Evening Star Newspaper, November 21, 1928, Page 32

32 ; THE "EV NG STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1928.°. HGHLIVINGCOST EW FIN AL INSTITUTI OPENED IN PETWORTH HIT Christopher Lehmkuhl Sug-| gests Community Buying to Reduce Expenses. | Recourse to community buying in an cost of living ty by Chris- lected presi- | he intended to gation into the in Petworth during Stephenson, te Busi- support and unreas ainting and equipping of | d the purchase of 1g the Summer called upon | Associations rand take also urged the passage | ng for the purchase of | free text books and supplies in the ele- | mentary and high schools of the Dis- | trict in a resolution to be sent to the District committees and the federation. Fearing that undesirable commercial enterprises may be lished in what should be residential areas now being developed, the association instructed its zoning committee to make a survey of the zoning s on in its territory. An atten prize, a Thanksgiving turkey, was awarded Barnard Shapiro, 3829 Kansas avenue. Eleven new mem- bers were admitted. They are: Ruth E. Hilley, Mary H. Kennedy, H. A. Chapman, G. E. Sutley, C. Hoo- ver, Arvid H. Johnson, Isador Lavine, Frank Newmann, A. W. Upperman, Ed- ward R. Curits and F. esline. .. 3 /;' | dent, and right, G. S. James, cashier. The Riverdale Bank of Riverdale, Md., which yesterday started operations. The insets are: Left, C. A. M. Wells, presi- PLEA IN ABATEMENT FILED TO INDICTMENT | e i sting up . gaming. i Pennsylvania avenue, today filed a plea in abatement to the indictment reported or bets on horse races. The defend- ants say the grand jury that indicted them was improperly constituted in that Two Defendants in Alleged Gam-| iy, members of the petit jury from bling Case Claim Grand Jury Tmproperly Constituted. Criminal Division 1 had been illegally transferred to the grand jury to fill vacancies in that body. ‘Through Attorneys James A. O'Shea, John H. Burnett and Alfred Goldstein, the accused contend that it is beyond George A. Christie and William J. Mc- | the power of the court to fill the grand Carthy, who were arrested last August | jury from the persons serving as petit {in a raid by the vice squad at 1905 | jurors and that such vacancy may only Five Peaks of Evening Fashions —Suggested by Vogue Standing. A sparkling inspiration in rose taffeta Interp reted by -The Hecht Co. Mayfair Shop “When one considers eve- ning fashions,” says Vogue, arbiter of style, “one finds five high peaks—three that stand out because of color, two that stand out because of line. The first is the vogue of very, very pale shades, the second the vogue of very, very dark ones; the third the vogue of red. Gowns that are long and slinky and gowns that are youthfully bouffant complete the five.” All these five fea- tures —so correct, so new, so becom- ing — are reflected in the gorgeous gowns now being shown in the May- fair Shop.—Third Floor. The long bodice is spray of handmade, omber roses finishes the bodice......... $49_50 Lft. Lavender satin . . « the frothy tu lle skirt falls in uneven lines below the satin slip, pink gardenias lend unexpected charm.. $49'50 Rigiit. A scalloped, swirling three-tiered skirt of orchid taffeta . . . a tucked on one side and the uneven hem is faced with blve.... $49,50 (The Mayfair Shop—Third Floor.) Iae HecHTt Co. F Street at 7th be filled by calling in a special venire. United States Attorney Rover and Assistant United States Attorney Wil- liam H. Collins filed a demurrer to the plea. It is expected they will rely on the code provision which allows justices to assign petit jurors to any branch of the court. . Arguments on the plea and the de- murrer probably will be heard by Chief Justice McCoy next week. Because agriculture has grown so greatly and caused a clearing of many forests, North Sumatra now faces a wood shortage. Dainty bags glittering with sequins in the new manner . . . $495 . .. or bags of rhinestone from $2_50 upwards (Main Floor.) LA Van Raalte 51 - gauge Chiffon Silk Hose . sheerest of the sheer in pale flesh tones . w $3.95 (Main Floor.) Long white Kid Gloves once more return to fash- ion for formal evening occasions. $5 (Maln Floor.) The sequsn covered scarf is a gorgeous trifle. $19.75 Other triangle scarfs, agleam with rhinestones. $10 and $12.95 (Main Floor.) Sequin jackets to match your mew gown . . . Or to add refreshing nov- elty to last year's cos- tume, $25 (Mayfair Shop, Third Floor.) Slippers of silver, of velvet, or gracious conm- binations of these fabrics. $16.50 10 $22.50 (Fifth Floor.) pers (the latest New York vogue), dyed free to match your gown. $14.50 (Fifth Floor.) ==X “‘,'.?v' , N " 4 1 Lamzfi Shade Maln’ng Taught on the Main Floor—The Hecht Co. | i s Tar Hecar Co. F Street at 7th Drapery Fabrics of Unusual Qua’fty Sunfast Drapery Damask $ I°29 Yd. 50 in. wide For charming door and window treat- ments. Finely woven with rayon... self-colored patterns or striped designs. In a good range of colors. 50-in. Sunfase Damask Damask $1.95 Yd. $2.95 vd. Damask of character. For draperies and In pleasing shades of upholsteries. In Span- N"‘fv rose, l;""“’?"!; ish color combinations sti e and self colors. 50 combinations. 50inches 3 inches wide. wide. (Sixth Floor.) 50-1n. Sunfast . .. 1n interesting variety A new shipment of small tapestry squares in harmonious shades. For pil- low tops, radio scarfs, table runners or wall pieces. 10x10 20x20 26x34 20x27 39¢ 75c. $1.29 $1.99 (8txth Floor.) . ES Ry Hand Pav'ntecz Decorated Folding Screens Have you been wondering what to do ‘with an unsightly doorway or hall? These screens will add beauty wherever used. Heavily constructed (will not tip over), frames with wood panels, painted in a Southern studio in designs of un- usual charm. (8ixth Floor.) CD for the Home Beautiful Curefu”y chosen to correct’y frame windows of every type riss-Cross Kiuffibe Catains $I.95 - Crisply pretty ... of fine French weave marquisette. Finicaed in full ruffles with tie-backs and 48-inch cornice. In ivory or ecru. $3.95 Lace Imported Scotch MGJTIZS Cl;gag;ns Curtains each or pair $4.95 Set Of square mesh, fin- 2 side hangings and ished with neat lace. 54-inch valance. Rose, 36 inches wide and 2% blue or green in charm- yards long. In rich ing patterns on an ecru tint. ivory background. (Sixth Floor.) Irish Point and Point Venise Lace Curtains $5'95 Pair Applique borders with plain centers on English bobbinet foundation. 2% yards long; ecru. Made in Switzerland. 5 (Sixth Ploor.) \ ’ .« . an ideal gift 00 05 d s o= L N SN A ew Shipment of Handsome Chests $94:95 An oblong chest, 44 inches, or a semi- console style in walnut veneer or natural cedar finish. Constructed by cabinet makers in the better way. Other Chests From $11.95 to $87.50 (Sixth Floor.) ... Ready to Hang a : , ) ~ , American Holland Window Shades No waiting for special sizes. Custom- made, hemmed on each side, no raveling, mounted on Hartshorn rollers. Ecru color. 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, and 34 ins. for 1. 36, 38 in. sizes for $1.29; 40, 42, $1.50. 44 or 46 in. for $1.95; 48 ins., $2.25; 50 or 52 ins., $2.50 . (Sixth Fioor.) $107> Gold Seal Congoleum Rugs Size 9x12 Discontinued Patterns Persian, Chinese, or modern carpet patterns. Effectively developed in blue, tan, taupe and blue.