Evening Star Newspaper, January 17, 1929, Page 21

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D C, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1929. BY 00D FELDWS Other Officers Are Chosen. Order Reported in Flourish- ing Condition. By unanimous choice Millard F. Zepp ‘was elected last night as grand master at the annual session of the Granc Lodge of the Independent Order of ©Odd Feliows of the District of Colum- bia, held in Odd Fellows’ Temple. J. Burton Kincer, grand master, presided at the session and opening ceremonies. The order in this jurisdiction is in a| , flourishing condition, the grand mas- | ter's report showed, and reporis of other officers were presented and ac- | cepted. Members said the mezting was | the largest in years. | With Mr. Zepp, officers who wers | elected last night to serve during the | coming year were: Deputy grand ivas- ter, Elmer Cummings; grand warden, ‘William H. McConnell; grand secre- tary, Harry L. Andresen; grani treas- | urer, Henry W. Tippett; grand repre- sentative, Wilfred E. Lawson; repro- sentative to the I. O. O. F. Home As- sociation, Thomas C. Mettler, for a term of three years; representative to the 1. O. O. F. board of trustees for & term of two years, Lemuel H. Windsor. There were two contests for the of- fice of grand warden and grand repre- sentative, the contestants for the of- fice of grand warden being Walter S. Norway, Thomas C. Mettler and Wil- liam H. McConnell. McConnell was the victor. For the office of grand repre- sentative, John H. Wood and Wilfred E. Lawson. Lawson was the victor. Mr. Zepp was born on June 22, 1888. He is the son of Richard H. and Mary A. Zepp. He was a student in_the graded schools of this city and in Bal- timore. For the past several years he has been connected with the D. H. Btevens Co.. Inc., and now is manager. Mr. Zepp was initiated in Columbia Lodge, No. 10, on February 27, 1919, and became its noble grand after filling all elective offices in January, 1921. He was initiated in Mount Nobo En- campment, No. 6, on April 14, 1919, and | became its chief patriarch on June 1, 1822. He has been a member of the Canton Patriarchs Militant for many | years and was unanimously elected its captain in January, 1827. He is a member of Esther Rebekah Lodge, No. 5. STATION WRC HEARING INDEFINITELY DELAYED Presence of at House Committee Quiz Causes | Postponement. ‘The hearing involving Station WRC, scheduled for today, before the Federal Radio Commission, has been indefinitely postponed. This was made necessary by the presence of members of the com- mission at the House merchant marine and fisheries committee hearing con- sidering an extension of the life of the commiss] Commissioners ion. Station WNJ of the Radio Investment Co. of Newark, N. J, is seeking a fre- quency change from 1450 kilocycles w 950 kilocycles. Station WRC will de- fend its allocation of 950 kilocycles be- ::r.e‘ §ge commission when the hearing eld. PLAN AVIATION PROGRAM. | An aviation night program will be held by the Men's Club of Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church, Sixteenth and P streets, at 8 o'clock tomorrow night. Among the speakers will be Harry H. Blee, director of airports of the aeronautics - branch, Department of Commerce, and Lieut. Walter Hinton, pilot of the NC-4, the first plane to cross the Atlantic. Mr. Blee will out- fine the growth of commercial and in- dustrial aviation in the United States me:d L’!eut. mmcl\z1 p:lm speak on the n for & mun! airport for the -National Capital. Mr. Blee's address will be illustrated col planes. T. S. Settle, president of the SR ———.— $1,350 IN GEMS STOLEN. Garrison Street Resident Reports Theft to Police. Jewelry valued at $1,350 was stolen from his home Tuesday while he was absent, Frank J. Allen of 3831 Garrison street reported to police of the four- teenth precinct last night. The most valuable article stolen was a large amethyst ring, set in platinum, with two diamonds and one sapphire. It is said to be worth $750. of rose gold, is valued at $200. ey i For the first time Vermont State Board of Education includes a woman. Another, COAL STABILIZING BILL DENOUNGED U. S. Chamber of Commerce Group Appears Before Senate Committee. By the Associated Press. | A special Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States