Evening Star Newspaper, December 10, 1922, Page 16

16 $130,000 EXCEEDED FOR HEBREW HOME Total of $157,000 Obtained, With Large Field to Cover. CONSTRUCTION IN SPRING Mrs. Charles Goldsmith Praised for Part in Suceeslfpl Campaign. The goal of $150,000 for the erec- tion of a Hebrew home and hospital | for the aged has been reached and passed, Mrs. Charles Goldsmith, chairman of the executive committee, | announced last night. The total amount received in cash and pledges is $157,000. “But the activity of the committee will not cease herewith,” Mrs. Gold- smith emphasized. “There is such a’ large field to cover and so many who have not been reached that we must continue our work until all have been approached. We were a bit modest in setting the goal of $150,000, a did not think which we act ould have, could be reached. 3 of the home and hospital is evident by the lib- erality of the givers." Many More Pledges. Mrs Goldsmith said there were many_ pr which she and her L e not b able to * get.” but which she hopes E e shortly. Work at headquarters, 217 Commerce and Savings Bank building, has been heavy. as every pledge and contribu- tion had to be entered on a ledger, placed on a card and filed. ‘Actual construction of the home and hospital on the four-and-a-half acres between 10th and 13th streets, fronting on Spring road, will begin in the spring if a sufficient number ot pledges are paid up at that time to insure no break in operations. ‘The ground has been secured with a deposit of $23.000, and the committee is in a position to pay the remaining amount necessary to secure complete title to the property. Mra. Goldsmith Praised. Praise for s. Goldsmith’'s work was fortheon from many quarters ast night. It was emphasized by one at person that under her nt and work the $150,000 s ed in a little more than a | month. “She, however, did not con- fine her time to ing_out con- tributors, but took complete charge of the heavy clerical work as well.” it was said. Another claimed that the success of the drive was “another good boost for the ability of women to master large and difficult public tasks.” Pledges heretofore not published Irs. Gold- | smith, w One th man, W : Adolf Kahr piro, Mrs. Dr. Harry Lewis, Moses Goldenberg and | A Lisner. Five hundred dollars—William Hep- | ner of California. Two hundred and fifty dollars— Myer Cohen, Fred Pelzman, Barber & Ross, Melvin Behrend, Samuel Lidoff, Harry King, Leo Baum and Saks & Co. Two hundred dollars—Milton R. Ney, Sidney West and Mr. and Mrs. J. Alpert. One_hundred dollars—Max Needle, ! 1. L. Goldheim, Nicholas Bobys. ton & Co., Dr. E. B. Behrend, Ju Hertzberg, J. M. Frank, jacob Lev Connecticut_Pie Company, Wolfma Brothers, Abram Simon, Abraham ! Miller, Isaac Levy, Holtzman & Levin, D. Rosin, B. M. Odum, Benoit Baer. H. J. Goodman & Co.. M. B. Mille Isadore Mintz, Samuel Gevinson, Harry | Spund, B. Futrovsky, David stelle R. Nordlinger and Morris Pittle. Acknowledgement of a large num- ber of contributions of amounts less than $100 also is made by Mrs. Gold- smith. L WOULD HAVE FARNER | PUT ON RESERVE BARD State Agriculture Commissioners | Refuse to Act Against ! W. P. G. Harding. Efforts to have the National Asso- tion of State Agricultural Com- i ioners go on record pointment of W. P. as governor of the Federal Reserve | Board failed erday at the closing session of the fifth annual meeting | lution of protest on ¢ presented from the ! olutions, but it was| 4 f A minority re: the subject wa committee on r. withdrawn _aftei debate. The pri vanced against the adoption was that the commissioners should Keep ajear of personalities. The subject of Mr. Harding's re- appointment was first brought be-! fore the commissioners by Senator | Heflin of Alabama. who has been | waging a long fight against the| former governor. : The association did go on record in favor of the appointment of a “real, actual” farmer to the reserve board. In approving the resolution it struck | out the generally used term “dirt” farmer on the ground that it was un- ! dignified. The immigration restriction law! was approved in another: resoluttion, | but an amendment was urged provid- | ing that only immigrants announcing; an intention to become Americgn citizens be admitted. H Legislation for widened farm cred- its