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HOOVER 70 RECEIVE MEDAL TOMORROW! John Fritz Award Will Be Be- stowed by Four Engineer- ing Societies. President Hoover, at a luncheon to- morrow ni the White House, will be awarded the John Fritz gold medal for 1929, an honor bestowed jointly by four prominent engineering societies ~for “notable scientific or industrial achieve- ment.” The President will be host at the luncheon to officers of organizations participating in the award—the Ameri- can Societies of Civil, Mining and Me-~ tallurgical, Mechanical and Electrical Lngineers. “Lhe societies have a joint. member- ship of 60,000. The medal cannot be bestowed more than once a year and the award is “without restriction on account of nationality or sex. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, ''D. . WEDNESDAY, “APRIL 24 1929. “AT SEVENTH AND K”—WASHINGTON’S POPULAR SHOPPING CENTER Non-Kling and heavy mus- lin 'slips—absurdly low priced for such good quali- ty. Buy several. Philippine Night Gowns Beautiful hand-embroi- | dered models — whose prices seldom get down so low. Several necklines. Goldenberg's—Second Floor. 88¢c Supreme Specialty Shoppe and Our Own Stock Women’s Dainty Undergarments " s 48 C Silk Step-Ins - Pretty lace-trimmed and tailored styles—priced al- most as low as cotton un- derthings! Women's Rayon Costume §lips c . Plainly tailored models in light and dark shades for Spring and Summer. Women'’s and misses’ sizes. Women'’s Sl.95$ 1 :1_9- Supreme Specialty Shoppe and Our Own Stock Women's Dainty Undergarments “Fruit - of - the - Loom,” “Willow Loom,” nainsook and soft crepe garments— slips, gowns, chemise, bloomers and step-ins—in charming styles; with or without lace. Dainty Lingerie An amazing price i for voile and nainsook 3 c chemi step-ins an'd 1 bloomers for misses and women. SOLD TO Firtire Stock of about 5070 “The Su i 2051 Nichels Ave. S. 2z o o e 3 TR s e T R e e~ S e e S P e . S 530 ¥ 78 “The Supreme Specialty Shoppe” has gone out of business after 18 years, and the enti stock has been taken over by Goldenberg’s. The sale starts at 9:15 Thursday merning, offg ing to Washington shoppers another opportunity for extracrdinary savings on dependab quality merchandise for practically every need. This specialty store was well known to ti residents of Southeast Washington and carried a well sclected line of ready-to-we garments for women, children and infants, as well as men’s and beys’ furnishings, milliver yard goods and dress accessories. Awarded in 1927. In accordance with custom, the award was made tentatively in October, 1927, and was formally confirmed and an- nounced one year later. At the presentation, Dean Dexter 8. Kimbail, College of Engineering, Cornell *University, chairman of the present rd of award, will preside and give a | brief history of the medal. He is a @ past president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and of the | American Engineering Council, which Women's & Misses’ Sportswear Slip-over Sweaters Butterfly Skirts How easy to be in Pretty plaid models | fashion with several of that are as comfortable \l n c .to wear for sports as c they are becoming.j i | these smart rayon mix- ture slip-ons—when Sizes 26 to 34. In col- was organized 10 years ago under the headship of Mr. Hoover as the public ice body of the engineering pro- in_this country. . John J. Carty of New York, vice | ent of the American Telephone cgraph Co. and recipient of the in 1928, will deliver a brief ad- Will Tell of Hoover's Work. Dr. John R. Freeman, Providence, R. 1., past president of the American So- | ciety of Civil Engineers and the Ameri- can Society of Mechanical Engineers and a former member of the board of award, will speak of Mr. Hoover’s work | as an_engineer. J. V. W. Reynders, New York, past president