. 3-0l "a.
81
SYSTEM SERVICE SECRETARY (sgl.
or married.. with tipping and short
hand ability, to assist in secre-
tarial duties in demonstration OF
tape-operated ONCE equipment; In
tperience not necessary: pleasant
working conditions. liberal en-
ploye benefits; 5-day. 40-hr. wk.
Telephone for appt., COMMERCIAL
CONTROLS CORP, DI. 1880.
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CASHIER

Must be experienced. dependable
and capable. for cash ONCE Of fine
specially store. Good starting salary
good opportunity for Advancement
liberal discount on personal pur.
chsses. Apply Mr.. Boren.
THE YOUNG MEMS SHOP
sea- MINI. Ave. NE. II
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TIRE SALESMAN, inside sales, ex-
perience desirable but not essen
tial Good pay and extra benefits.
Permanent situation. Apply Les
Lubel, SILVER SPRING TIRE
CORP. 5000 Georgia ave. ~
TYPEWRITER MECHANICS; imme-
diate openings for men experienced
on all makes. Salary commensurate
o OIth sEDeT EST1pM ApgIy co.
r l1sE n: FEE: SERVICE MAN for
s sn1Hlae Sa1 standard asads and elec-
trio typewriters. Training given
on our latest models. 5-day week
insurance, retirement. etc. Salary
open. sMITH-coRoNA. INC, JI44ls
uPHoLsTERER, full time; steady
year-round work. Apply In person
vIRGA & co. 7126 WIS. ave-, Be-
:, thesda, Md. OIL. 2-790O. -S
EXPERIENCED BUTCHER. top pay.
no. 1880. MCKINLEY MARKET'
321 T st. ne. 80
BOY, white. Is; shipping and mail.
ing dept, national publication. CAL
DI. 1926. rs
MAN, with experience in either au-
tomobile or consumer cfeolt neiu,
preferably In both passing credit
and customer contacts. as second
man In home Improvement loan de-
partment. Kindly give full details
as to age. martial status and ex-
perience. Box 437-R. Star. 80
MAN. reputable, with. high. school
education to learn wholesale sheet
metal, heating: paid vacation, re-
tirement. 5-day week and othei
advantages; rapid advancement
to energetic person; no experience
necessary. Apply In person ct III
Lakewood ct. ne. between am:
and 8 pm. except Saturday ano
Sunday. -SO
MAN, white, for maintenance work;
must have Md. permit for driving
truck, Contact MIR. soPER. AP
Man ISs1 With college training in man
agement and economies. to work
for national association in man.
agement training program and
assist in legislative and research
goTk: cSlisses dseTrssss A reau1lFSsd.
MAN-For delivery and hook-up only
Of washers. dryers, etc, Reputable
and some exper. required. Apply IN
person, OLIVER, INC. zoos Wis
consin ave-. Bethesda. Nd. ~
MAN WITH CAR
Attractive income. oooS refer
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HtLP-W0kAEN
CREDIT Girl,

CORRESPONDENT TYPIsT. coll
coLUMBiA AeeT.. 1871 6 st. nv
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SECRETARY

Position open for secretary
to executive in headquarters
ONCE OF national finance firm.
Tipping and some shorthand
essential: 35-hr wk.: salary
commensurate with ability
and experience. Liberal COM
pany benefits which includes
pension plan. Excellent work
ing conditions. Apply in per-
son. 4l6 Rfng Bldg, 18th and
M Sks. NV. "
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PART TIME
Aver. $10.79 per eve. viii not
interfere with regular work; 1920,
Car nee; white; call WO. $1,000.
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HELP WOMEN tcont. !,
CASHTER-CT,ERK

Must be able to type and handle
money; 6-day wk.. of SUM-: 3 meals
daily. TALLY-HO RESTAURANT
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SECRETARY

Fully experienced; capable of han
ding own correspondents and de-
tails Of 1-girl ONCE: age 80 to 45.
Write full information swing COM
plete resume as to age, education
and experience. Box 221-R, Star.
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TEACHER
OF OFFICE PRACTICE

