Evening Star Newspaper, September 28, 1928, Page 20

For Sale 6114 8th St. NW. Sell Yourself a Home and Save $1,000 Corner, detached, center hall, six rooms, built-in garage, attic, 5 porches, including glass sleeping porch. Price $10,250, from owne: terms. See this bargain a once. UNUSUAL APARTMENTS & Rooms—2 Raths MODERN FIREPROOF BLDG LS00 VERY REST LOCATION BANCROFT PLACE WEST CONNECTICUT AVED STONE & FAIRFE 1008 Coann. Ave. M | by capt. a Pound | manity as they made their way from | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON. pD. €. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1928. COLOWBA HEGHTS CARNYAL BEHS Thousands Join Community Fete—Children Will Pa- rade Tonight. The spirit of carnival pervaded the | brightly dressed streels of Columbia last night, against a back- of multicolored lights and joy- as the third annual com- tion, sponsored by Co- | Heights business men, started. 1sands of men, women and chil- n thronged the streets, a f listen- ing to the speakers, more gazing into the well planned shop window displays, and the great majority simply congre- gating in small groups which turned the streets into turbulent seas of hu- one spot of interest to another. Although upper Fourteenth street had begun to take on a holiday ap- pearance hours before, the festival got under way officially when the parade unwound itself at Euclid street and started up Fourteenth to Monroe street. | Columbia Heights, | street, | Tate mnto the night for the thousands | gyt SIS TG Ciied cight of its body played snappy jazz numbers, unaware that they were making the minister's task extremely difficult. Commissioner Dougherty spoke briefly. sketching tht historical background of and praising the commercial progres made by the com- munity. Sobotka Welcomes Throng. President Sobotka extended a hearty welcome to the official guests and to the throng. urging them all to come to Columbia Heights as often as possible After very short talks by other officials coronation ceremonies were held Commissioner Dougherty placed_the crown on the brunette curls of Miss Cathryn Sebast d queen of the festival, while a battery photographers _entertained the crowd with their futile efforts to fire their flash guns. With the crown resting jauntily above the pretty features of the young quecn the official ceremonies were over, and everybody adjourned to Fourteenih where the bands played until f who czme to dance So ended the party for the “grown- and tonight the children will opolize the scene. They also will ave a parade, but it will form at Four- teenth street and Park road and move south instead of north. All mothers are urged to have their children at the designated assembly spot before 8 o'clock. “Miss Columbia Heights” will still be the main attraction, and last night's prize winners will be announced. ST e In the van came a police escort, led Ira B. Sheetz of the tenth precinct. lose succession came the flagbearers, Willlam Snellenburg. gen- | eral marshal of the parade, and the Boys' Independent Band. | The anti-aircraft unit of the 206th | Coast_ Artillery rumbled by, the pow- | erful guns and big searchlights in mark- | ed contrast to the spirit' which per- Handkerchiefs \ One Cent Each Phone ai 2321 West End Laundry Lpmderers @nd Dry Cleaners 172325 Pennsytvania Ave-N-W T A Change of Scene results in change in seeing. Continued work under artificial light— attendance at the movies — driving auto- mobile—and train mo- tion tax your eyes daily to the limit. 5 ETZ LENSES accurately prescribed afford eye rest as well as vision improvement if necessary. 3~ T Ay 3 A Jee Etz and See Better' 1217 G Street- vaded the party. | Next came the automobiles bearing such dignitaries as Commissioners Proctor L. Dougherty and William B. Ladue, Frank J. Sobotka, president of the Business Men's Association: B. A. | Levitan, general chairman of the car- nival; Traffic Director William Har- | land, Maj. Harry Brown of the Park | | and Planning Commission and other | prominent men. Coronation Float. [ Behind a section of Columbia Heights business men, carrying colored flares, came the coronation float with the new | queen, the old queen and the maids of honor. The white and gold float of the Com- munity Center Department was next in line, followed by entries from various business houses in the locality. A prom- inent part in the parade was taken by | the clown band of No. 6 Truck Com- | pany of the Fire Department and the | “Save-the-Home” float from No. 11 En- gine Company. Marching to the music of the Holy Rosary Band came a company of Washington High School Cadets and tant marshals—A. T. An- . W. Somack and M. Schio se were followed by a dozen au- mobiles carrying officials of the Co- lumbia Heights and other citizen asso- ciations. Other