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STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 11, 1928 THE EVENING I\/If"| FURNITURE STOLEN SHIP BID HELD UP. - | IAKUMA PARK BlVI[} FROM HOME OWNER|v- s Board Unable to Act Because o A of Lack of Quorum. . The Shipping Board has annoinced GRUUP ls BUNVENEDVT)’“"‘ Get Table, TWo RUgS,|nat t would be unable 1 act on the Three Chairs, Lamp and bid of the South Atlantic Steamship Corporation of Savannah, Ga., for the WoobpwARD & LOTHROP Fortieth Year Inaugurated. Andrews Makes Report on Streets. ‘The Takoma Park Citizens' Associa- tion inaugurated its fortieth year last night with a meeting in the Takoma Park branch of the Washington Public Library, corner Fifth and Cedar streets northwest. Dr. W. A. Hooker, the new- lIv-elected president, occupied the chair, with Daniel M. Goodacre recording the minutes. President Hooker announced the fortieth birthday anniversary would be appropriately celebrated within a short time, with many of the pioneer residents of Takoma Park as gucsis of the eve- ning. Burt W. Andrews presented a rcport as chairman of the streets and lighis committee, which was approved. It rovided for paving the cast half of Btney Branch road from Butternut to Van Buren streets, widening and ex- tension of Piney Branch road frem Van ‘Buren street to Georgia avenue, removal of center trolley poles on Butternut street and the paving of Whitt’ - street from Beventh street to Piney Branch road. Other streets recommended for pav- ing included Fourth street from Aspel to Butternut street, Whittier strect | from Eastern avenue to Second street, | Fifth street from Van Buren to sh*r)-‘ dan street and the laying of a side- | walk to the new Whittler School: the | ving of Laurel street and Sandy pring road between Second and Whit- tier streets, opening and extension of Aspen street. through the present via- duct under the B. & O. R. R. tracks; | th. extension and improvement of Van Buren street from Fifth street to Blair Toad. The improvement of Dahlia street from Seventh street to Georgia avenue anc the straightening and improving of Sixth street from Van Buren to Under- wood streets as suburban roads was urged. The members of the committee include S. D. Grove, vice chairman: ‘Walter Irey, Roy Y. Ferner. F. R. Lea- man, Waldo L. Schmitt, Arthur F. Gor- don, Elmecr E. Reynolds, Preston C. King, Charles W. Hoover, Thomas L. Kane, jr.; Samuel E. Moores, Daniel M. Goodacre and Senator Lynn J. Frazier. Mr. Hooker announced the following chairmen of standing committees for the ensuing year: Police, fire and public safety, Ben- amin N. Brouner; health and sanita- n, Capt. Albert’ A. Barrows; public utilities, Chester C. Waters; parks, ds and community beautifica- , Walter Irey; zoning and taxation, John Walker; streets and lights, Burt W. Andrews; schools, Harold R. Smal- dey; laws and legislation, Elmer E. Rey- molds; membership, Herbert Walton Ruthledge; publicity, Tohn W. Coffman; hospitality, Mrs. Louis C. Vogt. ‘Walter Irey reported that it was the fntention of the National Capital Park and Commission to make the | Takoma recreation center, the model playground for the District. NEWSMEN MEET. Circulation Managers to Discuss Postal Rates at Trenton. ‘TRENTON, N. J., September 11 (#). ~Postal rates was one of the principal topics for discussion today at the Fall meeting here of the Interstate Circula- tion Managers' Association. The mem- bers represent newspapers In New Jer- sey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia and the District of Co- lumbia. Speakers today included James _ Kearney, editor and publisher of the Mirror. While he was absent yesterday ninth precinct police. He set the value of the loot at $42. J. J. Boatwright of Richmond, Va.. asked the detective bureau to search for two sample cases that were stolen | from his automobile while it was parked | near Seventh and K streets. The cases | contained bedspreads valued at $75. Breaking through a rear window, thieves entered the home of E. Jack- son Emerich. 4329 Blagden avenue, and |stole a watch. a diamond ring and a |pear]l ring. He was unable to set an |estimate on the stolen articles. Auria Winfrec, 1802 First street, re- ported the theft of $32 from the kitchen cabinet in her home; the theft of a pocketbook containing calling cards, a cigarette case and $6 in bills was reported by Doris Malloy, 1440 M street. and Mrs. Marguerite' Kahman, 501 Wilson lane, Bothesda, Md., lost & box of boy's clothing that had been |left in her automobile parked on Sey- | enth strect between F and G streets, | meeting Tuesday, because of a lack of thieves entered the home of William |8 gquorum. Hurley, 1211 Wiley street northeast, and | jyne. which operates in the South At stole a table, two rugs, three chairs, a|lantic-United Kingdom-Continental Eu- 1 and a mirror, ropean trade. Action on the bid will be pinth L e ) de?emfl until four commissioners are | purchase of six of ten ships of the American Palmetto Line, at the weekly The corporation bid $234,750 for the ‘n Washington. Srisinge % Many houses set on fire by the sun's ' rays were destroyed in Spain during | the recent hot spell. o AVE You Thought | cf Buying | NEW ELECTRIC FIXTURES? We will make an al- lowance on vour old fix- tures in_trade on new This_savings will every home Convenient Payments 1f Desired ATHAN GOODMAN CO. ELECTRIC FIXTURES 1314 I St. NW. Edmonston & Co., Inc. Home of the Original Foot Form Boots for Everybody, and the Famous Physical Culture Style-Plus Comfort Shoes for Women The Vitally Important Items of the Child’s Dress With the School Bells ringing just around the corner of the month, we direct espe: most important item of dres cial attention to this The illustration shows the tendency of thousands of children—that of wccaring over the the tocs. heels and turning in THE FAULT IS CORRECTED BY PRCPER FOOT FORM FOOTWEAR PROFESSIONALLY FITTED We specialize in children’s sh of them. 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The new shawl collar is square cut—and the newer sleeves are without fur, smartly tailored and with buttons, that approach the elbow. Are new in this black coat Others in the collection are of black Norma cloth and Broadtail cloth—which is very fashionable—for it has the ap- pleal;lance of fur with the suppleness of cloth. Evening Triangle The newer version of the original Chanel sequin triangle is smaller and has fewer sequins, in designs on net or georgette—or is made entirely of se- quins. They are large enough to drape about the neck and are silver and gold on white or black foundation. $6 to $18 Materials to match — of which evening gowns or evening jackets may . be made. In 27 to 45 inch widths. $4 to $12 yard. ‘TrRIMMINGS, FIRsT FLOOR. Pagyin and Shawl Collars of Civet Cat, Fitch and Lynx 'K‘tex;em fll‘neshnewgg:‘pf;s‘; “‘!‘ Méufifi' ' CARL M. 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