Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1929, Page 48

EMPLOYMENT SEEN AS 0. K. IN CAPITAL Labor Department Holds no Difficulty Offered in . Situation Here. With industrial establishments in Washington reporting satisfactory schedules and practically no change in volume of employment, the employment situation in Washington was viewed today by the Labor Department as offer- ing no difficulty. A surplus of clerical help apparent last month was said to be largely due to many college students seeking part- time employment as office workers. Ther: was & good demand for compe- tent domestic help, with no shortage reported, although completion of sev- eral major street construction projects released a number of men. In the building trades, however, a sur- plus of skilled and unskilled building laborers was apparent at the close of November, even though there was a large volume of building under way in ¢ the Capital. Department stores _in- creased their forces in anticipation of the holiday trade. Seasonal curtailment of building in Baltimore has increased the surplus of labor, although all plants were in operation at the close of last month, with their usual forces employed in most instances. Elsewhere in nearby Mary- land the labor situation was fairly well balanced. Virginia reported a catisfactory em- ployment situation, wi' h some improve- ment noted in textile .ills, where part- TODAY’'S AMUSEMENTS. Gayety—“Black and White Revue,” burlesque, at 2:15 and 8:15 p.m. Rialto—“Red Hot Rhythm.,” music | and talking, at 11:50 am., 1:50, 3:50, 5:50, 7:50 and 9:50 p.m. Columbia—*“Hallelujah,” talking and singing, 11 am, 1, 3, 5:15, 7:15 and 9:15 pm. Palace—"“The Locked Door,” with Rod la Roque and Betton Bronson, continuous from 11 am. to 11 p.m. Fox—"The River,” with Charles Far- rell and Mary Duncan, 11:45 am,, 2:30 4:30, 7:45 and 9:45 p.m. Earle—"The Love Racket” with Dorothy Mackaill, at 11:40 am, 1:50, 3:50, 5:45, 7:50 and 9:55 p.m. Metropolitan—Ruth _ Chatterton in “Charming Sinners.” at 11 am. 12:45 2:30, 4:15, 6, 8 and 9:45 pm. R-K-O Keith's—Erich von Stroheim and Betty Compson in “The Great Gabbo,” continuous from 11 am. to 11 pm. Ambassador—All-star cast in “Gold Digg=rs of Broadway,” at 2, 8:50, 7:30 and 9:30 pm Central—Clara Bow in “The Satur- day Night Kid." continuous from 11 am. to 11 pm. State—Closed today: morrow with “Married in Hollywood,” continuous from 11 a.m. to 11 pm. Tivoli—George Arliss in “Disres continuous from 2 p.m. Chicago Broker Drowns Self. CHICAGO, December 18 (#).—Paul McCassalen, 47, an insurance broker, drowned himself in the lake at Calvary Cemetery, police said yesterday after in- vestigating circumstances of his death. Mrs. James Jackson, a daughter, told police her father had lost heavily in the recent stock market drop. oy s Switzerland is considering a plan to limit the number of ‘motion-picture theaters. reopening to- | 1930 DIARIES AND CALENDARS: Headquarters for Blank Books Store Hours: 8 AM. to 5:30 PM. E. Morrison Paper Co. 1009 Pa. Ave. Large Room Available for Holiday Dances and Bridge Parties Egyptian Tea Room 1210 G St. N.W. Metropolitan 8332—Second Floor Special Lunches—Tea—Dinner Tea Cup Readings All Day Living Christmas Trees Fine Symmetrical Norway Spruces PLANTED IN STRONG PAINTED GREEN TUBS These beautiful trees can be trimmed and used indoorsall through the Christ- mas season, and, if kept well watered during that time and not subjected to dys for Xmas at ORANGE GROVE 1210 