assistant marshals, Frank Scott, Robert Neely and J. Ofano, marched with the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps. And then came the last unit, the firemen’s Vitus Jazz Hounds whose snappy musical offerings sent their escort of clowns and hooligans into grotesque contortions, much to the delight of the spectators. After the last of the parade had passed the officials took their places on the reviewing stand at Fourteenth and Kenyon streets and the ceremonies got under way. Rev. Moses R. Lovell pronounced in- vocation, despite the efforts of a band just around the corner whose members ELPERS Commission to Fill Vacancies at Fort Myer. The United States Civil Service Com- mission has announced that it will re- ceive applications until October 20 fill vacancies in the position of laundry helper in the quarterma laund: Fort Myer, Va. The entrance salaries range from $640 to $720 a year. Full information and application blanks may be obtained from the secre- tary of the fourth United States civil service district. 1723 F strect FOR FREE BUS TRIP " LOOKOUT CO. Main 6147 M'-BROKS & CO G-STREET BETWEEN 1ith & 12 th _ I'l'()MORROW - epoch-making event. Monday Saturday is the 6th day of this is thelast day. So hurry to M. Brooks & Co.’s Main Floor Ac- cessory Department for utterly amazing savings in this great event before it is too late. D last, so please...Shop Early! UE to the tremendous crowds during this past week we cannot guarantee all quantities to LISTED BELOW ARE 12 OF THE BARGAINS There are scores of other items. They are just as great in savings, but lack of space compels us to omit them. Come in and see for yourself. Read Every Item! Radium and Crepe de Chine Slips Splendid quality in these col- ors—Green, roseé, tan, red and peach. Regularly $495 and $5.95. Sale $3'69 price Nightgowns Amazing values in Dbatiste, fine voile and . Porto Rican gowns—white, pink and_peach. Regularly $1.00. Sale 86c price........ .. Intriguing Fall Handbags Of real leather with fitted mirror and purce, either strap or underarm style in the new Fall colors. Regu- $3.65 larly $495. Sale price. New Fall Silk Blouses These are of fine quality heavy crepe de chine in the latest Fall colors, cither plain or fancy prints. Regularly $3.98 $5.95. Sale price ... Real French Kid and Washable Suede Gloves These are wonderful values with plain and fancy cuffs, in gray, beaver, champagne and mode. Regularly $4.95. Sale price $3'00 All-Silk Novelty Step-Ins Fine quality crepe de chine with beautiful fikured trimmings in a good assortment $2.29 of colors. Regularly $295. Sale price..... Butterfly Skirts Beautiful new Butterfly and plain pleated styles of all wool in plain_colors and fancy plaids price Velveteen and Flannel Jackets this Fall rs or the chic Regu- $4.15 Most po in either plain cc new stripes larly $5.95. Sale price. Fall Sweaters The indispensable accessory— these are slip-on style with round necks in new weaves, new patterns _and new colors. Regularly $2.95. Sale $2 29 price. Warm Corduroy Robes Heavy Wales Corduroy and Beacon Blanket Robes in beau- tiful colors with either reefer or band collar. Regu- Chiffon Hose (Slight Irregulars) All silk top to toe with pointed heels, full-fashioned picot top Chiffon Hose, the make of a great manufacturer. All the Fall shades. R eoilaly, &0 $1.10 50, Sale price .. Radionette Satin Negligees In an entrancingly beautiful ortment of styles and color j‘ulhh'lhk!'hl]\. Regu- $3 65 larly $4.95. Sale price. CITY PLANS RITES FOR STORMVICTIMS Funeral Services for 2,300 Hurricane Dead to Be Held in Florida. By the Assoclated Press. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla,, Septem- ber 28.—Plans were made here today for a simple funeral service to be held Sunday for Florida’s 0 storm deand Members of the city Ministerial Union the First Methodist !met yesterday at to_conduct the service, which will be held over the graves of more than 700 storm victims buried at Woodlawn | Cemetery here. Rites will be conducted | for those buried there, for those buried clsewhere and for those whose bodies still are unrecovered along the devas- | tated shores of Lake Okeechobee. Two services will be held. The first lat 2:3 will be for white people. and the other, to be conducted later and by negro clergymen, will be for negro storm victims. Under present plans the first funeral dirge will be played by the City Band, the opening hymn will be sung by a mass choir from all the city churches and the invocation will be said by Rev. Charles G. Dilworth of Norwood Baptist Church. A Scripture passage will be read by Rev, John G. Strandley of Wagg Memo- rial Methodist Church and a brief ad- dress will follow by Rev. Charles H. Bol- ton of the First Baptist Church. * ‘The commitment service will be con- ducted by the Rev. Willlam A. Cooper of the First Methodist Church. Prayer will be said by Rev. John H. Minges of the Church of Christ and the benedic- tion will be by Rev. E. A. Lindsey of the Memorial Presbyterian Church. Leading the choir will be Rev. Charles W. Pussey of the Union Congregational Church and Rev. A. M. Depew will supervise the musical program. Endeavor Union to Meet. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICK, Md, September 28.— The thirty-seventh annual convention of the Frederick County Christian En- deavor Union is to be held at Methodist Protestant Church at Buckeystown this afternoon and tonight. State officers will attend. TWO HURT IN DISPUTES. An_altercation yesterday afternoon in the Union Station between Troy | Leverman, 30 years old, 2131 O street, and William C. Campbell, 627 F street | southw sent Leverman to Emer- gency Hospital with a cut on the head. His condition is not serious. James Curtis, colored, 56 years old 1812 Gainesville street southeast, an employe of the surface division, suffer- ed an injury to the head when he was struck with'a brick by Dudley Proctor, another employe, while at work in the | southeast section of the city. He was taken to Casualty Hospital, where his condition was said to be undetermin- ed. Proctor was arrested by Eleventh precinct police. Storm Aid Oversubscribed. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICKSBURG, Va., September | 28.—Although its quota for Red Cross relief work in Florida and Porto Rico was only $500 Fredericksburg people have subscribed a total of $692, and additional funds are expected. IAGARA FALLS EXCURSION THURSDAY October 4 rRomd $16.80 From WASHINGTON Proportionate fares from other points East SPECIAL TRAIN Siandara Leaves Union Station Trip Time M50 AM. The ideal Route to Niaga giving a daslicht ride throug beautiful Susquehanna Valles. Tickets good for 16 days., valid_for use in parlor or sleeping cars on pay- ment of usual charges for space oc- cupied. Dining car attached. Ask Ticket Agents for Descriptive and Tilustrated Folder. Pennsylvania Railroad Think of it! A New Lot of 500 Stunning Fall Frocks .59 500 of the newer dresses, fresh off the New York market—and bringing to you the very smartest styles and models of the Fall season. There are trimly tailored models; stunning straightline effects, and dainty feminine modes—many of them adapted from greatly higher-priced dresses. Canton crepe, georgette, velvet and satin fashion them —and when combined with panne velvet, make a striking effect. Included are a few new tweed-printed silks at this low price. Trimmings and Shades are New And decidedly style - right! The sport frocks boast smart buckles and belts; or attain their swagger through simplicity. The more feminine mode is expressed through subtle drapes and flares, with deftly placed pleats here and there. Truly a remark- able selection at this unusually low price—don’t miss it. Choose from: Red Light Blue Jungle Green Marron Glace New Tans Navy Blue BLACK Sizes 13 to 19, 14 to 20 and 36 to 52 Quality at a Price! M-BR@KS &CO G -STREET BETWEEN 1lth &1 “Manana” in Spanish Means “Tomorrow” and “Tomorrow” in Our Main Floor {Fhrift Shop 'y Means Surprising Values in Autumn Frocks Economically Priced at *10 SATINS, GEORGETTES, CREPES, VELVET COM- BINATIONS, and even ALL VELVETS in every popular new style effect and late Fall color, including plenty of Blacks. Sizes for all from the younger Miss to the larger \Woman. There are just as surprising values in Fur Trimmed Winter Coats Quality Broadcloths are generously trim- med with warm furs $28 in the manner of much more expensive coats. @he Foening iflf Bhonarlf Bradley’s Pharmacy—7th & Md. Ave. N.E. Is a Star Branch Office & . These Branch Offices, which are located in practically every neighborhood in and around Washington, are maintained for the convenience of patrons of The Star Classified Section. Copy left at any of them is in- sured prompt insertion in the first available issue. No fees are charged for Branch Office service; only regular rates. The Star prints such an over- whelmingly greater volume of Classified Advertising every day than any other Washing- ton paper that there can be no question as to which will give you the best results. “Around the Corner” is Branch _Office THE ABOVIEs SIGN DISPLAYED AUTHORIZED STAR BRANCH OFFICES Millinery Department Fourth Floor A Special Purchase Sale of 300 Fall Hats Of Soleil Felts and Velours . . . Velvet and Felt and Metallics For Misses, Women and Youthful Matrons in Large and Small Headsizes New Browns, Wine . . . Navy, Green . . . Royal $ Black and Combinations New Models That Would Sell Regularly at $4 and $5 Stunning Models featuring all the new Trims,.Cire Ribbons, Appliques, Embroideries and Feathers