of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical* Engineers | and chairman of the board which made the award to Mr. Hoover, will present the medal and quote from the certifi- cate which accompanies the medal the citation: “To Herbert Hoover, Engineer, Scholar, Organizer of Relief to War- they are so ridiculous- ly low priced in this event. neutral colorings. Bright or Goldenberx's—Second Floor. orings to go with new Spring sweaters. | | Exceptional values. | Supreme Specialty Shoppe and Qur Own Stock Girls’ $12.98 and $15 NEW SPRING COATS $7.98 and $8.98 Splendid coats of long-wearing novelty ‘woolens—grouped at two prices that mean significant savings for mothers of 7 to 14 year-old girls. Smart styles and colors, Supreme Specialty Shoppe and Our Own Stock TOILET GOODS 50c to 59c Bath Salts..29c 25¢ Talcum Powder. Mavis and ‘Bonnie B. .15¢ 50c to 75¢c Body Powders with velour puff 15¢ Jergen's Violet Transparent Soap, 2 .15¢ Supreme Specialty Shoppe and Our Own Stock Corselettes, Corsets and Brassieres Corsets & Girdles 59c Amazingly priced for clearance—an odd ot | gains here—in an odd of corsets and girdles | lotof good quality bras- of comfortable, light- | sieres of striped materi- welght materials for | als. Broken sizes. Spring and Summer. Goldenberg's—Second Floor Brassieres 39¢ Some wonderful bar- Corselettes 89¢ An odd Iot of lightly boned corselettes of ser- viceable striped materi- als—very much reduced in price — and very smart in line. Supreme Specialty Shoppe and Our Own Stock [ Ep——— Supreme Specialty Sheppe and Cur Cwa Stech 9 ?2 BB/ Tots’ 'and Infants’ We Very, Very Much Underpriced! $1 and $1.95 Caps Adorable lit- tle models of 69 crisp lawn or c silk poplin, with dainty ruffles, bows, etc. Not all sizes in each style. 0dd Lot of Babies’ Wear Sweater Sacqu: Soft little 5 white crochet ] sacques witl pink or bl a limited numkb reduced. Little Poys” Wash Su't cakes R 50c to 98c Hairbrushes. Many styles 29¢ to 50c Dressing Combs. Rubber and shell effects 1 75¢ Rubber Glov: household use. made. Pr. . 25¢ to 50c Toil Preparations: Smart_Set Vanishing Cream, Jap Rose Face Powder, Oakley Com- pacts, Fad Nail Polish or Re- mover, Woodbury’s F Stricken Peoples, Public Servant.” Among the men to whom the medal has been awarded in preceding years are Elmer A. Sperry, Edward Dean Adams, John F. Stevens, Ambrose Swa- sey, Guglielmo Marconi (Italy), Eu- | gene Schneider (France), Sir Robert A, Hadfield (England), Orville Wright, | George W. Goethals, J. Waldo Smith, | Elihu Thomson, Thomas A. Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. Little Loys’ wash suits and creepers of serviceable mater all sizes in each style. Girls’ Coats and Ensembles Formerly $5, $6 and $7—these attractive tweed and plaid coats (including cape and scarf models) $3.98 Girls’ Butterfly Skirts and twi coat ensembles with tweed -and-rayon Well tailored plaid and skirts — butterfly 88¢c Panty dress- es, creepers $1 .29 and sweaters for tots—sacque sets, car- riage sets and white cash- mere coats for babies. 35c to 50c Shirts E x c eptional 25 values in an odd lot of shirts for little folks up to three years. Broken sizes. Goldenberg's—Third Floor. Women’s and Misses’ House Dresses 88c Crisp, new printed frocks—that obviously were in- tended to sell for more than this very tempting price. A good assortment of Summer styles in sizes from 16 years to size 46. Think how little a whole season’s supply will cost at this savings. Other House Frocks Chambray Hoover Aprons . Another saving These. popular group of colorful st frockao g printed percale c this rematkabls c and dimity frocks may be had that will surprise you at this price. plain, pink, green or blue. Regular sizes. Goldenbers's—Second_Floor 28¢ Coat Hangars Pretty dec- orated wood hangers — of- fered here at lec price. ensembles. Girls’ Printed Dresses l striped pleated on either body or band. Very becoming styles of Sizes 7 to 14 years. 