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Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-10-15
Only Man Can Make
A Pretzel Tree
BY NIKE RIVISE

(AnOther in a series of odd and
interesting farming inventions from
the files of the United States Pat
ent Office
SCRATCH THE average farmer and
YOU will find an inventor even If he
doesn't send his ideas to the patent
office in every case.
Benjamin Franklin, the great invent
or, was asked why he invented so many
things. His answer was: Because l
am a very lazy man and I want to do
things the easiest way"
Be that as it may, man who has
the "inventing bug is very happy in
that peculiar stage.
Usually inventions come about when
restless persons are not satisfied with
how things work or are dissatisfied
with the shape or contour of natural
things about them.
William Ormiston Roy of Montreal
must have been one of these individuals.
He wanted to reverse the position of
the branches of trees. The limbs on the
right side would grow on the left side
and vice versa. Seems like kind of
'pretzel tree" For the drawing on
Roy'S patent application looked exactly
like a giant pretzel.
The inventor claimed: ''My inven-
ton relates to an improved form of
tree, the grain or woody fibre of which
has been so bent by artificial means,
during the process of growth, that the
branch elements would hang out from
the opposite side of the tree"
He believed that his trees would be
shorter, sturdier and bear more fruit
and last longer. Apparently the patent
examiners pondered long time about
the possibility of ''pretzel tree" forests
all over the world. They took seven
years to make up their minds until they
granted Mr.. Roy patent. That was
on March 1, 1927 under Number 1,619,-
272.
Whether or not Mr.. Roy ever planted
his ''pretzel tree" in Canada or else
where is not known.
However, the author discovered
''pretzel tree" on his recent trip to the
beautiful Isle of Pines near Cuba. This
famous buccaneers paradise Of old has
many attractions but is topped by
Mother Jones' Jungle not far from the
town of Santa Fe.
The prize attraction among all Of thu
tropical plants is the ''pretzel tree.
1t is almost an exact replica of tn
tree pictured on Mr.. Roy's patent.
Mother Jones herself doesn't know
how it came about. It just grew.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-10-15

"Our experience with Union Oils farm lubricants this
ranch goes back to 1919 and it's all been good.
I'VE use IL International wheel tractors and two IDA Is
crawers to cultivate 1900 acres of cotton sorghum barley
alfalfa and OATS And because of Investigation of crops
these machines are at work almost every day of the year.
However, in spite of heat and dust we've never had
machine break down due fabrication failure in all these
years. Union Oil products keep equipment in the field
take this IDA 10 working behind me although it's
been more than whole years since replaced rings
bearings any other engine parts, its oil pressure and
general condition indicate that overhaulng should not be
necessary for good long time example of
how Union Oil lubricants save money every day. both
operating and maintenance expense"
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-10-15
C. 0. Garrick, Outlook

G. D. Garrick, Outlook
Winninghoff Motors, PhiIipsburg
Leo HoIzknecht, Plains
A. ]. Thunen, PIenbWood
Francis E. WetzeI, Poison
Harley E. Weydt, Red Lodge
Charles E. Fellows, Shelby
Miller Bros, St. Regis
Ralph D. 6 Ollie D. Small, Stanford
Stranahan Oil Co., Twin Bridges
Ernest Wilson, West Yellowstone
Don Reed, White Sulphur Springs
W. C. Beckwith, Whitehall
James H. SeIway, Salmon, Idaho
RodyOId & HinsVerk, WiIIiston, North Dakot;
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-10-15
UNION OIL COMPANY
OF CALIFORNIA
OF cALIFo MIA

Union Oil BLDG New York: As Rockefeller Plaza chosos
1912 Bonkers Bldg Philadelphia Eosfwck Ave. Edgewood ST.
Daos: 3ls Fidelity Union Life Bldg Kunsos City, Mo- 62 h Sc
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-10-15
Union Oil lubricants save us money every day."

