Evening Star Newspaper, July 31, 1935, Page 28

B—10 F.SRC. [S NATION'S FIRST SHOPKEEPER 31,971,671 Pounds of Meat Alone Handled for Needy in June. By the Associated Press. Besides being a big boss of relief, Harry L. Hopkins is still the Nation's No. 1 shopkeeper. ‘That was emphasized today in sta- tistics showing how much “business” his Federal Surplus Relief Corp. is doing. For example, the corporation, ‘which deals in products destined for free distribution to the needy, handled this mountain of meat in June alone: Mutton, 4,525,822 pounds; beef, 19,- 097,953; hamburger, 6,772,736; beef stew, 1,515,120 pounds, and hash, 59,- 940. 326,500 Cars of Goods Handled. If all the merchandise, fuel and live stock distributed between Octo- ber 4, 1933, when the corporation was formed, and last December 31, were loaded onto a single train, it would have to have 326,500 cars. Hopkins’ “combined meat, grocery and dry-goods store” serves the United States from coast to coast and has branch offices in Hawail and the Vir- gin Islands. The F. 5. R. C. is a non-stock, non-profit organization, Federally financed. Every big store has its professional buyer. In this case the F. S. R. C. uses the Agricultural Adjustment Ad- ministration. This is how it works. Hopkins, as president of the corpora- tion, reaches for his phone and dials the A. A. A. “Hello, we can use beef. Lots of it. What can you do?” If a great drought is on, the A. A. A, may reply: “Well, we've got a lot of cattle we've bought to save them from starving. You can have them.” Some Bought on Market. “Thanks,” says Hopkins, and the corporation has made another deal. In the case of sirup, wool, cotton and cloth, of course, the commodities have to be purchased on the open market. The next steps are financed by the F. S. R. C. and include processing and storing of commodities, handling of live stock, transportation and dis- tribution of finished products. Cotton cloth has been purchased, then made up by F. E. R. A. employes in women’s work rooms into clothing, bedding and towels. Coats were made in 1934 from sheepskins processed from drought-stricken animals. NEW C. C. C. COMPANY TO OCCUPY FORT HUNT Present Unit, Which Is Part of Second Corps Area, to Move to Booneville, N. Y. The Civilian Conservation Corps camp now at Fort Hunt, Va, on the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, on August 8 will be transferred to Boone- ville, N. Y. This was announced yesterday by Frank T. Gartside, acting superin- tendent of the National Capital Parks, who explained that this company be- longs to the'2d Corps area of the Army. Later in the month, it is expected that a company will be moved in from the 3d Corps area, which has headquarters at Baltimore, Md. Charles 8. Watson, who has been superintendent of the Fort Hunt camp, will continue in that capacity when the new company arrives, Mr. Gartside declared. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1935. DAILY SHORT STORY- AIRING LOVE BY DAGNY HELEN VARHAUG. JANI kept her voice and & little cold as zhe spoke into the phone, but there were tears in her eyes. “I'm sorry, Kent, if you think I'm being stupid about this. But when your job gets to be more important than I am—" “Oh. now, Jane, you know I never think of you and my job as having anything to do with each other. But I've got this darn late break to fil—and there’s nobody clse at the E station tonight to announce except me. I'll come out and take you to the party and call fer you later.” “Thank you, no. I don’t care to be checked like a picce of baggage for the evening—" “Please, Jane, darling,” Kent re- plied. “Let’s not make a war out of “Oh, don't try to put the blame | “Auny how, it's | on me,” Jane bridled. 3 minutes to 10. Time for you to make that desperately important dance band broadcast.” “Will you be listening, Jane? Please don’t be so angry about this—I'm just as disappointed about having to work tonight as you are.” “I wouldn't care if it were just this once, Kent, but it’s happened too often. And this is going to be the last time. You needn't bother calling me tomorrow.” “Jane! Don't talk like that. You don't mean it. Gosh, I've got to dash. Il call you after the broad- cast—about 10:15.” “Please don't. I'm going to bed early. I have a bad headache. I'm terribly sorry, Kent, bui this is defi- nitely goodby.” The receiver clicked with dismal finality as Jane replaced it. It was one thing to be angry ana decisive— but it was quite another to endure the stillness, the blankness, after an- gry words were said. But, of course, you might as well realize you couldn't marry a man like that. Jane worked at the town’s other radio station and knew you had to expect and accept a “certain amount of uncertainty.” But two unreliable schedules in the family would un- doubtedly prove too much. There— that was