43c COL. GRANT'S WIFE GETS | $251,350 BY INHERITANCE | Denefits From Estate of Mother, Mrs. Elihu Root, Late of New York. Mrs. Edith Root Grant. wife of Lieut. Col. U. S. Grant, 3d, director of the | Office of Public Buildings and Public Parks, has inherited $251,350 from her mother, Mrs. Clara Wales Root, late wife of Elihu Root, according to an appraisal of the estate made yesterday in tl office of the New York State er tax department at New York attractively colored prints Girls’ Middy Blouses for girls of 7 to 14 years, Girls’ Rayon Undies Well tailored middies of staunch jean—in sizes Pretty slips, gowns, combinations and bloom- 46¢c ers—priced very much less than 6 to 20 years. Goldenbers's—Third Floor, usual. Main Floor, Supreme Specialty Shoppe and Qur Oc~ Siach Women’s $1.95 Sheer Silk Stockings Not often that you have a chance to buy such lovely s! little! Clear even weave full fashioned stockings with dainty or evenglow with black heels—and the following shades w NUDE, WHITE, ATMOSPHERE, BLACK, PEARL WOMEN’S $1 SILK HOSE Choice of sheer or service weight, with seamed backs and A-few irregulars among them, but most are perfect. Supreme Specialty Shoppe and our Own Stock Stamped Needlework At Tremendous Savings Tomorrow! 89c Dining Room Sets 49 C Six-piece linen sets, consisting of 2 scarfs, a 3-piece buffet set and an oval tray cover. 59¢ Guest Towels 29¢ 29c hafi;”:‘,fl;:fi:‘:-;:‘"nu' tan or hl’n\fll—.da'ntfly 79¢ $1.39 Bridge Sets 29c 49c Stamped Sets {88¢c ‘ 79¢ Five-piece sets, consisting of 2 scarfs and a Supreme Specialty Shoppe and Our Own Stock Big Values in Housekeeping Linens from the Supreme Specialty Shoppe & Our Own Stock $1.39 All-Linen Damask 64-inch_all - linen Irish table damask. Full bleached in very c pretty designs. A wonderful quality cloth for the money. 15¢ Turkish Towels Soft and ab- sorbent Turkish Towels with attrac- tive colored borders. A chance to store up your linen closet. h Grant has twq brothers, Elihu Root, jr. New York attorney, and Ed- ward Wales Root. Mrs. Root died June 8, 1928. Her estate showed a net value o\,; u;fl 606, according to advices from New * 25¢ Turkish Towels (e ‘:.u“al”:; l 19 Pretty colored borders. Fine quality. $1.50 Linen Napkins, doz. Size 13x13-in. all- linen napkins with o= 04e ceptional quality and ideal for every occasion. prenicheiubinl fnchosens RN $1 Hemstitched Tablecloths Tablecloths made of bleached mercer- ized damask in many $2.00 27-in. Birdeye Diapers “Red Star” brand Or 21x27-inch } slfi y. “Baby” brand in 10-yard pieces. . Grant reside at 2117 Hemmed Birdeye Diapers. 59 Children’s Ribbed Hose Slight irregulars of 35c to 50c 1 ribbed hose for boys, girls and in- fants, also women's silk-and-rayon h (irregulars). Kiddies’ Sport Hose 74-length sport hose, in atiractive patterns and colorings with con~ trasting cuff tops. Broken sizes, Goldenberg's—Main Floor. fashion marks. Newest shades. $1.00 Linen Sets Three - piece Buf. fet and Vanity Sets. ‘Al inen, with Tovely c hand embroidery, colored designs and lace trimmed. 45c¢ Turkish Towels Extra large size and extra heavy Turkish Towels in c colored block plaid attractive designs designs and pastel colorings. and hemstitched. ‘Goldenberg's—Main Floor.—Charge Accounts Invited. Women’s Rayon Hose Pertect quality delusterized rayon A/ hose with seamed backs and fashion C marks, and lisle garter welts, heels and toes. Women’s & Kiddies’ Hose Made to sel for two, three and ]9 four times this price. .