Evening Star Newspaper, June 27, 1925, Page 19

PLANS FOR LY 4 ON SPECAL LINES Celebration Program Out- lined by Community Center Department of Schools. All plans for the Independence day celebration in the Central High School auditorium July 4 have been com- pleted by the community center de- partment of the public schools through its executive committee. The program will be divided into two | parts, the first featuring especally the civic exercises, incltding a special concert by the Marine Band from § to 8:30, a patriotic message to the citizens of the District of Columbia assembled by Edgar C. der, chair- man, Community Center Council; the oath of citizenship to the new citizens, led by Commissioner Cuno H. Ru dolph: presentation of a copy of the Constitution of the United States to the new citizens assembled by Jesse C. Suter, president of the Federation of Citizens’' Associations of the Dis trict of Columbfa, the singing of “America” by all assembled, led by Rollin Bond. Features of Part 2. Part 2, beginning promptly at 9 ©o'clock, will feature historical marches and tableaux in commemoration of In dependence day, including the march . with participants in colonial cogtume, and music by the Marine Band: pantomimic scenes of colonial history, being Indian frontier raid in 1775; signing ef the Declara- tion of Independenc Jnter at Val lev Forge, Benjfamin Franklin at the court of Louis and inauguration ©of Gen. Washington as President, New York, April 30, 1789, followed by the flag march of today, to be barticipated in by any citizen who Wishes to follow the flag, led by the District of Columbia (Mrs. Maud How- ell Smith), in honor of a huge Ameri- can flag, borne by 60 voung women of the District; “The Star Spangled Ban- ‘mer.".plaved by the Marine Band, and concluding with a display of fireworks lasting over 30 minutes. A limited section of seats will be reserved for special guests of honor, but the big stadium s open to the public and 5,000 seats are available for this evening's celebration of De- fense day. Committees in Charge. The executive committee in charge ©of detailed arrangements for this big July 4 celebration in the District of Columbia include: C. Snyder, chair- man: Isaac Gans, vice chairman; Mrs, Louis Castell, Mrs. Edgar C. Snyder, Mrs. M. W. Davis, Miss Bess Davis Schreiner and Miss Maud Burklin; members ex-officio being Mrs. Marie Moore Forrest, director drama and pageantry, Community Center depart- Mrs. L. W. Hardy, general sec- ¥, Community Center department, and Mrs. Cecil Norton Broy, director, Community Center department. The reception committee for the celebration includes Mrs. Broy, chair- man; Isaac Gans, vice chairman; James T. Loyd, president Cham. ber of Commerce; A. J. Driscoll and Charles P. Light of July 4 mmittee of Board of Trade; Dr. rank W. Ballou, superintendent Dis- trict of Columbia schools; Charles Demonet. Mrs. L. W. Hardy, Mrs. astell of the Parent-Teacher As ation and Miss Bess Davis Schreiner. Others Listed as Aides. Other committees in charge of de- tails for the celebration include: Personnel. Mrs. Ida E. Kebler, Miss Martha Dun| Robert Strobel, Mrs. Lulu M Mrs. Genevieve s Barnard, Miss Maud Hunter, Mrs. Driscoll : new citizens, Mrs 4 Mrs. M. W. Davis | and Miss Maud Aiton; publicity and programs ss Schreiner and Harold Snyder; costumes, ¥rs. E. H. Hunter, Mrs. H. W. Smith, Mrs. L. J. Bogue, Mrs. Louise Wynne, Mrs. Rodes, Miss M. P, Burklin, Mrs. H. A. McQuas G. H. McGann, Miss Chri ewart, Miss Mabeile Wynne and Mrs. Scott; finance, L. ¥ . Mrs. Broy and ; tickets, Mrs. A. C. Dris- Miss Helen Collier and Mrs. E. P. eating and decorations, Mrs. . Davis, Harold Snyder, Louis Castell and Mrs. A. C. Driscol lighting and fireworks, Harold Snyder: stage properties, Thomas King and California St. Near 19th. property, consisting of about 10 rooms and 2 baths. Occupied by owner, in excellent condition. Gas for cooking and electric lights; modern steam heating plant. Deep lot 18x120 {t. to a 15-ft. paved alley. Ample room for two-car garage. Price, $14,000 i Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. 738 15th Street N.W. Main 6830 Fine home specialize in lum- ber for particular purposes. We like dis- criminating and exact- ing clients because it is always a real pleas- ure to see how com- pletely we meet their needs. “Buy Here—Save Money” Yost & Herrell, Inc. Lumber and Millwork 11th and O Sts. S.E. Lincoln 1216 William | LIQUOR VENDOR WINS $6,000 IN LIBEL ACTION Vancouver Man Sued Curtis and Special Writer for Story on Rum Investigation. By the Associated, Press. VANCOUVER, British Columbla, June 27.