Kent on the air now. “s * * In the great fireplace at Big Cedar Inn a roaring log fire is burn- ing—it casts great mcving shadows up against the walls and raftered ceil- ing. Smartly dressed guests are seat- ed about at the rough-hewn tables. But now Don Emil raises his baton, the orchestra swings into ‘The Dream ‘Waltz’—and the floor is crowded with dancing couples. It's a great night to be out at the fashionable Big Cedar A great night, indeed, to be moping at home, missing the fourth party in as many weeks. Kent sounded as though he were in high spirits, the brute. “The Dream ‘Waltz” melted away into a theme song, and Kent was on the air again. “Here's a bracer! Something to make you forget a hard day at the office, or that little argument you had with your sweetheart. And it might even cure an angry headache! Don fl(z Invitation ket 1224 F ST The Winter cloth coats assembled for our Summer sale are ready for your inspec- tion tomorrow. In having these coats made to our rigid specifications, primary im- portance was attached to quality of furs, materials and tailoring, after which came the consideration of prices low enough to induce pre-season buying. We feel certain we have succeeded in aé- complishing both objectives—our quality and low prices. We feel certain the coat fashions we have selected will be enthusiastically approved by women of good taste. We feel certain there are values in this sale that are unmatchable anywhere—a large selection at 57.75, that is the lowest price we know of for coats of this standard. We boast of coats with genuine silver fox at this price. Convenient terms of credit may be ar- ranged or deposits may be made on the will- cdll plan. PRICES 47.75 57.75 Juniors Experienced Advertisers Prefer TheStar Misses 77.75 87.75 up Women Kent was on the air, Emil at Big Cedar Inn serves ‘Who Gives a Jioot?' " The idea! So he thought he could be flip with her, and vn the air at that! Was this something to be funny about? Very well, he'd see. Jane snapped off the radio. “Mother, I've got a headache. I'm going to bed. Please don't call me if any one phonres. - Good night, darling.” The next morn- ing Miss Jane Al- len gave a partic- ularly cheerful, . light - hearted morning broadcast. But Jane was glad when 1L was over; her own voice sounded hollow and hard to her. At 11 o'clock, out of old habit, she turned on her desk radio to the rival station. Kent had an informal stu- dio broadcast at that hour. Her heart beat painfully at the sound of his voice. Such a charming voice—espe- cially when he was apologizing for having to work. Angrily she listened. “Every song is said to have a story of its own. But take several song titles together and they often make a story of their own, too. For example, those on our program today would make quite a romantic little story. Chapter 1—One fine Summer evening a nice young man met a very lovely young lady. They fell in love, It was all very beautiful. They fancied themselves in ‘Paradise.’ " Jane listened absently to the win- some melody called “Paradise.” They used to sing that a lot on the radio the Summer she met Kent. “Chapter 2—Alas, this bliss could not go on forever, The cruel, every- day world came between the young man and his lovely young lady. He made the fatal error of having to work overtime. The girl was hurt. It happened again thas Lis work can- celed an engagement. And again. The girl was angry. Many harsh words were spoken. Misunderstand- ing stalks like a villain on the scene. ‘There was certainly ‘Trouble in Para- dise.” Jane felt her ears grow warm. ‘What was the crazy boy thinking of? Thank heaven no one was in the office to see her blush. She found herself walting with impatience for the melody to come to &n end. Kent's voice again—you could just see his wicked smile. “Chapter 3—What is our hero to do? The silly quarrel has grown to terrible proportions. She refuses to see him. She refuses 1o talk to him on the phone. Now—i! only he were a radio announcer, then he could try to reach her that way—to ask her humbly for ‘Just One More Chance.’” Jane knew that if Kent was smiling now, it was appealingly. And some- how—that smile reached her across the air. This was too much. She turned to the phone, called Kent'’s station. “I have a request to make,” she said. If Your Dentist Hurts You Try DR. FIELD Plate Expert Double <«eax Suction I Guarantee a Perfect Tight Fit in Any Mouth 1 Give Violet Ray Trestments Exlrl:li:- $1 ana Gold Crowns Plates 31.50 % w Repaired 1Up | rinings, $1 wp DR. FIELD 406 7th St. N.W. Plates $15t0$35 Met. 9256 WING CHAIR Biggs Custom Quality. Solid ma- hogany base. Hair filled. Wide range upholstering mate- rials. Reg. $95.00. Now $76.00. Biggs is famous for unswerving quality and the loveliest of period styles. 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