N.Y. Ave. N.W. BENS | Christmas Cardsg Kodaks, $5 up Brownies, $2 up Columbia Photo Supply Co. Open Evenings 1424 New York Ave. NW. Natl. 0819 KEY DUPLICATED R ochaatin ', 992 G ST. EDISON RADIO The Best Set Made " -Seld on Easy Terms GIBSON'S 917-19 G St. N.W. OPEN ‘AT 8:30 A.M. DAILY 1643 Conn. Ave. LUNCHEON TEA DINNER “Speaks for Sundays’ Dinner 1 to 8 P.M. Only 7 More Days Befo:e Christmas to Enjoy OUR FAMOUS GREEN BAG COFFEE Green Bag Coffee Was ++ Never Better , . Per Ir 3¢ On Sale at All Sanitary and Piggly Wigsgly Stores BLE Washington’s Most Entertaining Picture ith The Perfect Cast RUTH CHATTERTON WILLIAM POWELL CLIVE BROOK MARY NOLAN In Paramount's «cHARMING /1 SINNERS” z Opening to lom 254 Tam %o Eam 38¢ 6pm. to Closing 50¢ Seat in the House 18th and ADWAY" (1007 COLOR _BSINGING, DANCING PICTUR) OF BROADWAY FAVORITES). APOLLO ©* © st NE R) oD CAST OF SCREEN FA- VORITES). L Conn. Ave. & MeKinley St. TODAY—MARY NOLAN in "SHANG. HAI LADY" (100% TALKING AMUSEMENTS. Startling! Exciting! DOROTHY MACKAILL In First National and Vitaphone’s Great Hit “THE LOVE | i RACKET” 55?‘1 VITAPHONE ACTS , it:?,CONCERI’ OVERTURE COLONY G Ave. & Farragut st. TODAY—CLARA BOW__in “THE SATURDAY NIGHT KID" (100% TALKING). HOME—‘ 1230 C St. N.E. TODAY--LILA LEE and JACK HOLT in “FLIGHT" (100% TALKING). SAVQY T14th & Col. BA. N.W. TODAY_VIRGINTIA VALLI and JASON ROBARDS in “THE ISLE QF, LOST SHIPS" (100% TALK- ). AOVENUE GRAND TODAY_WILLIAM POWELL GREENE_ MURDER CASE' TALKING). CENTRAL 8th St. Bet. D and E TODAY—CLARA BOW_ in “THE SATURDAY NIGHT KID" (100% TALKING). | TIVOLI ' & Park Ba. NW. TODAY_and TOMORROW—_GEORGE ARLISS _in “DIGRAELI" (100% TALKING). dock Quebee St. N.W. TODAY—MARY NOLAN in “SHANG- HAI LADY" (100% TALKING). You'll Remember Your Boy —in & genuinely belpful way by making-his Christmas gift & Savings Account.” Increas- I ing it wilk teagh him econo-— - M my—rear him to. be thrifty. e e Bl One Dollar or more starts a .‘movnp “Franklin’ suvirigs account. & STORAGE CO., INC. FRANKLIN National Bank BACKING SHIPPING .,' EYE S7. N.W. + Dist. 2010 MOVING, PACKING & STORAGE. GA'E“ THEATRE Fidelity Storage Company | Big Midnight Show Tharsday . e o St awe, automo- | | BLACK AND WHITE REVUE Sorase, furniture. ofles. City and long-distance moving | Entire New Show and Cast storage, sl aults. D | | 18 PEOPLE — TWO_SHOWS IN Sis yeam ow! ce SHOW STARTS AT 11:30 severe heat, may be planted outdoors, making a lasting evergreen to beautify your home grounds. Many who purchased these trees from us, last year have them growing beau- tifully on their lawns today. Trees Now on Display ORDER AT ONCE! Plants Delivered to Your Home Any. Time Before Christmas Fine Selected Norway -Spruces Stand about 30 inches’ high, $1.00 Stand about 40 inches high, $1.50 Stand -about 45 inches high, $2.00 Stand about 55 inches high, :300 Stand about 65 inches high, $5.00 Handsome Palms Paper White Narcissus—Good, $1.25 Each Strong, Healthy Bulbs, 12 for $1 F.W.Bolgiano & Co. 60ZESL.N.