—A. C. Dickson, ven- dor of a governmenf liquor store here, was awarded $6,000 dagames yesterday in his libel action against the Curtis Publishing Co. of Philadelphia and A. B. Mac- Donald of Kansas Cit Dickson’s action was based on a story written by ‘MacDonald and published in the Ladies’ Home Journal in June, 1924, to the effect that Mac- Donald had seen children who were forced to stand on tiptoes to reach top of the counter, being served In the Hastings street liquor store. In addition, the writer was sald to have credited Vancouver with hav- ingfl 225 bootlegging establishments, in which thousands of people were drunk the night of his investigations in December, 1923. DIVOREET’EEAEILS. Court Dismisses Mrs. M. L. Red- dick’s Suit—Two Decrees Granted. Justice James F. Smith, in Equity Division 2, has dismissed a suit for a limited divorce brought by Mrs. Mary L. Reddick against Walter N Reddick, president of the Interna. tional Brotherhood of Bookbinders, on The court held that the wife condoned the husband’s treatment of her by continuing to reside with him. Attor- news Carson & Mullen appeared for the -husband. Justice Smith has granted an inter- locutory decree of absolute divorce to Capt. Arthur Kingston, U. S. M. C., stationed at Quantico, Va., from his wife, Blanche Kingston. The hus- band named a brother officer as co- respondent. The court declared the wife's charges in a cross petition against her husband had not been proved Justice Smith also signed an inter- locutory decree of absolute divorce in favor of Mrs. Alice Jefferies from her husband, William H. Jefferies, jr. The wife is given the custody of the child and alimony of $60 per month. estate in the city. Main 9210 charges of drunkenness and cruelty, | tubs, hardwood floors, open fire- place, built-in refrigerator, outside icer, kitchen cabinet, Industries Building Open Sunday. Beginning Sunday, July 5, the Arts and Industries Bullding of the Na- tional Museum, which is the red brick structure just east of . the Smithsonlan Building, will open every Sunday afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 o'clock. For some years, the National History Bullding of the museum has been open to visitors on Sunday after- noons, and the opening of the Arts and Industrdes Building during the same hours will make all of the ex- hibits of the National Museum avall- able to those who can visit them only on Bunday Unexcelled \_/alue CHEVY CHASE (Just Off Connecticut Avenue) A Home Recommended as Much to Be Desired by Well Worth Inspecting Today .3419 Fessenden Street TO INSPECT Drive Out Connecticut Avenue to Fessenden Street, Take Chevy Chase Car Open and Lighted Until 9 P.M. M.S. PHILLIPS Realtor—Builder or 15th and K Streets FIVE SOLD LAST WEEK Greater Living Comforts Was the paramount thought in the minds of the designer and builder of these Attractive MANGR PARK, D. C. BUNGALOWS $7,450, $8,250, $8,500, $8,750, $9,800 Cash, $500, $750, $1,000 Monthly Payments, $65, $75, $85 Five and six rooms, built-in 1-piece sink with drain, built-in book- HOW TO REACH PROPERTY 14th St. car line marked Takoma, get off at Third and Quack- enbos; or drive out Georgia Ave. to Rittenhouse St. and east to Third, then south to Quackenbos. SEE THEM TODAY OR SUNDAY Representative on Premises Every Day From 10 to 5:30 TERRELL & LITTLE, Inc. +1206 18th St. N.W. Evening Phones: Adams 6849 or Adams 3285-W - $12,500.00 TERMS This beautiful home, containing nine large rooms and bath, servants’ quarters, attic over the entire house. This house is thoroughly modern throughout and in excellent condition, having been renovated all over during the past 30 days. It is situated in Kenilworth about four blocks from a car line and convenient to stores, schools; etc. About 30 minutes’ ride on the trolley from the center of town. There are about four acres of ground, highly cultivated, with a large number of various kinds of fruit trees now bearing. A two-car garage, stable and other outbuildings all go to m-ke this a complete country Call for appointment to inspect. Open all day Saturday. John E. Garvey 1106 Vermont Ave. cases, large entire house, sodded, landscaped, attractive fix- tures, attractive wall paper, fresh air, sunshine, trees. OIL PROMOTER DIES. Matthew G. Collins Had Made and Lost Fortune in Silk. NEW YORK, June 27 (#).—Matthew Garrett Collins, 51, who had made and lost a large fortune in the silk busi- ness before establishing himself as an ofl promoter, died yesterday after a heart attack in his Summer home Lake Mohapac, N. Y. He was presi. dent of the Interstate Gasoline Co. and was assoclated with Gov. Charles N. Haskell of Oklahoma in developing the Mjddle. States Ofl C: —Exemplary Design —Splendid Constructien —4&ood Location and Tapeatry Brick Center-Hal Upen Engllah lek B fast Sun Parlor Well ‘Equipped Kitchen Outaide Pantry Separnte Reer Porch Four Larxe Bedchambers Two Tiled Batha, Shower Floored, Lixhted" Attle Double ' Kleeping Porch Instant Whter Heater steel medicine . cabinet, floored attic, cellar under wash trays, lawn Main 3285 ATURDAY, JU SZZZZZisizz====> ~_ NEW BUNGALOWS