Warren Cubesons experience with Union Oil lubricants
typical of farmers and ranchers everywhere in the West
These lubricants engineered combat the severest
conditions you'll any farm you haven't
yet tried Unions farm lubricants call your nearby Union Oil
representative for his recommendations to the proper
grades for your machinery.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-10-15

October Is. 1851
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12
SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Want high type Junior executive
who is stymied In present yob. 6ales
background preferred but not es-
sential. Sound training program.
Starting income open. Can expect
55figure income y fut aari;. NO r sras-
Dental. Cover fully past experiences
and education. Box 393-H, Star.
SALESMAN. appliances; exper; pref; I;
earn snT s s9 s w. 81 aT nW e s seSo
preferably with previous
grocery or wholesale grocery, bread
route, tobacco. Acknowledging or
other experience relating to serving
or selling grocery stores. Good
opportunity for ambitious YOUNG
man to learn the store fixturs
S SaS'n allowance Sasst 70 the risht man.
Good future with established frm.
Write stating age. previous expe-
rience to Box 72-H, Star.
SALESMAN; nationally known office
machine corp. has opening on sales
staff for man 25-35 able to. sell
executives. Complete training
course given. Unlimited opportunity
for person seeking permanent
career. See Mr.. ENGEL, 1910
conn. ave. NV. 1T
SALESMAN; assist In buying In fine
mems and boys store; min. 2 yrs.
exper. In mems wear sales: buying
exper, unnecessary; alert and as
gressiye; age 25 TO 40; excel. career
opportunity: sal. open. RIA. 3-110l
S SALESMAN, fine mems store: exper
pref, but not necessary: oppor. to
learn mems wear retailing; must be
alert and aggressivei age 21 to 30;
excel. salary. RA. $4,000, 5000
Ga. ave.
Observation-Disclosures and sports
wear. Excellent opportunity for
young man with some experience
preferably in local retail store.
Guaranteed salary and commission
with usual benefits. Apply Mr.. Har-
vey. UNIVERSITY SHOP. 1913 @
st. NV.
SALESdAN-Man. "a to IS years OF
age. to sell complete line Of quality,
nationally known cvr9 tires with TOP 1pp
Alexandria area. Leads furnished;
installment plan available to close
sales. Must be aggressive sales
type, interested in working for ad-
vancement toward managerial posi-
ton. Salsried position plus bonus.
including full salary during 30-day
training period. Men with tire
terviews viii be held at f60l Conn.
ave. NV. Suite No. 707. on Tues
day, February IA, z to pm, Ia
SALESMAN. experienced food line:
must have car; established terri
tory: excellent deal to the right
man. Elk. 3-2S77.
SALESMAN TO call on automotive
trade; excellent opportunity for
man willing TO work. No phone
calls. BEN HUNDLEY. TIRES,
BAG l4th st. NV.
SALESMAN--Inside. BY established
lumber and millwork company. Box
62-H. Star, -12
SALESMAN for groceries to restau-
rant hotels institutions; excellent
opportunity. Call Ii. 4-164o. IL
noon to 4.30 pm. liz
SALESMAN - Old established De
Soto Plymouth leadership has OPEN
ing for q mature and aggressive
family man interested In increas-
ing lis income and making his
future 81 lure. Need not have pre-
vious automobile selling experience.
Prefer man with successful eK-
perience in outside selling. Must
be able to contact people and de-
velop business; under direction OF
sales manager. Our compensation
plan Is the best available In this
many other benefits. See Mr.. Cis-
sci, SELLERS SALES AND SERV-
ICE, 622S Baltimore ave-. River
dale, Md. la
SALESMAN = VACUUM CLEANERS
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SALESMAN
$40 9TH ST. NV.
SALESMAN