\Women's C lisle, silk and rayon hose, mostly black and kiddies' long or 74 ribbed hose. Broken sizes. That Drawn Expression —uwith its telltale wrinkles, is often caused by eye- strain. Why neglect your eves and punish yourself, | both in health and appear- | ance? If your eyes trou- ble you, come in for an ex- pert examination. If glasses are needed, we will correct your vision with the right kind. —Moderate Prices —Registered Optometrist in Attendance Linen lunch cloth and 4 napkins to match. Neatly em- broidered corners. Supreme Specialty Shoppe and Our Own Stock o New Wash Fabrics 35c¢ Mercerized 1 8 36-in. Broadcloth 36-inch mercerized broadcloth in white, copenhage blue, tan, green, old rose, light blue, pink, orchid, coral all fast colors of beautiful shades. Ideal for women'’s a children’s dresses, men’s and boys’ shirts, etc. A wond ful quality broadcloth that you admire—especially this low price! Notions and Dressmakers Findings in the Sale Supreme Specialty Shoppe and Our Own Stock 15c to 25¢ Children’s Rubber Play Aprons...... o eese10e Kimono Shields.....cc0000tens All-rubber Crib Sheets, white, ma; and 79¢ Waist Linings, odd lots to 19¢c Babies’ All-rubber Pants. Hook and Eye Tape, white and bla to 75c Sanitary Bloomers and' Step-ins.. . to 25¢ Dress Shields, regular and extra sizes oft.Aalinne. (A Ty Kol . "Assorted sizes and shape Trimming Buttons, Pearl Buttons, Dress 39c Velvette Sanitary Napkins. One dozen. 10c Crochet and Knitted Wash Cloths, 2 for Notion Department—Main Floor. RAY‘g)lilw Egfiml-:s 490 Women’s Rayon Undies, Panties, Bloomers, Step-ins and Chemise. Beautifully tailored and pretty pastel shades. cm?a?: Children’s Ve:h 59¢ to 89c Tots’ Shirts, Bands n’s ra; vests p F i bloomers. Well talored. 39c gty ot o w'e'::;: 39¢ Neat pink and peach eolors. Sizes 3 months to 2 years. Jersey womeny‘ ve'u union suits. Perfect quality. Women's fine-ribbed cot- 17 Children’s Waist Suits Sleeveless style. 14C Children's nainsook waist 9 Regular and extra sires. Perfect | suits with garter attachment. &4JC quality. Sizes 2 Yo 12 years. Optometrists Opticlans 935 F Street | 37 Years at the Same Address should take tempting price for single and double breasted strictly tailored Suits of navy blue twill or sturdy tweed. Goldenberg's—Second Floor. Blue, pink or green three-piece vanity sels— attractively stamped. $1.19 Luncheon Cloths to 44—42 to 48—in one style or another. Regular andExtra Size Spring Coats Whether you wear size 14, 36 39¢c Printed 36-in. Dimities Printed Dimities assortment of spring c printings. Extra fine sheer quality. Rayons so many different types of smart frocks—at such radical reductions? Be here early to- II“P:a‘_ii:. R;;‘;n:! efi: morrow to make the most of this rare occasion! ; Wapetten ohec',- & } 39 c $10 Silk Dresses Wonderful Dress Values | i " s . 1 Another value group that is fashion- :;n‘: r: large assortment of wanted 54-inch cloths In a choice of several gay sten- or 5014, or any size in between, in white and colored 59¢ Fine Quality 36-in. heavy lustrous qual- Delightful Georgett Flaf right in every detail! Filmy Georgettes, W == This crecam beatifies your skin Do you seek a beauty-giving skinlotion? Hereitis—Black andWhite Almond Cream! . Made from milk of almonds and other beautifyin, dients, this cream soo! and protects the skin, and holds face powder on with natural beauty. Tryit! BLACK=s\WHITE cAlmored, Creant. Women’s Undies, Worth From $1.00 to $2.00 . Rayon step-ins, panties, bloomers, chemises and gowns. Daintily trimmed with la nd beautifully made. Pastel shades. Supreme Specidlty Stock Sale and Our Own Stock Laces and Embroideries ' 12¢ and 15¢ 15¢ Art Lace 10c and 15¢ Embroideries 7 Trimmings {C White, cream and ecru narrow widths art lace. Always useful. Goldenbers’s—Main Floor 39¢ Printed 40-in. Voiles Printed Voliles, in light and dark l grounds in a grand assortment of mew | | styles and colorings that are quite the vogue. 