WOODSIDE, MD. Delightful new bungalows, containing fi clous rooms, bath, open fireplace, cak floors, electric lights, excelient heating plant, bullt-in garage; situ- ated on lot 50x150, amidst large shade trees. P TQ,REACH—Go morth_cn _Georgia Ave. throush Slver ‘codside. turn west at our sign on Graco wo blocks Lo bungalows. Inspect These New Fairlawn Homes EXCEPTIONAL VALUES 1335 to 1343 Tea St. S.E. One Block From New Anacostia Park FOUR BEDROOM $8’9 50 HOMES concrete front porch trays and Containing seven rooms and tile bath, four bedroom and breakfast porch, concrete cellar under entire house. laun servant’s toilet. room’ for double garage, wide rear alley: the interior decorations are very attractive and there are f0or plugs in every room: fully equipped kitchen: white and mahogany trim. TO INSPECT: Drive out Pennsylvania Avenue, down 11th Street K.E. to Good Hope Road, then two blocks on Good Hope «gne block north to T Street, and houses; or take £ houses two blocks from ars: On Easy Terms bridge Read Street and 11th Street Southeast car Representative on Property' Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. W. M. WARD Owner and Builder 1410 H Street N.W. Main 1023 A Magnificent Home First Time Offered for Sale 2960 Newark Street, Cleveland Park Riask From Connectient Ave. A home always occupied by owner and kept in perfect repair, and the most complete flower garden imaginable. An abun- dance of magnificent shade trees. 574 feet privet hedge. 19,718 square feet of grounds. Spacious front and side porches. 112 feet long, 8 to 14 feet wide. Lot 156 ft. by 159. (Irregular depth). Description hall, 15.6x241t. 2nd Floor: Front and rear stairw: €. 7.10%6.10 1 bedroom, 24 bedroom, 16.8x16. . 14x14 2. 1 bedroom, 13.7x13 11. 2 baths. 8 large closets. 2 0. Dining room, 15.8x22. Library 15.10x16. Pantry. 18.2x8. ftchen. 15.10x12.6 arge servants porch. 2-car garage. lar: ~ Nokol oil heater. 1 gas stove for ironing. Pittsburg water heater. extra tize laundry tubs. 1 servants' room. Only recently painted outside and in perfect repair throughout. Splendidly designed for entertaining and homelike comfort, su rounded by the best class of neighbors. ‘The price is §20,000 less than cost of reproduction at this time. Inspection by permit only. Early possession. No trusts. Rea- sonable terms. LeROY MARK, Inc. Colorado-Building Circle 19 BUILT Only a Few Left Unsold Fum Street, Just Off Illinois Ave. Price, $8,950—Terms SOME OF THE MANY ATTRACTIVE FEATURES . Six rooms, tapestry brick. . Three large cool perches. . No. 1 white oak floors. . Built-in tub and fixtures. . Beautiful electric light fixtures. . Attractively designed wall paper. Hot-water heat, gas, electricity. . Instantaneous hot-water heater., . Servant’s toilet, laundry trays, coal bin. . French doors between dining room and breakfast porch. 11. Plenty of spacious closets. 12. Kitchen cabinet, one-piece sink, Detroit Jewel gas range and | Kitchen cabinet. 13. Large outside pantry. 14. Lot 142 feet deep to alley. Exhibit House 535 Buchanan Street Farnished Through Courtesy of W. B. Moses & Sons TO INSPECT—Take 1ith Street or Georgis Avenue car to Buchanan Street, and walk east to property, or take Grant Circle bus to end of I.h'le CAFRITZ CONSTRUCTIO "~ Builders of Communities 14th and K Sts. TANKERSLEY-BUILT HOMES CLEVELAND PARK Semi-Detached () Tapestry brick, 4 large bedrooms, buslt-intubs and shower, ock floors throughowt, hot -watey heat, brick garage. UPEN FOR INSPECTION C. . TANKERSLEY Owners and Builders Exhitit Home, 4331 Cathedral Ave. Completely furnished in Colonial Period, by the Decorative t of Dulin & Martin. Inspection is cordially invited Besley Deights The Garden Spot of Washington There is a peculiarly enticing appeal in the natural surroundings and consistent development of Wesley Heights—which charms at first glance, and grows into strong attachment as one contemplates the beauty and advantages of residence here. Unique in its community character; refined in its atmosphere; profitable in its in- vestment offering—and safe in its ownership rights. Every Home a Miller-built Home. $12,500 * £35,000 Representatives’ on the ground every afternoon and evening and all day Sunday. Motor through Mass. Ave, across Wis. Ave. into Cathedral Ave., or take dircct bus leaving Dupont Circle ¢very hour on the hour. W. C. and A. N. Miller - 1119 Realtors Phone Seventeenth St. Members Operative Builders’ Association of D. O, Main 1790 Near Walter Reed Corner 8th and Fern Sts. A new Colonial Home on a corner lot in a very desirable location—six good sized, well arranged rooms and tiled bath, built on the popular center-hall plan; a large side porch which commands a very splendid view; hot-water heat and all modern improvements. A small cash pay- ment and very low monthly installments will make this home yours. Open All Day Sunday e MCKEEVER =GOS, ...