somewhat along the line of that recommended by President Harding: in his annual messagé to Congress was urged in still another resolu- tion, which set forth that, if neces- sary. the farmers' credit should run for two or three years. George W. Koiner of Richmond, ag- ricultural commissioner of Virginia, was_ elected president of the asso-| ciation, with N. J. Holmberg of St. Paul, agricultural commissioner of Minnesota, vice president. Dr. A, W. _ Gilbert of Boston was re-elected sec- retary and treasurer. BIGAMIST GETS OFF BY TAKING TWO CHILDREN ' Justice Stafford in Criminal Di- wision 1 yesterday suspended a maximum sentence of seven years in the penitentiary imposed on Joseph Granger, twenty-six years old, who had pleaded guilty to bigamy. The condition of the probation is that Granger support the two children of which he is the father. Should he violate the law in any particular or fail to take care of the children during the next seven years, the court told Granger, he would be required to serve the sentence. ‘While serving at Camp Dix, N. J., Granger met Marie Harrlett of Brown's Mills, N. J., and married her June 6, 1920. He deserted her & few months later, it was alleged, and coming to Washington, mar- ried Nona Fenton. A child has been Born to each woman. ! I l "ANSBURGH & BROTHER [ riow | It's Sure to Be a Rousing Sale; the Values Surpass All Expectations Sale 650 NewDresses | evmwey vew | Models for Women and Misses | sust armven | Modes of the hour, - A sale that equals, if some are even advanced not surpasses any dress Spring styles—all are event of the past two or remarkable values. three years. Tomorrow Choice Styles of the Season—The newest midwinter and early spring models. Newness is evidenced in the clever use of fabric, glistening beads, embroidery and touches of bright col- orings. It’s the holiday spirit they have. They’re wonderful. There may be other Dress Sales to- morrow. We don’t care for that. All we are concerned about is getting your attention focused on this $16.00 sale. We want you to sce these dresses. Better value at the price is impossible. e A Typical Lansburgh Sale, with Quality, Style and Value Paramount This is YOUR DRESS SALE; yvour big opportunity to increase the buying power of your Christmas savings to the utmost. The sale was planned for you; we entered the markets just at the right moment to procure the best dresses at the lowest price of the season. Here’s the story: Makers were ready and willing to dispose of their early Spring sample dresses, we have them; others were ready to dispose of their made-up midwinter dresses, our spot cash bought them—and here they are ready for your selection. Mind you, five hundred beautiful, new dresses —such a variety of styles we have never shown before. These dresses make the finest investment a woman can possibly find, for the styles are those that will be worn during the early Spring months. Dresses in Ultra-Eashionable Models for All Occasions —Evening Dresses =~ —Tailored Dresses —Canton Crepe —Glace Taffeta —Canton-and-Twill —Party Dresses —Afternoon Dresses = —Matelasse —Poiret Twill —Satin-back Crepe —Dinner Dresses —Going-AwayDresses —Georgette Crepe ~ —Sport Silks —Crepe de Chine —Street Dresses —Holiday Dresses —Spanish Laces —Novelty Silks —Allover Laces —Business Dresses ~ —Utility Dresses —Spring Taffetas —Printed Crepes —Embroidered Silks Mostly Navy Blue, Black and Brown; Also Pastel Shades for Dressy Wear An immense assortment of styles, embracing all the new ideas in panels, circular skirts, bouffant-hip effects, uneven hem- lines, flying side panels, snug-fitting bodices and unusual sleeve treatments assert the authentic style of each model. Every trimming that is NEW finds expression in this collection of dresses. Novel use of braid and beads in gay oriental colors, braids in self colors, matching or contrasting embroidery, cabochons, contrasting materials and lace enhance their beauty. It's a dréss event that should not escape the attention of the woman and miss who knows when to buy wisely. Plenty of misses’ sizes, 14, 16 and 18; sizes for women, 36 to 44, and seventy-five afternoon dresses for the woman of 42 to 52 bust. Dor’t Only Choose One Dress; the Savings Warrant the Purchase of Several. See Them Early Tomorrow Morning.