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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1959-07-16

" %9O "AtiA AE4l >. Marley
Lugibill and daughter Kathleen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Lehman
of New York City have been Wis
iting her sister, Miss Ethel Bas-
niger.
Mrs. Sidney Hauenstein spent
the week end in Ann Arbor. Mich
with the Nelson Hauensteins.
MIR. and Mrs. Don Bullock and
young son, Scott, of Huntingdon.
Long Island, are visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Fett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Graham
ana daughters of Lima Joined
them here and all are spending
a weeks vacation in Bay View.
Michigan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ropp Triplett and
family spent part of their yaca-
ton at Premauca, the Maumee
Presbytery camp, near Adrian.
Michigan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ewing
are among those who are vaca-
tioning in Michigan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Russell,
children Doug and Lisa, of Erie,
Pa, arrived today for a visit
with her mother, Mrs. M. r.
Bixel.
Mr.. and Mrs. LySle Cahill of
Dayton made a business trip to
Cleveland last week and spent
Wednesday and Saturday nights
with relatives in Bluffton.
Mrs. Ezra Basinger left the
first of the week for Shelby,
Mich. to spend a couple of weeks
with her mother who has been
i'll.
Miss Edith Huser of Los An
geles, Calf, is spending the
summer with her sister, Mrs. Ed
Steiner, her brother Hiram Hus-
er, and other relatives in the
Pandora area, her former home.
Mrs. Joe Steinman and Miss
Ida Smith of Jenera were callers
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Cahill Thursday afternoon
of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Zimmer-
man and son Donald left Sunday
afternoon for Louisville, KY, to
spend a few days with their
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Joseph and daughters Leslie and
Stephanie of Lima. Mr.. Joseph
is taking some special training
at government camp. Mrs. Will
liam AmStutZ, who has been a
guest of the Josephs for several
weeks, and the two children will
return home with the Zimmer-
mans the latter part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Grismore
attended the golden wedding an
niversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin
|
Lehman in Pandora Sunday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Lysle Cahill of Dayton
Mrs. M. r. Bixel and Mrs. Orlc
Marshall enjoyed a picnic supper
with Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Marsh
all and Miss Madeline Bixel in
Pandora Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Thomas of
Marietta, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
McCluer and daughter Donna
Mae are spending the week at
Houghton Lake in northern Mich
igan.
Mr.. and Mrs. George FLICK and
daughter are on a trip to Bos-
ton, Mass. for a visit with their
son who resides there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Yaggy and
daughter Nina of Los Angeles,
Calf. and Mr.. and Mrs. Willard
Moser were Wednesday dinner
guests of Mrs. M. r. Bixel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Grismore
left Friday for their home in
Houston, Texas, after a weeks
visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Grismore.
Harry Cahill of Pandora and
Mrs. Orlo Marshall were Sunday
dinner guests in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Cahill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Blank
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that on the 21st
day of July at 8 o'clock D. m. public
hearing will be held on the budget pre-
pared by the trustees of Richland Town
ship of Allen County, Ohio. for the next
succeeding fiscal year ending December
81, 1860.
Such hearing will be held at the office
of the trustees in Bluffton, Ohio.
Dale Reichenbach, clerk
Richland Township Trustees
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HELP WANTED

WOMEN EVERYWHERE like
Avon Cosmetics. We have an
opening in Bluffton for woman
who qualities. Mrs. Agnes Shoe
maker, Box 846, Lima, Ohio.
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CARD OF THANKS

l wish to thank the doctors.
nurses and my friends for their
services, cards and visits during
my recent illness and stay at the
hospital,
Sylvester Dangler
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WANTED TO BUY
PROPERTY FOR SALE

