Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1928, Page 28

28 CHICAGD CANGER (ENERPLAWED Backers Aim to Establish National Organization to Siudy Disease. o By the Associated Pre:s. CHICAGO, Dec ment of 2 or 15.—Establish- | arch center in | ew to perfecting a | n for study of lie | upon today by Dr. 0 of Roch r, Minn.; Dr. | . Bundesen, Cook County cor- J. Cermak, president ard. ad the board which in medicine from the ty of Chicago, Northwestern rsity, University of Illinois and Loyola University. Dr. Cermak announced that the same board plans to create a national or- ganization “in order to co-ordinate the resources of the many surgeons who have made extensive research into the problem of fighting cancer, but who have never had a medium through which to gi he benefits of their work to the worl | Other centers, such as Boston, New York and St. Louis, will be invited to join in the work of the national organi- Zation, Dr. Mayo said. The county hos- pital project will be acted upon within the next few weeks and the board plans to form the national body as soon as possible after the Chicago center has been organized. The need of a concerted war on can- cer was pointed out by Dr. Mayo. who said 38,000 persons died of cancer in this country last year. The number of deaths has grown, he said, from 83 h_l every 100,000 several years ago to 127 in every 100,000 in recent years. Y.W. C. A. EVENTS MARK HOLIDAY WEEK Series of Christmas Programs to Include Provision for Gifts to Children. The Young Women's Christian Asso- ciation is planning a series of celebra~ tions during the week in honor of Christmas, beginning with a program Tuesday by the various clubs of the business and professional women's de- partment, at which gifts for children will be presented. Wednesday evening the K. E. Y. Club of the industrial department will have a Christmas party, followed by a supper and entertainment Thursday night un- der the auspices of the Thursday In- dustrial Club and the Blue Triangle Club. A Christmas open house will be con- ducted Friday and gifts will be dis- tributed to children. For this event the administration building will be con- verted into a manor house of Old Eng- land, and the ladies of the manor will receive their friends in true Devonshire fashion. In Barker Hall, the children will present a play and a choir will sing the cantata, “Child Jesus.” The Girl Reserve celebration will take place next Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock. A play, “The Christmas Spirit,” will be presented under the direction of Miss Sheila Doody. The “Toy Shop” will be a feature of the evening's entertainment. The music_department will have a part in the Christmas celebrations be- ginning December 23, for carols will be sung at all Y. W. centers during the ‘week. - PROHIBITION GAUGERS ARE NEEDED BY BUREAU 260 Positions Open Throughout Country, With Salary Range of $2,000 to $2,500. ‘The Prohibition Bureau is in need of 260 storekeeper-gaugers, who will have custody of the keys and supervision over all operations at industrial alcohol plants, distilleries, wineries, etc., throughout the country. The Civil Service Commission will re- ceive applications until December 31. Appointments will be made as soon as the positions can be filled. Entrance salaries range from $2,000 to $2,500 a year. A requirement is at Jeast one year's experience in a chem- ical or physical laboratory or in al! chemical piant or in pharmaceutical work, or as gauger, storekeeper-gauger ,or as Government inspector at such plants for which the positions are open. $750,000 DAMAGE SUIT FILED BY TULSA BROKER Fee in Negotiations for Manhat- tan Oil Co. Assets Is Sought. By the Associated Press. KANSAS CITY, December 15.