Evening Star Newspaper, July 29, 1923, Page 22

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HAPPYPARTY OF 50 ATCANPEODD WAL Mothers and Children, Third of Season’s Groups, Enjoy Recreation Period. The third party of the season at Camp Good Will, made up of 150 hap- py mothers and children, arrived ‘Wednesday and now are readily ad- justed to the outdoor life. The staff of workers predict a very happy and beneficial two weeks for this group. Thursday and Friday the children were taught camp songs by Miss Fits, chief recreational worker at Camp Good Will. Thursday night motion pictures were shown for their bene- fit and yesterday employes from the navy yard gave the campers their usual Saturday afternoon entertain- ment, which included racing, ball ames, boxing matches, music and an ice cream party. This afternoon at 0 o'clock, the Rev. Reginald B. tevenson of the Brightwood Epis- copal Church and the robed choir will conduct the evening song. Camp Pleasant ia Full Swing. Camp Pleasant is in full swing with 141 campers. Two tents have been dedicated at the camp this week, one Ly the Lincoln Temple Congregation- al Church and the other by the Nine- ! teenth Street Baptist Church. Friday night there was a very Interesting entertalnment, Including music and a | shadowgraph. The shadowgraph was especially Interesting to the children, | as _they could take part in it. Contrfhutions _are still needed for the operation of the camps until the end of the season and may be sent 10 _the summer outings committee, 1022 11th street northwest, or to Harry G. Meem, and personal ac- knowledgment will be sent to the | donor. | LEAVE FOR HOME. Good Will Delegation Sails From Havre. Associated Press, RE, July 28.—The third n good will” delegation for heme today on the steam- well cere- rench offi- | s and the| c the eity | candy and flags by French or- ganizations The Americans expressed appre- ciation, of their welcome and said | t were much impressed by the work of reconstruction going on in | France. —_— EARNS $890 IN 15 YEARS. Pardoned “Lifer” Quits Somewhat Richer. OSSINING, N, Y. July 28.—"Sam the Bootblack,” otherwise Samuel Willlame, pardoned lifer, who finish- ed fifteen years in Sing Sing today. went home 3890 richer than when he entered the prison. He earned the money by shining shoes of at- tendants and prisoners prosperous enough to pay for the luxury. DIVORCE BARS DOWN. SPRINGFIELD, 1ll. July 28.—An opinion today by Attorney General Brundage holds that all divorced persons may marry in Illinois at any time after their divorce, since the law passed by the last legislature Prison | | benefit of the new Sunday school audito- | VIENNA POLITICAL RALLY | ATTRACTS CANDIDATES Aspirants to County Offices Are in the Majority—Platforms Are Stated. Special Dispatch to The Star: VIENNA, Va, July 28 political rally was held in the new town hall here Thursday evening. Candidates for county offices were in the majority and two candidates for state senator were present. Charles E. Babcock acted as chairman and introduced the speakers. Ronald Blake, supervisor for Providence district, stated that more roads had been bullt during his term of office than ever before. These are the Lee high- way, Chain Bridge road, Little River pike and Leesburg pike, all of them be- ing & part of the state highway system. Harry Leigh, his opponent, criticised the management’ of the construction of the | Leesburg pike. J. R. Allison, for twenty | years sheriff of Fairfax county, and E. Mack Wiley, also a candidate, spoke in the interest of their candidacies. F. W. Huddleson, treasurer of Fair- fax county, showed the improvement made in the treasurer’s office as a re- sult of using the interest fund for office equipment. ~ W. H. Maffett of Vienna, candidate for treasurer, and E. E. Gil- lette of Herndon, candidate for house of delegates, also spoke. Bond Insues Favored. fer of Chesterbrook, candi- | o senator, spoke in favor ! wes for procuring better | roads, citing North Carolina and Mary- | land for examples. He favored compu sory education and the enforcoment of | the prohibition laws. ‘Senator Oliver spoke againat compulsory education and asked for support on the grounds of his greater experience and the committee assignments which he now holds. 1 Robert B. Martin has eold his modern home, with two acres, at the corner | of Pleasant street and Maple avenue, | to Mra. Minnie Greible of Washington. A large lot, with garage., belonging to L. C. Paine, located at the juncture of the Chain Bridge road and Jjermantown road, was sold to Willlam Hill of Wash- ington. A benefit supper was given by the | Willing Workers and True Blue classes | of Wesley Methodist Church for the | rium recently completed. ! Tie tw Shootfag Match. | The cup shoot held under the auspices | of the Antloch Rod and Gun Club on | their_range -on Center street extended ! last Saturday resuited in a tie for first | honor between F. H. Dyer and Gilbert Berry, each breaking 24 out of 25. In shooting off the tie Dyer broke il 10 and Berry broke § and dusted the other, Dyer winning the cup. Sherman and | Beckwith, Jr.. tied for second, wit out of 25, Beckwith winning the honor_in’ the shoot-off. Capt. Horton and Willlams of the Washington Gun Club were the guests of the local club. The annual midsummer meeting of the executive board of Fairfax County Chapter, D. A. R, consisting of Mrs. Henry W. Petty and Mrs. Willlam E. Willis of Arlington: Miss May Ballard, Mrs. George W. Hawxhurst and M Guy Church of Falls Church; Mrs George E. King and Mrs. Joseph Berry of Vienna, will be held at the home of the registrar, Mrs. C. L. Shear, at Fort Myer Heights, next Saturday, at which time the work for the coming year will be planned and the yearbook for 1924 will be submitted by the historian for approval before being sent to the pub- ' lishers. The members of the Presbyterian La dles’ Ald met at the church Wednesdny afternoon to pian for the chicken supper and sale of fancy articles to be held on_the manse lawn about August 15. Rev. Louis C. Wainwright held a spe- cial sérvice for the young people in the Presbyterian Church last Bunday even- | ing. The services Sunday morning were conducted by Arthur W. Harkness and | Dr. David McMasters of Washington. | Feativala Succeantul. 1 The Ladles' Aid of the Oakton M. E. Church gave an ice cream soclal on the | church lawn last night for the benefit of the Sunday school. The ladies of the Wakefleld Church were successful with ' their ice cream festival the evening of | July 24. The ladles of Vale Church | held a similar festival on the churchi repeals the provision _prohibiting marriage within @ year of divorce. lawn the evening of July 24. Miss Audrey E. Caton, daughter of | { universities before the world war, it NN NN N NEENNENENEENEERN Judge Indicted; Leaving Fatal Wreck Charge KANSAS CITY, Mo, July 28.— Edward J. Fleming, judge of the South” Side municipal, court here, was indicted today by a grand jury on a‘charge of leaving the scene of an accident. The indictment grew out of the wrecking of Judge Fleming’s car here the night of June 30. Mrs, Elisabeth Dungan was killed in the wreck. At least a dozen churches in the city have adopted resolutions requesting that Judge Fleming resign because of the publicity caused by the wreck. —_— U. S. STUDENTS THRONG FRENCH UNIVERSITIES Number Exceeds Attendance of Americans at German Institu- tions Before War. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, July 28.—American students are thronging French insti- tutions until they now exceed in number those who atténded German was announced today by Prof. Paul Van Dyke of Princeton, retiring di- rector of the continental divislion of the American University Union in Burope, with headquarters in Paris. Prof. Van Dyke will be succeeded as director in September by Prof. Algeron Coleman of the University of Chicago. Dr. H. 8. Kraus will remain assistant director. At the same time Dr. G. E. McLean, director of the Britlah division. with | headquarters in London, will be suc- | ceeded by C. A. Duniw of _Colorado Collexe. R. H. S { will continue as assistant dire this division. —eee e Mr. and Mrs. Milton E. Caton, was re- cently married to Thomas L. Cole. now | of Delaware, but formerly of Fairfax. | Miss Grace Ishkanlan was married Sunday afternoon at tho Seventh Day | Adventist Church here to Victor B Wheeler, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. { Wheeler of this place, Rev. H. W. Her. rell officlating. After the ceremouy a re- | ception was held for the youns couple | at the home of Mr. and’ Mrs, C. E Wheeler. | Un_}]uj.[ly@lgmh ylu}l’nui\iuml-I_mmj Table d’Hote DINNER Special Luncheen M [ fEn Toc 1nmhlm Shunu ‘erul 14th at K SOEKOLOV'S ORCHESTRA ) I i LN N NN N NN NN NN NN NN N Now for a Final White Shoe Clearance! IDSKIN, Reignskin and Nubuck—all white or color trimmed—in dozens of lovely dress and sports styles. All are popular models out of our regular stocks—but sizes are broken—so we offer you choice of this tremendous group—tomorrow at $2.50. Chiffon Silk Stocking Sale $1.95 Guaranteed perfect, sheer chiffon hosiery, with lisle garter tops and reinforced silk foot. Wanted colors. At these four stores only— Cor. 2th B K Sts. 414 9¢h St. : 1914-16 Pa. Ave. 233 Pa. Ave. S.E. August Is a Month Not bought for a sale—but created within our own stock—reduced in price to expedite clearance. Bargains, indeed. The privileges of a charge account are always at your command. House and Herrmann 4 Rustic Cedar Lawn Pieces Ui which we have marked special prices. ) 32.’5 Armchairs ... ... Settees . Plant - Stand. Rustic Cedar Summer House —of good size—with roof and open side 362." paneling ........ k Gateway, with Can- 33319 opy top and Fencing. Library Suites Of the seven listed—four are Overstuffed and three are Cane Panel Suites—the “now” prices are very low and 'best for the values. 3-piece Overstufied Suite; cov- d with Tapestry. Sow. . e $147.50 3-piece Overstuffed Suite: with handsome Velour cov- 5175.00 ering. NOW. 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