A A. WOODS with 49, x 90
basement house, sealed, insulated
and painted throughout, tiled
floor, knotty pine cabinets and
paneling, 3-bedrooms, living
room. kitchen, bath, utility;
plumbing and furnace in. Really
nice. Also "a x 80 shop and
garage. Will consider land con-
tract. / mile east of Bluffton,
Ohio on Orange Twp. road 81.
Harold Pearson.
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PROPERTY FOR SALE
TWO-STORY

During the warm weather
months, get your family settled
in this well located, 4-bedroom
home. Has downstairs bath, num-
erous closets. Floors are hard
wood. Arrange appointment to
see ii.
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CARD OF THANKS

wish to thank my friends for
their prayers, flowers and visits
during my recent disqualification.
Ralph Diller
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A FARM OR HOME
BLUFFTON
MODERN nearly new, we'll con-
structed 3-bedroom home with
lots of birch cupboards and am
pie closet space. Located among
other new homes. Reasonably
priced.
GOOD business income property,
reasonable.
BUSINESS BUILDING with good
income. Excellent investment.
ALMOST NEW house, small
down payment.
NEW 3-bedroom brick house
NEW 3-bedroom house near cor
poranOn.
NEW modern brick just outside
corporation.
NEW three bedroom house with
lots of closets, birch cupboards,
gas furnace, full basement.
PRACTICALLY NEW two bed
room house with garage at
tached, located among a cluster
of new homes. This house is all
modern and will sell for $40, 500.
Beaverdam.
BUSINESS BUILDING with liv-
ing quarters included. In Beaver
dam.
ALSO LARGE HOUSE with solid
construction. Ample room for
gracious living. Priced to sell.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
TAX RITnEET

TAX BUDGET
Two copies of the Tax Budget as ten
tatively adopted for the Bluffton Village
Exempted School District of Blufftcn,
Allen county, Ohio, are on file in the
office of the clerk of said school dis
trict. These are for public inspection
and a public hearing on said budget will
be held at 106 West College avenue at
the office of the Board of Education on
Tuesday, July 28 at 2. o'clock p. m.
MRS. VERNAL H. CORSON, Clerk
July l6
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WANTED TO RENT

UNFURNISHED. two or three
bedroom home in Bluffton. High
school teacher. Write Box 666.
McComb. tt
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NEW 8 BEDROOM HOME,
has family room, attached garage
and basement. A real fine home!
Call 114-W or 107-W for ap-
pointment. Steiner Bldg. & Lum-
Der Co., w. Elm st. MA
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PLANNING TO BUILD or re-
model your home? Let US help.
Large collection of house plans
available; free estimates; list of
available craftsmen available for
large or small jobs. Steinman
Bros. Lumber Co.
FRIENDLY COUPLES class
of Emmanuel United Church of
Christ will hold an ice cream So
cial, Friday, July II starting at
5 p. m. Location Gratz crossing.
MA
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MODERN RANCH

Family room with fireplace is
one of many attractive features
of this 1-floor, 3-bedroom home.
It's located on nice size lot near
edge of town. Investigate.
LISTINGS WANTED. If you are
going to sell, give us a call. We'd
like to help you.
Richard J. Boehr, Salesman
Bluffton Phone $3.50
Arthur w. Gnagi, Realtor
Lima. Ohio Phone wy 1921
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SPECIAL CLOSE-OUT
SUMMER MERCHANDISE

Girls Dresses, 1 to 6x..... .$1.88
Girls Bathing Suits ....... LOO
Pre-Teen Bathing Suits -. 2.8S
Bath Towels, now only 2 for LOO
Wash Cloths, now 6 for LOO
Pants Creasers ...... 2 pr. 1.35
Visit Our Mark-Down Tables
Ladies Shorts ....... 79c and 81
Ladies' Bermudas $1.39 and $1.99
Ladies Bathing Suits ...$5, $5.95
and 1896
LAY AWAY YOUR BLANKETS
NOW ................. So.So
Rayon, Acrilan and Nylon by
Fieldcrest. Sizes 72"x 80"
WALTERMIRE'S
For Thrifty Buyers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-16
EXPERT SAYS FEMININE LOOK
WILL MEAN MORE WEDDINGS