—R. R. Crawford, Tulsa broker, today filed suit for $750,000 damages in_Circuit Court here against seven officials of the Man- hattan Oil Co. and two other men con- nected with the company. Crawford alleged he entered into an oral agreement with the nine men Oc- tober 8, 1927, to procure a purchaser for the assets of the Manhattan company, to furnish the stock or to procure an exchange of the stock of the Manhat- tan company for stock in thw Inde- pendent Oil & Gas Co. In his petition Crawford says he was to be paid “the usudi fee,” but received nothing The suit is against the following offi- cials of the Manhaitan company: E. W. Goebel, president; F. E. Jones, stock- holder; A. R. Jones, stockholder; O. G. Bitler, vice president; J. H. Reverley, stockholder; J. P. Howe, a vice presi- dent, and Frank Brown, stockholder. C. F. Alexander and C. M. Haterius were the other two named in the suit as “interested in the deal.” PAPERHANGING & PAINTING | Special prices Christmas week only. One room will_be pape i w1l SR every 855 oF over contract o ** | Peoples Home Decorating Co., Inc. ___817 9th St. N.W. Main 7417-8. \\\‘\\\S\‘\\‘\‘\S\\\Tfi Creeron } 614 12th St. Corsage and Boutonniere Flowers In Holiday Boxes, 25¢ to 98¢ Up Violets, 49¢, 98¢ to $1.98. Small French Flowers, 3% to 98c. Gardenias, 49¢c to 98c. Xmas Post Cards, 3 for 5c ach. Linens, Embroide and Hosiery AR R NN NN RN R AR ER NN NSNSy | ® XS SS S SRR SRS SN RNRS y THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, DECEMBER 16, 1928—PART T.° LANSBURGH & BRO 2 8 Puzzled Over Gifts? Watches for the Exacting Beaded Bags French bags beaded by pains- taking French needlewomen. Of fine cut steel beads ; lined in beautiful silk moire, topped by attractive chain handles. $8.95 to $10. Bags—Street Floor Boys’ and Girls’ Hosiery Rayon and wool, mercerized lisle, cotton sport stockings, in good color combinations and any number of smart designs. If it’s gift hosiery you want— here they are! 50c pair. Hoslers—Street Floor Men’s Elgin Pocket Watches Fancy engraved octagon and cushion cases of rolled gonld — white, yellow and green — the newer open face models. Seven jewels, $14.95. Men’s Fine Gloria Umbrellas The wide spread kind that men like. that crook over the arm. $5. ‘Umbrellas—Street Floor Fine black gloria on rust-proof frames, topped by light or dark Prince of Wales handles, Elgin Strap Watches Good looking, reliable time- keepers — above - criticism. Maxine and cushion shape chromium case with raised gold letters. Masculine in appear- ance. $14.50. Elgin Legionnaire Strap Watches \ For a good all-around watch, dependable and yet inexpensive, we suggest the Elgin Legion- naire—/-jewel, chromium or gold-filled cases. Sturdy black leather straps with the sim- plicity that appeals to men. $20 to $28.50. Jewelry—Street Floor 5.Piece Desk Sets, $2.95 We searched the market— and were rewarded! Hand- some desk sets far below usual cost. Pad with metal strip or . corners, blotter, ink well, calen- dar and letter opener—in satin brass, bright brass, bronze or green bronze finishes. Stationery—Street Floor Tableware Holiday Festivities 95¢ Salad Forks Butter Spreaders Lemon Forks Cheese Servers Butter Picks Olive Spoons Cucumber Servers All beautiful sterling silver! Sitverware—Street Fioor Sterling Silver To Add a Gleam to Brought Across the Atlantic for Smart American Hands $1.95 The same novelty cuff, one-clasp styles her French sister wears— of soft, pliable kid, beautifully made—a lovely gift! Gloves—Street Floor Only the New Colors Brown L, GLORIFYING THE CHRISTMAS GIFT,. 