Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1927, Page 12

12 200 ARE MAROONED NALABANA LD Section of Birmingham . Swept by High Water From $65,215,243 Total Of Army’s Savings In Past 54 Years By the Associated Press. Uncle Sam’s Army savings' bank, founded in 1872, has had a total of deposits from men of $65,215,243 in the 54 years it has been in oper- ation. Interest paid at a 4 per cent rate during that time aggregated $3,748,986. Deposits are received in sums of THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON. “FOR A BOY'S GIFTS Saks- PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AT SEVENTH D C . FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1927. Rain-Swollen Creek. from $5 to $50 to remain for & pe- riod of six months or longer, and are returned to soldiers on the ex- piration of their enlistment. The December system has been much used by 16.—Two hundred ne faced sev-] troops at frontier stations where 41 daye 3olifibn today as they roc|’ CiVIl banking” facilities ‘were un- { mainea marooned in their homes while [ *** | OF PRIZE DEBATES DUE as high as second-story windows, Many residents of the negro sections | § By the Associated Press. BIRMINGHAM, Ala,, What Man Can Resist Such Gifts As These? Thousands of Gorgeous Ties Foreign and Domestic Silks affected were unwilling to leave their | po o o0 pioe Scheauled Competi- homes, while others depr on s tions to Be Held This Evening, “Valley Creek out of its banks, but Opeinng at 6 0'Clock. forecasts for colder weather 10ds¥ | e it of a series of five prize de- brought optimistic outlooks to those [, (¥ Sl S CT fiye prize de- | Jeorgetown University who have suffered from the water and | P2158 8 % a Its inability to drain because of clogged | Law School will be held this evening 3 |at 6 o'clock, the subject being based ") B e ek o the | on the right of naval and military of- 5 sewers is resp: for the predic-| .0/ " t5° criticize publicly the effi- . s 1.9 “Junior High” Clothes! 2.TROUSER SUITS! OVERCOATS! Excessive rainfall for four tion by city o that it will l)e‘r 2 r s > iency of their departments without ::;’:;i‘elfid’»‘;c:d; ve the waters Can|ingirment to their rank. ¢ In the 24 hours ending at midnight |, os am},'"‘s“‘"’ g ;"‘1‘,‘ ke “%’“’]‘: {yesterday 3.5 inches of rain had fallen, | b Ua% B QUINENO 810 FAVHRONC 08 according to reports from the Weather | {ePh Dovle: with Gdwg it 44 *Bureau. Wright as alternate. Those on the negative team are James Thomas Fin- - :SCUE len and Charles Quirk, with John HENDREDS RESCUED, Joseph O'Connor as alternate. e . Judges for the debate are Guilford Warren, Ohio, Families Taken From | jameson, James C. Wilkes and R. E. Boal J. Whelan. A faculty prize of $25 is i B offered to the winner of each of the WARREN, Ohio, December 16 (). | four preliminary debates, who are to —Hundreds of families in Warren and | participate in a final contest for cham- its suburban settlements were rescued | pionship honors. from their homes in boats last night g trousers”? Saks has the right styles! as the waters of the Mahoning River : rose five feet above flood stage. Col. Chaffin Reassigned. Lieut. Col. Andrew D. Chaffin, United What better time . than Christmas for the lad to step into “first long Police and county authorities were unable to estimate the number of| States Infantry, at the Army War Col- . homes inundated, but declared that | lase: Washington Barracks, has been HERE at Saks is a whole spe- the l:l;"fill;:u&r::a‘:d a pressing | assigned n:‘o duty in the office of the ;probl Of v, M jons Buil 3 Cance Oity, & hamlet on the fiver | Sicf of hfantry, Munitions Bullding, ‘below Warren, was reported entirely under water. Many of its 150 inhabi- tants had to be rowed to places of safety, while others deserted their homes for higher ground. FLOOD MENACE FADES. cial section devoted solely to correct styles in Suits and - Overcoats for the Junior High lad—for the chap between 16 and 21 who wears, or is about to wear, first long trousers. Fine models. just right. Fine wool- cne. Smart patterns. Sizes 