Life insurance. Career offered.
win work Sc hours a week we We
guarantee minimum OF $500 per
year. Must have car and am
bition. Unlimited opportunity with
l65-year company. Retirement bene-
Iflts. free disqualification. Vacation
With extra pay. Age II TO 40, suite
sin Ave. NV. EN-. 2-8727, Is
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. To call on
protected list Of local retail hard
Of experience and BACKGROUND 10
Box 459-H. Star. --19
Statesmen. to sell 1855 Fords. Ex-
eel. opportunity to earn big money
II you are q willing. hard worker,
Sales exper. necessary II you are
selling q product you don't like and
want q new Ford demonstration,
vac, disqualification and other
benefits. see Mr.. Shaw. betw 10.l2
on Mon. and Tues, MONROE
Statesmen t2), white. "A to 40 for
established retail routes. Salary
and commission, b-day week; large
company with fine opportunity for
advancement, Car and expenses
fur8shed. Must have good refs.
and furnish bond. Call no. p
571a for interview. Ia
statesmen, inside and outside TO
sell automotive supplies. appliances
and televisions for one. Of the lars.
est auto accessory chains. Must
be stable and aggressive, have neat
appearance and very congental. We
offer many company benefits IN
Guiding vacation with pay. group
inusrance, profit sharing and re-
tIrement plans; etc; Apply WEsT-
st. NV, between o q m. and PM,
or call manager for appointment,
Statesmen, full and part time,
needed for new store opening In
Arlington, Va: experience. preferred
sH1 me, nSs nese aSsgstyR al Mr. EUIs
Statesmen WANTED, with OF With
out experience. Cali Mr.. MoREL,
4l21. liz
Statesmen - Excellent opportunity.
drafting and art dept. Two agrees
sive. intelligent men: no drinkers:
Govt and comml. vS eallSs , FERN
y
to sell n very desidable product.
Experience helpful but not nee.
essary. Call WA. 7-927S. 10
SALEsMEN--Direct men experienced
In books. Bibles. vacuum cleaners,
pots and pans, maRazineS, etc. II
want statesmen, not order takers
who have a genuine desire for earn
ings Of 80 weekly or more Draw
against earned commission. See Mr..
Peters. Room 4f0, 724 9th st. NV
IA
SALEsMEN-Familiar. with concrete
work. To sell new forming device.
Call WA. 1886 and leave name
and experience.
Statesmen, full or part time. Rep.
resent Babee Safe Table. distributor.
Large earnings. leads provided.
Call Sun. or Mon. JE. 3-1447,
sALEsMEN--For chemical. adyer-
Using and auto parts companies:
5000 salary, plus commission.
SILVER SPRfNG-ROCKVL. EMPL
e4l3 Ga. Ave. Ju. e-4440
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HELP-MEN

R00FER-Must be lst-elass meta
Apply o'BRrEN RooFfSo Co. Sis
18th ct. s.e.. 1909 an, As pm
R0OFER, experienced only. In slaI
and kettle work. RIA. 3-6495.
ROUTEMEN-We have openings II
our sales dept. for several men: per.
manent positions Offering vacation
with pay, guaranteed salary anc
other employe benefits. Apply
YALE LAUNDRY. 437 New YorE
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and comm. plus bonus. Car furn.
vacation with pay. Must be nsal
and aggressive. For appt. call ST
3-7S94 from am. to D pm,
Ia
RUG CLEANER-Reliable man be-
tween 25 and IS. Experience de.
sirable but not necessary. Salary
depends upon individual. Perma-
nent lob. with employe dement's
Must be entirely Trustworthy, and
willing to work. Repeat--work. II
SO, apply In person to N J. GarT ,,I;
sSsit deorsia ave-. Silver sprins.
SALESCLERK, white. 2i-35; ability
to manage retail store; typist; very
good salary. Ii. 7-3303. Ia
SALES CLERK. general merchandise
store. Past experience furniture
sales desirable. Energetic, depend
able: opportunity for advancement
Older q. slightly disabled consid.
conditions. Apply GOODWILL IN:
DUsTRIEs Personnel once, 1925
goth st. NV, 0 to IL noon. MondaS
s 1AnEeHssfR N aIiShaER recent gradual,
OF BME. BEE or BSE. full .trainint
on the Job and factory school pc,
s salary V dSpinE training ming period: wOrt
with architects, consulting engrs
and contractors for promotion ane
sales of automatic controls FOL
temperature, humidity. air condi'
tionlng and special process equip
ment. Nationwide company; sal
airy adyaneements. bonus. grour
tirement plan. Apply. stating age
exper.. qualifications and education
Box 477-H. Star. III
SALES MANAGER. for major appli'
ance dept; executive type. Expert
enced in kitchen remodeling. We
have GE franchise, etc; do our owr
Installation work; apply J. 1
SALES MAN6GER-drowins or.
Ranization with several genera
merchandise stores requires initiR-
tive. ability TO meet challenging
situations, interest in people, STATE
past employment experience. eduea-
ttonal BACKGROUND. minimum SALARY
requirement. Box Ash, Star;
SALES MANAGER: some techniea
background. Ii. 4-14S2
SALES PERSON, experienced in SELL
ing books and stationery for dner
wen established retail business,
Should be nice appearing. alert,
ambitious. with good selling person
atty. Opportunity for right person
Should be niee-appearinE,. alert,
BALLANTYNE g. SON, 1871 ? st.
NV. RE. 7-3646.
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HELP-MEN Gent

