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18 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, JUNE 18. 1926. JOHN D. RELIVES g oy Wondward & Lothvop ' Store Closes Tomorrow iat 4 O’clock Elder Rockefeller Visits Two! All-day Saturday Closing Begins July 10th Humble Homes of His ' Saturday on the Children’s Floor (The Fourth) Early Youth. Ry the Assaviated June 18.—John v lived in the days of his boyhood again. Undaunted by mile raotor trip Wednesday to the Kin region from Lakewood, ) Rockefeller was up early to visit his three homes of other vears, where more than threequarters of a cen- tury azo he learned his first lessons in thrift, industry and hardihood. With a party of eight the multi- milllonaire, after spending the night ted the home of ax ‘pinned together.” miles northeast of Richford, where he was born 87 years agn, almost in the v shadow of old Michizan Hill. The o e Rockefellers moved from this abode s Father’s Day - Buy his gift temorrew, and. if vou want it sent awav, we will wrap and mail it for you. Just tell the salesperson at the time of purchasze. Free de- livery to any shipping peint in Continental U. S. when the boy John was only 4 vears ! ald and he has only vague memories More ] of the twin hmoks that met below the = ( "L Women’s and Misses’ mn Dress Sale, $16.50 “‘ 1o Owaseo Lake and down the Racke- feller highway to the place where We have just received many new models for our Dress Sale—that is proving so popular. They offer most un- s R John as a lad of 5 earned his first money ralsing turkeys. Fire two usual quality—the smartest fashions—and are remark- - . e ably low priced, as you will realize when you see them. ; June SPCClaI Se]llng . ? Girls’ Wash Dresses which he, with his two brothers, oc- eupied an unceiled upper room. Rockefeller could not, as he has done hefore, point out the chinks in the wall where on gusty nights the wind whisked below his bed, nor the stove pipe that eame up through the floor to give the room is only warmth. He did indicate the place where, when he was 9. he tracked a turkey ben “'stealing out the nest,” found the brood of chicks and sold them in the Autumn at Moravia, earning his first money. The next yvear he had three turker hens and accumulated Thése Excellen?\?alues In the Boys’ Section For Boys, 10 to 18 years vears ago leveled the frame house in FLOWERED CHIFFON TUR SILK POLKA DOT SILK STRIPED SILK CREPE DE CHINE GEORGETTE Dress Sections. Third and Fourth floors. Give Dad a Good Tie Made of light-weight silk in appropriate_patterns for Sum more eoins In a china dish on the mantel. All along the route through the Finger Lakes region Mr. Rockefeller paused to speak to old acquaintances. At Moravia the party picked up Mrs. John P. O'Hara, a cousin, taking her to Cascade for luncheon Last night the Owego in the region Born and in the me hood's joveus days of work and play and dreams. GOVERNORS 'MAKE PLANS. New England Executives to Attend e slept at Annual Conference in a Unit. AUGUSTA, Me., June 18 (#) —Plans for the New England governors to at- tend as a unit the annual governors' conference at Chevenne, Wyo., July g:i, have been announced by Gov. alph O. Brewster, chairman of the eonference. Thev will leave Roston on July 23 Arriving In Chevenne on July 26, the party will be taken in charge by Gov. Nellie T. Ross of Wyoming, who at- tended the governors' conference in Maine last year. ' Mary Georgs, an Indian woman, who lays claim to heing 125 years the oldest wom g e N Home Drug Co. 4th and H Sts. N.E. Is a Star Branch It’s an easy matter to place your Classi- fied Ads in The Star— just leave them at the Branch Office in your ' meighborhood. They will appear promptly —in the first available issue. No fees are charged for Branch Office service—only regular rates. The Star_ prints MORE Classified ads every day than all the other papers here combined. Star adver- tisers know Star ads bring results. “Around the Corner” is a Star Branch Office. Listen in on the Woodlothians Tonight The Woodlothian Chorus will Broadcast tonight over WCAP, 9:30 to 9:50 P.M. You are invited to listen in. Scarfs and Shawls That Flutter in the Mode Printed Georgette Scarf, $3 The only wrap for Summer is often a lovely scarf. And to bhe in harmony with dainty Summer frocks, the scarf is of flutter- ing georgette in gay designs. Everv color to match or contrast with your frock. & Hand-Painted Shawls, $22.50 A Gorgeous Shawl is the newest Summer evening wrap. In white, maize and flesh, beautifully hand painted in exotic designs with long hand knotted fringe. Neckwear Section. First floor. Women’s Smart Reptile-trimmed Pumps, $12.50 Panama Cloth Pump —that is chic and cool for Summer--with a scaflloped tip, trimming and covered Cuban heel of snake ealf. Graceful Center-strap Pump of patent leather, with applique of brown snake calf; high Spanish heel. ‘The Boyish Ensemble: The Smartest Bathing Costume For the energetic swimmer, a suit made like a man’s gives the maximum of free- dom and a minimum of re- sistance to the water—and it's the smartest style. SKETCHED ABOVE: Rust flannel trunks and white step-in jersey, with crew neck. Both have mo- tifs. $8.75. Flannel coat to match, $16.75. NOT SKETCHED: Beyish ensembles, with striped jer seys, $7.50. SKETCHED AT RIGHT: One-piece