Evening Star Newspaper, June 11, 1924, Page 12

ROCKVILLE GRADUATES ADOPT SIMPLE GOWNS Plea of High School Official to Avoid Embarrassment to Pupils of Moderate Means Approved. Special Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., June 11.—Realiz_ ing that elaborate ~Taduation cos- tames frequently ‘entail financial | hardships on parents who provide | them, and, in many cases, cause morti- | fication among girls whose circum- stances will not permit them to wear cxpensive outfits, the high school | faculty decided to suggest to this year's senior class that only simple and inex- Densive costumes be worn. When the supgestion was made to the class by one of the teachers it | t with unanimous approval, and at | class meeting the girls decided that | ir graduating dresses would be | de of voile or some similar cotton | aterial to cost not more than one dollar a yard and that not more than | five dollars’ worth of trimmings would be used on an wn, HEADS ROANOKE ALUMNI. Tennesseean Elected at Annual Gathering at Salem, Va. Dispateh to The Star. Va., June 11.—Harley Ells- worth Erb of the class of 1920 was | elected president of the Roanoke Col- loke Alumni Association at the an- i-dinner held last night. Erb lives Bristol n. est number of alumni in the college was present ing and remained for the mmencement exercises and of diplomas to the grad- night rs of the alumni asso- t night are as fol-| x| " | afternoon entertained a e [ Recover Body by Dynamiting. | June arnett, ternoon 11.—The who was | while | »n_brought up the body vards from where it had truck a rock div- | 1216 F St. N.W. ROCKVILLE. ROCKVILLE, Md., June 11 (Special). —<Closing exercises of the high school at Gaithersburg were held last eve- ning in the school auditorium, con- ducted by the principal, Prof. Thomas W. Troxall, who made a short talk and presented medals and certificates. The program included essays, music and the presentation by Prof. Edwin W. Broome, county superintendent, of diplomas. Following are the graduates: Misses Laura W. Rohrer, Lorane Elizabeth Watkins, Genevieve Marie Selby. Vivia Reid. Frances Walker, Kathryn zabeth Soper, Mabel Frances King, Wilma Loulse Watkins, Dorothy Virginia Hershey, Mary Dare Wells, Elizabeth Bird Heil, Clara E. Fulks. Ldna Mae King, Naomi O. Butfs and William R. alker, Edgar Lee Higgins, Lycurgus Matthew Griffith, Wesley Dorr Har- gett, James Windham and John Warfield The annual commencement of the nigh school at Damascus also was held Jast evening. The exercises were held In the school auditorium, conducted by tse principal, Prof. Arthur Bready. cssays, music and other features were on the program, and diplomas presented ~ to Misses Mary I tanley, Genevieye Mullineaux and ¥Ethel Mae Burns. When automebiles driven by W. F. Donaldsc and A. D. Schaeffer col- lidéd at Germantown. this county, a few days ago, both young men were arrested on charges of reckless driv- ing. Aftervhearing how the accident happened, Judge Samuel Riggs, in police court here, decided that neither bad exercised the proper care and im- posed a fine of $10 and costs on each. Others paying fines or forfelting col- laterals in the police court for viola- tions of the motor vehicle regulations were A. W. Clayton, G. C. Wigginton and G. being collected in C. Hinkley, W. Conway, $7 ch case. Maj. James A. Lyons, U. S. A. who has just Leen ordered to Detroit for duty and who will leave for that eity within the next few days, Monday few friends uncheon at his home on the Nor- k pike, near Rockville. His guests were Dr. Otis M. sLinthicum, Dr. John Gardner, Charles J. Maddox. Berry E. lark, Dr. Benjamin C. Perry and Joseph N. Starkey. William W. Kessler, twenty-three years old, of Hyattsville, Md, and Miss Muriel E. Meade., aged twenty- Genuine balloon tires—standard equipment on passenger cars. THE TREW MOTOR CO. Only Two Days Left! OF THIS 3-Day Sale 1B THE EVENING two, of Washington, were married in Rockville Monday afternoon by Rev. olan B. Harmon, jr. pastor of the Methodist Church.’ Licenses to marry have been issued by the clerk of the circuit court here to Aubrey B. Bicksler, twenty-two, and Miss Geral- dine O. Willlams, nineteen, both of Washington, and Morris V. Stout. twenty-four, of Washington, and Miss Ruth ‘M. Gangwisch, twenty-four, of Chevy Chase, Md. DIPLOMAS GIVEN TO 92. State Teachers’ College Exercises Held at Fredericksburg, Va. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICKSBURG, Va., June 11.— Ninety-two _graduates of State Teachers' College were awarded their aiplomas Monday night by President A. B. Chandler, Jr. following exer- cises at which an address was mado by Dr. §. C. Mitchell of University of Richmond. The session just closed was the most successful in the history of the school, with @ larger enrollment and more 'advanced courses than have Deen previously taught. Little women are more successful in business than their bigger sisters, according to one who claims to have studied the subject. In nine cases out of ten, So it is said, it Is the small turn them into cash. S STAR, WASHINGTON, JAIL FOR MOTORMAN. Richmond Judge Sentences Second , on Intoxication Charge. Special Dispateh to The Star, RICHMOND, Va., June 11.—Justico Ingram, in police court here, has sen- tenced C. W. Blanks, a street car mo- torman, to serve sixty days in jail for operating n car while under the in- fluence of liquor. Blanks has appeal- ed from the decision. This is the second motorman to be sentenced for the same offense In the last few weeks. ROADSIDE HOTEL RAIDED. Rockville Police Find Washington Guests in Resort. Special Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., June 11.—Chief of Police Charles T. Cooley and his men raided Ingleside Hotel, on the pike, three miles below Rockville, early yesterday. Thomas Gardner, colored, said to be the proprietor, was lodged in the Rock- women who have the big ideas, and PINDLER 607 12th St. N.W.—M. 2704 lean and Press all and Deliver Ladies’ Suits, 12 Men’s Suits, 95¢ SILK SUITS EXCEPTED | Blankets, 50c and $1.00 S. $3.95 $4.95 for comveniemce! brown and tan. $5 to $10 “La Garde” Bags $5.95 $10.95 La Garde Bags, are famous for service, for beauty, Five different envelope-purse styles in this sale: Short top handles, long handles, cowhide, cobra, morocco, calf, patent leather; black, A Sale for Larger Women! 100 NEW Summer Cotton Dresses Presenting authentic and becoming styles for summer at considerably less than the regular price! This sale will commend itself particularly to the critical Large Woman who appreciates superior workmanship, slenderizing lines and tasteful combinations of summer fabrics. Sizes 3814 to 541%. Normandie Voiles Figured Voiles Plain Color Voiles Nile Green Alice Blue Navy Blue Black with White 100 Summer Dresses Were it not for the backward these dresses would sell for $25.00—offered now at .75 *1 100 Dresses—fashioned of cool and delightful Normandy and figured yoiles, linen and combingtions—ingeniously reflecting Fashion’s newest whims—as refreshing to look at as they are irresistibly charming and becoming to wear. Orchid Beige Navy with White Lavender Gl!yllufi- 10 Smart Styles—7 Illustrated 1. Normandie Voile In the becom- Ing surplice style. Drape and vest are of plain color—$18.75. 2. Linen Dress with stunning long lines—pockets ornamented with new seif-color chain stitch embroidery —$18.75. 3. The panel mode s charmingly illustrated In this small-patterned volle whose_panels are edged with novelty braid—818.75. 4. An unusually smart combina- tion of linen and volle, saif-toned, Whote only " ornaments are’ peari uttons an narrow vel bl tle—$18.75. T 5. " Self.color _embroidered voile S proguce & pariculory nngers o uce _a pai ly slen - 481875, Ina effec . Tucks, fiiet.patterned laces and peari buttons account for the smart- ness of this lovely dress of piain color volle—§18.75. cream color net and organdie . the perfect finish of a figured n color piping—818.75. ON SALE TOMORR(;W—IN LARGE WOMEN’S g% SHOP, SECOND FLOOR ) gy D. C, WEDNESDAY MRS. ALTEMUS MARRIES. PHILADELPHIA, June 11.