TORONTO tAr).-A fashion expert predicts that
tne return OF the feminine look IN dress stygs win
Canada. - =
Charles M Halliday. market co-ordnator Of the
Garment Statesmen Ontario Market has watched fhe
Canadian fashion scene for IS years
Five years ago accused the Canadian woman Of
peng dcwdy because she just wouldn't accept fashion,
accepts new trends instantly Ia
predict more marriages this fan than ever before
Win the return OF the feminine look to the fashion scene
took the chemse and the sack to stimulate fashion
interest and startle the Canadian woman out Of her
fashion complacency. he adds
NOW there Is terrific interest partially spanked by
new era OF fabrics and also the casual suburban way
Of Nfe" 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-16
MODERN
MANNERS
Summertime MuY Be Casual.
But Remember Good Manners
BY CAROLYN HAeNER SHAW

During the summer months.
when life is more informal.
It Is easy to slip into q care
less disregard Of the little
niceties that make eating q
pleasure, not only for your
self. but for those who must.
perforce. watch you.
The following reminders
relative to the way to handle
foods served most often in
the summertime may prove
helpful.
For many years there has
been Q controversy whether
10 cut. or not to cut lettuce
with q knife. Many experts
on correct form raise their
hands in horror at the
thought Of using a knife in
this case. Personally, ] SUBJ
scribe to the edict that q
knife should definitely be
used. Attempting to cut
lettuce with the edge Of a
fork usually ends UP with it
landing In your lap, or your
neighbours. which is worse.
Therefore. to avoid such dis
saster. it would seem only
common sense to use . knife.
Fingers?
Opinions are also divided
rs to whether or not one
should eat shoestring pota-
toes. crisp bacon and aspara-
gus with the fingers. Chicken
drumsticks and chop bones
have also come in for their
share Of argument. All Of
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rs THEIR BUSINESS
This Visit to Rome Proves
Gina is Still Unspoiled

without waste. We started
shooting at noon and worked
until Q. ! don't like getting
up at 5 In the morning." she
exclaimed. TITS too early"
who dresses your" ]
asked. enchanted with the
clothes being carried into the
next rooms.
II design them" she an
swered. reminding me that
she had intended TO be an
artist.
do you paint now?"
mo. I can have only one
serious interest. But I have
q camera and ! take pictures.
] md this relaxing. The
only painting I do Is on ny
face" she added.
! remembered Gina had
told me Of . clause in every
contract permitting her to
apply her own makeup.
There was clear sunlight in
the room and although she
was wearing makeup. It was
so delicately applied I was
not aware Of It.
Face Il Canvas
mo matter how much you
do to your face, It should
never look artificial" Gina
explained. II use my face IS
! would Q canvas
You are more beautiful
now than you've ever been.
How do you stay 90 I'M
spoiled?" ! asked.
you have to work harder
to prove you can act" Gina
replied.
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was born ! was wearing my
own clothes again."
"Tell me what you ate IN
Q typical day2"
II had coffee and milk,
bread and marmalade for
breakfast" she replied. FOR
lunch I had green salad.
vegetables. cheese and fruit.
] used very little salt and
drank no wine. For supper
there were eggs or cold
chicken. fruit and q salad,
The Italians usually eat their
most important meal in the
middle Of the day.
mo pastap" I asked. Gina
shook her pretty head and
confessed that starches were
no part of her diet even nov.
She Exercised
"And did you do gymnas-
tics?" I asked.
eyes. at home" Gina
said. II did the exercises my
body needed"
Gina's maid was taking
some beautiful dresses out Of
the living room.
There were photographers
here for an American maga-
zine." she explained.
How did you Hike Holly
wood?" ! asked. knowing she
had recently returned from
making '.Never So Few" with
Frank Sinatra.
Gina was enthusiastic
about her treatment at MGM.
Everyone was 50 friendly,
and everything was so wen
organized. II Is good to work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-16
Wives Club
Ndmes Officers