PH0ToGRAPHER-No selling Of
canvassing. Car necessary. Cal
3 a.m.-6 pm. RA. 3-6671. --16
PHOTOGRAPHERS, experienced with
Speed Graphic and commercial cam
eras; excellent opportunity for high
ence and salary desired. BOX 249-
H star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12
ROIITE MAN

We have a weil-established route,
NV. WASHINGTON, open for an am
lence, wonderful opportunity for q
sober and reliable man who. will
service present customers and So
Illicit new business. Guaranteed sal
airy, commission, complete company
benefits. Apply CENTRAL CLEAN
Frs, 323 Carroll ST. NV. Ii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12
statesmen

Stop scrambling for nick
els and dimes. II you have
confidence in yourself as to
your ability to sell, have a
car and looking for a once
ina Lifetime opportunity,
call ia. 9-5610, Monday be-
tween 10 and S for your ap-
pointment. Your 80 minutes
spent with us may possibly
be the turning point Of your
sales career.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12
ROUTEMAN

We have q permanent position in
our sales department for a man be-
tween rs and 40 years Of age, Ex-
cellent opportunity for advancement,
surance benefits. Apply ELITE
LAUNDRY, 21l9 14th st. NV.
ROUTE SALESMEN-We have open.
ings for reliable men. willing &c
learn laundry and dry cleaninf
route selling. Guaranteed SALARY
while learning; salary and commits
sion when assigned to route: vaca'
ton with pay after one year serv'
ice, plus other incentives. Apply II
person. between and 4 pm: Z
Mr.. Heinbuch STERLING LAuN'
nRY 1921 OTth ST NV IA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12
HELP-NEN

REAL ESTATE SALESMAN Oh
WOMAN, thoroughly experienced
and with q knowledge Of Silver
Spring preferred for one OF the
hottest" brokerage ofnces II
i NC, Suite 4 BIZ ef Perpetual BidG.'
REAL EsTATEgTwo men for sub
division and other sales; expert.
ence;. full time preferred; othei
considered. Call WA; 7.4gS4;
business than our present. stan car
handle Come IN ,i snd tax ans ~i bopu ",
Sr Snss viii this Il easy m % TOWN sHF
SUBURBAN. 1911 wisconsin
ave. NV. EN-. 2-0400.
REAL ESTATE SALESMAN, full OF
part time, with car and telephone
win train you to earn $4,000 per
". Il you viii work hard: MdRR
REAL REILEE s IA I-o9 ssiE 81 SsS iuI
time, to expand our office In Fair:
fax. Call Mr.. Grubbs. FAIRFAX
REAL ESTATE sALEsMAN-oppor
tunity for ! aggressive. man Il
associate with leading sales organ
ixation. In nearby Prince GEORGES
County. You will be assured higher
earnings working with 8 full-timt
statesmen. Finest ONCE facilities
plus company benefits. Stop in anc
talk It over with Al Davis, ROBERT
s. DAVIS & CO., NC. Realtors
1904 Baltimore ave. Hyattsyille
REAL Eai ESTATE SALESMAN, exper
not necessary; active, well;estao.
REAL ESTATE Statesmen, D, C
and Va. Will train several intelli'
gent men or women without expert
ence but willing to work, to MAKE
$1,000 70 $500 s.; 600 ~ 2 year' part PATH time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12
Real Estate Salesman