—Mrs. Bessle Dobson Altemus, a leader in women's Republican politics, is on the way to the Cleveland convention as the bride of Maj. Nedom Angier Eastman of the United States Marine Corps. They were marrfed here yes- terday. Brig. Gen. Smedley D. But- ler, director of public safety, acted as .best man, and Mra. Jodward T. Stotesbury was “best girl," in the words of the bride. e STUDEBAKER Just Drive It; That’s All DIFFERENCE DON‘T be misled by the 4 smooth talk of a salesman. Come to us direct and get lumber of § lasting quality at rca- sonable prices. “Better lumber here” Galliher & Huguely Sherman Ave. & W St. Northwest Phone North 488 SWEAT dainty colorings. At want several. in all the high shades combinations. Only B. Standard 39 quality in cool, dainty summer frocks. white. 69 Printed Crepe 48c Yard 36 inches wide, “of beautiful soft weave, ideal the summer mo terns. 36-Inch Colored Checked Dimity adapted to u Shown in a variety of rich georgette pat- JUNE 11, 1924, An Apartment in the Suburbs City Conveniences—Water, gas, electricity, telephone; through trolley service; twenty-five minutes to the center of the city. A new, modern, fireproof building, with elevator service. Suburban Environment—Woods and fields nearby; a public park within five minutes’ walk. These are some of the advantages offered at 3945 Connecticut Avenue Satisfaction First Since 1859 GSPALACE 810-818 Seventh Street Corner of Tilden Street Near the Bureau of Standards Representative on Premises Friday, Saturday and Sunday Open Evenings RENTAL AGENTS Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. 738 Fifteenth St. N.W. Women’s Glos Vests . 69c Lustrous, serviceable quality, in drop- stitch weave. Perfect quality. White, flesh, pink and peach. - Beautiful Summer Frocks A Colorful and Captivating Host — Pfesenting the New Season’s Newest Fashions in Finest of Fabrics —at a Price That Means Assured Style at Low Cost The woman who finds fifteen dollars a convenient price to pay for a new summer dress will find a boun- tiful ‘measure of value in this splendid assortment. Ruffly, frilly, lacy novelties, straightlines~~models for both youthful and mature tastes. " Developed in Canton crepe, embroidered geor- gette, beaded georgette, flowered georgette, rosha- nara and soft, sheer voiles. Gray, brown, navy, tangerine, beige, almond, canary, powder blue, white and colorful combinations. All sizes, 16 to 46, for women and misses.. ~—Second Floor, King’'s Palace. Hundreds of These Dainty $2.98 Sleeveless ERS $1.98 Knit of Light-W eight Wool and of Com- binations of Wool and Glos (Fiber Silk) Slip-over, coat and tuxedo styles—jqunty and fascinating in their summery lightness and $1.98 many women will All sizes, 36 to 46. They come and in many novelty color Men’s B. V. D. Athletic Union Suits - The Original and $7 0 L S i What better or timelier under- pricing of cool, summer underwear than this offering of the nationally famous B. V. D. Union Suits at $1.09? All sizes—not a lot of odds and ends, but our regular stock. Also in the sale are fine Athletic Union Suits of genuine Soi materil iesetto—the 7al that wears so well. _ 29¢ ya. this general favorite for making Sheer, filmy texture—showing self-checks of light blue, tan, flesh, copen, navy, nile and 39c Dress Gi am 29¢ Yar 1 . 32-inch dress gingham and 30- inch Imperial chambray—wash materials of known quali - duced for Thursday. ecks, plaids ahd plain colors. S A fl‘ 500 TRIMMED SUMMER HATS Worth $5.00 and $6.00 Thursday millinery news of unusual importance, heralding as it does a distribution of beautiful and fashionable hats to meet evety woman’s style re- quirements for summer. Becoming models in Canton crepe, leghorn, taf- feta, including straw crowns and ribbon crowns. Mushrooms, cloches, pokes—large, medium and small effects in the popular colors. Trimmings of flowers, wreaths, ostrich and fancy feathers. Women’s Chiffon Silk Hose A $1'10 Slight Irregulars of $2.00 Quality . 600 pairs of these exquisitely sheer pure silk stock- ings, some silk all the way to the top, others with lisle garter tops. Knit with non-ravel tops. Black, white and a wide color range. S i Py > !, Women’s Silk-and- | - mense assortment which includes black and glos (fiber silk). Also 50c quality, in solid colors, slightly imperfect. A \\illifli Glos Hose, 59¢ and the popular colors. Knit of a beau- = i Children’s Glos Socks, 25¢ sale of children’s high grade socks that thrifty mothers 4 N‘\ R ‘:;._ Perfect and irregular hose in this im- tiful and durable combination of silk 59c quality, strictly perfect, white with colored tops. will hasten to profit by.