The Eleanor Rooseveit
Navy Wives Club has in
stalled the following officers:
Mrs. william Baird. presi-
dent: Mrs. Salvatore AielIo.
vice president: Mrs. Robert
Hughes. recording secretary:
Mrs. Robert Lawrence. corr
responding secretary: Mrs.
Robert Jessop. treasurer:
Mrs. Arnold Halse. parlia-
mentarian; Mrs. Johnnie
Kirby, chaplain: Mrs. John
WINDOW. MASTER at-arms:
and Mrs. Marcie Ramos, his
torian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-16
HairDyeing
PractiCed in
5000 BIC.

CAIRO tAP). - Women
are women. now or 5000
years ago.
It appears that Egyptian
women as far back as 5000
B. c. were old hands at the
art Of hair dyeing.
Remains Of mummies
recently discovered in q tomb
In nearby Helwan had golden
hair while others had fiery
red hair. Since genuine
Egyptian blends and red
heads are q rarity today, the
chances are these ladies Of
ancient Egypt were no
strangers to the tricks Of hair
dying.
Cosmetic Experts
Ancient Egyptian women
also seem to have been ex-
perts on all kinds Of cos
metics. p PARTICULARLY eye
shades. or what is known
here as kohl. Pots Of black,
green, grey and brown kohl
were discovered in the Hell
wan tomb.
Numerous vases were also
found In the tomb contain-
ing several kinds Of perfume
and cosmetics. Analysis
showed the cosmetics were
: mainly composed Of fatty
material mixed with red
oxide Of iron and ground
limestone.
This composition appar-
emily gave the face Q rosy
4NNe r-HIN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-16
Cerebral Palsy
Clinic Opens
Next Month

The United Cerebral Palsy
Of Montgomery County has
announced the opening early
next month Of : new out
patient clinic for physical
and speech therapy.
The clinic win be held daily
Monday through Friday in
the Jessup Blair Building in
Silver sprine. providing
therapy for cerebral palsy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-16

victims Of all ages in the
county.
The clinic 10 . new pro-
gram for the organization
which already provides edu-
caticnal and treatment facili-
ties In the 3 10 10 year old
age group. The establish-
ment was made possible
through the support Of the
Junior Women's Club OF
Silver Spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-16

beads covering almost the
whole upper part Of the
bosom. Each row Of beads
was q different color. Also
popular were semiprecious
stones. An average ancient
Egyptian lady apparently
had as many as seven neck.
laces and nine bracelets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-16

color due to- the presence Of
the red oxide Of iron, and
the fatty substance contrib
uted toa glowing complexion.
In the same tomb q cop
per mirror was found with q
wooden handle. When well
polished, the copper appar-
emily gave . very good re-
Election. and these mirrors
were much superior to any
used by the ancient beauties
Of Rome.
Liked Jewelry
Ancient Egyptian women
were also sticklers for
jewelry. There were many
varieties Of necklaces but q
popular design was several
rows Of small cylindrical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-16

ROME. Gina Lollobrigida
invited me TO tea on my ar
rival here, and when she
gave me the address. I real
lied that she was still living
In the same beautiful apart
ment where I first met her
five years ago.
I thought Of that summer
Of 1854 when the late Hum
phrey Bosart, her co-star IN
Beat the Devil" exclaimed,
what . doll They call her
Italy's answer TO Marilyn
Monroe. but she'll be the
biggest star In Europe one
day" And his remark was
prophetic.
Az I got out Of the car in
front Of her apartment, I
wondered how she was wear
ing her success, but after q
firm handshake and q radi-
ant smile as she introduced
me to her young son. Mike
jr.. ! had my answer.
Beautiful Figure
Gina was wearing q SIM
pie blouse and skirt which
revealed her tiny waistline.
Motherho Cd had not
changed her beautiful figure.
II had to be very careful
during those nine months, !"
Gina said In English with
an ease that was lacking the
last time I talked to her.
"And one week after Mike
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-16
Line Coke pons=