30 to 38. MUFFLERS - White or Plaid $2.95 Driving or Dress $3.45 L] The Gift Supreme Sheaffer’s Lifetime PENS in gift boxes $8.75 HarryC. Grove 523 11th St. Of course each Tie will be patked in a handsome (COUNTLESS examples el on of the newest effects bl ":;‘;:fl' in Mufflers. Silk and E charge, Rayon squares of high quality. Plain, plaid and fancy versions. Unusual in every way—especially Arkansas Rivers Fall as Cold Weather Arrives. LITTLE ROCK, Ark., ecember 16 (#)—Sagging temperature and falling rivers have lessened Arkansas’ new flood menace. Flurries of snow THEY prove there is still an art to tailor ing a glove! Full fur lined gloves of Brown Kid or Gray Suede. Suave Dress gloves of Gray Mocha or Tan Cape. Thie largest show- ings we have ever had! instead of rains brought encourage- ment to residents of the oft-flooded Arkansas and White River Valleys, and confidence that levees would withstand the rises prevailed every- ‘where. Both the Arkansas and White were falling in their upper reaches. The Arkansas crest was at Little Rock, Overcoats for Small Boys and levee workers said there was lit- s fi s1 2:_2—§. $14{i-5- south of here. 7 . 'The White's crest was at Newport, | ¢ JUST the models for the smaller lad! Rich and observers agreed -that if the \ St ’ 4 Georgetown levees hold the river at Chinchillas in plain shades; as well as hosts one foot above flood stage the damage . . of good-looking mixtures. All warm — wool body lined. Convertible collars. 2 to 10. ERE are handsome Neckties that have nothing in common with the common- place! They are dis- tinetive, rich, unusual —in design and color harmonies. They have the quality of higher- priced Ties. * They are the sort of Ties you will give PROUDLY! ‘would be slight. Northwest Arkansas, where the floods did more than $500,000 damage, welcomed normal conditions, when ‘highways and railroads were reopened. Clarksville and Fort Smith, flooded by record rains, cleared away the debris and prepared for the weicome cold wave. OHIO RIVER RECEDES. $1,000 CLUB —Pay $20 Monthly for 46 Months, and Receive $1,000. This plan makes you save. Funds available in event of emergency. Start at any time. Liberty National Bank 15th and Eye Sts. WHEELING, W. Va., December 16 (#).—The Ohio River reached a crest i@t 40 feet here last night and then ‘started to recéde. When the water failed to attain 42 feet Wheeling and wvicinity escaped serious flood condi- As estimated, 150 homes in South ‘Wheeling were reached by the water, and the business district of Benwood, ‘mear here, was inundated. Chaffee Heads Polo Committee. Maj. Adna R. Chaffee of the general staff has been apnointed chairman of the Army central polo committee, re- lieving Lieut. Col. Nelson E. Margetts, who been ordered to Chicago as inspector of the 6th Corps Area. PAJAMAS Quting Flannel or Madras $1.75 SLIPPERS Leather or Felt $] to 85 F a man loves his pipe, or his paper, or his radio. or his home at all, he wants slippers like these! Leather slippers with vleather soles and heels—or comfy felt ones. Muffler & Tie Sets $1.50 Gombination of fine quality rayon muffler and rayon neck- tie to match. Very smart. Large variety of designs. Blanket Robes $3.95 Warm. Splendidly made. Various patterns and colorings of high-grade robings. Wel- come gifts. Belt & Buckle Sets $1 and $2 Tan or black leather belts, with initial buckle and belt-o- gram. Very popular gift. For boys of all ages. Play Outfits $2.95 Cowboy, Indian, fireman, policeman, etc. Complete out- fits. For boys of 4 to 14 years. Large selection. New Mackinaws $9.95 Heavy mackinaw cloths in WASHINGTON'S POPULAR MILLINERY SHOP! || plewting, sport plaid effecs OU can be sure that they will make most acceptable gifts. Well- made, properly cut and sized. Materials of splen- did qualities, All sizes. And a wide variety of popular shades, too! | patch pockets. 7 to 18 years. Little Boys’ Suiw $4.95 Woolen mixture fabries, worsted _jerseys, woolen flan. nels. Sports. flapper and other styles. 2 to 9 years. 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