For business property department Of
one of Washington's largest and
oldest Offices. Full cooperation and
leads will be given to an earnest
and intelligent man. Position will
paw q reasonable remuneration plus
commission participation. Write full
details, giving personal BACKGROUND
and prior experience. Replies held
in highest confidence. Box 32I-H,
CfaF IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12
ROIITEMAN

No experience needed. We will
train you our way. All company ben
efits. guaranteed salary, plus bonus.
@ & S LAUNDRY
4419 BALTIC. Ave, Biadensburg. Md
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12
REAL ESTATE

We want an experienced
salesman interested in the
high income possible under Q
liberal Commission arrange
ment, Must have the matu-
rity. tact and ability to ham
die the highest type prospects
and the finest properties.
Convenient uptown location.
excellent listings, pleasant
working conditions and INTEL
ligent assistance in complet-
ing deals. Settlements and
detail work handled by once.
Call wO. 6-1970 during Of
flce hours.
!. H.4~1Iz- ARoCoha D. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12
REAL ESTATE SALESMAN

With experience, to deal in better
homes: tor Vorking conditions and
once cooperation. IS was banner
wear with US. Increase your income,
CAN FRED J. GEORGE, ia. S-6777.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12
SALES PERSONNEL,

SALES REPRESENTATIVE
The New England Mutual
Life Insurance Co. has an
opening for q man. age rs to
80 college preferred). seek
ing q career rs life UNDER
writer: complete training:
guaranteed income for quail
ned man. Call c.. ]. LAMB.
720 woodward Bldg, Wash.
5, D. c. Phone Executive
1921. between l and s Pm.
Monday and Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12

OI1A1IO4t4
IF You HAVE READ THIS AID
BEFORE AND YOU'RE WONDER
ING ABOUT IT. ACT now OUR
QUOTA FOR FEBRUARY ls AL
WITH Us YOU WILL GET
/. A complete training pro-
gram.
2. Associated with tn e
soundest and the most
reliable food plan IN the
East.
3. In on the ground floor OF
a rapidly expanding Or
ganization.
4. Secure future and unlim-
tied opportunity for adj
vancement.
Is. Draw against commission,
Is. Weekly and monthly bo-
nus.
Z. Paid vacation.
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY
IT WILL COST YOU NOTHING TO
INVESTIGATE.
Apply Monday. Wednesday and
Saturday, 10 am. to 3 pm.
PEN-DELL FARMS
OF MD, INC.
GOOD PLAN DESIGNED FOR
BETTER LIVING
934 Bonifant St.. Silver Spring. Nd.
Ia
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SALESMAN
UNITE

An opening for q man with az
greSsive. versatile personality, who
can SELL. Prefer married man with
children; wholesale food; exper. not
necessary but desired; all expenses
paid; minimum guarantee. $50 wk.;
vac. sick leave. bonus. Apply in
own writing. give educ, age. exper.
Box CASH. Star, --l2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12
statesmen (2)

Through rapid plant and facility expansion one Of
Marylands oldest industries serving its customers
for so years. with product used in every home
in America is expanding its sales force in Maryland
D. c., and Virginia.
Must meet with the following requisite:
AGE IS TO As
OWN LATE MODEL CAR
HAVE SALES EXPERIENCE
PAST EARNINGS $1,000 TO $4,000 YEAR
BE ABLE TO STAND BACKGROUND NVES-
LEGATION
FOR INTERVIEW
CALL MIR. EDWARDS, LA. 6-6863
10 AM. TO IL NOON AND TO PM.
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indus. $4,000 !
Mat. handling equipment,
commit and indust. $1,000 =
Hosp. suppl. hosp. and lab. $4,000 I
Mech'l devices. transp. in
@i instit. D'00'' ie'Ai''' NA1 $4,000 =
cml. and paint. contr's and 49,
Nspr., advtg. acct. $4,000 4
Beverage Greek salesman),
retailer and tayerns - $4,000 1
Advtg., bus. and prof. 1890 $4,000 !
Candy, retailers $4,000 +
Tires--truck and pass. fleet
owners and commit -, $4,000 +
accts. $500 =
Elec. equipmt. and supply.
architects and contr'rB $4,000 !
bus. and prof:
insti'ns $1,000 4
Bldg. malnt. supplies. insti'tl $4,000 I
Systems--bus. MANAGEMENT,
govt. and commit -------S $500 I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12