ap- peared today before the Senate inter- state commerce committee in opposi- nous coal industry. | The delegation included Felix M. Mc- | Whirter, president of the People’s State iBnnk of Indianapolis; Charles H. Mc- Dowell, president of the Armour Fer- | tilizer Works, Chicago, and Charles F. Coun, president of the Giant Portland Cement Co., Philadelphia. When McWhirter began reading a statement opposing the bill, Senator Wheeler. Democrat, Montana, asked him if the Chamber of Commerce had any “constructive suggestions” to offer to solve the bituminous problem. Mc- Whirter said that the chamber had | none; that the committee was merely appearing in opposition to the bill. Proposes Commission. ‘The measure proposes to create a coal commission whose membership would include representatives of tbe operators and the miners. It would have power to issue licenses to operate, to permit consolidations and to super- vise mining operations, with particular attention to the methods employed, machinery and equipment used, pro- duction costs, employe relations, wages At the Juvenile Shop . . . Friday Clearance of Odds and Ends at greatly reduced prices. All Girls’ Fur-Trimmed Coats All Boys’ Winter Coats All Boys’ Woolen Suits All Girls’ Butterfly. Odds and Ends Rompers, Panty Dresses, Gloves, Velvet Berets, Boys’ Wool Scarfs, Knitted Woolen Hosiery for Boys and Girls, Knitted. Wool Leggings, Baby Shirts, Girls’ Felt Hats, Mittens, etc. 5 off Skirts Headwear, Headwear, | | | For i1 Frocks of Velvet, Jersey, Silk, Wool Crepe, Flannel. Up to size 14....... Imported Hand Made sizes 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 Infants’ and Children’s Wool Sweaters...., Three and Four Rompers, etc... . $2.95 . $1.69 - $1.00 """"All Sales Final E Street Corner 8* Bmmcmm S club, will preside. glIllfilllllll1IlIlII|1IIflm|1lllllf1i1€|mlill|l|I|I1|IlllllllllIllI!IIIlHIIlIINI!IIIlIIIIlHIlIlNIwImlllllIlIIIIIIIIII!IIIIHIIIIIIHIIIIIIIII|!|l|lIlIIlIlIlIiIIlIlIlIlIIIIll!llllllIIIIlIilIHIIIHIIIl!llll%E Rich’s Half- Yearly Reduction Sale Women’s and Children’s High-Grade Shoes y Tl;c semizannual event to which the women of this city have for years looked forward, anticipat- ing the evceptional savings the greatly reduced prices offer. paid, capital invested and grades and quality of products. ‘The commission would supervise the distribution of bituminous coal, allo- cate markets, both domestic and fur- eign, and decide what grades and qual- ity of coal would be made available in each locality. The commission would be given jurisdiction over sales and au- thority to fix maximum sales prices. Urges Appropriation Increase. McWhirter contended that ills be- setting the coal industry could not be remedied “through the type of gov- ;{Hmcntl\ control” proposed in the “If Congress wishes to aid the coal industry,” he said, “I suggest that it in- crease the inadequate appropriations for mine safety and coal research.” Gus W. Dyer, professor of economics of Vanderbiit University, also opposed the bill. Inaswer to Senator Wheeler, he said he “was asked to come by the National Coal Association.” tion to the bill to stabilize the bitumi- i Foremost in Style— Foremost in Value Scores of moderate amount for my time,” the pro- ‘essor replied. He read a 'p.per entitled “The Rela- tion of Government to Business Under Our Constitution.” - o Worker Injured in Fall. Harry Aberg, 43-year-old sheet metal worker, employed in the laundry at the Mayflower Hotel, is in a serious condi- tion at Emergency Hospital today as a result of a fall from a ladder in the basement of the hotel about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. At the hospital he was treated by Dr. I. Rutkoski for a possible fracture of the skull and back and internal injuries. He is said to have lost his balance while working over the cement floor. 