swimming suit, with striped top, $6.75. Collegiate striped spun silk suit in_black and sunni, $8.75. In jersey wool, $5 and $6.75. Sportawear Section. Third floor, | Palm Beach Suits, well tailored, $12.75. Linen Knickers, unusual value at $1.85. Khaki Knickers, splendid quality, $1.50 to $2. Caps of Palm Beach Linen, plaid and plain, $1.50. Jantzen Swimming Suits, $4.50 and $5. Bathing Suits, other makes, $2.95 and $3.50. Novelty Sports Sweaters, special at $5. For the Smaller Boys, 3 to 10 years Flapper Suits, unusual value, $1.95. Flapper Suits, of linen, broadcloth and khaki—better quality—$3.50 to $3.95. Separate Flapper Trousers, $1.25. Jantzen Swimming Suits, $3.50. Bove' Gection. Fourth floor. Girls’ New White Kid Leghorn and Suede Hats $3.75 Exceptional values—charming poke bomsat leghorns —small suede and bengaline hats, in contrastimg col- ors—and smart white kid hats in close-fitting shapes. Children's Millinery Section. Yourth floor. $9.95 and $3.95 Colorful prints, dainty dotted dimity, fine tissue ginghams, printed and plain colored voiles and printed batiste fashion these charming little dresses that are really unusual values. Bright touches of hand embroidery, pleats and clever insets add to their smartness. They will tub well and are fresh and cool for warm weather wear. Sizes 6 to 14 years. Cool Bloomer Dresses Included in This Sale, $295, $3.95 Girla' Section. Fourth floer. Summer Values in Children’s Socks, 25¢, 50c Plain Socks, with ribbed teps; j; length; in Russian Calf, cordovan, copen, lemon, white and orchid; sizes 7t0'10. Special, 25c. Imported. Lisle Short Socks, with straight or cuff top: in white or tan or white with colored stripes or tops: sizes 5 to 815, Special, 50c. Children’s Hostery Section. Fourth fioor. White Pumps for Girls and Junior Misses The extensive variety of white pumps—found in the Children’s Shoe Section — set the fashion pace for Summer, for the smart younger set. For Girls White Canvas Pump—for little and big girls—with one strap; turned sole; spring heel. Sizes 8'; to 11, $3.50; sizes 5 to 8, $2.50. Graceful White Calfskin Pump, with a clever strap; turned sole; spring heel. Sizes 814 to 11, $5. White Reinskin Cloth One- strap Pump, with turned sole and leather heel. Sizes 117 to 2, $5.50. White Kid Pump for the growing girl has smart lines, medium covered heel, cutout sides and one strap. Sizes 27 to 6, $8. Children's Shos Section, Fourth floor. For Junior Misses French Oxford Tie—for sports—is of white kid, trimmed with black and white lizard, with Cuban heel, short vamp and round toe. Sizes 215 to 7,.87. Graceful White Kid One- strap Pump—for afternoon wear—Spanish heel. Sizes 2Yt0 7,87, Tailored Colonial Pump, of white kid—for daytime hours—Cuban heel. Sizes 214 to 7, $6.50. White Kid Regent Pumps— at the height of chic for evening—with round toe, short vamp and high, spike heel. Sizes 2% to 7, $6.50. 100 Women's Hats Reduced, *5 Many of Them at a Fraction of the Original Prices Remarkable clearance of hats—that formerly sold at many times this price—offers an unusual opportunity to buy smarter and finer hats at— $5. Belting Ribbon and Bengaline Tailored Straws Millinery Section. Third fleor. Special Purchase and Sale White Silk Hose, $1.95 pair We have just purchased a large quantity of Sheer ‘White Hose at a saving which enables us to offer them at much below the usual price for such quality. All silk, with Hsle lined garter hem and smart open Paris clock. Buy while the quantity lasts. Hoslery Section, First floor. Youthful and matronly models—large and small head sizés—in a variety of shapes, trimmings and becoming colors—offer a wide selection. An unusual opportunity. Flower-Trimmed Transparent Hair Combination of Fabrics Novelty Braids Crocheted Visca . For Warm Weather Wear Long Lace Brassieres, $1.50 Cool and comfortable, these Lace Brassieres are ideal for Summer weather. Fashioned of excellent quality lace that is soft yet firm enough for support and snug fitting at the walstline—they give the desired slender lines. Shoulder straps of white satin ribbon. Sizes 34 to 42. Corset Section, Third floer. * mer wear. These Four-in-hands are silk lined. and very specially priced at $1.50. In just the smart colors and de- signs that will go well with his Summer clothes. Stripes, checks and plaids would be his prefer- ence. $1 pair. Men's Furnishings Section. First fioor. and Tobacco The Curved-stem Pipe that is so easy to smoke is just the type. This particular one has a handsome French briar bowl and is priced at $10. “My Mixture.” that fine Dun- hill tobacco, $2.50 a half-pound. Imoking Accessories Section First floor. If He Likes to Read—a Book “Sengs of Horses" Awm authology .......... L3178 “Early Adventures of Peachem Grew" Roy Helton .....cvueee.w82 “The Son of His Pather” Harold Bell Wright. “Thobbing” Henshaw Ward “Released for Publication’ Oscar King Davis.....u....$5 Book Section. Fifth floer. A New Suit Case for Vacation This one, Father would espe- cially enjoy. Made of hand- sewn English cowhide, and fitted with strong nickel locks; 26-inch size. Priced at $30, Traveling Geods Section. Second fioer. Golf Clubs Any_one of the six models of the Burke “Stainless Steel” will find favor. Beth right and left handed models. $8. Sporting Goods Sectlon. Second fleer.