Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1929, Page 35

*HE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, " EXTRA FINANCE FEE IS HIFBY DIETORS Added Charge for Loans to Enable Patients to Pay Bills Is Opposed. The Medical Society of the District | has gone on record in opposition to the | I Leaves Movies l CONSTANCE TALMADGE RETIRES FROM..SCREEN | Film' Star to Be “Mrg,. Townsend Netcher of Santa Monica,” She Announces. | By the Assoclated Press. LOS ANGELES, December 12.—Con- | stance Talmadge, film star, is through | with motion pictures forever, she an- nounced last night upon her arrival home from a honeymoon with Town- send Netcher, Chicago broker. “I am not going to make any more pletures,” Mrs, Netcher said. “From now on we will be Mr. and Mrs. Netch- er of Santa Monica, Calif. I am through with Holl The couple was married May 8, and at that time the actress intimated she might retire. MEETINGS REGULATED. MEXICO CITY (Special).—The Mex- jcan government has found a way to avert m!nyn:; 0;‘! frequent political clashes occurring here. President Emilio Portes Gil has issued a decree prohibiting political meetings of opposing parties at the same place at the same time. Notice of meetings, according to the new regulations, must be given two days in advance to the chief of the federal district. Holding of unannounced meetings or of meetings contrary to official approval is made punishable by fines up to $250. D. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1929. Wo WARD & Lo i DOWN STAIRS STORE <= HiROP . N Remnant Day Offerings in Ready-to-Wear Save 257 and more. Remnant Day merchandise is not returnable or exchange- ____ able; not sent C. O. D. or on approval; mail or phone orders not accepted. Women’s and Misses’ Silk Dresses, $8 were s1075 to s16.50 21 Silk Dresses in bright and dark shades and black. Broken sizes. 12 Silk Dresses, slightly MUSSED. Broken sizes for women and mjsses. Were §16.50 to $19.50. 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The Free Church some of the city's foremost physicians ijh“"y o Wilingow, wikpmed: WA have accepted the financing arrange- e firm. » 8¢" | & member of the Glasgow town council g admernty S | stated that all municipal courses in the 13" Holds No Terrors. city should be open on Sunday, called a | meeting and appealed to the people fo NEW HAVEN, December 12 (#).— |vote at elections for only those who fThirteen has no terrors for Billy | pledged support to Sunday observance. Phelps, beloved Yale professor. On a|The United Church also has been asked | frip to Philadelphia tomorrow, the thir- | to throw its strength at the polls to teenth, he will have chair 13 in car 13. | those who favor quiet Sundays. Here at Xmas timv EaviRadio | SPEGIAL | PRIGE As Long as They Last BUY FROM AN AUTHORIZED EARL DEALER Future Service Guaranteed | | slo Delivers Payments Next Year! CONSTANCE TALMADGE. ! 3 ’ 11 Dresses, two and three piece styles. 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