1215G St. Brown and Grey Caracul Coats, trimmed in Fox and Wolf. For- merly $195. Reduced $110 to Northern Seal (dyed Coney) Coats, trimmed in Squirrel. For- e Rl ‘Wm Rosendorf | Washington’s Importing Furrier OUR GREATEST JANUARY FUR SALE! It’'s a style event as well as a bargain event. Never better styles—never greater bargains. REDUCTIONS FROM 33 1-37 TO 50% Among the Opportunities Are These— CARFS—Formerly $32.50, for. . A splendid group of especially choice pieces. We Invite Your Charge Account A Small Deposit Will Reserve Your Selection J.E Cumningham Co- STEIN ELECTED HEAD OF CREDIT MEN’S GROUP Association Names Other Officers at Meeting of Stockholders Yesterday. Benjamin Stein of Grosner's men's wear store, was elected president of the Associated Retail Credit Men of Wash- ington at a meeting of the stockholders in the offices of the Credit Bureau | yesterday. Elsie M. Lee of Jellefl’s was elected vice president; Stephen H. Talkes, secretary-treasurer, and Louls | Grigsby, assistant secretary. | The following were elected to the | Main 8663 Frank. 9285 Northern Seal (dyed Coney) Coats, trimmed in Eastern Mink. ormerly $275. Reduced $169 Fo to Mole Coats, trimmed in Fitch and Piltur;els aneglrre(l‘. F . luce: mormery $: $125 il board of directors: Benjamin Stein, | G. W. Keen. Elsle M. Lee, Leo Baum, A. Coonin, Under New Management Kafka’s Reorganization SALE Continued for Friday and Saturday E response to our Reorganization Sale has been so great that we are forced to continue it for 2 more days. The orig- inal Kafka stock is offered at tremen- dous discounts for immediate disposal. Coats and Dresses, Now ', Price and Less Silk Underwear, Now Y; Price and Less Coral Brand Silk Hosiery Reduced. $1.45 to $1.65 Silk Hose, Now $1.75 and $1.95 Silk Hose, Now All Children’s Coats, Y2 Off All Children’s Dresses, Y, and V3 Off Shop Early for Best Selections 9 J INC. APPAREL FOR EVERYWOMAY F al ‘Tenth St YOUTHFYL Established 1914 314~316 SEVENTH ST NW NEW SPRING FROCK EVENT! Much Higher " Priced Models - WINTER COATS At Season-End Reductions *39 A Marvelous Value- cloths . . .+ . Cuffs . . . Borders Group . . . Coats in rich broad- . with Huge Shawl, Pacquin, Bolster Collars and Panels of Wolf, Fox, Cat Lynx, Opossurit, Marmink . . . ete. . .. Plenty of smart blacks, tans, etc. . . . Models for women and misses. Other Coat Groups $46 FUR and $55 COATS , An Outstanding Group Fea tured at 69 More than 50 Beautiful Fur Coats at savings that are worthwhile Other Fur Coat Groups $79, $99, $149 and up Nearly400 New Finer-Type Frocks. Hundreds of Enchanting Spring Models " All New--Shown for the First Time High-ShadeGeorgettes and Cantons Navy Georgette : Newest Prints A FROCK event culminating weeks of planning . . . Frocks that will appgal to the woman who wants NEWNESS. .. exclusive individuality . . . quality-fineness . . . Finer type Frocks...for Afternoon, Dinner, Theater, Luncheon, Bridge- teas . . . Business . . . as alluringly ornate . . . or smartly tai- lored as you may wish . . . Frocks in those fascinating new High Shades . . . Raspberry, Cerise. Purple, French and Vivid Blues, Suntan, Rose, Beige, Rust, English Green, etc. . . . Misses’ Models---Women’s Models 14 to 20 34 to 50 |, NEW TAILORED SUITS New three-quarter and short coat models, single and double breasted. Plain and With unique pockets. $ 16.50 cleverly braid bound. ——— L, A Mr. Stein announced that the next Charles M. Keefer, Mark Lansburgh, | quarterly dinner meeting of the as- Harry V. Ostermayer, Herbert J. Rich, | sociation will be held January 21 in the David Sanger, Stephen H. Talkes and 'Raleigh Hotel. CLEARANCE GIRLS COATS Offering remarkable sav- ings on every type of fur- trimmed or tailored coat— the entire stock included! 6 to 14 years Smart Models for Walking - Afternoon and Evening Not our entire stock, but cnough of it to offcr splendid choosing. CuirrFoN Hose All-Silk From Top to Toe 2 P Finest Silk Guaranteed Perfect Underwear Chine 5 pairs for $4.75 Chemise Dance Sets Hose Which Originally Sold at Panties 1 Stepins $1.75 UXURIOUS Sheer Chiffon Pure Dyed $ 1 39 Weight All - Silk Hose of even, smooth, luxurious texture. Silk Jersey All silk from top to toe, with Bloomers Rayon Gowns, Pajamas reinforced silk welt, sandal sole and heel. $2.49 Kimonos $1.79 to $4.98 3 Lots—greatly reduced to s]]ow 8Q9 $7.9 Former prices, $10 to $18 0 I (¢ Ib |4 No Exchanges—No Credits No Refunds Rayon * Bloomers, Panties and Vests Silk Hosiery Sale, too! Women's Chiffon Silk $1.45 pr. Hosiery, with picot tops. Re- duced to 3 pairs, $4 WOOL DRESSES Sizes 6 to 14 Including : $ 3 97 Velveteens Jerseys Wool Crepes French Serge Gun Metal Misty Morn Paris Grey New Nude Mocha Bisque Black - 9, R ICHS ¥ Street at Tenth g 4 . e