2z L SSAES isit Our Street Floor Women’s Hankies Three novelty Swiss hand- kerchiefs in a box, 35¢ or 3 boxes for $1. Beautiful lace-edged hand- kerchiefs for women, 3 in a box, $1. Dainty novelty handker- chiefs, box of three, 50c. Handkerchiefs—Street Floor Hand- dered Handkerchiefs Sheer linen hankies with hand-embroidered designs, done in tiny minute stitches, 35c or 3 for $1. Embroidered linen handker- chiefs—for women, 18c or 6 for $1. Boxed on request. Handkerchiefs—Street Floor 9.Pc. Pearl on We Like Christmas Not so much it means more business, but be- cause it gives us an op- portunity to serve more. It's an opportunity for our salespeople to be courteous and helpful at a time when these virtues mean most; it’s an opportunity for our delivery men to show how efficient they really are. And it gives us all a chance to become better acquainted customers — their problems and needs. Lansburgh & Bro. with our Gits, | for Bys Men’s Linen Handkerchiefs Perfectly plain linen inch hems, 25c. Irish linen with embroidered initial, 35c; or 3 for $1. Irish linen with embroid- ered initial—white or col- ored, 50c. Novelty silk handker- chiefs in beautiful patterns, 59¢c to $1.95. Handkerchiefs Street Floor ones—, Silk Scarfs Ribbon Novelties Only room enough to list them—vanities, garters, party bags, pincushions, cigarette cases, sachets and garter and handkerchief sets, 59¢c to $2.95. Ribbons—Street Floor Fitted Overnight Cases To make her week ends more enjoyable, 14-inch cases fitted with five pieces of Dupont toilet ware, $4.95. For any woman on your list, one of these gay scarfs of wispy floating chiffon, fine silk crepe or novelty silk, $1.95 to $4.95. . “Neckwear—Street Floor Amber Set In Lovely Pastel Tints to Match Her Boudoir Here’s what you get at this special price — fine beveled mirror, brush with first quality bristles, comb, nail file, buffer, shoe hook, shoe horn, hair receiver, powder box, and knife. A complete toilet set. *Imitation, Coty’s Compact 69c Reduced price on square compact, powder refill! gifts! Djer Kiss Set, $1.89 Bath powder and bath salts —usually much more! Tollet Goods—Bireet Flood Coty's with ~ extra. Give them as They’ll Heartily Welcome That boy of yours—so active and full of spirits— ) thinks of clothes and appearanceg, too. Here are play suits for his hilarious moments—and dress suits and the accessories that go with them for his “good be- - havior” times. Tom Mix Suits, $4.95 Khaki shirt—leather- ette front and cuffs. Khaki trousers; pistol, holster and Tom Mix hat. Sizes 4 to 12, ~ Fireman Outfit, $2.98 Policeman Suit, $2.98 Navy blue drill with white braid; nickel- plated star, club, belt, and cap. -Sizes 4 to 12, Cowboy Suit, $2.95 Silk Stockings Four Popular Sellers to Select From—at $1.50 Phoenix, nationally known for its quality and wearing ability. Full fashioned, 4-inch lisle top; square or . pointed heels. Serv- ice weight. Beaver Black with White Tan ‘Other Gifts for Boys Sweaters, $2.95 to $4.95. Flannelette -Pajamas, ;$1 to $180. ¢ A Leatherette Raincoats, $4.95 to $6.95. Trench Model Raincoats, $3.95. Attached-collar Shirts, $1 to $1.50. 5 5 4 Attached-collar Blouses, 79¢ to ‘$1.00. : Knit and Silk Ties, 50c. Cut Silk Ties, 75¢ to $1.00. Boxed Handkerchief Sets, 75¢ and $1.00. i Shirt of fast red drill, with felt letters; trousers of blue drill. Wide leather belt and felt helmet with front piece. Sizes 4 to 12, Indian Chief Suits $2.48 drill blue front, with red cloth fringes. Yel- low tape and edging. Bon- net with five daring colored feathers. Sizes 4 to 12. Khaki drill trimmed with leatherette fringe; hat to match. - Lariat; pistol outfit and handkerchief; to 14, Blue Cheviot Suits $12.75 Good looking suits of all wool cheviot; double breas- ted coat, vest and two golf knickers. Sizes 7 to 16. Bovst' Shop—Street Floor sizes 4 Other Gifts for Boys Lansburgh’s Special We know she will like our very own brand—all-silk service weight ' with lisle lined tops and soles. All colors. Humming Bird With the four-inch lisle tops and soles that add months of wear. .Full fashioned service weight. Onyx Popular with women every= “where—full fashioned silk serivce weight, ‘Hoslery—Street Flocz Tie and Handkerchief Sets, 75& Spur Bow Ties, Boxed, 50c. Wool Lumberjackets, $2.95. Leatherette Lumberjackets, $2.95. Belts and Initial Buckles, $1.00, Crepe Silk Mufflers, $1.00. Bath Robes, $3.95 and $4.95. Knitted Caps, $1.00 to $1.50. Washable Play Suits, $1.50 to $1.95.