OF OFFICE PRACTICE
Applicant should be qualified TO
instruct classes in filing systems,
business machines and secretarial
procedures; full or part time en-
ployment, permanent position. Tel
ephone MA S-174S and ask for
MR.. DIXON, STRAYER COLLEGE
18th and F SITS. NV. --27
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SECRETARY

Girl Friday for 8 department man:
ayers: interesting and deyersified
pheasant, accustomed to dealing with
customers and have experiences or
be capable of handling one-girl Of
fee; 5-day week; attractive salary.
disqualification and life insurance
plans. 2 weeks vacation. and other
company benefits. Do not apply un-
less oualified and are seeking worth
while employment
CAMPBELL MUSIC co.
DI 7-S4h4 ~
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STENOGRAPHER
Young lady, age 90 to 80, for In
teresting position with research hrtn
in Alexandria, accurate shorthand
and tipping required, varied once
able: excellent chance for advance
ment: salary dependent upon quail
fications. Call XII. e-s765 for ap-
pointment. --27
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Immediate Opportunity

: men needed bstween the agei
Rapid Advancement, excellent work
ing conditions: no experience needed
free training period. Apply in per-
son only. ARTHUR MURRAY
STUDIO, 1o11 Conn. ave. NV. z to
o pm. -27
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HELP-WoAAEk
SECRETARY

High caliber, responsible
for order processing. eompos-
ing letters. dictaphone, short
hand and administrative
duties. For expanding export
flrm, Location on Dupont
Circle. Pleasant working con.
ditiosns; IS : hr. week. Elk
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Government Services, Inc.
CLERKS

We have q permanent position
f syassIs Of e eacu ssnsFa msaSe e
operation is helpful; 5-day week
vacation with pay, free insurance
and other employe benefits.
Apply ELITE LAUNDRY
2119 18th ST. NV.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
HELP--WoMEN

ACCTs. PAYABLE ciks.. beginners;
no tipping, add. mach; $3.50 st.
COLUMBIA Agcy.. 1341 6 st. NV
ACCOUNTING CLERK, post &C.
counts receivable. make up monthly
statements and other general ONCE
work: some tipping required. UN
4.1000. -27
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Observation-Disclosures

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Immediate, permanent opening Il
cafeteria in Government building
will train II quick at mental add
ton. Early daytime hours. 40
hour week. Age Is to 40.
Government Services, Inc.
1875 21st st. NV. -27
CLERK, experienced. for valet shop
part time, 81 per hour. HA. 2
1878. -26
CLERK. preferably with some book
keeping exper., permanent position
in modern air-con. ONCE; 5-da.
week, good salary, see Mr.. Richard
Stohlman at STOHLMAN CHEV.
33rd and M SITS. NV. 80
CLERKS "a, white, age % to 40
to learn file and office work. mus
write legibly. move quickly; nj
newcomers: large ONCE near 15tl
and H SITS. NV, handling no mer
chandise: hours, $50 to B.: half
day Sat: good salary: permanent
Phi. Ma Stills. -26
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CASHIERS

Interesting work in front ONCE:
exper. handling cash preferred; will
train alert and dependable young
women under 80. Apply personnel
ONCE.
HOTEL STATI.ER
18th AND X STS, NV.
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OFFICE MANAGER for printing
plant: fine opportunity for ener-
getic.. capable person; diversified
duties, good salary, company bene-
fits. Box 14S-R. Star. --26
PBX-TYPIST, 5 days; invoicing
some correspondence; $50 wk.
COLUMBIA Agcy., 1341 G st. NV.
--26
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YOUNG MAN

Between ages and 20 and 20 years
We have opportunity in our organi.
cation for man who wants Il
learn the mortgage loan and rea
estate business and who Is looking
for o permanent position: good sal.
airy to start, with opportunity fol
advancement, with one Of the largest
old established concerns In the city
A large portion Of the duties viii
be outside and therefore applicant
must own his own car, for which
he will receive adequate allowance
Work week. 37h hours. Lunches
furnished free. Reply In own hand.
writing, giving full particulars q,
to previous business experience ano
draft status and salary expected
All applications considered conf
Dental and no inquiries made unit
after interview. Box 411-R. Star
HIGH EARNINGS-Pleasa work
new. Earn While You Learn train
ing program. Apply JACK g. JILL
ICE CREAM CO., 1419 l. st. Sc.
l TO 5 pm. everyday.
WNTD., 3 exp. men to wk. in nurs.
cry. ROTH'S AZALEA GRDN., S211
Sligo Greek pkwy.. TAX. PIX. Nd
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DANCE TEACHERS
DICTAPHONE
TRANSCRIBERS