-W. n o091 time operating schediles have been in effect in some instarnges. COUPLE CELEBRATES GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Gillott Have Been Happily Married for Fifty Years. For Real Smart Furniture Go to Baum’s CONNECTICUT AVE. Opp. Mayflower Hotel Table Christmas Trees tand Abont 2 ‘nches "High Well shaped spruces planted in clay pots with saucer, $1.00. Great Big Ferns $1.25 Each F AT FOURTEENTH ST. William Foz Presents Frank Borzage's ‘7 RIVER A torrent of Desire CHARLES FARRELL MARY DUNCAN —on the stage— Fanchon & Marco Present 'CONTRASIS’ featuring the singing comedian MEL KLEE Happily married for the past half- century, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Gillott today are celebrating their golden wed- ding anniversary with their family and friends at their home, 1624 U street southeast. Mr. and Mss. Gillott were married in this city on December 18, 1879. Mrs. Gillott, ¥#ho was Miss Josephine L. Moore becfore her marriage, came here from Prince Georges County, Md., while her husband is a native of Alleghany County, Pa. Mr. Gillott is a retired policeman, having been placed on the retired list last year after 30 years in the service, during which he served as a patrolman in four precincts, the first, second, sixth and ninth, Prior to his appointment to the police force in 1898 he served two years in | the District Fire Department. He was a member of Truck Company B and later of No. 6 Engine Company while in the Fire Department. g Two children are members of the group which joined in congratulating the happy couple today. They are Mrs, Mabel Hassen and Miss Florence Gillott. For all their long wedded life Mr. and Mrs. Gillott attributed this simple for- mula: “Live happily and comfortably. Without happiness and comfort life is as nothing.” MAY ASK NEW BIDS. Highest Offer So Far for Yacht Mayflower Was Rejected. Change The Navy Department may call soon h ( to for bids for the former presidential . yacht, U. 8. 8. Mayflower a third time. || Vegetarian While Secretary Adams was not pre- || Dinner. ... C pared to say that the Navy will take || 0000 fom this action, he pointed out, in answer to a question, that the naval board that examined her valued the craft at $100,000. The highest bid received-a week ago Saturday was about $50,000, tendered by a Florida concern, but all bids were iater rejected. The Mayflower is at present at Phila- delphia, where she went after leaving the Washington Navy Yard, where she had been stationed for several adminis- trations. Secretary Adams said that the Navy has no present plans for the use of the Mayflower. . SUES FOR DAMAGES. Fugene H. Simpson, 820 Connecticut avenue, has filed suit to recover $10,000 damages in the District Supreme Court | against Helen M. Wheatland, 13 R street, for alleged personal injuries re- sulting from an automobile collision with a motor bus on the Baltimore pike. Simpson charges he was a passenger on the bus and charges that the de- fendant so negligently operated her automobile as to cause the collision, in which he sustained permanent injuries. He is represented by Attorneys Bram- hall & McCabe. Penna. Ave.at 10th St. N.W. 1111 C ticut”Av 3 onnecticut”Avenue, BETTY COMPSON Star of “STREET GIRL” as Sweetheart @ GREETING CARDS ORDER EARLY We Are Showing Attractive Designs Livingston, Inc. 722 13th St. N.W. STEAMSHIPS. REMEMBER YOUR Physician & Nurse At Christmas Time GET THE GIFTS GIBSON'S 917-919 G St. The Homes of Regular DINNERS Christmas Shopper DINNER SPECIALS N Regular Here’s Real Service For 5 Christmas Shoppers WE’LL take mes- sages for your friends. Arrange to meet them - here for Luncheorl ‘or dll)inner. Leave al undles and T, i B Christmas - packages ‘in e = TAKOMA |\ heticaiigto our care. Attend ‘a ROLD=MUSRAY, aod “NORMA movie — or do some i Suburban’s Finest Show Houce d in Hollywoo more shopping—return here for your parcels later. The Grill is con- venient for anything you want to do. Luncheon, 50c, 60c, $1.00 Dinner, $1.00, $1.50 Olmsted Grill Famous For FineFood Streer “71 SHOWS 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 \ 7 ) .!EHSSE THEATER ™% \\‘ TRAVELING ‘m Florida? Take I A L E NONHOLY NIGHT, 2 teamer at Baltimo: lai hip of o PRI g e NOW PLAYING DUMBAR NOAH BEI the MI.