29c 32-in. Dress Gingham Dress Ginghams in a large assort- quality that ‘makes this material of | ment of styles and colors including Red Seal, Bates, Toil de Noid, efe. Guaranteed fast colo exceptionally fine quality. Buy sev- three-piece vanity set in pretty designs. 49c Luncheon Sets An attractive cloth and four blue napkins— stamped for simple embroidery. $1.98 Pillow Cases, Pr. Sturdy quality muslin €ases in a cholce of pleasing patterns. Hand embroidered. 49c Vanity Sets cllled designs. Women's& Misses'*15t0*19.50Spring C omen's&Misses *15to* 19.00dpring Loats " At Savings of Tremendous Import! An exceptional coat-buying opportunity is presented here —because the smart selection is of as great interest as the sav- ing of dollars! Rayon mixtures—Sheens—Tweeds and Suede Cloths—ranging from the severely tailored coat to the dressy L4 afternoon model with fur collar or scarf. In smart black, tan *‘or navy—with satin, rayon or crepe lining. Sizes 14 to 20—36 e, TP $ 1 zzg g A e 7 T a standing collar (perhaps with a chic bow in back), & 45 -in. Imported flattering throw scarf, or a perfectly plain collar if you printed Swiss Or- l wish it. Black, navy or . Every coat richly satin lined. “nt‘i‘i' :.fi\,g;mu::: , . pastel shades, w Supreme Specialty Shoppe and Our Own Stock Bintinge. Extra fine permane w 9 d MO 9 S [ D s finish quality. omen s an 1sses Jpring resse 50c Rayon Tafits Check Grouped at Sale Prices That Mean Drastic Savings! R, Instzeas £y ) When have you seen such an opportunity to choose from so many different prices and { 3 colors and patterns. 39c White 36-in. Dimity White Dimity, in Plain - : | sy gn g |ETEETIEE | 7.0 gErEiE 1 19 . = e 7 9 c || e T0= i o, ey s Bkt 89c Printed Rayon Flat Crepe | 15,15 Senics ) ing all 'of the new feminine flares, lace mew one and two piece fashions—and there are even some Polutol Rabon WA o'k fine, skt treatments, flounces, bertha collars and a score of other | three-piece tweed ensembles at this price. Sizes 14 to 20 Crepe and printed fashionable details. ~Black, navy, colors and soft pastels. | —36 to 42. . silk-mixed crepe de 44c Dresses & Ensembles 429 Smart Dresses pm e (4 ol styles and colors for spring and sizes in this remarkable group range seges 4 To merely say “Dresses and Ensem- from 14 years to 46—and the styles range $ i bles” is really an injustice to this thril- $ Q0 ! trom practical tub silks to dainty printed ling :mxmgt flufty afternoon frocks, oYY | georscitest A collection that will surprise 19¢ 36-in. Longcloth tailored ks and clever ensemble |. === | and delight you—in quality and selection. i . such as you are accustomed to Fiat Crepes and Printed Crepes are included, too—in Soft-fin- seeng ‘enly st bigher, peicsl Georputies {printed and. | white, navy and every waned new shade. i " Lom 1 21 D atonghiy up-to-date group. in Ik Crepes— | AJ] Sales Final 0a These Small Clearance Groups | (icee.woven 2c Summer colorings. Sizes 14 to 20—36 to 48. (23) $5 to $7.50 Satin, Chiffon and Crepe 980 Shert Lots of Raincoats o ST $1.98 | i and Girls! Coats " $2.39 i (16) $10 Wool Jersey Dresses, in small sizes... ¢ (1%) $7 to $15 Evening Dresses, in small 50c White Indian Head (%) $5 Silk Dresses, in broken sizes........ sz'gs ~(8) 35 sc g (2) $15 Broadcloth Winter (§) $13.45 Evening Dresses, in sizes 14 and 16. $5.49 e immlege, by R R el : $8.90 |1(6) 81345 Beaded Georgette, Lace and Satin §7 5() o widths, | (1) Gly’ 815 Winter Coats, amall siza $4.89 | (1) $35 Beaded Georgetis” Evening §99 5() "HE DEPENDABLE STORE—“AT SEVENTH. AND K”—CHARGE ACCOUNTS INVITED: Indian Head of a soft linen finish quality. Cholce from 2 to 10 yavd lengths. A fine value! ’/J;{MM aét;glm Plough Inc. NEW vORK MEmPHIL MONTEREY. all the new styles 20c 36-in. Printed Pezcales Pinted Percales Inll;htmud.lln} 15 Swiss and Cambric ' embroideries in_two- and :olo.ls.o‘ ‘A.nnl:z‘-' c quality. A great value. inch widths. Very special. o