IGf11NbNIGID
With at least g months ex-
perienee in Dietaphone or
similar prescriptions; inter-
esting work in convenient
location; excellent working
conditions; steady, expanding
ORGANIZATION; 5-day week. 8
to 4.30
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HELP-MEk
Stationary Enpineer

9Th class: for Sermansht position
in new air-eond. apt. building on
Conn Conn; ave- s22S p per , mo; plus S.r !
cAFRITz CO.. 1874 x st. NV. RIM.
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SECRETARY

National Lutheran Council. Per-
manent. 5-day week. DE, 2-lpl d,
ext. 25. --27
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SECRETARY

Under 80. for advertising dept
national publication: some clerical
duties; excel. oppor., responsible
person interested advertising field.
Pleasant once, exceptional employe
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CAFETERIA ASSISTANT
Monday Through Friday
40-Hour Week

will train in sanitation service
and food production in large COM
mercial food organization, serving
and lunch. Some expert
ence in restaurant work and super
visory ability required. Early day
time hours. Age d to 20.
GOVERNMENT SERVICES. INC.
1913 21st ST. NV.
--27
CAPITOL HILL SECRETARIES, $500
to $3.50 mo. up; several openings:
NEED 200 new applicants. ages
1866, daily, now. Visit first
BOYDrS, cor. 18th and @ INA,
CASHIER, part-time. experienced
e e9ars sSe ia PM 94tb !. Feis rseuiEssd
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CLERK TYPIST
Ideal Job for someone interested
in working for an automobile deal
ership. Located in Falls Church area
JE. 2-1117. 81
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HER GOLDEN YEARS
Active Retirement
For Miss VestQl

stitch at the same time. She
can feather-stitch four or five
pot-holders while she's dunn
my in one game of bridge.
However, she now farms out
some of the finishing to two
or three dependable and me-
ticulouS friends, who like her.
self enjoy doing a little easy
handwork.
Matches Go Fast
MY best selling article"
says Vivian, sis gift matches
especially the ones I make
for both political parties. They
are white with little cut-outs
in pastel felt of dancing ele-
plants or donkeyS with dia-
mond eyes. They're selling
like hot-cakes."
According to Vivian she sold
$3.50 match covers last Christ
mas, which she considered
quite a quantity. But last
March she bought 1880
match covers Gall white) and
they are gone already. She
remarks that it takes a lot Of
felt and rhinestones to adorn
that many covers so she has
just laid in $1,000 worth of
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the sparkling spirit Of Christ
mas.
Just as she refuses to be-
come really big business, Miss
VeStal reserves time somehow
for her normal social life.
Vivian Vestal first came to
Washington in 1917 when her
father, the late Albert Henry
VeStal, was elected to Congress,
where he served in the House
of Representatives from Indi-
ana until his death in 1882.
Finishing school in Indiana,
Vivian had no more preten-
tious plans for her life than
the usual whirl of official So
ciety in the Nations Capital,
travelling abroad with her
parents and the pleasant ex-
periences incident to such a
program. The first thing she
knew she found herself teach
ing French, but still continued
her summer travel. She has
visited every country except
India.
Il had always supposed"
says Vivian. that on retire.
ment / would devote myself
to writing and painting. With
two other girls once au-
thored a French text book
which still draws royalties.
Titled 'Toujours Francais.' it
was written in conjunction
with Helen Hodges and Agnes
Nelson. Then, I've always
painted just for fun"
Avid Bridge Fan
Miss Vestal keeps up her
bridge and recently paired
with Villa Reed, daughter-in-
law of Representative Dan
Reed of New York, came out
second in a bridge marathon
held at the Women's Con-
gressional Club. One morn
ing a week she sews at the
Women's Republican Club.
and also gives time to the