-:‘ m "I'::n.y.m -_Ank.l’ the tire- some its noise, dust, con- RED HOT RHYTHM fusion . . . thus you effect gradually the change ‘(nfl to warm”- so_important. Comfortable s¢conimodations . . . many A Sizzling Romance Of Tin Pan Alley With Music, Song and Dance SATURDAY To Assure You a Happy Holiday William Fox Will Present GEORGE JESSEL Stage Star of “The Jazz Singer” in @ singing-talking drama “LOVE, LIVE and LAUGH" and a singing, talking, dancing cest of over 1000 Direct from $2 Broadway Showing It Pays to “Patronize the Parkway” Slippery Streets—SNOW SLEET—ICE—Danger at Every Turn With Worn-Out Tires We Will Allow You $2 for Your Old T-'n‘ and Tube on a New Firestone Tire and Tube—One or a Set GUM-DIPPED TIRES PARKWAY FORD SERVICE —is recognized as unexcelled. Give us a trial. Skilled Mechanics—Expert Supervision—Modern Equipment ¥, EY LUST'S [; HIPPODROME corfsE” iGore: in “SMILING IRISH EYES, RICHMOND 58533 AR ok sn “WHY BRING THAT UP?" (Al Talk- ing_and Singing). - LIBERTY éégm«;? VR ‘THE THIR’ CHA! THE STAT BETHESDA, MD. TOMORROW Married in Hollywood With J. HAROLD MURRAY & NORMA TERRIS All-Talking—Singing Dancing—Song—Romance Western Electric Sound Grounds 1th & N. C. Avi Direct” {rom Eirst Time Sh e THE CAROLINA “PLEABURE BUI For $3:50 on a Model “A” Ford —we will bathe springs, thoroughly grease all Alemite fittings, drain crankcase and refill with 5 quarts oil, bring transmission and 1 ery, water, gravity and ing rate, distributor breaker dling speed and uretor . adjustments and all 8]l brakes; check' shock absorbe: d elamp bolts; h inspect steering gear_ball and’ drag link; Don’t delay—call West 163 . 2105 Pa. Ave. Ph. Home of ihe Mirror "¢ Ave. N.W. “THE PAGAN,” RAMON NOVARRO. 6:30._8:30. and " carburetor. e - o vine Most of ug" whoMHave for this service today! -,‘gfim ever been ill remember our nurses and doctors with mememtos at the time, but few carry the thoughts of their faithfulness very long. To some of these guardians and protectors “of health we owe our very lives. What then could be more fitting than to give them something useful that may help them in their profession. KLOMAN has thousands of useful gifts for doctors, nurses and things for every one on your sick list this Christmas. Registered Nurse in Attendance Kloman Instrument Co. 911 19th St. DRESS UP YOUR CAR FOR . CHRISTMAS! Make your present a year ’round one Wnd buy it st “Parkway.” Cowl Lights . .$13.50 Motormeter Fender Lights . . 150 {Lock & Cap). Sport Light ... ... 12.50 Winterfront ARKWAY MOTOR COMPAN Authorized — Phone, or write for illustrated tour folder. Night Service Until 9:30 P.M. % i bk ‘%fi MARRIED IN 1065 Wisconsin Ave.- N.W E e S HOLLYWOOD Under CARTER Management ontinuous from 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, Wed. & Thursday Adults, 30c — Children, 20c —TAKOMA— The Uptown Theater 4th & Butternut Sts. 3 Blocks East of Georgia Ave. Coming Dee. 30 “SUNNY SIDE UP” rooms with bed and private bath. Luxurious l.