II you bake cake q great
deal. your pans may become
seasoned 80 that cakes come
out Of them easily. But If
you are in doubt. grease the
bottom Of the pan. line with
waxed or brown or parch-
ment paper. then grease the
uaner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-16

Peach Media garnish:
add q spoonful Of raspberry
preserves TO broiled or skillet
cooked peaches and serve
with baked ham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-16

these foods grace the sum-
mer menu quite often. Now.
granted that all Of them can
be eaten with more relish II
just the fingers are used, I
think the decision as to
whether or not to resort to
this method should depend
on the time. the place and
circumstance.
If any Of these foods are
being consumed at o picnic,
q beach party. Q backyard
get-together. 1t would seem
perfectly appropriate that
they be eaten with the
fingers. Ynformality is the
order of the day at such
gatherings. However. I would
suggest that the knife and
fork be used when dining
more or less formally at the
home Of friends. 81 in q
public restaurant. It is
obvious that using the fingers
presents o rather. messy, and
certainly ungraceful picture
to the beholder.
OF course, there are Ger.
tain foods that may properly
be eaten with the fingers at
any time. In many instances
they can't be eaten any other
way. Corn on the cob.
olives, radishes, potato chips
and celery are but O few
that come under this head.
ing.
Don't make too much Of q
point Of fancy table man.
ners." Just exert every eff
fort to eat in q way that is
not offensive to others and
you should have nothing to
worry about
= 49,
Question and Answer
Question: I recently spent
an afternoon at q country
club with friends Of mine who
were members. When I
signed the guest book, I was
at a loss as to what signature
to use. Should / have signed
MARY Ellen Green" or Mrs.
John Edward Green?"
Mrs. j. e. q.
Answer: Your signature
would be Mrs. John Edward
Green"-in exactly the same
manner as you would sign q
hotel register.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-09

WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1859
ovotaiions Furnished BY the Associated Press
1859 Stock and Sales Net
HlRh Low div rate Add 90 High Low Close chg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-09
Accountants Association
Names Associate Directors

The names of associate di-
rectorS for the coming year
were announced yesterday by
President Paul E. Largent OF
the Washington Chapter, Ma
tional Association of Account
ants.
They follow: Associate di-
rectors for member attendance
are: J. H. Cragoe, C. & P. Tel
Co.; Bernadine J. Gremling
National Highway Users Con-
ference; Leona M. Holland
Farm Credit Administration;
Clifford F. Johncox, Post Office
Wilbert C. Seymour, Suburban
Hospital.
Associate directors for mem.
bership are: John Roach, Civil
Aeronautics Board; Gideon L
Haynes, George H. Rucker Co.;
Thomas A. Manning, Judd &
Detweiler, Inc; Art I. Cooper
American Automobile AsSocia-
ton; Spence NARROW, Sperry
Rand Corp; Georgia Var
brough, Ralph L. Bailey, CPA.
A testimonial banquet honor
ing President j. A. Weinberg
jr.. and other retiring officers
and directors of the Washing
ton Real Estate Board will be
held at $50 pm. Wednesday
September 9, at the Statle1
Hilton Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-09
David Vollenweider of First anC
Merchants National Bank.
Other board members are:

James Seitzinger. Alexandria Ma
tional; Mrs. Corella Bageant, American
Security g. Trust; Edward Cunningham,
American Security a. Trust; Wilbur
Thomas, Anacostia National: Frank
Marcy Arlington Trust; Richard VIII
son. Bank of Annandale. Torrance
MeCarty, Bank Of Bethesda; Kenneth
Gould, Bank Of Commerce; Richard
Stotler, Bank of Maryland: Miss olive
Benzies, Burke g. Herbert Bank &
Trust Co. Norman jenkins, Claren-
don Trust Co.: Miss Michael Harris,
Citizens Bank of Maryland. Mrs. Adele
Mebane, Citizens Bank Of Takoma
Park; Mrs. Rebecca Tatum, Fairfax
County National Bank: Charles Feni-
more, First q Citizens National Bank
of Alexandria; Gerald Mersereau, First
National Bank: Burley Coulter, First
National Bank Of Arlington: Mrs. Ethel
Miller. McLachlen Banking Corpora
ton Mrs Mabel Sprinkle. Mount Yer
non Bank q Trust Co.; Mrs. Alice
Kenyon, National Bank of Maryland;
Mrs. Gertrude Clark, National Bank
! of Washington: Bernard Dean, Ma
tional Bank of WASHINGTON. Jack NAL
| lon. National Capital Bank; John d.
Pollard, National SAVINGS g. Trust Co
Edward Duncan, Old Dominion Bank
Gary Delphey, Riggs National Bank;
Joseph Richards, Riggs National Bank:
Elmer Blue, Riggs National Bank; Mrs.
Lucille Gosnell, Security Bank: Gordon
Dewey. Shirlington Trust Co: Robert
Hauser. Suburban Trust Co Miss Cor
nelia Shuey. Suburban Trust Co.; John
! Hit, Union Trust Co.: Miss Julie
Roche, Union Trust Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-09
Gilpin Co. Begins Display
OF Christmas Gifts

The Henry B. Gilpin Co.
wholesale druggists. will display
the latest Christmas gift prod
ucts at its Gift Show, being
held today, tomorrow and Tues
day in the Park Room at the
Shoreham Hotel.
President James E. Allen said
the show will "offer the very
newest products for distribution
through drugStoreS, along with
a new point-of -purchase mer-
chandising plan to help phar-
macistS make this their biggest
year for Christmas gift sales"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-09
G. c. Murphy Co. Profits
Show Gain in Six Months

Net earnings of the G. C
Murphy Co. for the first six
months of this year totaled
$2,884,4 53, contrasted with ST.
123,l95 for the similar 1855
period.
This was announced by w. C.
Shaw, chairman of the board
and j. S. Mack, president
They said sales totaled $99,-
007,294 against $85,030,992 fol-
the corresponding period last
year. Earnings per common
share were $1.36 for this year
against 81 last year.
On June 80 there were 413
stores in operation in 81 States
against 800 stores in 16 States
last year. officials said &c
stores are under construction
lease or option.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-09


of oil during the summer, so
that employees will not have to
run the big coal-burning boil
ers. But officials made it clear
that the plant will use both
oil and coal. They emphasized
that they are not doing away
with any present coal-burning
equipment. but supplementing
1t with oil.
The new construction will
aid in taking care of the new
House Office Building, now
under construction and supply
it both with refrigeration and
steam heat.
The Capitol Power Plant i'm
provement program is expected
to be completed by June, 1861.
New boilers will be installed
and refrigeration added.
Included are: 1925, 900 for
refrigeration compressors and
related equipment; steam gen.
orators, $1,000; fuel system
outside the plant and storage.
100000; cooling tower, pumps
and pumping equipment, $375,-
900; relocation of, modification
and addition to steam and
chilled water distribution sys-
TENS, SIS million; insulation
Of piping, $33O,OOO; railroad
siding and car pullers, $45, 900;
coal handling equipment, $780,
900; electrical changes at the
plant, $4,000; modification
to existing boilers and new re-
frigerating rooms, $250,000:
removal Of old equipment and
demolition, $4,000, and mis-
cellaneous equipment, $500. 900.
Miscellaneous work will cost
81, $4,000.
Practically this entire job
will be done through private
contracts. Some already have
been let on an open COMPETE
tive bid basis.