PUBLIC OPINION INTERVENING
Part time. Day time and even
ing No experience necessary. Car
needed. Good salary plus mileage
Write qualifications to Box 1850
Star.
RADIO REPAIR MAN for auto ra-
do dept. must be experienced on
all makes Of auto radios; good sal
AIRY. good working conditions. Only
experienced technieian apply. OF
4-S400, KE. S-b2O5. liz
REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY with
salary. commission and company
benefits. Man for downtown COM
mercial leasing and sales in large
active and well-established real
estate ONCE. Call Mr.. Frank Kiely,
Ma, $4,000. FREDERICK W.
BERENS SALES. INC --12
REAL ESTATE Statesmen, with or
without exp; earn while you learn.
CAN for information on traininS
classes. MISS DILL ON. WA.
REAL ESTATE SALESMAN OF
woman. Good working conditions.
Appts. 1912 and AS Mon. RIGGS
g. Co. NE. s-o4S6.
REAL ESTATE BROKER wants
salesman 70 manage Va. br. once.
DI. 1885.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12

ALI these positions are
with large national organ
izations who offer sincere
career opportunities. Almost
all of them have valuable
established accounts with
with which to begin.
Generally the qualifica-
lions for each Of the posi-
tons require: % 2 or more
years sales experience; ~
some college or specialized
training; 80 married; "a
stable employment record;
90 automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12

SALESMAN - VACUUM CLEANERS
Best deal in town; Just sales
takes home S1S5 weekly. We train
you. Call d.. 7.02l0. ---l6
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ROUTE statesmen

WHITE. 81 to As. furnish goot
references. Direct to Consumer sell
ing. Must live In Washington area
Men qualifying will receive SALARY
and comm. plus bonus. Car furn,
vacation with pay. Must be neai
and aggressive. For appt. call 81
3-7S94 from am. to D pm,
ia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12

BERNARD r. PARKER
Institute Of America. Inc
$50 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK II, N. Y.
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REFRIGERATION AND

Marsteller, McCabe g. Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-12

Apply: City Clerk, Municipal bldg:
Police Commissioner. Harry A. styne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-06
Parking Bon Hit
By Suburban Group

The Montgomery Hills Bust
nessmen's Association last night
protested a parking ban in effect
from 4 to 7 pm. on the east side
Of Georgia avenue in Mont
gomery Hills.
The association. at It's annual
meeting, also requested county
authorities to conduct an i'm
mediate study of the pedestrian
crossing at the intersection OF
Georgia avenue. Seminary road
and Columbia boulevard. The
crossing was described as haz.
ardous for school children.
Association officers and direc.
tors elected were DR.. Benjamin
Striner. president; DR.. c. Wal
ter Kelly, vice president; Robert
Snow, treasurer; Mrs. Harry
Grossman, secretary, and l.. R
Snyder, J. S. Gourley, jr., anc
Joseph Bremen, directors.
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Girl, II, Saves
4 Children as
House Burns

Five children. aged IL to II,
escaped injury last night when
their Gum Springs CVa) home
was swept by fire after an oil
stove exploded.
Firemen said the four younger
children were led to safety by
their .11-year-old sister, Linda
AL are the children of Mr.. and
Mrs. Garrett Funks. who were
not at home when the fire de-
stroyed the four-room dwelling
and all the family's possessions
Mr.. Funks, whe Is almost
totally blind. works at a candy
and newspaper concession, at
Alexandria's Union Station. He
and his wife were at work yes
terday when the fire broke out
around 5:45 pm. Mrs. Funks is
an employe of the Superior
Sandwich Co. in Alexandria,
where she works from 4 pm. to
A4AA4AA6Alts
Penn Daw and Mount Vernon
hremen said a collection to raise
funds and obtain clothing for
the homeless family has been
started.
After the blaze the five chill
dren were sheltered at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Minis G. Hem
derson, neighbors on Ladsons
lane. Fire losses were estimated
at about $4,000.
h Penn Daw firemen last night
contributed $25 to the family as
the collection for funds began,
The firemen also appealed for
old clothing.