-.'u'nd\-cdmnlnh. Deck sports ... social life ... and rest. The “sunny-salt-air route” to Florida is economical ... because the fares include meals and regular berth. ALL-EXPENSE TOURS from nine to sixteen days; $81 to $217. To East and West coasts . . . some to Havana! ...35.00 ...16.00 Dealers FOR ¥ CHRISTMAS District of Columbia. THE EARLE—13th and E streets n.w. RIALTO—Ninth near G n.w. AMBASSADOR—18th and Col rd. a.w. APOLLO—624 H street n.e. AVENUE GRAND—645 Pa. ave. se. CENTRAL—Ninth street. AVALON—Conn. ave. and McKinley. COLONY—Georgia ave. and Farragut. HOME—1230 C street n.e. TIVOLI—14th and Park rd. n.w. YORK—Georgia ave. and Quebee n.w. STANTON—515 C street n.e. HAPPYLAND—1020 7th street n.w. Maryland and Virginia. MARYLAND—Hagerstown, Md. OPERA HOUSE—Leesburg, Va. B!ll‘f:EATIDN HALL—Indian Head. REPUBLIC THEATER—Annapolis, Md. UNIVERSAL—&hady Side, Md. MARYLAND—Frederick, Md. TOME SCHOOL—Port Deposit, Md. MARADA—St. Michaels, Md. BETHESDA—Bethesda, Md, MELVILLE—Sykesville, Md. STATE—Westminster, Md. IMPERIAL—Brunswick, Md. PALACE—Frostburg, Md. ASHTON—Clarendon, Va. JEFFERSON—Charlottesville, Va. COLONIAL—Winchest-r, Va. STRAND—Staunton, Va. MASONIC—Clifton Forge, Va. OLIVER—Crewe, Va. COLONIAL—Fredericksburg, Va. VIRGINIA—Harrisonburg, Va. REGAL—Urbanna, Va. TOWN HALL—Trappahannoch Ta. WEISS, Emporia, V.. Pior foot of Gay Streets MERCHANTS &'clzimsns National 6580-6571 Transportation Travel Bureau, 1338 H St., N.W. National 4612 Wash. Always Sold From Dainty Ribbon Baskets Southern Dairies ICE CREAM CAKE Phss=w NOW PLAYING A United Artists Picture THE LOCKED DOOR the heart misadventures of a loving ife with ROD LA ROCQUE BARBARA STANWYCK BETTY BRONSON —on the Stage— ALLAN ROGERS Loew Production DRESDEN CHINA ¥ St.at 12(th—Cont. 10:45 a. m. 3 P “PLA STRAND—Strasburg, Va. NEW MARKET—New Market, Va. Instead of the plum pudding or pie serve a PY new and appropriate des- sert this Christmas — Southern Dairies Ice Cream Cake. Solid ice cream—Ilayers of a froz- en Christmas pudding and vanilla, iced and at- tractively decorated with whipped cream. Un- usual—entrancing! Order now through your Velvet Kind dealer —$250 the cake which will serve twelve per- sons with generous por- tions. Delivery made Christmas morning in the new Dry-Ice Pack- age, ready to serve when you want it. The Velvet Kind ICE CREAM ~HOMERIC From New York January 25 The Homeric is'one of the World’s Super Ships —hex equipment ahd appointments are unsur- passed—her servicd and menus will gratify the most fastidious—her .cruise offers you rest, recreation, alluring entertainment programs, plus the advan of Cook’s unparalleled experience and unique organization. THOS. COOK & SON WASHINGTON LOAN & TRUST CO. 9th and F Streets Hoome. 7eade Candises Tride Mark Registered U. S. Patent Office The entire Family will welcome a box of the “Famous Fannie May Home-made Candies” . . . made fresh today and every day. Fannie- Msy is made right here in Washington. . MAIL ORDERS INSURED FREE THERE'S A FANNY MAY SHOP NEAR YOUR HOME Main Store 1406 N. Y. Ave. 64 13th St. N.W. 1010 E St. NW. 3305 14th St. NW. 1704 Pa. Ave. N.W. All Fannie May Shoppes are open until 10:30 Every Evening - The “Dollar Quality” Candy NOW PLAYING A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture HALLELUJAR | | ——me—— ew th the speak- : o fbtiodiaiaclpibia Colli ol (1SS T o S singing souls made by the PEMBERT! TURIO oF director of “The Big Pa- Al Styies Stase- rade,” King Vidor. Music DAVISON'S by Irving Berlin. The pic- * ture New York paid $2.00 to see and raved about. DANCING. Fox Trot, Hop, Walts Saught correctiy n o few ssons, private Tass Baburday Even A 1329 LW. at 8, A Class Tues. Eves., fnst. & practice, 'l"ul-..u. ¢